New 14K White Gold 1.75ctw GIA Ceylon Round Sapphire & Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color -1.11ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (41) Nat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 14k White Gold GIA 1.22ctw Round Brilliant Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Heated - Deep Red Color - 0.77ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum 3.90ctw Gia No Heat Pink Sapphire W/ Diamond Halo Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Purplish-Pink Color - NO HEAT - 3.0ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (44) Natural Ge...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum & 18k Gold 2.77ctw GIA NO HEAT Red Spinel w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - NO HEAT - 2.10ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below For More Info ** ...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
New 14k White Gold 2.37ct GIA Burma Oval Bezel Ruby & Diamond Halo Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a brand new and custom designed engagement or right hand ring that is crafted from solid 14k white gold featuring an absolutely stunning ruby with a diamond halo. The GI...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 18k TT Gold 2.51ctw GIA Colombia Green Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, brand new, emerald and diamond cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold. The ring features a beautiful, GIA certified, natural em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1950s Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring with New 5 Carat Ruby + Baguettes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a traditional three stone engagement ring for a large emerald-cut diamond. We decided to change it from an engagement ring to a RING ring. A luxe pop of color that looks ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Mined 1ct Salt & Pepper 3 Prong 14K White Gold Brand N
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Diamond Solitaire Pendant Mined 1ct Salt & Pepper 3 Prong 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine 1ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Salt & Pepper Diamond Exquisitely M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Solitaire Necklace GIA Certified
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
2.05 carat GIA Certified H color VS1 clarity center diamond. There are an additional three round diamonds on top of the center diamond as well as three on each side of the 18k whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
3 Carat GIA Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE diamond pendant! 3.06 GIA certified F color VS1 pear shape diamond diamond -- full of life and sparkle! The stone looks like a 5 carat pear shape -- it measures 14.8...
Diamond
GIA Certified 2.01ct Oval Diamond Solitaire White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this elegant solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified natural 2.01 carat oval diamond, g...
Diamond, White Gold
RUCHI Emerald-Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Dainty Solitaire Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.61ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.64 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Solitaire Necklace 14K White Gold 0.25ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your elegance with this Natural Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14kt White Gold. Featuring a brilliant 0.25ctw round diamond, this classic piece is perfect for everyday sophist...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20K New White Natural Solitaire Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Gold Ring Metal Type: 20k Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Diamond Pcs: 16 Style: Contemporary Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Period: 21st Century Dimensions: Width 9.0mm X Len...
Diamond, 22k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum GIA 2.58ctw Princess Diamond & Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 7.1mm (0.28") (widest area at the solitaire - north to south), 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.2mm rise off the finger Condition: New custom.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New Made 18k Gold Heart Cut Diamond Decorated Stud Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Heart Cut Diamond Decorated Stud Solitaire Earring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
New Platinum 0.34ctw Old European Diamond Prong Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simple and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant necklace crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
NEW Platinum GIA 1.54ctw Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 7.5mm (0.29") (at the solitaire - north to south) - 6.2mm (0.24") (east to west) - 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.8mm rise off the finger Condition: New custom.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold New Made Natural Heart Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.83 ct. The diamond is has I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
New 1.21ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5 Round Solitaire
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamond (solitaire) - 1.04 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, F Color, I1 Clarity - Natural (accents) - 0.17 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, G - H Color, VS2 Clarity Metal:...
Diamond, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.51ct Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - J Color - I1 Clarity - 0.51ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.51 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 14k Yellow Gold 0.26ctw Bezel Oval Diamond Pendant Necklace Solitaire
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - SI2 Clarity - 5.04 x 3.56mm (approx.) - 0.26ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 1.9 Gram...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Classic 14K Gold 0.55ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant On Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.55ct (exact) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 Grams Chain Type: 16" or 18"...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Platinum GIA 1.06ctw Pear Sideways Bezel Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a simple, yet absolutely gorgeous, diamond solitaire ring that is newly crafted from solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.32ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.32ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold Weight: 2.01 Grams Chain Type: Cable...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold New Made Natural Old Cut Diamond Pendant Solitaire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has I color and s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.31ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.31ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold Weight: 2.0 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.60ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.60ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.54ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.54ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.54 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.68ct Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.68ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.68 (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.64ct Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.64ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.64 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 2.27ctw Cushion Tanzanite & Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tanzanite - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Rich Violetish-Blue Color - 9.2x7.2mm - 1.76ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Lapaix Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1.10ct 14K Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Lapaix Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1.10ct 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a Gorgeous Colorless .90ct Genuine Natural Mined Rose Cut Diamond Center Accent...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14K Yellow Gold 0.68ct Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Fiery Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - J Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.68ct (exact) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.07 Grams Chain Type: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14K Gold .66ct GIA Marquise Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
The necklace features a fine, GIA certified, marquise brilliant cut diamond solitaire neatly bezel set at the center of an adjustable 18.5 or 16.5 inch cable link chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 1.51ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum GIA Round VS2 Solitaire w Accents
Located in McLeansville, NC
The center diamond of this beautiful solitaire with accents ring is GIA certified, the GIA certificate of which is included with the purchase of the ring. Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1....
Diamond, Platinum
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.65ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - J Color - I1 Clarity - 0.65ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold Weight: 1.46 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold New Made Natural Drop Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Solitaire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.03 ct. The diamond is has Light Brown color and Pique 2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
New Platinum 1.38ctw GIA Pear Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Collet Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, brand new, diamond pendant necklace crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
New 14K Gold .33ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant w/ Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This new gorgeous classic pendant necklace that is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a round brilliant cut diamond solitaire neatly prong set at the center of an open bask...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14K Gold .42ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant w/ Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS2 Clarity - I Color Total Carat Weight: 0.42 (exact) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 2.32 Gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold GIA .53ct F SI1 Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Excellent Triple - Prong Set - F Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.53ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below*...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW Classic 14k White Gold 0.57ct Round Prong Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simple and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant that is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.59ctw Princess Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simple and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant that is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold .20ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.20ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k White gold Weight: 1.21 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.33ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.33ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k White gold Weight: 2.09 Grams Chain Type: Cable ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Classic 14k Yellow Gold .58ct Round Prong Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simple and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant that is newly crafted in solid 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 14k White Gold .84ctw GIA Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, elegant, brand new, diamond pendant necklace crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k White Gold 0.55ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a stunning and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant that is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Georgian Style Old Cut Diamond, Gold And Platinum Solitaire Ring, 2.72 Carat
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A new Georgian style diamond, gold and platinum solitaire ring, set with a 2.72 carats, J colour, VS2 clarity, cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in a platinum topped, cut down setting,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
New 18k Gold & Platinum Gia 1.51ct Ideal Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This new classic timeless diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold shank and platinum basket.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
NEW 18k Gold 1.10ct GIA Princess Diamond Solitaire Knife Edge Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant, brand new and custom designed diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Plat. 18k Gold GIA Cushion Tsavorite Solitaire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tsavorite - Elongated Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Vivid & Bright Green Color - 2.04ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
NEW 18K Gold GIA Trillion Diamond Black Onyx Triangle Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The triangular shaped pendant features a fine, GIA certified, trillion cut diamond solitaire neatly bezel set at the center, and further surrounded by a custom cut black onyx that be...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 18K Yellow Gold 1.88ct SSEF Pear Emerald Solitaire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Vivid Green Color - 1.42ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
NEW 14k White Gold .70ct GIA Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.70ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Gold SSEF Pear Teardrop Emerald Solitaire & Diamond Halo Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Medium Green Color - 2.24ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Plat. 18k Gold GIA Cushion Tsavorite Solitaire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous and very well made pendant necklace that is newly crafted from .950 platinum with a solid 18k yellow gold center basket that carries a stunning, G...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New 14k Yellow Gold GIA .68ct Pear Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.68ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.