Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swis Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-...
Quartz, Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Orange Sapphire Diamonds set in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 4419 Center Stone Orange Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 6.26 gr Report GIA Report Size 6.75 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Orange Carnelian Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These statement earrings are Art Deco inspired handcrafted using approximately 8.00 carat teardrop shape carnelian. The upper part is decorated with shimmering diamonds, and donut sh...
Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peach Orange Morganite & Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Set 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach color morganite center stone with round diamond and ruby halo crafted in gold. This mag...
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.56 Carat GIA Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Solitaire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely magnificent and unique, fancy dark orange-brown diamond engagement ring that is sure to make her say YES!
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Orange Precious Topaz & Floating Diamond Ring in 18K East West Setting
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A precious topaz and diamond ring, set in 18k solid white gold. Centering a yellowish orange precious topaz center stone, oval brilliant cut for optimal color balance and brilliance.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
G. Verdi 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Orange and Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow oval sapphires are set among vibrant orange sapphires on one link of this ring. The other link has rose cut diamonds sprinkled throughout in polished yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular Imperial Orange Colour Topaz in Diamond Border set in 18K Ring
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous topaz and yellow gold ring where the bold effervescence of the chunky rectangular cut topaz glimmers with a smooth warm glow that complements the sultry gold. The detail on...
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Orange Coral, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful pair of retro dangle earrings in 9k rose gold and silver, formed by 2 elatius corals framed by a rose gold and silver flowery struture studded with little diamonds. These ...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow Red Orange Gemstone and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Chain Length: 16" + pendant drops an additional 2.10" Pendant width: 0.80" Diamond Count: 15 round si...
Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Orange Citrine Diamond & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An enchanting gemstone meets a classic mounting in this distinctively gorgeous Art Deco style jewel. The round honey-colored citrine is framed by round diamonds. The shoulders featur...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 5.46 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Orange Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Orange Sapphire and Marquise Shape Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut Di
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Center Stone: 1.56ct Oval shaped high quality natural Orange Sapphire Accent Stone: 6 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with approx. 0.18cttw Accent Stone: 6 Marquise Cut Hig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art-Deco 6.24 Carat Fancy Deep Orange-Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Cert
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original Art Deco piece made in the 1920’s, this lovely ring features a beautiful richly colored natural fancy colored diamond. The diamond weighs 6.24 carats and has a super-rich...
Diamond, Platinum
2.68 Carat Fine Orange Spessartine Oval Gem Quality Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This eye-catching 2.68ct natural oval Spessartine Garnet is a bold orange shade, sure to be noticed by everyone. This ring is complemented with several natural round diamonds surroun...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White & Rose Gold GIA 1.04ct Round Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original Gia certification for the diamond. Stock Number: MK-130152963-23090115-EY --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1236008875 Shape: Round Bril...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
NEW Plat. & 18K Gold 10.7ct GIA Vivid Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Vivid Orange Color - 8.61ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Engraved Face on Orange Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Silver and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shapely pendant in 14kt rose gold and silver composed of a central carved coral surrounded by endrusted diamonds and 2 blue sapphires. On the bottom there is a drop of coral surround...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Onyx and Orange Sapphire Tassel Earring with Diamonds in Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Onyx and Orange Sapphire Tassel Earring with Diamonds in Gold Silver is lovely and can be worn with any black dress and is very dramatic piece to add to your jewelry coll...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$1,098Sale Price / item|30% Off
Gresha 14 Karat Gold Flower and Vine Orange Sapphire Weighing and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gresha 14k yellow gold flower and vine, with 1 round orange sapphire weighing .40pts. and 13 round diamonds weighing .13pts.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.21 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.58 carat and Diamond 1.12 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.2 cm "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum TRAUB Orange Blossom Ring. Diamond Solitaire Claw Set. Antique Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Band color: Gold Beautiful Antique Diamond Solitaire Ring.
GIA Orange Sapphire & White Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Rhodium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous toi et moi ring with a 7.17 ct. GIA orange sapphire heart and 1.28 ct. GIA D SI1 white diamond heart.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Sri Lanka Yellow Orange Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sri Lankan yellowish orange sapphire heart shape with blue sapphires, pink sapphires, and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Amber Orange Citrine Yellow Champagne Diamond Halo Pave Set 10K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the allure of elegance with our Citrine Ring, a captivating piece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship. This remarkable ring features a large, rectangular citrine , its ...
Amber, Citrine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eye-Catching 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings Orange and Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K pink Gold earrings featuring 415 pave set yellow and orange Sapphires with a weight of 7.82 ct and 142 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.78 ct, G color, vs cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first op...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow orange sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Pear sapphire ring. Minimalist sapphire ring. Sapphire stackable ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 1.8 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Emerald with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.30 carats with Orange Sapphire 2.91 carats and Diamond 1.09 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.27...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Cut Orange Imperial Topaz and Diamond Split Shank Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size 8.75 This exquisite imperial topaz and diamond ring is an absolute showstopper. Featuring an eye-catching pear mixed cut topaz stone, as well as shimmering diamond accents...
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Multi Color Sunset Fire Eternity Patterns Ring Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Jewels inspired by the colourful Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
$5,525Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 9, 209 Rare 18KT Fancy Lrg Glittering 14ct Orange Sapphire Opal Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery Orange Opal Diamond Orange Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Orange Rutiles Leafs in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pavé of Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Rutiles leafs in 18k yellow gold and pavé of diamonds drop earrings Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 g Engraved Big Orange Coral, Diamonds, Pearls, 14K Yellow/White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous pendant in 14k yellow and white gold, realized with a flowery upper part consisting of yellow and white gold leaves and flowers, enriched with little pearls and diamonds, an...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Orange Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Dia...
Stainless Steel
Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Showcase your unique style with this stunning cocktail ring. Centered with an amazing 18.68 carat (approx.) Momo coral in claw setting, the ring is decorated with French cut emeralds...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Orange Red Coral & Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An strikingly dramatic, classic Art Deco colors and design artfully combine in this ultra chic dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 1...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautiful and finely detailed white gold cocktail ring center securely set with an oval coral and surrounded by French cut black onyx and emeralds. Shimmering diamonds are set on bot...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$635 / item
Orange Sapphire Fish Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Gold GR: 2.00gr • 0.60ct Natural Orange Sapphire • 0.02ct Na...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Invisible Set 24 Ct Natural Orange Sapphire & Diamonds 18k Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction, Free 30 Days Return Wearable Length: 7" Width: 18.5 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 20.60 Grams Stone Type: 0.76 CT G VS1 Diamonds...
Sapphire
Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-
Located in Kowloon, HK
This stunning beautiful red spinel is over 3 carats. Accompanied by brilliant amethysts, topaz, and diamonds, this custom-designed dual-wear ring and pendant are simply unique and on...
Amethyst, Diamond, Spinel, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,745Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Size 17.2 Weight 3.4 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,04-4/6- Blue Sapphire 15-Round-0,12 Т(3)/2- Orange Sapphire 9-0,1 ct Pink Sapphire 13...
14k Gold
$2,343Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Weight 1.74 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,03-4/6- Blue Sapphire 15-Round-0,12 Т(3)/3- Orange Sapphire 9-0,09 ct Pink Sapphir...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Stainless Steel
AIG Certified 17.00 Carats Orange Sapphire 5 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pendant come in 18k gold with a natural Orange Sapphire, fine grade and excellent quality, of 17 carats , and round brilliant cut diamonds of 5 carats, G-H/VS .
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial & Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 6 Carat Oval Cut Orange Topaz & Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage topaz and diamond ring, set in 18k solid yellow and white gold, containing a natural oval cut orange topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Red SPINEL, the gem of the many royals - a Very Sparkly Alternative for the Modern Engagement ring. If you are one of the many people interested in something other than a colorless d...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Fine Antique Oval GIA Reddish Orange Coral & Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Item Details -- Material: Solid 950 Platinum Weight: 11.77 Grams -- Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Pierced Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Reddish Orange Color - 20...
Coral, Platinum
23 CTW Huge Cushion Vivid Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Ceylon Heat Only
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nikki
18k Gold .09 Ct Diamonds Invisible Set 12.6 Ct Orange Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic Height: 22 mm Width: 15.5 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 12 Grams Stone Type: 12.67 CT Invisible Set Natural Orange Sapphire and 0.09 CT G VS2 ...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Stainless Steel
Zorab Creation Yellow and Orange Sapphire Dolphins Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The additional 1.37 Carats of White Diamonds and 0.70 Carats of treated Blue Diamonds complete the beauty of our friends in the sea!
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Shining Star Pendant with orange sapphire in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Star pendant with orange-red natural sapphire and diamonds. September birthstone pendant.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1.72 Carat Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring in PT 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vibrant, rare, and full of character—this Orange Sapphire Ring is a captivating modern treasure.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet Chakra Star Ruby Orange & Yellow Sapphire Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby, orange sapphire, yellow sapphire, emerald, blue sapphire, tanzanite, white diamond.
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, T...
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.