Unavailable|$15,000
Citrine and Diamond Pendant by Frederic Sage
By Frederic Sage
Located in Melbourne, FL
The citrine is a rich yellowish-orange color and the diamonds are white in color with slight natural inclusions.
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,877
Arman Suciyan Diamonds Sapphire Silver and White Gold Earrings
By Arman Suciyan
Located in Paris, IDF
About the Gemstones : Brown Diamonds : 2.33 ct Orange Sapphires : 0.95 ct Total stones : 288 ABOUT the CREATOR ARMAN SUCIYAN: COVETED Arman Suciyan lives and works in Istanbul, T...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,350
Natural Black Diamond 0.56 Carat Solitaire Ring in Prong Setting
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$254,500
GIA Certified Exceptional and Rare 2.22ct Fdeyor Radiant Diamond
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
An exceptional and rare 2.22ct Fancy Deep Yellow Orange Radiant Diamond set in a platinum ring with 2 Half Moon diamonds = 0.73cttw GIA Certificate #5211956986 The color of this di...
Diamond, Platinum
Your Collectors Eye beckons You with Contemporary Colored Diamond Dangle Earring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
This pair of earrings dangles to a slight movement and encompasses a rare gift of nature in Orange colored Rose cut Diamonds, rarer than the colorless diamonds, flush set in a unique...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$128,540
Lorenz Bäumer Exceptional GIA Certified 7 Carat Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring is a must have, part of the Heartbeat Collection of Lorenz Bäumer.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,688 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$600
Citrine Diamond Earrings In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Earrings Weight: 1.2 Grams Total Natural Citrine Weight is 2.50 Carat (Measures: 7.00x5.00 mm) Color: Orange Total Natural Diamond Weight is 0.15 Carat...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,760
18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Set with Diamonds Dome Pendant
Located in Geneva, Geneva
Designed as three lines enhanced with gold Russian domes variously set with emeralds, tsavorite garnets, rubies, pink sapphires, orange garnets, sapphires, diamonds, yellow diamonds ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Ts...
Unavailable|$21,462
Full Bloom, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Spinel, Diamonds Brooch
By Maison Kwan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Full bloom Spinel (17.99cts), 98 Diamonds (2.41cts), 18K Yellow & White Gold. Height: 70mm A bauhinia flower in full bloom, showing off its curly petals which are pavé-set with o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,150
Citrine Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
13.79 Carat Natural Citrine 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Rose Gold Total Ring Weight: 8.4 Grams Total Natural Citrine Weight is 12.48 Carat (Measures: 16.00x12.00 mm)...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$14,500
Cartier Diamond Coral and Onyx Gold Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful vintage diamond ring features orange coral and onyx cabochons.
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,157
GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Flanders Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Necklace
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,025
Citrine Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Stamped: 14K Rose Gold Total Ring Weight: 3.5 Grams Total Natural Citrine Weight is 2.39 Carat (Measures: 10.00x8.00 mm) Color: Orange Total Natural Diamond Weight is 0.43 Carat Colo...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$24,539
Valente Citrine Amethyst Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
By Marco Valente
Located in Nicosia, CY
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Featuring 2 Citrines 1.26 x 0.67 cm each and 2 Amethysts 0.64 x 6.40 cm each, Orange, Red Sapphires and Diamonds on a 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain of...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$53,495
Imperial Topaz Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Precious Imperial Topaz set in 18 Karat White Gold, accented with White Diamonds and Orange Sapphires. GIA Certified Center Stone with a Total Weight of 21.99CT.
Sapphire, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Admiration Comes Naturally with Contemporary Yellow and White Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
This Ring is hallmarked and features: - Round White Diamonds & Yellow Rose cut Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 1.97 carats) - 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold ( Gross wt. 6.300 grams) -Ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Earrings triplets (rock crystal & fiber) in 9K gold, diamonds & citrine
Located in Milano, IT
It features an 9K gold body with white natural diamonds & touches of orange citrines. The orange optic fiber and rock crystal create a beautiful triplet, adding an ethereal touch to ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Citrine, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$21,033
Natural Pink Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold Approx 2.50 Carat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$18,018
Exceptions Exult with Colored Diamond One of a Kind Black Gold Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
This Ring is Hallmarked and features: Fancy Colored Orange Yellow Diamond, Round Grey Milky Diamond and Round White Diamonds weight- 1.55 carats 18 Karat Black Gold Weight- 14.720 g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Admiration Comes Naturally with Contemporary Yellow Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
This Brooch is hallmarked and features: -18 Karat White Gold Gross weight- 10.620 grams -Fancy Colored Dark Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamond- 1.13 carats About Rohit : “Can we ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,361
Exquisite Solitaire Diamond Ring 0.28 Carat Fancy Green Brilliant
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Brown(No Overtone) Diamond 0.47 Carat VS2 "Flanders Cut"
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Brown Diamond
Yellow( color treated) Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold 2.46 Carat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$10,400
Blue(treated) Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold Approx 2.50 Carat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,959
14K White Gold Diamond Hoops 0.42 Carat G/I1
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Sapphire & Diamond Link Bracelet, 7.74ct Mixed Cut & Pear Shaped Stones
Located in Holtsville, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K yellow gold link bracelet, featuring a stunning array of sapphires and diamonds. The centerpiece of this bracelet is a captiva...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Be Ahead of the Curve with Contemporary Colored Diamond Clip-On Gold Earrings
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Fancy colored Brown and Orange Yellow colored diamonds form the centrepiece of this work.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Find Your Significant Other in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
These Natural rocks sit meticulously on top of Blacken Gold surface with Orange Yellow Diamonds bisecting the Ring in the middle.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Unavailable|$2,596
Retro Love 18K Gold Diamond Earrings 0.5 Carat H/SI1
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,581 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, G/VVS1, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$3,359 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, G/VVS2, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,538 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, D/VVS2, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$950
Natural Citrine Diamond Earrings In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.65 Carat Natural Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Earrings Weight: 3 Grams Total Natural Citrine Weight is 3.00 Carat (Measures: 7.00x7....
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,068 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, G/IF, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Blue Diamonds Eternity Ring 0.36 Carat VS Fancy Blue / Blue-Green Treated
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VALENTE of Italy Contemporary Pyramid Shape Citrine Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Valente
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The surrounding asymmetrical mount is bead set with a mix of round brilliant cut diamonds and orange natural sapphires. The ring is size 6 1/2 and can be sized.
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,568 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, E/FL, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,530 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, F/IF, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,025 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, F/VVS1, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,758 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, E/VVS1, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,814 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, D/VVS1, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,425 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, E/VVS2, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,587 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, D/VVS2, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$5,460 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, D/IF, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$5,229 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, E/IF, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$3,645 / item
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat, F/VVS2, Brilliant Cut, Excellent Natural Diamond
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$3,241
Exquisite Alliance Diamond Ring with 0.57 Carat Fancy Green Brilliants
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,867
Exquisite Alliance Diamond Ring with 0.4 Carat Fancy Green Brilliants
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,760
Multi-Colored Diamond Textile Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A symphony of Diamonds dance on this yellow gold necklace, in an array of colors from charcoal grey to burnt orange.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$223,193
GIA Certified Diamond Studs 6.00 Carat VVS, Fancy Intense Yellow, Cushion Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
GIA Certified Diamond Studs 4.00 Carat VVS, Fancy Intense Yellow, Cushion Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$188,510 / set
HRD Certified 31.12 Ct. Diamond Collier and Earrings Hexagon Cut "Firerose Cut"
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$15,118
Black and White Diamond Fish Ring in Blue E-Coated 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
About the gemstones: Black Diamonds: 0.40ct Grey Diamonds: 1.35ct Orange Sapphires: 0.02ct Blue Sapphires: 2.89ct Light Blue Sapphires: 0.95ct
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$25,567
GIA Certified Diamond Studs 2.00 Carat VS, Fancy Intense Yellow, Cushion Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
Unavailable|$151,900
GIA Certified Diamond 4.00-4.10 Carat VVS, Fancy Intense Yellow, Cushion Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
GIA Certified Diamond 2.00-2.05 Carat VVS2, Fancy Intense Yellow, Cushion Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Orange Color Diamonds (Very Rare in high color intensity) - Pink Color Diamo...
Diamond
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.