$6,499Sale Price|27% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is a designer floral pattern ring studded in 18k rose gold with 7 pieces of pink sapphires weight 1.34 carat with round shaped diamond weight 0.60 carat, this entire ring is stu...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 1.81 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 3.35 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.28 Carat Royal Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
6.28 Carat Total Oval-Cut GRS Certified Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,299Sale Price|21% Off
1.70 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant emerald & diamond ring studded in 18k white gold with 1 piece of oval shaped zambian emerald weight 1.70 carat which is surrounded by 38 pieces of round shaped dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 12.13ct. Stud Earring in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Carnelian Stud Earrings in 14Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 11.80ct. Stud Earring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Carnelian Stud Earrings in 14Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 2.04 carats, surrounded ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,680Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These are exclusive designer earrings studded in 18K rose gold, features 28 pieces of oval-shaped pink sapphires weight 15.70 carats & 614 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 3.60...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.6Ct London Blue Topaz Stud Earrings with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Rich London blue topaz gemstones meet warm rose gold in these oval earrings, accented with brilliant diamonds in solid 14K gold. The topaz’s deep blue is achieved through irradiation...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$46,399Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 9.79cts Natural Yellow Diamond Halo Cluster Clip On Stud Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
You’ll feel glamorous and like royalty with these natural Yellow oval shape Diamond Halo Stud Earrings. The two Center Oval natural yellow diamonds weigh 3.10 carats U to V range V...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 12.59ct. Stud Earring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The design is simple yet exquisite. Carnelian Stud Earring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Blue Sapphire with Studded Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has oval cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$11,999Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive pair of earrings with blue sapphire & diamonds in a hoop style. Oval shaped blue sapphire weight 11.75 carat, round-shaped diamond weight 3.48 carat, earrings contain th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Blue Tanzanite Gemstone & 1/5 Ct Diamond Double Drop Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
The diamond studded ribbons end with 4 beautiful, natural blue tanzanite stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Studs Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with this exceptional pair of GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow cushion-cut diamond studs, each boasting a dazzling 6 carats. The captivating hue of these diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval sapphires at their center, surrounded by diamond “petals” that shimmer with delicate brilliance. French-cut sapphires trace the edges of each petal, adding depth and refined det...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,730Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Pendant in C Shape 18K Yellow Gold Studded with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds. It has a oval cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$11,009Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real Zambian Emerald Gemstone Studs Halo Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-11501A Gross Wt :- 11.69 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt :- 8.11 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 1.60 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
$860Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Studded Elephant Animal Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural ruby and diamond elephant animal pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Diamond and Oval Emerald Pendant in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Diamond and Oval Emerald Pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,568Sale Price / set|20% Off
Contemporary Half Spiral Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Ruby & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant, these contemporary spiral stud earrings are crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold. The striking design features a dazzling arrangement of vivid ruby totaling 3.47 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Emerald and Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald Studded Between Diamond Loop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond women designer ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a oval cut emerald in cen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.45 Ct. Certified Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring Studded in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and radiant, this exquisite ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a stunning 1.45-carat oval-cut tanzanite at its center. The vivid violet-blue gemstone is encircl...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,971Sale Price|25% Off
3.33 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant dangle earring pair with emerald & diamonds feature 2 pieces of oval-shaped emeralds weight 3.33 carats, 2 pieces of rose-cut diamonds weight 0.16 carat & 61 piece...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings Studded in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and dripping in timeless sophistication. A masterclass in high jewelry design...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring Studded in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond wedding band ring in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality and enhances the intellectual capacity of a person and develops reasoning ability. Design...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Five Stone Oval Emerald Swirl Ring with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Five oval emeralds, alternated with diamond-studded swirls, are beautifully arranged on this 14k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$4,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.68 ct Pink Sapphire with Diamonds Wedding Pendant Studded in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire and halo diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut sapphire with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repr...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
1.34 Carat Big Oval Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Designer Charm Pendant in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.1 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Five Stone Oval Sapphire Swirl Ring with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Five oval sapphires, alternated with diamond-studded swirls, are beautifully arranged on this 14k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold
6.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Rose-cut Diamond studded Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extraordinary and remarkable Sapphire Ring that we're sure you won't come across this easily. This beauty has a massive 6.70 Carat Sapphire!! The Sapphire centerpiece originates f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet, Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate statement piece for every stylish woman. Blue sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded wi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$6,090Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.63 Carat Oval Cut Everyday Emerald Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$9,790 / item
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire gemstone and Diamond bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Designer Emerald Pendant with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Designer Emerald Pendant with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,650Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,390Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cross Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Floral Pendant in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Floral Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Substantial 18K White Gold Emerald Bypass Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with oval cut emerald and diamonds studded on shank that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$14,163 / item
18K White Gold Semi-Precious Gemstone Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Semi precious gemstone bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Clustered Diamond Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,730Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 18K Yellow Gold Prong Set Emerald Pendant with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 3.75ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire gemstone bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,564Sale Price|20% Off
Basic Emerald and Halo Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Halo Diamond Tanzanite Solitaire Necklace 18k Solid White Gold, Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Halo Diamond Tanzanite Solitaire Necklace in 18K Gold with diamond studded around oval tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Dainty Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.62 Carat Natural Emerald Bezel Set Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Tanzanite Solitaire Necklace 18k Solid White Gold, Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Halo Diamond Tanzanite Solitaire Necklace in 18K Gold with diamond studded around oval tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
Anglo Indian Style Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$15,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
9.5 Carat Multi Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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