1.65tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Cross Dangle Stud Gold Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in 14k gold. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 1.50-Carats (Total) Measurements: 7mm x 5mm Clarity: Semi-T...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.09Ct Natural Emerald Cut Tanzanite Diamond Pave Solitaire Ring 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
A 2.09 carat natural emerald cut tanzanite anchors this solitaire ring, elevated by a diamond pave band set in 18 karat rose gold. The pave setting technique lines the shank with sma...
Tanzanite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Wide Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of two-tone gold and the intricate pavé setting gives this ring an air of effortless luxury.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.12 CTW Diamond Leaf Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Nature Inspired Band
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.12 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 10 pcs • Diamond Size: 1.5mm • Diamond Clarity: SI+ • Diamond Color: FG+ • Set...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.02 CTW Curved Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Gold, SI1+ Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.02 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 5 pcs • Diamond Size: 1.1mm • Diamond Clarity: SI1+ • Diamond Color: FG+ • Set...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.0tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Cluster Shank Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Numerous brilliant-cut diamonds are firmly pave set on the tapering shank. The ring is made in a solid 14K white gold, prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.05 CTW Twisted Rope Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Gold, SI1+ Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.05 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 6 pcs • Diamond Clarity: SI1+ • Diamond Color: FG+ • Ring Height: 1.3MM • Sett...
Diamond, 14k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Imperial Petal Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Each pearl glows with natural luster and presence, while the intricate diamond pavé setting shimmers with subtle brilliance. Crafted in 18K gold and adorned with a refined 0.5 carat ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$28,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
11.39 Carat Full Pavé Round Diamond Flexible Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this substantial bracelet weighs 22.302g and features an impressive total diamond weight of 11.386ct, creating a dazzling display of fire and scinti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is incredibly comfortable to wear and would be an ideal anniversary/statement ring! Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Main...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold 1.00ctw Diamond Criss Cross Layered Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A full 1.00ctw of round brilliant cut diamonds, graded approximately G color and VS clarity, runs continuously across the layered bands in a tight pavé setting. G color sits comforta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Cluster 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural round-cut, white diamonds run across this piece in elegant prong and pave settings. This high end ring design features a diamond on every square inch of the top, leaving very...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold 13 1/5 Carat Diamond Sculptural Design Statement Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Drenched in the brilliant sparkle of over 675 total diamonds, these sculptural stud earrings display their dazzling wealth in pave settings in an all-over design of ultimate glamour.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10.14tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Clip On Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
If you would like to add posts to the earrings, please message us for more information. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 10.3 Grams Main ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.82tcw 18K AAA+ Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel-Pave Setting Material: 18K White Gold Weight: 7.7 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Approx Weight: 1.74-Carats Clarity: Transparent Color: Vivid Dark G...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Paperclip Diamond Necklace in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hand made in 22k gold, with round brilliant cut diamonds set in a pave setting. Perfect for everyday wear, layering with other necklaces and make the perfect gift!
Diamond, 22k Gold
Genuine White Diamond B Letter Charm Solid 18k White Gold B Letter Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Below is a detailed breakdown of its product description and design elements Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1516-WG -18k Material - 18K Solid White Gold Diamond Weight - 0.27 Carat App...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.31tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Earrings Dark Green Emerald Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Encircled by a dazzling intertwining diamond halo of brilliant round cut diamonds, set in a 14k gold four-claw prong basket, these earrings are a timeless statement of sophistication...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Diamond Ruby Bombe Button Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Despite asymmetry, the unique pavé setting unifies the piece, reminiscent of a paved road.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This intricate pave setting allows for maximum light reflection and showcases the diamonds' brilliance and fire.
Diamond, Platinum
Pavé 3.66 Cts Round F/VS1 Diamonds Ruby Unisex Spinner Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The round brilliant cut diamonds add exceptional brilliance, while the pavé setting enhances the ring with intricate detailing and a refined sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Cut No Oil Emerald and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Split shank, prong, and pave setting. The emerald is a superbly clean transparent stone with no oil treatment of any kind.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.25tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Shank White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in gleaming 14K white gold. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Setting Weight: 2.9 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Weight: 1.0-Carats Cla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.57tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Set in gleaming 14K yellow gold. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 2.9 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 1.15-Carats Clari...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Bloom Ring Multi Flower Pavé Statement Jewelry 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-29694E Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Purity: 750 (18K) Gross Weight: 10.08 Grams Gold Weight: 9.66 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.06 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
25.70tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Cushion Cut & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Total Carat Weight: 25.70tcw Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Colombian Emerald Shape: Cushion Cut Weight: 25-carats Clarity: Transparent, min...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30tcw 14K Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Handcrafted in gleaming solid 14K yellow solid gold. Setting Style: Halo Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Approx Weight: 1.50-Car...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,454Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.21 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings 0.85 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Surrounding the emeralds is a delicate diamond pavé setting, showcasing a stunning display of sparkling brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Band Ring with Five Rows of Diamonds 1.00 Carat
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
The diamonds are set in a pave setting, creating a seamless surface of dazzling gems that sparkle beautifully in the light.
Diamond, Gold
3.47ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is surrounded by a halo of round diamonds in a pave setting. Two large step cut trapezoids flank the center, with additional round diamonds pave set around them.
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.20 Carat Diamond 14K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
0.20 carat natural diamond wedding band crafted in solid 14K rose gold. This refined pavé design features 54 single-cut round diamonds arranged in delicate prong and pavé settings, c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.31ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Encircling the center stone is a radiant-shaped halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in a pavé setting, enhancing its brilliance. The platinum band is adorned with a three-sided pavé...
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Snake Dangle Earrings, 2.59ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
A cool pair of long, curling snake earrings set with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. The post features a round faceted ruby bordered with the same diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
93.57 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum- GIA 1232889387
Located in Bloomington, MN
The diamonds are graded F–G color with VS1–VS2 clarity and are arranged in channel and pavé settings for a sophisticated combination of brilliance and structure.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Contemporary 18K Gold White Enamel Diamond Dangle Earrings, 3.60ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous and dramatic pair of white enamel dangle earrings with a swirl pattern of round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. 18K gold post for pierced ears.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
4.92tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Statement Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Feel confident and exude glamour with this sophisticated emerald masterpiece. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 6.7 Grams Main Stone: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extra Large Pavé Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring, Circa 2000, 9 Carats TW
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The dome shape is particularly significant; it conveys volume and presence on the hand while allowing for intricate detailing through the pavé setting. This technique involves settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/2 Carat Diamond Pave Circle & Bar Toggle 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Diamond Pendant Necklace Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (circle and chain) with white gold bar Chain Length: 16 inches Chain Style: Cable link Pendant: Ope...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamond is set in a halo design, enhanced by round brilliant cut diamonds in a micro pavé setting on the tapered shank. Each side diamond is handselected for premium quality, gra...
Diamond, Platinum
119.99ct Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum- GIA 1236891629
Located in Bloomington, MN
The round brilliant diamonds total 2.27 carats and are graded F–G color with VS1–VS2 clarity. Prong and pavé settings showcase the gemstones while preserving the necklace’s fluid com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Golden Opal, Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Black Enamel Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
The diamonds are graded G–H color with SI–I clarity. Bezel, prong, and pavé settings highlight the ring’s distinctive arrangement.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
David Yurman 18K Solid Gold Beveled Black Diamond Band Ring 16.5g
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in the United States, this ring features a round black diamond set in white gold with a pavé setting style. The band is 8.25mm wide and signed by the brand, making it a uniq...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a true celebration of whimsical beauty, adorned with a pavé setting of sparkling diamonds totaling 0.51 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Ring - Vivid Green Emerald Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
Meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold, it's the ultimate symbol of everlasting love, ideal for engagements and special occasions. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 18K Y...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Pavé Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the smoky quartz is an intricate pavé setting of dazzling diamonds and vibrant orange sapphires.
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.85cts Ruby Heart Studs Shape Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS: ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 1.70-2.00 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Round ✦ Gemstone Weight : 1.85 Carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA METAL DE...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$14,470Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.5 Ct Brilliant Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, Diamond Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Gemstone shape - Round > Gemstone Weight - 2.5 ct > Gemstone Size - 1.5 mm > Gross Weight - 5.024 Grm ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.15 Carat Multi Gemstone Oval Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece exudes luxury and sophistication, making it a striking addition to any collection. Setting Style: Tension/Pave Setting Material: Yellow Gold 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in two-toned 14k yellow and white gold, this unisex ring offers a perfect blend of classic and contemporary style. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow & W...
Diamond, Emerald
$4,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Clip-On Style 14K White Gold Floral Diamond Dangle Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 14K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Gemstone Weight - 1.05 ct > Gemstone Shape - Round > Gross Weight - 3.461 Grams > Setting - Pave settin...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.23 Ctw Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 14K Gold Diamond Type: Natural Diamond Carat Total Weight (ctw): 0.23 ctw Total Diamond Count: 49 pc Diamond Cut: Marquise, Round Cut Diamond Color: SI+ Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.85ct Diamond & Oval Emerald Bangle – 14k Rose Gold 5.5in Petite Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
This bracelet can accommodate small-sized wrists as it measures 2 inches by 2 inches. Setting Style: Pave Setting Material: White & Rose Gold OR White Gold Rhodium 14K Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.11 CTW Diamond Dome Teardrop Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI Natural Diamond Ear
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Diamond Cut: Round Cut • Total CTW: 0.11 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 18 pcs • Diamond Clarity: SI • Diamond Color: GH+ • S...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.06 CTW Diamond Dome Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Diamond Cut: Round Cut • Total CTW: 0.06 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 20 pcs • Diamond Clarity: SI • Diamond Color: GH+ • S...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.55tcw 18K Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Deep Green Split Shank Halo
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in fine 18k yellow gold, this ring is a true symbol of elegance and timeless beauty. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: Yellow Gold 18K Setting Weight: 5.5 Grams M...
Diamond, Emerald
0.05 CTW Sideways Pear Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS-SI Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.05 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 7 pcs - Diamond Clarity: VS-SI - Diamond Color: FG+ - Setting Type: Pave Setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.36tcw 18K Vivid Green Pear Colombian Emerald & Diamond Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The natural white diamonds are skillfully pave-set into the solid gold shank. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 5.0 Grams Main Stone: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cowboy Lasso Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold Multi Chain Necklace
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Title: Cowboy Lasso Collection : "Metalloplasies" Collection Stone Details : Diamonds 0.82 ct (Total 104 pave setting brilliant cut diamonds G Colors, VS Clarity ) Additional informa...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.06 CTW Curved Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Gold, VS Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.06 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 5 pcs - Diamond Cut: Round - Center Diamond Size: 1.8mm - Diamond Clarity: VS ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.07 CTW Open Heart Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS Natural Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.07 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 20 pcs - Diamond Cut: Round - Diamond Size: 1mm - Diamond Color: VS - Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k 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.