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Princess Length 7mm Akoya Pearl Necklace with Vintage White Gold & Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
full knots (of course). The closure is one of our vintage 14 karat gold clasps -- a pretty pearl
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Flower Garden Collection Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Milano, Lombardia
features two refined strands of luminous pearls, each complemented by a delicately crafted floral clasp
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp This necklace features an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell White Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell White Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp This necklace features an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp 3 Rows Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a small diamond. Diameter of the pearls : 4.5/5 mm approximately. Length : 19.5 cm approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Baroque Revival Pearl and Diamond Bracelet With Blue Topaz Flower
Located in Fairfield, CT
cultured button pearls. The pearls are surrounded by swirls of ornate gold which turn into flower shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Go...

Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful Victorian era diamond brooch. The brooch features a large flower which
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Mikimotto 4.00cts Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Three Strand Flower Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
and a stunning floral clasp, adorned with 49 natural diamonds totaling 4.00  carats,  VS clarity, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond and pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimotto 7.57cts Diamond Four Strands Pearl 18K Gold Layered Flower Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
a stunning 18K yellow gold flower clasp, adorned with 131 natural diamonds totaling 7.57 carats
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

2.80ctw Diamond Flower Cultured Akoya White Double Strand Pearl 18KY Necklace
Located in New York, NY
double strand Necklace with diamond flower clasp at the front, side, or on the back. Also, hidden clasps
Category

1990s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Single Strand Cultured Pearl and Emerald Clasp White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18 karat white gold clasp; part of our diverse jewelry collections. A video of this fine pearl
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bonato 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Orange Quartz Beaded Dangle Charm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 85.62 Grams Type: Rolo Link w/ Diamond Flower, Pearl & Orange
Category

Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

Vintage flower pin with turquoise, diamonds & Akoya pearls in 18K yellow gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage flower pin with cabochon turquoise, full round cut diamonds & Akoya pearl (8.5 x 9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.20Ct Turquoise and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Padlock/Bracelet Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive unusual antique 0.20 carat turquoise and pearl, 9 karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Bracelet Bangle Antique Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond and Pearls in 10 Karat Gold. The elegant flowers have a wonderful fully modeled three
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin or Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds and fifteen beautiful saltwater Akoya cultured pearls that have been adored and well taken care of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Victorian Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Necklace with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
the goddess Nekhbet, surrounded by a lace-like halo of pearls and Rose Cut diamonds. Circa the 1880’s
Category

Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

I. Reiss Flower Diamond Motif and Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Necklace 36 Inches
By I. Reiss
Located in Newton, MA
This fashion-forward 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Matte Finished Flower Diamond and Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Diamond & Pearl Necklet Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
shape, adorned with diamond flower blooms and foliage to a single pearl drop. Fitted and secured with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

14K White Gold, Diamonds And Pearls Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
every fifth row of pearl. The top of the round box clasp is adorned with a flower made of seven pearls
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls in white, rose white, bronze and chocolate, separated by tiny onyx beads. The clasp is decorated
Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gol...

Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
substantial diamond flower clasp. 16” in length, with a 1-1/2” pendant drop One cultured pearl, with cream
Category

20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Three-Row Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
dainty diamonds in between a sea of pearls. The clasp is especially pretty with seven pearls and twelve
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Oxidised White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 37.05 carat diamond, 18 karat oxidised
Category

Vintage 1960s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Belle Époque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
links and seed pearls. In the centre, an openworked diamond shaped flower motif in diamond and pearl
Category

20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Gray Pearl and Diamond Floral Swag White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold necklace with diamond swags or scallops with diamond flower spacers and five
Category

Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Garland Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Big-Day Necklace
Located in New York, NY
of crystal flowers and light-kissed pearls. Crafted in 18K white gold with an adjustable clasp for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2/5 Cttw Diamond and Cultured South Sea Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
hammered gold is brought to life in an enchanting flower and leaf motif. At its heart lies a luminous 12MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Akoya and Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, 1970s - 180s
Located in Braintree, GB
symmetrical rows of brilliant-cut diamonds. A central diamond quatrefoil (flower shape) surrounds each pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s European Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Branch Aurora 6-8mm Akoya Pearl Elegant Bridal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. Each pearl is carefully nestled among diamond-studded branches, mimicking the natural elegance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
a woman, adorned at the four cardinal points with rose-cut diamonds separated by natural pearls. On
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 1...

1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged pin and push fit clasp. This pearl and diamond spray brooch has been independently tested using
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Iridescent Enamel Flower & Nat. Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, c. 1895
Located in Aspen, CO
executed, this five petal blossom centers a white natural pearl measuring approximately 4 mm. This flower
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian 14ct gold diamond and pearl necklace made c
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Hydrothermal Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with a flower of hydrothermal green amethyst and a flower studded with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

7.30ctw Diamond Convertible Fine Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Suite Necklace Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Suite, Japanese Pearl Diamond Flower Gold Necklace Earrings Who watched Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and
Category

1990s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2ctw Old Mine Diamonds & Pearl Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (at the flower) Overall Height: 35mm (1.3") (including the dangle) Thickness: 9.3mm (at the pearl
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century Modern 14K White & Yellow Gold, Diamond, & Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold, diamond, and pearl brooch. In 14 karat white & yellow gold. In the form
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.
Located in Southbury, CT
of 9mm cultured Akoya pearls with a diamond ball clasp from the 1980s and the color match is
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Moiseikin 18k Gold Diamond Baroque Pearl Fancy Colour Stone Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, indigo tourmaline, tanzanite, and rubellite besides a large Tahitian pearl weighing 7 grams. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
gold, set with seed pearls, branch from the diamond, creating a central flower, raised above the rest
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian 10.5mm Pearl & 0.90ct Diamond Pendant on 18K White Gold 43cm Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
lavishly adorned with flower-shaped cluster of 7 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.90ct in
Category

2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Classic White 12-17 MM South Sea Cultured Pearl & 20 Ct Diamond Necklace, 17"
Located in New York, NY
This Listing is for Necklace only Emulating a wreath of delicate flowers, this South sea pearl
Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Jill Garber Diamond and Pearl Starburst Drop Necklace - 14 kt. Gold and Silver
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
• Nine Freshwater Pearl Cabochons • Original clasp • Handcrafted in sterling silver with signature studio
Category

2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Flower Motif Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the beauty of the diamonds and mother of pearl. Suspended from a strand of 11 mm white pearls with a
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50ctw Diamond Flower Gold Earrings Ear Pendants in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage 4.50ctw Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Earrings Ear Pendants; Part of Convertible
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Blossom Convertible AAA Akoya 6.5-7mm Pearl Double-Strand Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
dazzling diamonds, allowing for multiple styling possibilities. The detachable flower clasp can also be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1920s Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, each embellished with a claw set seed pearl. The central flower design surmounts an extended shaped
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.28 Carat Multi-Gemstone and Pearls Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a hinged pin and locking clasp. This 1920s brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Yello...

Multicolor Sapphires Pearls Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very elegant multi-stand pearls necklace , with a special and wonderful clasp in 9 kt rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond of approx. 12 pts is at center teardrop shaped pearl puts the final touch at bottom. A tubular
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 5.00ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
beautifully aged silver, and total 0.45 carat. Forming the middle of the flower a single pearl sits elegantly
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet 14K Gold Estate 7.5"
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet 14K Gold Estate Work of Art 7.5" This
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Chalcedony Pendant Enhancer
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
piece of chalcedony which is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds. To the top sits a four petal flower
Category

20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with flowers of coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires,rubies
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
reveal a mother-of-pearl dial, stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris with a diamond bezel. The 3.32 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 KT “Forget-Me-Not” Necklace
Located in Vero Beach, FL
me not flowers with Enamel and pearl. Flat Oval shape Diamond-cut chain with lobster style clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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Pearls With Diamond Flower Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearls with diamond flower clasp for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 240 vintage editions and 66 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearls with diamond flower clasp among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearls with diamond flower clasp over the years, but those made by KAMAL, Van Cleef & Arpels and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pearls with diamond flower clasp from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 198 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearls with diamond flower clasp, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearls With Diamond Flower Clasp?

Prices for a pearls with diamond flower clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $500 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,200.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.