14 Karat Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold butterfly intaglio multicolor rainbow taper baguette circle pendant. "Butterfly in the garden pendant."
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
Rainbow Eternity Ring Sapphire Emerald Citrine and More Precious Stones 18Kt
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Rainbow Eternity Ring Sapphire Emerald Citrine and more Precious Stones, in 18Kt gold. The precious stones in this handcrafted 18Kt white gold ring have the prong setting which is ve...
Blue Diamond, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
Amina Sorel 18kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Rainbow 'Aura' Ring
By Amina Sorel Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York City featuring 2.78cttw Columbian Emerald White Diamond, London Blue Sapphire, Colombian Emerald & Tourmaline. Showcasing G-H/SI diamonds, round brilliant, tr...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Y...
Rainbow Iolite Amethyst Blue Topaz Peridot Citrine Pink Tourmaline Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite 14K gold circle pendant showcases a vibrant, fully graduated rainbow of natural gemstones meticulously set in a sleek, modern open-circle design.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tour...
Itsy Bitsy Spider Broach by Shinobu Ichianygi, Rainbow Garnet, 18k, 3.8CTS DIA
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Material – Iridescent Rainbow Garnet, 18K Gold, approx 3.8 ct Diamonds Artist – Shinobu Ichiyangi Dimensions - Approx 50mm x 14mm
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Mini Sequin Rainbow Camera Crossbody Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel lambskin quilted mini sequin rainbow camera crossbody tote Year: 2008 {Vintage 14 Years} Large antique silver CC logo zipper pull Rainbow multi-colored sequins with diamond q...
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Angle Skin Coral Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Central Gem: Angel Skin Coral, 27.50 carats Diamond Accents: Round Diamonds, 0.36 carats Rainbow Fancy Sapphires: 3.01 carats Setting: 18 Karat Yello...
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Link Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 11.54 Carats
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into living color with this truly breathtaking Rainbow Sapphire Link Bracelet, masterfully crafted in 14k solid White gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Iolite Amethyst Blue Topaz Peridot Citrine Pink Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Each earring is meticulously set with tapered baguette-cut stones that form a seamless rainbow—transitioning from vivid pink tourmaline and warm citrine through refreshing peridot an...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blu...
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order* Custom made 18ct yellow gold rainbow sapphire ring featuring a Lighting Ridge Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
Vintage 2017 Jacob & Co. Brilliant Rainbow RG BA537.40.GR.KW.A Auto White 44mm
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs: Reference: BA537.40.GR.KW.A Model: Brilliant Rainbow Year: 2017 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 44mm Bezel: Rainbow Sapphire Bracelet: Original Leather and Buckle Dial: Gl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
$7,200Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $16, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy 20CT Rainbow Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Multi Colored Rainbow Sapphire Bracelet. B...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Gold Rainbow Multicolour Gemstones Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing an extra touch of brilliance, pave-set diamonds grace the spaces between the lines of gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Ye...
Brazilian Rainbow Gemstone Tennis Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1980
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Explore more at our store, Vintage Diamonds Christophe Walser on the 1st Dibs platform.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Mini Sequin Rainbow Lambskin Leather Quilted Camera Crossbody Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel lambskin quilted mini sequin rainbow camera crossbody tote Year: 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Large antique silver CC logo zipper pull Rainbow multi-colored sequins with diamond q...
Fortune Kinetic Rainbow Earrings in Rose Gold with White Gold & Precious Stones
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Our Fortune Rainbow pieces are a prismatic take on our classic Fortune collection, inspired by the Roman Goddess of luck, Fortuna.
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
V Initial Charm Rainbow Sapphire 14k Gold Alphabet Pendant Jewelry Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
The piece features a collection of mixed-cut sapphires in a rainbow of shades, adding unique texture and brilliant color.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Round Cut Rainbow Sapphire 14k Gold Delicate Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This breathtaking 14k gold rainbow tennis bracelet features a fluid line of round-cut multi-colored sapphires arranged in a striking, symmetric ombre gradient.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Rainbow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Rainbow Arabic Numerals Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Rainbow Arabic Dial SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Rainbow Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
AENEA 18k Yellow Gold Rainbow Multi-Color Emeralds Ruby Sapphire Bangle
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This rainbow and multicolour bangle is part of the AENEA Flow Collection and can be easily worn throughout the day into the night.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphir...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Faceted Moonstone and Pavé Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Faceted roundel shaped rainbow Moonstone, pavé white Diamond and oxidized sterling silver beaded necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling S...
GIA Certified Sapphire Bead Rainbow Multi-Color Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified natural sapphire rondelle beaded necklace. On the necklace are 14k yellow gold beads encrusted with diamonds. The necklace is 17.5 inches long, and weighs 16.6 grams to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Solid 14K Gold Z Initial Charm Natural Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet Jewelry Unisex 7" Box Lock
Located in Jaipur, IN
This vibrant rainbow tennis bracelet features a continuous line of multi-colored, baguette-cut gemstones set in warm 14k gold.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Rainbow Multi-Sapphire W Initial Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Rainbow Natural Multi-Sapphire S Initial Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Multi-Sapphire R Initial Pendant Solid 14K Yellow Gold Rainbow Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Taper Baguette Rainbow Gemstones Modern Curve Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold taper baguette rainbow gemstones modern curve earrings. Introducing our exquisite rainbow sickle diamond stud earrings, a true marvel in the world of fine jewe...
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yello...
Solid 14K Yellow Gold G Initial Charm Natural Multi-Sapphire Rainbow G Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Letter A Initial Charm 0.52 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
A chunky block-letter "A" in 14K solid yellow gold, set with eight natural sapphires in every colour of the corundum spectrum — pink marquise, orange baguette, yellow cushion, two bl...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
A chunky block-letter "D" in 14K solid yellow gold, set with nine natural sapphires spanning the full colour spectrum — light pink baguette, two blue rounds, red baguette, deep ruby-...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold C Initial Charm Multi-Sapphire Rainbow C Letter Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
From your first inquiry to the moment this pendant is worn for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience exceptional in every detail — because a diamond illu...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jamie Wolf Moonstone Earrings 18k White Gold Hook Posts Pierced Rainbow Color
Located in McLeansville, NC
Each earring has an ornate flourish accented by genuine diamonds and connecting moonstone dangles. Each moonstone has a ribbon like accenting with a blue flash and rainbow hues.
Moonstone, White Gold
$2,588Sale Price|40% Off
Angle Skin Coral Rainbow Sapphire Clip-On Earring in 18k Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Angel Skin Coral: 37.85 carats White Round Diamonds: 0.36 carats Rainbow-colored Fancy Sapphires: 4.46 carats Embrace a blend of nature's finest treasures and ar...
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Diamond Ruby "Carmen" Necklace & Ruby Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Necklace consists of: - 9 MM FACETED ROUNDEL GRADE AAA+ LABRADORITE BEADS, - HEMATITE 8 MM SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 1...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Rainbow Moonston...
Tourmaline Diamond and Gemstone Butterfly Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold butterfly necklace is a whimsical yet luxurious statement piece. It showcases intricately carved multicolor tourmaline butterflies adorned with sparkli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, ...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond Carmen Bone Face & Ebony Hamsa Charms
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Necklace consists of: - 9 MM FACETED ROUNDEL GRADE AAA+ LABRADORITE BEADS, - HEMATITE 8 MM SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 1...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Rainbow Moonston...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Pearl Diamond "Carmen" Necklace & Ebony Lips
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
-14k solid gold ruby heart lips face charm Bottom pendant consists of: - sterling silver, - rainbow moonstone, - pave diamond, - ruby Please Note: Some of our jewelry photos, in...
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k...
Clarissa Bronfman Epicure 14k Gold Diamond Lapis Aquamarine Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Epicure consists of lapiz lazuli, aquamarine, pave diamonds, antique moroccan silver, enamel, honey, 14k gold, 14k gold plate, baltic amber, polki diamond, 925 sterling silver, rainb...
Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Lazuli Topaz Diamond Amber EpicureV Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Epicure IV consists of lapiz lazuli, aquamarine, mother of pearl, sapphire, pave diamonds, enamel, honey, 14k solid gold, 14k gold plate, baltic amber, polki diamond, 925 sterling si...
Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, ...
Clarissa Bronfman Epicure II 14kgold Diamond Sapphire Lapis Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Epicure consists of lapis lazuli, aquamarine, pave diamonds, antique moroccan silver, enamel, honey, 14k gold, 14k gold plate, baltic amber, polki diamond, 925 sterling silver, sapph...
Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 1...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Sapphire Diamond "Carmen" Rosary & Motherofpearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature "Carmen" Rosary Necklace consists of: - 45" length total - 10 mm natural cut quartz beads - 8 mm faceted labradorite AAA+ beads - 8 mm smooth round hematite 14k gold plated...
Diamond, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
$5,500 / item
Moonstone Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-19 MM Total Weight-9.16 Gold Weight(Gms)-1.69 Silver Weight(Gms)-4.37 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.83 Rainbow Moonstone Wt(Cts)-14.65
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Sphene & Diamond Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A rare and captivating piece, this 14ct yellow gold ring features a vibrant natural sphene (also known as titanite), a gemstone celebrated for its exceptional fire and rainbow disper...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 1.95cts & Diamond 0.86cts Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a Rainbow sapphire and a diamond gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Multi Sapphire Gemstone 14k Gold Link Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Revel in the ultimate fusion of vivid color and brilliant white light with this truly extraordinary Rainbow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Link Bracelet, masterfully crafted in 14k solid ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
This one-of-a-kind showstopper is handcrafted in 18k gold, featuring a dazzling rainbow moonstone and a bold pink tourmaline. A halo of diamonds wraps around both stones, igniting ev...
Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.49 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant, eye-catching earrings perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit! 2.49 Carat Rainbow Sapphire and White Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Featuring round-cut rainbow ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The most beautiful amethyst & diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bright and vibrant purple color with rainbow streaks! Lovely stone with diamonds in 18KT cocktail design ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Diamond Marquise Meghna Jewels Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 5.05 carat rainbow moonstone and 2.85 carat of diamond pave arches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Multi Sapphire 6.98cts & Diamond 0.36cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
These bracelets are made of multi-sapphire, diamond, and 18-carat gold. Each multi-sapphire, ranging from warm yellows and fiery oranges to soft pinks and serene blues, is carefully ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rota & Rota 18kt WG/YG Brown & White 5.03ct. Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Floriano and Gianni Rota, pioneers of high-end jewellery built up a prestigious Brand – Rota e Rota – the essence of flawless design, shapes perfection and never ending research for ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamonds Amethyst Vesuvianite 18 Karat Gold Pagoda Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pagoda shape with white and brushed yellow gold, fringe in amethyst and vesuvianite, rainbow opal drop, diamonds. Total length 6,5 cm, weight of each one 10,50gr.
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Pear Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 6-6.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Opal - Size - 8.2 x 12 mm Cut - Pear Cabochon Color - White with rainbow flecks - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Single Color - G -...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,900 / item
18 Karat Gold Moonstone Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18K gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set in 5.6 carat rainbow moonstone & .42 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rhodochrosite Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
They possess a baroque surface and a rainbow of metallic colors. White diamonds add sparkle.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.