Round Opera Pendant 18k White Yellow Gold Red Enamel 138 Diamonds 4.98 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1004/AR/00/00/10975 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Opera Material: 18k yellow gold, white gold Vitreous enamel: aubergine red Diamonds: 138 diamonds, total 4.98 ct, G VS...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Round Opera Pendant 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Red Enamel 131 Diamonds 0.62 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Opera Collection Reference: V1339/HR/00/00/104 Material: 18k yellow gold, white gold Vitreous enamel: light red Diamonds: 131 diamonds, total 0.62 ct,...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Round Artemis Pendant 18k White Gold Light Red Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1493/HR/00/00/101 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Artemis Material: 18k white gold Vitreous Enamel: light red Diamonds: 72 diamonds, total 0.53 ct, G VS, brilliant cut Me...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Light Red Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1493/HR/00/00/101 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Artemis Material: 18k white gold Vitreous Enamel: light red Diamonds: 72 diamonds, total 0.53 ct, G VS, brilliant cut Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Light Red Enamel 213 Diamonds 2.12 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1470/HR/00/00/10174 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Artemis Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: light red Diamonds: 213 diamonds, total 2.12 ct, G VS, brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Heart Pendant with Star, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.03 Ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1452/AR/00/00/102 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Hallmark Collection Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: red Diamonds: 2 diamonds, total 0.03 ct , G VS, brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant 18k White Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 69 Diamonds 1.27 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1410/AR/00/00/10945 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Soirée Material: 18k yellow gold, white gold Vitreous enamel: translucent aubergine red Diamonds: 69 diamonds, total 1...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Round Soirée Pendant 18k white Yellow Gold Red Enamel 39 Diamonds 1.09 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1409/AR/00/00/10945 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Soirée Material: 18k yellow gold, white gold Vitreous enamel: aubergine red Diamonds: 39 diamonds, total 1.09 ct, G VS...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Aubergine Red Enamel 20 Diamonds 0.37ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: 49070/AR/00/00/102 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Hallmark Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: aubergine red Diamonds: 20 diamonds, total 0.37 ct, H VS Measurement...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Hallmark Collection Reference: 47746/AR/00/00/102_V1620/00/00/00/10246 Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous Enamel: translucent red Diamonds: 5 diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Beauvince Bloom Necklace & Earrings Suite (150.45 ct Rubies & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Natural Ruby Cabochon Gemstones Shape: Pear Shape Gemstones Weight: 102.22 ct (Necklace & Earrings) No. of Gemstones: 3 Gemstones Color: Deep Red Diamonds Shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma No Heat Oval Ruby And Diamond Ring, AGL Certified.
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Ruby weight : 2.48 carat Color : Red Diamond weight : 1 carat Weight : 4.28 grams Metal : Platinum Measurements : 9.28X6.74X4.02MM Ring Size : 6.5
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Drop Earrings - 18k Rose/Yellow Gold - Red Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.08 ct 10 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round drop earrings 18k rose gold and yellow gold, Candy collection, translucent red vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds total 0,08 ct, G VS, diameter app. 10.0 mm About the cr...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Huge Lee Angel Cream Lucite Bangle Accented with Multi-Colored Semi-Gems
Located in New York, NY
Huge Whimsical Lee Angel's cream lucite ivory-like bangle is accented with micro-size multi-colored semi-gems in colors of coral, reds, diamonds and purples. There are 3 stones missi...
18KT White Gold Sugarloaf Ruby Ring with Baguette Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Ring Size: – UK: M – EU: 52 – US: 6.25 Weight: 6.0 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT White Gold Hallmarks: 750 hallmarked Type: Ruby & Diamond Ring Ruby Cut: Sugarloaf c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Open Heart Pendant Necklace Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The brilliance of the diamonds beautifully complements the rich red hue of the rubies, while the open heart silhouette adds a touch of romantic allure to the piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Ruby and Diamond Station Necklace in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Rubies Ruby Count: 3 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.57 carats Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby and Diamond Stacked Ballerina Clustered Dome Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Ruby and Diamonds Ruby Count: 1 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.90 carats Ruby Color: Pinkish Red Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victor Mayer Enamel Cuff Links 18k YG Vitreous Purple Enamel Diamonds 0.20 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Enamel Cuff links, 18k YG, vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds total 0.20 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference:V1062/AR/00/00/102 Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: aubergi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Natural Vivid Orange Diamond Halo Ring
By HAZAN
Located in New York, NY
GIA grades fewer, unmodified, Orange diamonds than they do Red diamonds. Natural Orange Diamonds usually get their color from trace amounts of Nitrogen and even Oxygen atoms that co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Flag Diamond Enamel Brooch 14 Karat White Gold 3.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold American Flag featuring 8 diamonds and Red, White & Blue enamel, 3.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Flower Motif Flex Cuff Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 21 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Flag Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold American Flag featuring 9 diamonds and Red, White & Blue enamel, 2.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Elongated Rectangular Cut Garnet and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 8.0 grams Gemstone: Garnet Garnet Cut: Elongated Rectangular Step Garnet Carat Weight: 3.45 Carats Garnet Color: Brownish-Red Diamo...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and Diamonds Ruby Count: 2 Ruby Cut: Oval Ruby Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 28 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Red Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, Platinum. This dazzling ring features a luscious raspberry-hued 24.56 carat tourmaline in a meticulously detailed platinum mounting. .60 carats of fine white diamonds (F...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Radiant Cut Garnet and Multi Row Diamond Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Garnet and Diamond Garnet Shape: Radiant Garnet Total Carat Weight: 4.97 ctw Garnet Color: Red Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.50 ctw Di...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold (chain is 18K) Gemstones: Diamonds and Tourmaline Tourmaline Count: 1 Tourmaline Cut: Oval Tourmaline Total Carat Weight: 2.29 carats Tourmaline Color: Gra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The contrast between the rich purplish-red hue of the rubies and the sparkling brilliance of the diamonds creates a stunning visual impact.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum Red Spinel & Diamonds Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant antique engagement ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a vivid natural intense red spinel weighing approximately 1.30 carats at the center.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Genève, CH
A orangy-red spinel of approximately 0.60ct set with two tapered diamonds (approximately 0.25ct total G VS) in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Rare Natural Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Trillion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of the fiery red ruby and the sparkling diamonds creates a striking contrast, enhancing the overall beauty of the ring.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
John Hardy Naga Legend Dragon Head Stud Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies 18K Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Rubies Ruby Count: 2 Ruby Cut: Round Cabochon Ruby Total Carat Weight: .06 carats Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Cut: Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond Coil Ring with Ruby and Gold Flowers in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and Diamonds Ruby Shape: Pear shape Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.18 CTW Ruby Color: Red Diamond Shape: Round cut Diamond Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extreamly Rare - Red Fluorescent Diamond 0.19ct Orange Diamond Collectors GIA
Located in New York, NY
Only a few known diamonds in the entire world display red fluorescence , today there are only 3 diamonds available in the world with red fluorescence.
Diamond
Red Coral and Diamond Sixties Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, possibly Italy. From the old Gods to the Arts and Crafts movement, naturalistic motifs have always been part of spirit and style. This ring is decorated with vines ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning piece features a vibrant oval cut ruby, renowned for its rich, captivating red hue. Surrounding the ruby is a delicate halo of sparkling diamonds, enhancing the gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Coral Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fashion ring features a captivating coral, radiating vibrant red hues. Encircling the coral is a dazzling array of mixed-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.91 carats, adding brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
18KYG Red Agate and Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
These earrings combine approximately 83 carats of oval and round bead red agate with round diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .50Ct Oval Brilliant Diamond, Natural Fancy Light Blue
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
It looks much closer to a VS than and SI. Blue diamonds are considered to be among the rarest (along with pink and red) of all natural color diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Ring Candy 18k GG Vitreous Enamel 1 Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.01 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
The company is working with gold, gemstones as well as diamonds. Reference: V1543/P4/29/00/106 Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: Wine red Diamonds: 87 brilliants, total 0,7...
Diamond, Enamel
Ring in Red Gold with Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. Ring in 18k Red Gold (15,2gr.) with 1x Diamond (round, 8,2mm, G/VVS2, with DPL certificate...
Diamond, Gold
Red Spinel Diamond Steel Gold Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Made by a very fine French atelier that prefers to remain anonymous, this exquisite ring features a vivid red cushion cut red spinel from Tanzania (4.36cts) and a wonderful pair of a...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Steel
Natural Red Spinel Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully cut oval intense red spinel weighing 1.40 carats is the centerpiece of this lovely engagement ring. The red spinel has an amazing saturation of color, brilliance , life...
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins.
Diamond, Gold
Red Coral Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive piece of natural red coral takes center stage! It measures 18.4mm x 14.9mm and has a bright polished rounded dome allowing the coral's natural deep rich red co...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
16mm Red Coral Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking cocktail ring featuring a 16mm red coral cabochon. The coral displays a vivid red hue.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Red Enamel, Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern, red guilloche enamel butterfly earrings set with 0.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds with a pearl in each, mounted in yellow gold, with posts and butterfly ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped White Diamond & Red Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This White Diamond and Red Ruby Pendant is a true marvel, steeped in history, having been crafted in the early 20th century.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Natural Coral Bead Diamond Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful natural red coral bead necklace with 12 diamond roundels spacer.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
Red Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Natural Red Spinel and diamond ring featuring 48 round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,264Sale Price / set|20% Off
Earrings Dangle Diamonds Peach Moonstone Cognac Diamonds Red Agathe
Located in Vannes, FR
It is separated from the red Agathe by a brilliant-cut cognac diamond. The last part of the earring is in drop-shaped red Agathe.
Agate, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Emerald Diamond Red Gold Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The bracelet is set with eight old cut diamonds (1,5 ct in total) as well as seven emeralds (1,4 ct in total), and is made of 18K red gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
A square shaped natural red ruby measuring 4mm sits at the center of this elegant pendant necklace surrounded by nineteen round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.21 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Platinum Red Coral & Diamond Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Designed as a pair of platinum earrings, each centering a polished round red coral cabochon within a radiating halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Red Carpet Diamond Choker Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 65.57 carats Diamond color and clarity: D-G Vvs1-vs2 Please inquire for additional details.
Diamond
$294 / item
14k diamond bead bracelet with red nylon
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
14k yellow gold 21 white diamonds Diameter 4 mm Red nylon drawstring closure This bracelet is a modern classic.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Red Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This glamorous late Edwardian/early Art Deco bangle bracelet features eight oval shaped natural red rubies totaling approximately 2.00 carats and fifty-three sparkling Old European-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
4.67 Carat Red Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Standing to either side of the ruby are two trillion-cut diamonds, with a total weight of 0.82 carats. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Weight: 5.75 Grams Setting...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Red Enamel Fleur-de-Lis Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Red Enamel Fleur-de-Lis Earrings Description: A bold pair of earrings featuring deep red guilloché enamel panels, each centered with a fleur-de-lis motif set with shimme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.