Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Marilyn Cooperman (1936-2020) was an exclusive New York based designer, whose work was coveted and collected by true jewelry connoisseurs. Pieces of hers are in the permanent collect...
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Slice 9.68 Carat Multi Sapphire and 0.48 Carat Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 16" Pendant:46 mm * 16 mm Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stone Type:9.68 CT Multi Sapphire and 0.48 CT J SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight...
Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 27 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.43 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 50 mm * 20 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: 27.57 Sliced Blue Sapphire and 0.43 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 9.9 Grams...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 11.98 Ct Green Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond 14k yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 26 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Type: 11.98 CT Sliced Natural Green Sapphire and 0.40 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 8 Gr...
Green Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 12.38 Ct Red Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond 14k Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 27 mm Metal: 14K Rose Gold Stone Type: 12.38 CT Sliced Natural Red Sapphire and 0.40 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 7.5 Gram...
Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 27 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.43 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 50 mm * 20 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: 27.57 Sliced Blue Sapphire and 0.43 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 9.9 Grams...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 29 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.46 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16"-18" Pendant Measurement: 29 mm * 26.5 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: 28.5 Sliced Blue Sapphire and 0.46 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 9.5 ...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 17.75 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.58 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 50 mm * 16 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: None Hallmarks: 17.57 Sliced Blue Sapphire and 0.52 ct G SI1 Diamonds Total Weight: 7.6 Gram...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 30 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.67 Ct Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16"-18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 29.5 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Type: 30.97 Sliced Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.67 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total We...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 28 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.43 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16"-18" Pendant Measurement: 22 * 30 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: 28.65 CT Sliced Blue Sapphire and 0.43 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 9.5 G...
Blue Sapphire
Rose Cut Sliced 12.48 Ct Multi Sapphire 0.47 Ct Diamonds 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearable Length: 16" - 18" Pendant Measurement: 21.5 mm * 32 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Stone Type: 12.48 CT Sliced Natural Multi Sapphire and 0.47 ct G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Tot...
Multi-gemstone
Rose Cut Sliced 15 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.51 Ct Diamonds 14k Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 43 mm Width: 17.5 mm Metal:14K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 15 CT Natural Ruby & K I1-SI2 0.51 CT Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Price: $40...
Blue Sapphire
Watermelon Sliced Tourmaline with Rosecut Tourmaline Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:8.523g, Diamond:0.58ct, Tourmaline:14.68ct, Tourmaline:72.73ct, Size: 59X26 MM"
Tourmaline, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Cut Sliced 31 Ct Natural Ruby 0.38 Ct Diamonds 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 47 mm Width: 7.5 mm Metal:18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 10.4 Grams Stone Type: 31.36 CT Natural Ruby & G SI 0.38 CT Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Price: $929...
Ruby
Rose Cut Sliced 16 Ct Natural Ruby 0.89 Ct Diamonds 14k Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 56 mm Width: 14 mm Metal:14K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Stone Type: 16.48 CT Natural Ruby & G SI 0.89 CT Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Price: $7999 ...
2-Tier Sliced Yellow and Pink Sapphire Dangle Earring in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Dangly this 2 tier sliced yellow and pink sapphire earring in silver and gold is a very charming earring with push post 14k: 3.93g Diamond: 1.38ct SAPPHIRE: 54.69Cts
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
JAS-19-1803-24K/SS HANDMADE NATURAL CHECKERBOARD SLICE BLUE SAPPHIRE RING w DIA
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS HANDMADE 18X13MM NATURAL CHECKERBOARD SLICE BLUE SAPPHIRE RING WITH DIAMOND Metal: 24K gold/SS Dia Info: GH-SI DIAMOND 0.04 CTW Stone Info: 18X13MM NATURAL CHECKERBOARD SLICE...
Blue Sapphire, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Coloured Diamond and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Fancy Coloured Diamond and White Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings: A unique pair of earrings, it features two natural fancy coloured diamond slices weighing 3.54 carat, surround...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Colored Diamond and White Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A unique pair of earrings, it features two natural fancy coloured diamond slices weighing 3.04 carat, surrounded by 2.30 carat of white round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Studio Rêves Lunar Scorpion Diamond Brooch in Titanium
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Crafted in lightweight titanium, the design is set with nine sliced rose-cut diamonds totaling 11.65 carats, their raw, crystalline beauty forming the body and claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Titanium
$21,996 / item
Champagne & Black Diamond Petal Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Flower Petal Ring in Champagne Diamond slices with Black Diamonds set in 18k Black and 18k Yellow Gold.
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Getana & Co. Blue Apatite Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ring is a gorgeous light blue apatite slice with a diamond halo. This ring practically glows.
Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold
18k Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond, Cocktail Flower Earrings 23.71 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
The combination of rare sliced sapphires, brilliant diamonds, and exceptional craftsmanship results in a truly captivating pair.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Chrysoprase Diamond Statement Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Centered around vibrant marquise-cut green chrysoprase cabochons, each earring is encased in a detailed openwork silver lattice set with slice and pavé diamonds, anchored by double c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The earrings are adorned with 2 diamond slices which have been rose-cut, totaling 5.30 carats, along with 1.20 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds adding a brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal & Icy Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Sky blue color Australian Opal slice with icy Diamonds long dangle earrings set in Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Artisan Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These striking drop earrings by Artisan showcase 18.66ct of natural watermelon tourmaline slices, each delicately framed with 0.59ct of diamonds, all set in 9.360g of 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Studio Rêves Shadow Weaver Diamond Spider Brooch in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
At its center rests a 2.23-carat slice rose-cut diamond, celebrated for its raw inclusions and organic character, giving the piece a mysterious, almost otherworldly depth.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite 78mm Long Rough Diamond Dangles In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Organic Elegance Meets High Fashion Make an unforgettable entrance with these magnificent four-tiered diamond drop earrings. Each earring features a carefully curated selection of na...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sage Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Loop Hoop Earrings, Barbara Heinrich 2026
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
The translucent diamond slices reveal mesmerizing natural inclusions, allowing light to pass through while highlighting the individuality of each stone.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Pendant
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice are chosen by Coomi for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection.
White Diamond, Gold
Artisan Geode Stud Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These unique stud earrings by Artisan feature 6.50ct of natural geode slices accented with 0.38ct sparkling round diamonds, all set in 5.014g of 18K white gold.
Diamond, Geode, White Gold
Elegant Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold, Diamonds & Rubies, 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
What makes this necklace exceptional is the combination of seven pearl strands, diamond slices, ruby accents, and intricate gold openwork, all brought together into a balanced and re...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Pearl Diamond Earring in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Three tier sliced Tanzanite Pearl Diamond Earring in silver and gold is a pretty earring for a wedding to cocktails to any occasion.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice are chosen by Coomi for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection.
White Diamond, Gold
Oval Shaped Two Tier Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These elegant dangle earrings feature unique sliced sapphires framed in a blend of 18k gold and silver, accented with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Chain Link Bracelet with Opal and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Materials: 18 karat gold, Ethiopian Opal slice, 1.1mm diamonds (.07ct) 18mm x 6.5mm
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice are chosen by Coomi for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection.
White Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Gold Chain Link Bracelet with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A square blue Sapphire slice edged with diamonds is centered in this link bracelet.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Green Jade & Enamel & Yellow Diamond Earrings, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The jade’s saturated green hue acts as the grounding medium — the point from which the visual spectrum bursts forth. The diamond’s brilliance slices through cooler tones, mirroring t...
Yellow Diamond, Jade, Enamel, Rhodium, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Dilamani 1.31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
By Dilamani
Located in Stamford, CT
Dilamani Cert# ex43820dx 2 cushion shape natural fine fancy yellow diamonds, crystal slices, rose cut tops, approx. total weight 1.31cts, I1, guaranteed natural and untreated, yello...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.75 Carat Salt Pepper Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful combination of salt and pepper diamonds set in a halo design. The two diamond slices are each enhanced with a halo of 28 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Front Hoop Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice are chosen by Coomi for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection.
White Diamond, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is an old mine cut diamond measuring approximately .45 cts and the mounting has diamond cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 37.25ct. Drop Earring in 18KWG with Tourmaline, Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sliced Aquamarine Earrings with Gemstone & Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine: 37.28 carats, fancy sliced cabochon.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...
Nugget Shaped Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind stunning D shape sliced Tanzanite Earring with pave diamonds around in 18K white Gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lucea New York Australian Opal Ring with Black Diamonds Accent
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Opal Slice: 4.05ct total weight. Black Diamonds: 0.52ct total weight.
Black Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lucea New York Turquoise and Icy Diamond Statement Earring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color Collection Natural Slice Turquoise with icy Diamonds statement earring set in Silver and 14 K gold plated.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
Hand Carved Sapphire Earring with Diamonds Set in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Hand Craved lady face on this slice sapphire earring with diamonds around set in silver and gold is a very pretty earring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Two Tier Multishaped Tanzanite Dangle Earring With Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sauve Slice Tanzanite Earrings with diamond motif on top is simple and a very attractive piece.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Oval Shaped Blue Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful looking slice Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earring is evergreen.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,352Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This magnificent merlot red ruby and diamond long slice hanging earring is beautiful.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 59.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 59.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangle Earrings This magnificent scarlet red and diamond long slice hanging earring is phenomenal.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 9.00 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated purplish pink sapphire slice and diamond earrings. Set in 18k yellow gold with round diamond halos.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71ct Clear Black Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring featuring a rectangle-shaped salt and pepper diamond center, bezel set with a hammered band and matte finish ♥ This ring has a very large face due to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,690Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 64.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 64.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings This incredible cobalt blue sapphire and diamond long slice hanging earring is gorgeous.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mosaic Art Deco Style 20 Karat Yellow Gold Black Diamonds Coomi Drop Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and designer Coomi chooses diamond slice.
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings This glorious crimson red ruby and diamond long slice hanging earring is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic in 20 Karat Yellow Gold Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi chooses each uniquely natural rose cut diamond and diamond slice for the pieces in this celestial-inspired collection.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$700Sale Price / item|30% Off
Diamond Blue Lapis Lazuli Shooting Star Sky Yellow Gold Medallion Charm Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Shooting Star Sky 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion Charm Blue Lapis Lazuli Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Charm Only Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Slice Medallion 0.05 cts Diamond
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...
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.
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