Rutilated Smoky and Murion Quartz Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Beautiful rutilated smoky and murion quartz and citrine and diamonds drop yellow gold earrings set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,054Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Smoky Quartz Scorpian Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22 grams. Totally is diamond 1.95 ct. The diamond is has light brown and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Embrace Collection Rose Gold Ring with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
On the side of the Smoky Quartz, two diamonds ct. 0.16. Gold Weight is Around 9 gr.
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Gold & Silver Natural Smoky Topaz & Diamond Pendant by David Yurman
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern David Yurman pendant crafted in a combination of 18K yellow gold and sterling silver, featuring a natural smoky topaz centerpiece accented by a single natural colorless round ...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 73.86ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Leaf Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 33.5 Grams Stone: 73.86ct Smoky Quartz, 0.20tcw Diamond Measurements: 40.25 x 32.25 x 19mm Metal: 14k Rose Gold Item #: BR-1754-111825-15
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum old-cut Diamonds Smoky Quartz Detachable Drop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing Rossella Ugolini's exquisite design collection earrings in Platinum and old-cut diamonds, featuring detachable smoky quartz drops.
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, White Gold, Pla...
14 Karat Gold Cocktail Contemporary Ring with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring is adorned with four white round diamonds and a massive smoky quartz that instantly draws attention.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earth-Toned Luxury Bracelet: Smoky Quartz, Garnet, and Diamond Statement Jewelry
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This striking piece combines the warm, grounding hues of smoky quartz and garnet with the brilliant fire of diamonds.
Garnet, Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Smoky Quartz Square Shaped Necklace & Double Halo Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k yellow gold cushion shape necklace with round faceted natural white diamonds weighing a total of 0.13 carats, round faceted natural brown diamonds weighing a total of 0.37 carats...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Cufflinks Enamel Garnet Diamonds Smoky Quartz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The back part of the cufflinks are is made of 2 dome shaped Smoky Quartz Cabochons. Masterfully handcrafted piece!
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring, featuring a captivating dark brown smoky quartz set in a delicate gold band, adorned with intricate diamond accents in brown and white color...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bamboo 40ct Smoky Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 21.3 grams Stone: 40.58ct Smoky Quartz 0.4tcw Diamonds Measurements: 26 x 26 x 14.4mm Ring Size: 7 Metal: 18k YG Internal ID: BR-1539-031225-13
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Smoky Topaz Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold with Adjustable Length
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold teardrop stone necklace with 14 round natural diamonds weighing 0.25 carat total and one center pear shaped natural smokey topaz weighing 0.65 carat. Necklace is 18 ...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with smoky quartz and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with smoky quartz and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.70ct - G/H - VS/SI - 40 cm detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm and 0...
Diamond, Quartz
Citrine & Smoky Quartz Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2g,D:1.4ct,Slv:6.54gm, Smoky:25ct,Citrine:2.70ct 43X21MM
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
$1,884Sale Price / set|20% Off
Earrings in Smoky Quartz, Black Agate Adorned with 0.32 Carat Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings in Smoky Quartz, Black Agate Adorned with 0.32 Carat Diamonds Indulge in the allure of these enchanting earrings crafted with smoky quartz and black agate stones.
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
16564 David Yurman Cerise 18K Yellow Gold Silver Diamond Smoky Quartz Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Sterling 18K yellow gold pendant weighs 11g 90 round diamonds, total weight 0.93ct Diamond H color VS2 clarity Smoky Quartz measures 18mm x 18mm Pendant measures 35.5mm w/ bail x 24....
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Scott Kay Smoky Quartz and Diamond Basket Weave Silver Pendant Enhancer
By Scott Kay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a large natural cushion cut smoky quartz bezel set to the center surrounded by a halo of 18 round white diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Pink Sapphire, Smoky Quartz & Diamond Dangle Drop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin. The weight of the Smoky Quartz is 13.14 carats. The Diamonds weight is 1.00 carats.
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearls, Black Agate, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Smoky Quartz Bracelet
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the luxurious allure of pearls, black agate, Herkimer diamond, rock crystal, and smoky quartz with this exquisite Stretch Bracelet crafted in sterling silver by Stephen Dw...
Sterling Silver
Orange Amber Citrine Brown Smoky Quartz 14KYellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating piece that exudes elegance. 14K Yellow Gold. 0.62 CTW Diamonds. 8.55 Cts Citrine & Smoky Quartz.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K White Gold Cocktail Ring Black White Diamond Smoky Quartz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning cocktail ring features a claw set single fancy cut Smoky Quartz center gemstone in a breathtaking 18k white gold setting accented with 96 black Diamonds weighing approx...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
53 Carat Round Rose-Cut Smoky Quartz and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
53 Carat Natural Round Rose-Cut Smoky Quartz and White Diamond Gold Earrings: A stunning pair of earrings, it features 4 round rose-cut natural smoky quartz weighing 53 carat surrou...
White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,807Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier Earrings Smoky Quartz Agate White Diamond Black Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Smoky Quartz White Diamonds Black Gold 18 Karat
Agate, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Smoky Brown Yellow Quartz Orange Citrine 14K Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Features a vertical arrangement of intricate elements, including a clear faceted bead, a gold-toned cylindrical piece, and a black teardrop-shaped Smoky Brown Yellow Quartz Orange Ci...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Moi Florence Gold Ruby Yellow Sapphire Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 7.50g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.45ct Gemstone : Smoky Quartz : 0.73ct Yellow Sapphire : 0.25ct Ruby : 0.23ct Diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Dark Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A testament to fine craftsmanship, these earrings are a perfect choice for those who appreciate understated luxury. Diamonds: 0.063ct 13x11 mm Smoky Quartz
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Brown Smoky Quartz Diamonds Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These earrings embody modern craftsmanship and style. 14K Rose Gold 0.65 CTW Diamonds 7.5 Cts Brown Smoky Quartz
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
24.00 Carat Smoky Cushion Quartz Diamond Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Smoky quartz diamond pendant necklace. 24.00ct cushion cut quartz with a halo of 46 round cut diamonds. 16 inch white gold wheat chain. 1 cushion smoky Quartz, approx. total weight ...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Smoky Topaz Cabochon Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring with Smoky Topaz and Diamonds - Also Available with Other Stone Options
Topaz, 18k Gold
Bell Collection by Angeletti, Gold Earrings with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bell Collection by Angeletti, Gold Earrings with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds. The "Bell" Collection by Angeletti is Designed and Manufactured in Rome.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman .48ctw Smoky Quartz & Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: smoky quartz, 1 checkerboard cushion 17 mm diamond, 32 round brilliant cut 1.4-1.5 mm approximately .48 total carats GH color/ SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.5 Length: 22.3 mm ...
Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved diamond form smoky brown rock crystal sconces with antique brass mount, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Embrace Rose Gold with Diamond and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Hoop Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamond and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Hoop Earrings New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman 18K Mixed Metal Smoky Quartz & Natural Diamond Ring In Stock
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Faceted Smoky Quartz Center and Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Style: Natural Diamond Smoky Quartz Bezel Ring Material: 18k ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
14KT White Gold Smoky Quartz and Citrine With Natural Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lower-left edge of the frame is highlighted with small, pavé-set diamonds for added sparkle. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.59 Gram Pendant Size : Pendant-1cmX1.9cm...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz and Citrine with Natural Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lower-left edge of the frame is highlighted with small, pavé-set diamonds for added sparkle. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.59 Gram Pendant Size : Pendant-1cmX1.9c...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, Rock Crystal, Smoky Quartz and Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
The faceted stones illuminate all the bracelet that is embellished with diamonds links Lenght cm 20 Total weight gr 35,36 18 Kt gold weight gr 21,20 Rock Crystal measure cm 1,60x1,2...
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved diamond form smoky brown rock crystal sconces with antique brass mount, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Embrace Rose Gold with Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Large Cushion Buff Top Smoky Quartz Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Quartz - Large Cushion Buff Top Cut - Prong Set - Smokey Brown Color - 14x15.8mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal Smoky Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Rock Crystal and cabochon Smoky Topaz and four diamonds. Clip or Pierced The Rock Crystal is approximately 4 cts each and...
Amethyst, Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Rock Cryst...
Faceted Smoky Quartz 11mm x 11mm & Emerald Cut Diamond Drop Earrings. XXL.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The two nicely faceted smoky quartz 11mm x 11mm. There are 4 emerald step cut natural diamonds that make up this pair of drop earrings.
Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14k Rose Gold Pink Sapphire, Smoky Quartz, Diamond, and Rose Quartz Bow Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bow ring is a charming and highly distinctive gemstone design, centered by a substantial 4.02 carat rose quartz and accented with pink sapphire, smoky quartz, and diamonds in a ...
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire
Antique French 14.18 Carat Smoky Quartz and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique smoky quartz and diamond ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Marquise Shape Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Rose Gold Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
It features a large, faceted dark brown smoky quartz at its center, surrounded by a halo of small, sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Judith Ripka 4.48ctw Smoky Quartz Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Button Studs
By Judith Ripka
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Smoky Quartz - 4 Total Carats, Faceted Round Brilliant Cut, Brown Color - Natural Diamonds - 0.48 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, G - H Color, VS2 Clarity Metal: 18k ...
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Artist Jewel Giorgio Facchini Smoky Quartz, Diamond, Gold Bead Bracelet 1998
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in New York, NY
A smoky quartz, black agate, diamond, and 18-karat gold bead bracelet by Giorgio Facchini, 1998, Italy.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Teardrop Shape Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The necklace features a teardrop-shaped Brown Smoky Quartz pendant with a faceted dark gemstone, encircled by a halo of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13 Carat Smoky Quartz, Diamond & Pearl 14K Yellow Gold 1960s Pin/Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Mid-Century Modern, 1960s, pin crafted in 14 karat yellow gold showcases exceptional period craftsmanship, featuring a stunning approximately 17.6 × 15.8 mm heart shape smoky qu...
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl Enamel Pendant With Ethiopian Opal & Smoky Quartz Accented With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.258g,D:0.03ct, Opal:2.97ct,Quar:0.11ct,Enam:0.14g,
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Enamel
Shield Kite Shape Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Accent Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated pair of earrings, featuring a sleek design with dark, faceted brown Smoky Quartz suspended from delicate, rose gold loops. 14K Yellow Gold. 0.25 CTW Diamonds. 14.15 C...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold Elongated Cushion Cut Smoky Quartz and Pave Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Smoky Quartz: 2 Elongated Cushion Cut= 3.40cttw Diamonds: 222 single cut= 1.11cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions : the earrings measure 3...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Shape Checkerboard Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The centerpiece features a stunning faceted smoky quartz, surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Ricci 14K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 7 #23972
By Roberto Ricci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Roberto Ricci 14K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring by Roberto Ricci is crafted in 14K rose gold and features an oval smoky quartz in its center (11 m...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Spiral Scroll Fantasy Fancy 14K Rose Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These earrings feature dark, faceted brown smoky quartz set in intricate metalwork. The design includes delicate prongs and ornate detailing, creating a striking contrast with the de...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy Cabochon Shape Smooth Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Gold Diamonds Channel Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
It's a remarkable creation. 14K Yellow Gold/ 0.40 CTW Diamonds. Natural Brown Smoky Quartz Cabochon.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lunaria 10k Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.5
Located in Greeneville, TN
Earthy elegance meets golden warmth in this 10k yellow gold smoky quartz and diamond halo ring from Mountain Song Jewelers.
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Set Ring, Earrings, Bracelet with Smoky Quartz, Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow gold Set Necklace Earrings, Bracelet With Smoky Quartz, Diamonds Bracelet: 11 Smoky Quartz Stones Diamonds: Brilliant cut together 0,24 ct.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Amber Citrines Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Sophisticated and timeless. 14K Yellow Gold. 0.88 CTW Diamonds. 10.10 CTW Smoky Quartz & Orange Citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.