Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Etruscan-Style Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by ancient Italian artistry, this Vitolo Etruscan-style band ring is meticulously handcrafted in 18K white and yellow gold. The brushed yellow gold surface evokes a rich ant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite teardrop diamond earrings are finely crafted in 18K white gold, weighing 4.4 grams. Each earring features a dazzling array of round and baguette...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 18K white gold wide band ring features an intricate floral motif composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.34 carats. Each flower is delicately f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Honeycomb Floral Hoop Earrings
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Honeycomb Floral Earrings Handcrafted in 18K yellow and white gold (7.0 g), these earrings feature 0.56 ct of brilliant-cut diamonds in an open honey...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Initial M Crown Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this elegant pendant features a diamond-set initial “M” crowned with a pavé diamond bail. Weighing 5.9g and totaling 0.22ct in diamonds, the 18×30mm piece...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Locket Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted by Italian artisan Vitolo, this elegant teardrop-shaped locket pendant is fashioned in 18K white and yellow gold. The intricate openwork lattice design is framed with cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Earrings – Tessuti Collection
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Vitolo’s signature Tessuti Collection, these handcrafted 18K white and yellow gold earrings showcase an elegant woven mesh design inspired by fine Italian textiles. The round fo...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant band ring crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, featuring round diamonds framed by alternating yellow gold sunburst motifs and smaller white gold settings. Delicate milgra...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Fine Linear Engraving
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 18K yellow gold ring featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond set within a delicate diamond-shaped frame. The slender band is detailed with fine linear engraving and subtle...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully handcrafted in Italy, this elegant heart-shaped locket pendant is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The warm yellow gold surface features a finely hand-engraved finis...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Locket Pendant – Etruscan Style
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of Italian artistry, this Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Locket Pendant – Etruscan Style showcases timeless beauty through traditional craftsmanship and refined ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vivid 1.15-carat square yellow sapphire sits at the center of this 18K white gold ring. A diamond halo frames the gemstone, while additional diamonds brighten the band. The diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Twisted Link Bracelet with Diamond Rondelles
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, this distinctive Vitolo bracelet features an elegant series of twisted yellow gold links accented by brilliant diamond-set white gold rondelles....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Star Motif Link Bracelet
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, this distinctive bracelet features textured circular yellow gold links framing diamond-set geometric motifs in white gold. Round bezel-set diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Floral Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 18K white gold floral pendant featuring a beautiful combination of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.19 carats. A sophisticated and timeless ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking wide-band ring crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold. The intricate white-gold openwork design is accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.0...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Openwork Locket Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Openwork Locket Pendant – Handcrafted Italian Fine Jewelry A beautifully handcrafted Italian locket pendant that combines timeless elegance with except...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Florentine Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, this distinctive pendant features a richly textured Florentine-finished yellow gold center framed by a delicate diamond-set white gold border. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo & Floral Dangle Earrings
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the harmony of bamboo and floral forms, these exquisite drop earrings embody a graceful balance of strength and femininity. Handcrafted in 18K yellow gold, the design fea...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo Handcrafted 18K Yellow & White Gold Long Link Necklace
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and effortlessly versatile, this handcrafted 18K Yellow and White Gold necklace showcases a refined interplay of warm yellow gold oval links accented by delicate white gold c...
18k Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Floral Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant floral ring crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, featuring an intricate layered flower design accented with white and yellow diamonds. Fine milgrain detailing enhances it...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite creation by Vitolo Jewelry Artisans, this wide band ring showcases the harmonious blend of 18K white and rose gold with a hand-engraved Florentine finish on the white go...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulated Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ornate 18K yellow gold ring features oval rubies in polished bezel settings, framed by two sparkling rows of diamonds. A textured gold surface and intricate granulation lend the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Etruscan Style Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the decorative richness of ancient Etruscan jewelry, this distinctive band ring is handcrafted in 18K white and yellow gold. The softly rounded yellow gold band features...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Twisted Link Bracelet with Diamond Rondelles
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, this distinctive bracelet features twisted links, diamond-set rondelles, and a statement diamond-set clasp. Set with 1.51 carats of yellow diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Halo Twisted Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this elegant ring features a 0.48-carat princess-cut diamond at the center, framed by a geometric diamond-set halo. Additional round brilliant diamonds acc...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Cable Bangle with Black Diamond Accents
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this sophisticated open bangle combines polished gold with intricate twisted cable detailing, accented with brilliant white and black diamonds. The contras...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Cable and Polished Open Bangle Bracelet
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this sophisticated open bangle features a distinctive combination of polished gold and twisted cable detailing, accented with brilliant white diamonds. Its...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Black Diamond Pavé Ring with White Diamond Accents
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this distinctive Vitolo ring showcases a bold panel of pavé-set black diamonds framed by brilliant white diamond accents. The sculptural band combines poli...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo Heart Blue Sapphire Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A romantic expression of Italian craftsmanship, this Vitolo ring is handcrafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold and centered with a 0.75-carat heart-shaped blue sapphire. The vivid...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Crown Initial Pendant – Two-Tone Luxury
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A regal symbol of individuality, this two-tone pendant unites 18K white and yellow gold in perfect harmony. The diamond-set initial (0.19ct total) gleams within a sculpted rope borde...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings with Omega Clips
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of handcrafted 18K white and yellow gold earrings featuring an intricate openwork leaf motif. Set with approximately 0.84 carats of brilliant round diamonds, these ea...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold White & Yellow Diamond Filigree Locket Pendant
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pendant showcases refined artistry in 18K white and yellow gold, featuring an intricate filigree pattern inspired by vintage elegance. At its center, a sunburst motif ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Station Necklace with Pavé Clasp
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this distinctive necklace features princess-cut diamond stations set along a polished link chain, finished with a diamond pavé clasp that serves as a stri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White & Yellow Gold Black Diamond Cross Pendant with Ruby Heart
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K White & Yellow Gold, this distinctive cross pendant is set with 0.59 carats of black diamonds and accented by a 0.25-carat heart-shaped ruby at the center. The contras...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings – Heart & Teardrop Milgrain Design
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite drop earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and feature a total of 0.51 carats of fine diamonds. Each earring begins with a delicate diamond hea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold White & Yellow Diamond Rondel and Drop Earrings
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant Vitolo earrings beautifully combine 18K yellow and white gold in a sophisticated rondel and drop design inspired by classical Etruscan artistry. The earrings feature sh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo Engraved 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive 18K white and yellow gold band ring featuring a finely engraved surface, accented with polished yellow gold motifs and princess-cut diamonds bordered with delicate milg...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Twisted Harmony Ring with Black & White Diamond Accents
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this distinctive ring combines polished gold with an elegant twisted rope design. Three diamond-set rondelles accent the top of the ring, featuring a centr...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Milgrain and Engraved Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, this distinctive wide band ring combines intricate decorative motifs with fine milgrain detailing and engraved accents. The white gold center f...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
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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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