Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire & Ruby Fly Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Bright Blue Color (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. bee brooch The brooch contains 17 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carats and 2 round rubies as the eyes.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Bee Earings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold clip on earings in the form of a Bee and set with Rubies & Diamonds. Each earing set with 18 Rubies & 1 Diamond.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k and Platinum, by Tiffany & Co., France. This woefully fat bumble bee brooch from Tiffany & Co is a delight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Ruby Bee Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co. With 17 Diamonds Total weight approx. .65ct VS1-VS2 clarity, G color 2 small round rubies in the eyes Details: Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Bee Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming pair of 18k yellow gold diamond, sapphire and ruby bee earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Two Bee Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish sapphire, diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold ring, known as the "Two Bee" ring by Tiffany & Co.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 6 Bee Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual bee motif cocktail ring with a sapphire central stone, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., circa 1970s.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Tremblant Bee
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remainder of bee is pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1980's. Measures: 3/4 x 3/4 inch.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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W 1 in L 0.82 in
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with grooved wings and spindly legs Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats Transparent medium orange in c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with grooved wings and spindly legs Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats Transparent medium blue in col...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Double Bee Ring with Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tiffany double bee ring with center Sapphire is highly coveted and hard to find.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 0.63 in W 0.95 in L 1.3 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1950 Queen-Bee Brooch 18Kt Gold With 1.81 Ctw In Rubies & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The elusive bee brooch is pretty large and was designed at the Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond Bee Pendant Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Platinum and Diamond Bee Pendant Necklace This authentic Bee necklace is on a 16" 18K Yellow Gold Chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Burma Unheated Sapphire Diamond Gold Two Bees Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A magnificent gem 5.37 carat unheated Burma sapphire framed by diamonds fashioned to resemble bees, a traditional symbol of royalty.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Herbert Rosenthal for Tiffany & Co., New York. This delightful bee pin by Tiffany & Co. is set with 2.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity), a...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 'Two Bees' Ring, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
Flanked on either side by sculpted circular and marquise-cut diamond bees, each with polished gold wire details.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Three Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pins
Located in Miami, FL
These authentic Tiffany & Co. enchanting three delicate bees in solid 18K yellow gold, the three weighing totally 23.5 grams, each measuring 25 x 21 mm.
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. bee brooch is a truly whimsical creation.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spessartite Bee Ring by Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
Radiating a beautiful orange hue, a rare spessartite garnet creates quite a buzz in this enchanting ring by Tiffany & Co. Designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger, this striking d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. tsavorite and diamond bee brooch features 19 green tsavorite garnet weighing .50 carats and a single brilliant round diamond weighing .06 ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bee Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. diamond bee pin in 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Tiffany & Company 18 karat yellow gold diamond bee brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Bee Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18KT yellow gold, platinum, diamond, and pink sapphire 'Bee' ring. 1 Sapphire = 5.31 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany & Co.'s rendition of the bumble bee. Set with 18 rubies weighing .60 carats and a brilliant diamond weighing .06 carat.s this whimsical creation gives style and pizazz to an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany & Co.'s rendition of the bumble bee. Set with 16 sapphire weighing .60 carats and a brilliant diamond weighing .06 carats and 2 ruby eyes, this whimsical creation gives styl...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Two Bees Engagement Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. "Two Bees" engagement diamond ring 2.10 carat G VS1 round brilliant cut Tiffany diamond wrapped with sparkling stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Tiffany & Co. Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Eighteen karat yellow gold Tiffany & Company Bee Pin Brooch with blue sapphires and diamond on back with ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby Tiffany & Co. Bumble Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable eighteen karat 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Company Bumble Bee Pin Brooch with diamond back and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Charming and collectable by Tiffany & Company. This adorable Bee Pin Brooch in bright eighteen karat yellow gold 18k is adorned with sixteen blue sapphires and crowned with one .05 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ruby Tiffany & Co. Bee Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable eighteen karat 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Company Bee Pin Brooch with pink sapphire and diamond back with ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire Bee Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tiffany & Co. Bee Pin Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features Pink Sapphires on the Body, 0.50carats total weight Eyes are made of Pink Rubies Center Diamond Featured on Top is 0.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal Amethyst Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rosenthal amethyst and diamond gold bee brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ69H. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The amethyst Rosenthal bee isn't frequently seen. N...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany 18K Bumble Bee
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Tiffany 18k gold bee pin. Ruby eyes,body. set with bright faceted sapphires and a full cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A charming Tiffany & Co. bee brooch set in 18KT gold with diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A charming Tiffany & Co. bee brooch set in 18 KT yellow gold with one diamond and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Turquoise Diamond Bee Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany Schlumberger Turquoise and Diamond " Bee " Ring Mounted in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold.The center 14.68 cabochon turquoise is surrounded by six diamond bees weighing...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A tiny, beautifully formed bee brooch, set with a single brilliant-cut diamond, pink sapphires and two rubies for eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Figural Bee Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold figural bee earrings comprising of numerous very high quality sapphires & Very High Quality Diamonds NOTE: Each Diamond Weighing Approximately .15pts Each and furthe...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Two Bees Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a rare Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co iconic two bee's ring centered with a magnificent green tourmaline. Green tourmaline measurements is 10mm by 6.55mm. Ring is 18kt...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bee pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold; encrusted with pink sapphires; set with ruby eyes, and a center faceted diamond. 3/4" x 1 1/4."
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Ruby Bee Insect Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co 18k gold bee brooch, with approx. 0.60cts in G/VS diamonds and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1980s Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Ruby Gold Figural Bee Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies Figural Bee Earrings Embellished With Numerous Ceylon Color Sapphires With Two Diamonds In The Bee's Bodice.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,095Sale Price|25% Off
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Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bee Shape Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 5.06 Grams Dimensions: Width 21mm X Length 21mm X Depth 9mm 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.70...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
FRENCH 1960 Mid-Century 18kt yellow Gold Bracelet with 5.04 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This spectacular rope bracelet showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of 1960s French jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold and platinum and accented with 68 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Egyptian Ruby Sapphire Wide Quilted Link Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: red rubies and blue sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.0 carats Sapphire Count: 44 Red Ruby Carat Weight: 1.0 carats ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Mesh Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Supple, this splendid retro bracelet is adorned with a rectangle mesh embroidered with circles connected by triple rings. The clasp is ratchet clasp...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earclips, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite pair of 18K yellow gold earclips from the 1960s showcases a stunning ribbed gold design in a bold square shape. Measuring 30 x 30 millimeters, these earrings exude a t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,822Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.75 in L 1.3 in
18k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Diamonds, Emerald Eye & Ruby Detail
Located in New York, NY
Commanding and full of character, this 18k yellow gold lion brooch blends luxury craftsmanship with a bold, fashion-forward edge. The lion’s face is accented with sparkling diamonds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Clip Brooch, Circa 1960s
By Chaumet
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Chaumet Vintage Sapphire Clip Brooch in a Chaumet original presentation box! A striking vintage brooch by Chaumet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and modelled as an abstract spray bur...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ornate Crossover Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the David Webb Vintage Crossover Cuff Bracelet, a true testament to luxury and timeless design. This beautiful bracelet is crafted in a harmon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Bracelet with Diamonds in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Art Deco "White Era" with this exquisite 1930s bracelet, crafted with diamonds in fine platinum. The piece features an intricate floral moti...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring Discover the stunning allure of this David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring, a captivating blend of luxury and artistry. Crafted from 18 karat gold and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s 3.00 carats Diamond Platinum Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Sweet Elegant Flower Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Everlasting flower diamond stud earrings, meticulously crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold. Each earr...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A piece of history. This very important necklace we bought from a major auction house over 10 years ago. We sold the original old mine cut necklace. The buyer was only interested in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Pendant/Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and diamond "bee" pendant/brooch. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this summery brooch/pendant is designed as a stylised bee with the wings made of fin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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