GIA Certified 11.83 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings with Detachable Drop Chain
Located in New York, NY
The prestige Earring set can be worn as dangling earrings or as stud earrings by easily detaching the gold drop chain, they can suite any mood or occasion. The diamond earrings are...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.01 Carat OLD MINER, S-T Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Combined with the SI1 clarity and traditional cutting, it has a presence that feels naturally individual rather than highly uniform, making the stone an especially characterful expre...
Diamond
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings with 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Our handcrafted 2.04 Carat total weight diamond earrings studs are made with detailed craftsmanship and set with two GIA certified 2.04 Carat Total Diamond Weight studs K / SI1 & K/ ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,815Sale Price / set|20% Off
Earrings in Smoky Quartz, Black Agate Adorned with 0.32 Carat Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Each earring is adorned with two diamonds, totaling 0.32 carats, radiating a captivating sparkle.
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
$288,500
7.39 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set in platinum between two white diamonds totaling 1.40 carats.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
16.75 Carat Sugarloaf Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous intense bluish-purple sugar loaf tanzanite is prong set in the center with a weight of 16.75 carats. Two shimmering trapezoid diamonds are prong set on each side totaling ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2.18 Total CT Two-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring in 18K White Gold, GIA
Located in New York, NY
2.18 Total Carat Two-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring in 18K White Gold, GIA Certified This two-stone ring is a truly splendid piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.28Cctt Fancy Yellow Brown Bypass Ring 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern natural yellow brown diamond bypass ring. 1.28 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion diamonds, 0.84 carats. Approximately Fancy Yellow Brown color and VS2/SI1 clarity. Compli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
GIA Certified 4.60 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Floral Earring 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The design showcases two 0.50 carat center diamonds, each surrounded by 0.30 carat diamonds (12 pieces total), forming an elegant seven-stone floral silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The design includes two diamonds totaling 0.50 carats (0.25 carat each), complemented by side diamonds totaling 0.60 carats, creating a graceful and balanced silhouette.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.40 Carat F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The composition includes two larger diamonds of 0.40 carats each, complemented by twelve diamonds of 0.30 carats each, creating impressive presence while maintaining balance and symm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Band Ring, 1.00 Carat Rubies
Located in Covington, LA
Three oval natural rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat are paired with two oval diamonds totaling approximately 0.44 carat, giving the ring approximately 1.44 carats of total ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Marquise Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These exquisite dangle earrings feature GIA Certified Marquise Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats F/VS1 Princess Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These exceptional stud earrings feature GIA Certified Princess Shape diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two 2.00 carat diamonds, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats F/VS1 Princess Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Princess Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two 1.50 carat diamonds, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats F VVS1 Marquise Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Marquise Shape diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded F color and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.13 Carats Ceylon Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold 18k Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring made of gold 18k set with an oval shape Ceylon deep blue sapphire of 5.13 Carats and two side diamonds of 0.93 Carats total ( J colour - Vs clarity)
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.53 carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Braided Dangle Earrings in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of these earrings are two radiant diamonds, totaling 1.53 carats. Each diamond, weighing 0.69 carats and 0.84 carats, is certified by the Gemological Institute of Americ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Engagement Ring with 2 Carat Round & Marquis Shape GIA Diamonds Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Flanked by two 0.5 carat marquis-shaped diamonds, each boasting H color and Vs1 clarity, this piece sparkles from every angle.
Diamond, Platinum
3.10 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Bezel and Halo Stud Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural fancy brown diamond stud earrings in 18K rose gold bezel settings with diamond halos, featuring two 1.55 carat center diamonds totaling 3.10 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.01 Carat OLD MINER - J Color, VS2 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The VS2 clarity complements the faceting well, keeping the overall appearance bright while preserving the natural character expected from an antique diamond. With GIA certification a...
Diamond
Victorian Inspired 18K Yellow Gold 3.86 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Inspired Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Two Oval Cut Natural Sapphires Carat Weight: 3.86 Carats in Total Accent Stone: Twenty-Two Old European Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Emerald & Diamond in 18k White Gold Retro Style Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
The mixed-cut approach using both princess and baguette shapes creates dynamic visual interest while totaling over one carat. Two full carats of diamonds in complementary baguette an...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carats F/VS1 Round Diamonds Martini Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These timeless stud earrings feature GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carats, composed of two 0.50 carats diamonds, each graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carats F/VS1 Round Diamonds Martini Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These timeless stud earrings feature GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carats, composed of two 0.50 carats diamonds, each graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 10K Rose Gold 1.01 Carat Antique Cushion Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Composition: 10K Rose Gold Primary Stone: One Antique Cushion Rose Cut Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 1.01 Carats Color/Clarity: N / VVS2 GIA Number: 1236412...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian ring showcases a blue sapphire flanked by two diamonds. The sapphire is 0.30 carat, while the two diamonds are 0.25 carat each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
8.47 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
The two Center round diamonds are 1.21 Carats. The four diamonds that make the drop are a total of 0.61 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 7 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 5-Stone Necklace 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Designed in a refined five-stone graduating layout, the composition includes a 2.00 carat center diamond, flanked by two 1.50 carat diamonds, and two 1.00 carat diamonds, creating a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Natural Emerald Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 0.90 Carats Color/Clarity: H / VS1 Accent Stone: Eight French Cut Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 0.53 Carat Total Round Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1960s toi et moi engagement ring featuring two round diamonds, one 0.27 carat and the other 0.26 carat in an 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 2.15 Carat Old European F VS Diamonds Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous platinum, this vintage estate ring features a mesmerizing arrangement of 0.85 carat and two 1.3 carat old European cut diamonds, each boasting a captivating F col...
Diamond, Platinum
14K RoseGold 1.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Three Stone Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 1.05 Carats Color/Clarity: E / SI2 GIA Report Number: 1216921975 Accent Stone: Eigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 4.30 Carats F/VS1 Oval Round Diamonds Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant dangle earrings feature GIA Certified Oval Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two oval diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Old-Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Flanking the emerald are two white diamonds, totaling 0.39 carats, adding a touch of brilliance and contrast.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat F/VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant dangle earrings feature GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds totaling 1.00 carat, composed of two diamonds weighing 0.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.91 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 2.91 carats. Flanking the center stone are two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 0.68 carats and two baguett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.40 Carats E VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Cross Stud Earrings In 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The design showcases two center diamonds weighing 1.00 carat each, complemented by round brilliant side diamonds totaling 0.40 carats arranged in a refined cross motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These timeless stud earrings feature GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 0.75 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carat F/VS1 Radiant Cut Diamonds Bezel Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Radiant Cut diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat F/VS1 Pear Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant dangle earrings feature GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds totaling 1.00 carat, composed of two diamonds weighing 0.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carat F/VS1 Oval Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant drop earrings feature GIA Certified Oval Shape diamonds totaling 5.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Pear Diamonds Bezel Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats G/SI1 Oval Diamonds Bezel Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant drop earrings feature GIA Certified Oval Shape diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded G color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carats F VS1 Princess Diamonds Three-Stone Ring 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The design showcases a 2.00 carat Princess Cut center diamond, flanked by two 1.00 carat Princess Cut side diamonds, creating a balanced and powerful composition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.00 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Bezel Stud Earrings In 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats F/VS1 Cushion Diamonds Bezel Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant drop earrings feature GIA Certified Cushion Shape diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Scalloped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 1.02 Carats Color/ Clarity: H / SI1 GIA Report Number: 6411137538 Accent Stone: Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 8.38 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning Gia-certified cushion-cut, no heat blue sapphire ring features a center stone securely set in a four-claw setting, accented by two 0.66-carat trapezoid diamonds positio...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.31 Carat Round Diamond 3 Stone Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 2.31 Carats Color/ Clarity: H / VS2 GIA Report Number: 2225258249 Accent Stone: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 1.5 Carat Diamonds Fits 16.6-14.9 MM Stone
Located in New York, NY
With intricate craftsmanship, this piece features two enchanting pentagonal diamonds, 0.73 carat E color VS2 clarity, and 0.77 carat D color SI2 clarity, each with its own tale to te...
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 0.73 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Enhancing the sapphire's regal beauty is a sophisticated setting featuring twenty-two natural diamonds, totaling 0.80 carats. These diamonds are a combination of round brilliant and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carats F/VS1 Twin Cushion Toi Et Moi Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features two GIA Certified Cushion Cut diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Nugget Ring, Modern Design, 0.63 Carats, Size 7.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking blend of rugged style and diamond elegance. Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Men’s Gold Nugget Ring Diamonds: Center 0.33 Carat Diamond, Eight accent bril...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
The ruby is 1.00 carat and has a lovely colour and clarity. The two 0.25 carat transitional cut diamonds are H colour and SI clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.53 Carat Ruby Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate(1890s) Birmingham England Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old Mine Cut Natural Ruby Carat Weight: Approximately 0.53 Carats Accent Stones: Two Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Turban Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Rubies & 0.5 Carat Natural Diamond
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This substantial and cheerful turban ring by Eytan Brandes is presented to you in polished 14 karat yellow gold with a clean, bright white half-carat diamond plus two rosy ruby caboc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.01 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earring In 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fifteen baguette shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.72 carat. Sixty two round shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.34 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified D Color SI1 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond D Color SI1 Clarity 0.90 Carats. Two Tapered Baguette Diamonds, F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 0.37 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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