1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.01CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
0.51 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.51CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G-H SI
By David & Morris
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.00CT G-H ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.55CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI
By David & Morris
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Yellow Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.00CT G-H ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Yellow Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.55CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic two-stone diamond ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a duo of round faceted bright white natural diamonds in individ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 6.90 Carat Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Two-Row Eternity Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds weigh 6.90 carats total with approximately G-H color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Flower Pin Brooch 14.5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: In a realm where elegance meets artistry, this vintage pin brooch flourishes like a golden blossom in full bloom. Crafted from 18 karat two-tone gold, each peta...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Two-Tone "Royal" Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional cushion-cut sapphire ring is a masterwork of mixed-metal artistry, created circa 1990. The center stage is held by a magnificent GIA-certified 3.58-carat sapphire th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two-Stone Style Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.75CT G-H SI 14K Rose Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two-Stone Style Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.50CT G-H SI 14K Yello...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two-Stone Style Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.75CT G-H SI 14K Yello...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two-Stone Style Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Two Stone Style Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.56 Carat Square Green Emerald Halo 18k Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Gemstones collection of exquisite red carpet pieces, this handcrafted 18k Two-Tone gold ring is centering a 3.56 Carat of top quality Ethiopian square green emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone 70 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Round Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Like their name suggests, the rose cut diamond is designed to resemble the spiral of the petals of a rosebud. First popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, rose cut diamonds ar...
Diamond
Vintage 1.50 Total Carat Weight Diamonds Two-Tone 14k Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Total Carat Weight Diamonds Two-Tone 14k Gold Bracelet.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.37 Carat Total Round Brilliant Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable cuff bracelet, featuring a chic spiral design made of 18K white and yellow gold. Accented by 42 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.37 carat total, set on a micropa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
10K Two-Toned Gold 2.0 Carat Baguette-Diamond Weave and "X" Spiral Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
With a total diamond weight of 2.0 carats and 154 baguette-cut diamonds set in a channel setting, this bracelet sparkles from every angle.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Two-Stone Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic two-stone diamond ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a duo of closely claw set round brilliant cut diamonds in a dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat White Sapphire Ruby Diamond Two Tone Gold Clip Post Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the graceful allure of these 1940's. 2.80 Carat white Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond two tone gold clip post swirl earrings are a masterpiece that harmonizes elegance and timele...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 2 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 15 Shape:...
Diamond
.36 Carat Natural Diamonds Wide Heart Linked Bracelet 14 Karat Two Tone*
Located in New York, NY
.36 carat natural round diamonds wide heart charm link bracelet. Bracelet can be worn at adjustable setting, lobster clasp closes within links. G color vs2 clarity. 14 karat white...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.47 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Two-Tone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 5.47 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VVS2 clarity, set on four double claw prongs made of platinum. Finely...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.61 Carat Asscher Green Emerald Halo 14k Two Tone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14K White and Yellow gold ring feature a GIA Certified 6.61-Carat Asscher cut Natural Green Emerald from Zambia. A halo of brilliant round diamonds encircles the emerald. Three ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Two Tone Gold 1/20 Carat Round Cut Diamond Spiral Earring
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet stunning, these earrings are decorated with eye grabbing Round cut diamonds for an impressive weight of 0.05 carat masterfully set in finely polished 10K Two Tone gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
0.42 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring is crafted in 18-karat Two tone Gold and features an 2 Pcs 0.42 Carat Pear Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond surrounded with 36 Pcs Fancy Yellow Diamonds 0.23 Carats and...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Brushed Fashion Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
An enticing fashion ring, showcasing an 18K yellow gold with a brushed finish. Accented by round cut diamonds weighing 0.25 carat total with approximately F color and VS clarity, set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Two-Tone Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow and White Gold, 0.71 Carat
Located in Warszawa, PL
This elegant two-tone diamond ring is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold and combines classic refinement with thoughtful, architectural design.
Diamond, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G-H SI
By David & Morris
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.00CT G-H ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
0.51 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Yellow Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.51CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K Yellow Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.01CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
0.51 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.51CT G-H SI 14K White Gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Simon G 18K Two Tone Gold Circle Link 0.82 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. LB2600 18K yellow and white gold link bracelet with 84 round diamonds weighing 0.82 carat total. Bracelet is 7 inches and can be shortened upon request.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Green Emerald 18K Two-Tone Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Classic Three-stone ring features a 2.31 Carat Ethiopian emerald flanked by two perfectly matched emerald-shaped natural diamonds in the total weight of 0.44 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Toned Gold & White Silver Mix 1/6 Carat Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This charming pendant showcases that angels do exist. Gently clasping 10 karats rose gold ribbon in her hands, the beautiful angel is depicted in the two tone gold and white silver m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
23.33 Carats Total Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Tennis Necklace in Two-Tone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning collar necklace, showcasing cushion cut diamonds weighing 17.66 carats total with fancy yellow color and VS clarity. Each yellow diamond is accented with a halo of round b...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Two-Tone Gold 1/20 Carat Round Cut Diamond Accent Swirl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A swirl of yellow gold creates a stunning spiral effect, making this pendant a true standout. With a scattering of diamonds down the middle, this is one style she needs to have in he...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Two-Piece Ring with Detachable Diamond Set Band
Located in London, GB
Add a playful touch to your fine jewellery collection with this modern two-piece band ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.00 Carat Pavé Diamond Link Bracelet in 14K Two Tone Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTE Jewelry: Bracelet Style: Diamond Link Bracelet Metal: Yellow & White Gold Diamond Count: 240 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carat Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.57 Carat Green Emerald Halo 14k Two Tone Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14K White and Yellow gold ring feature a GIA Certified 9.57-Carat Emerald cut Natural Green Emerald from Zambia. A halo of brilliant round diamonds encircles the emerald. Three ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Hexagon Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold, a modern interpretation of classic brilliance framed in distinctive geometric design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage GIA 3.61 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond two tone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its impressive GIA-certified 3.61 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond, VVS1 clarity, and sophisticated two-tone setting, it is a truly memorable piece with breathtaking prese...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.00 Carat Two-Row Round Diamond Band Ring H/VS 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond band 2.00ct diamonds Full cut Rounds H-color, Vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold 8.8 grams 7.40mm wide size: 8 3/4 can resize, please inquire $7000 appraisal w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 27.03 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Opal, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 27.03 carat pear shape opal with a halo of 11 round diamonds and 11 round rubies. Accented with 1 trilliant cut diamond ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,034Sale Price|41% Off
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Two Carats Cushion Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Magnolia Flower engagement ring features a big cushion diamond with excellent characteristics. The placement of the diamond in the yellow gold setting resem...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Weight Brooch Pendant Two-Tone 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Weight Brooch Pendant Two-Tone 18k The diamonds featured on this antique brooch/pendant are single cut round diamonds that total a carat of 2.00 in w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.09 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Floral Fashion Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable ring, showcasing 72 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.09 carats total, set on a beautiful floral motif. Finely made with 18K white and yellow gold. Size 7 US, res...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.54 Carat Trilliant Rubellite Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vivid pink 3.54 carat trilliant cut rubellite tourmaline three-prong set in an 18K yellow gold basket on a diamond-paved 18K white gold bypass shank, featuring 46 round brilliant acc...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 4.7 grams 3/16 in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Two Tone Crossover Bangle
Located in London, GB
At its centre sits proudly a wonderful tension set round brilliant cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.20ct, beautifully connecting the two tone ends.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation 25.68-Carat Fancy Diamonds Intense Two-Faced Rams Bangle
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
With 25.68-carat of fancy diamonds, it harmonizes an irresistible aura that ignites limitlessness.
Diamond, Black Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium
Marquise Diamond Two-Stone Twist 18 Carat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautifully delicate two stone twist ring featuring two marquise shaped diamonds in rubover open back settings with an approximate combined weight of 1.10 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.13 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Two-Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 25 natural rubies totaling 0.13 carat and 25 round natural diamonds totaling 0.10 carat, arranged in a refined two-row composition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Ring 1.17 Carat 18K Two-Tone Gold with Pave Diamond
Located in Diera, AE
An elongated marquise-cut diamond appears suspended within an elegant two-tone composition, framed by a sweeping pave diamond arc.
Diamond, Gold, 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.
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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