Natural Uncut Diamond Bezel Set Station Bracelet, 1.68 Carat in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This station bracelet showcases 1.68 carats of natural uncut diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold. Each beautifully secured in bezel settings that highlight the organic beauty of every s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Conch Earrings with Uncut Diamonds by Kahana Jewels, India
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Multicolored Polki Gold Ring with Uncut Diamonds by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Classic pearl uncut diamond green, emerald oxidized sterling silver earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
These beautiful elegant real natural diamonds emerald pearl earrings consists of Metal- Sterling silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized silver look Diamond- uncut pol...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural uncut Diamonds white enamel sterling silver designer bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 5.60cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond, rose cut diamonds Diamond color: White Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pu...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural uncut Diamonds blue sapphire oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 3.20cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pure Metal color- oxid...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Uncut diamond sterling silver cross pendant 18k gold plated
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful handmade cross pendant consists of: Diamond type- Uncut flat diamonds Diamond weight- 1.80cts Diamond color- white with the tint of yellow Metal- Sterling silver Metal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Gold Tabla Ring with Uncut Diamonds, India, Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Heart Polki Gold Earrings, Uncut Diamond, Meenakari Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Polki Gold Earrings by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 1.1 x H 1.1 cm Materials: Gold, diamond Though polished diamonds come in many shapes and sizes, polki (uncut, unpolished di...
Diamond, Gold
Heart Polki Gold Necklace, 18K Gold with Uncut Diamonds, Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Polki Gold Necklace by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 1.3 x H 1.3 cm Materials: Gold, diamond Though polished diamonds come in many shapes and sizes, polki (uncut, unpolished di...
Diamond, Gold
Hamsa Gold Earrings with Uncut Diamonds, Contemporary Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Multicolored Polki Gold Hoop Earrings with Uncut Diamonds by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Sooryoday Gold Ear Cuff, Uncut Diamond, Contemporary Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Heart Polki Gold Ring, Uncut Diamond, Meenakari Detail by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Polki Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 1.3 x H 1.3 cm Materials: Gold, diamond Though polished diamonds come in many shapes and sizes, polki (uncut, unpolished diamon...
Diamond, Gold
Kundalini III Gold Ring, Uncut Diamond, Meenakari, India by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Certified 15.3 carat natural uncut Diamonds sterling silver Gold plated bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This classy 4 line diamond tennis bracelet Diamond- 15.30cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White with tint of yellow Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silv...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Slice Rosecut Polki Uncut Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Minimalist Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is an organic-shaped slice diamond halo pendant. It blends raw, organic gem textures with classic, high-end fine jewelry design Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1084 Material ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$624Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 5.70 carat natural uncut Diamonds sterling silver Gold plated bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 5.70cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White with tint of yellow Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pu...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural 8.60 carat uncut Diamond sterling silver Gold plated bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 8.60cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White with tint of yellow Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pu...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sher Gold Clip-On Earrings, Uncut Diamond, Contemporary Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Din Raat Gold Ear Cuffs, Uncut Diamond, Contemporary Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Diamond, Gold
Pankhi Fan Necklace 22 Karat Gold, Uncut Diamonds Natural Pearls Emeralds Rubies
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
22KT Gold Pankhi Fan Necklace inspired by ancient Indian traditions. This necklace is all about secrets. In ancient India, the Maharanis (queens) had official Fan Bearers. Deaf p...
Gold, 22k Gold
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Uncut polki Diamond moonstone Sterling silver necklace with earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
It has been created by the fine artisans using Natural real Uncut Diamond and Moonstone. The Gemstones and Diamonds have been arranged in the floral pattern.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
$356Sale Price|20% Off
Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver square Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-2.20ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural solitaire uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-2.85ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver floral round Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-2.55ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$492Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver drop dangle Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-3.75ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver drop dangle Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-2.55ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Ruby Diamond sterling silver Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 3.15ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated Gemstone- Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$336Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.25ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$488Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 4.25ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$10,987Sale Price|25% Off
Certified Natural Uncut rose cut Diamonds 14K white gold ribbon bow necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous ribbon bow uncut rose cut diamond Gold necklace is unique in itself.
Diamond, White Gold
$292Sale Price|35% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver eternity band Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.50ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$356Sale Price|20% Off
Retro style Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver eternity band Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.55ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$788Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Ruby drop Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-4.65ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated Gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver eternity band Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.65ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 6.90 ct Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 6.90ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$3,367 / item
Moi Jaipur Gold Silver and Diamond Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 2.91g Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 0.64ct Rose cut Diamods : 0.85ct 925 Silver Uncut & rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$516Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver blue sapphire Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 3.60ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Retro style rose cut uncut polki diamond ruby oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful retro style diamond oxidized silver ruby bracelet consists of : Diamond - Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamond origin- Natural Diamond weight- 3.88cts Metal- Silver Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$630Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver blue sapphire Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.35ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$1,082Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Natural uncut rose cut diamond double tone sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This stunning bangle bracelet is one of its kind. It consists of: Diamond- Natural diamonds Diamond type- Rose cut and uncut diamonds Diamond color- White with a tint of yellow Metal...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
65mm natural Uncut rose cut diamond ruby emerald pearl tassel earrings n pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver tassel earrings with pendant consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Royal uncut rose Diamond ruby yellow gold-plated 925 silver peacock bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal peacock hinged bracelet consists of: Diamond- 6.30cts Diamond type: Pave and uncut diamonds Diamond color: White and tinted grey Diamond Certificate- Certified Natural Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond and Peridot cabochon dangling earrings handmade in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of elegant pastel color peridot and uncut diamonds earrings, The clean peridots are kept hanging to make light pass through them as they look even prettier than they are.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural diamonds bead Natural White Pearls sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful pearl necklace with natural uncut diamond beads is a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
$428Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver cocktail eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of pink and yellow -Diamond weight- 4.25ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxid...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,475 / item
Moi Lisa Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 1.78g Gold(14K) : 10.22g Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 1.24ct Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.17ct Worked in a beautiful play of old and new...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$3,367 / item
Moi Jaipur Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 2.91g 925 Silver Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 0.64ct Rose cut Diamonds : 0.30ct Gemstones : Ruby 925 Silver Our design ideology welcomes the imperfect and the edgy.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond oxidized 925 silver dangler earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
A Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond silver earrings. This striking handmade antique look diamond earrings with old cut diamonds, Impressive tinted old Uncut diamonds, surrounde...
Diamond, Silver
$3,490 / item
Moi Ezara Gold Silver Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.15g Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 0.14ct Rose cut Diamond : 0.98ct Gemstones : Blue Sapphire 925 Silver Other : Blue Enamel Whimsical yet refined, the Ezara Earrings ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mughal Natural uncut polki Diamonds gemstones hallmarked gold foil necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
Handcrafted using the traditional gold foil technique, this statement jewelry ensemble showcases an artistic arrangement of natural gemstones and uncut diamond polki, creating a time...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Antique natural diamond deep red rubellite blue kyanite 14K gold silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Antique natural diamonds, red rubellite and blue kyanite 14K gold silver bracelet Diamond- 10.30cts Diamond type: Natural uncut diamonds and brilliant diamonds Diamond color: White w...
Diamond, Rubelite, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, ...
$469Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds Natural emeralds 18k gold plated silver long earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver emerald earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,207 / item
Moi Jaipur Gold and Emerald Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 2.76g Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 0.54ct Rose cut Diamonds : 0.20ct Gemstones : Emerald 925 Silver Our design ideology welcomes the imperfect and the edgy.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Emerald and flat diamonds bracelet handcrafted in 14K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A hand crafted bracelet with a mix of flat uncut diamonds and full cut diamonds along with Emerald ovals.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Natural uncut rose cut diamond bead orange opal sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
At the heart of this masterpiece lies a stunning centerpiece: a sterling silver bead adorned with a mesmerizing array of natural, real uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds. The intri...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
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.