1 Pc Pave Diamond Clover Shape Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Clover Shape Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: V...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pair Pave Diamond Spike Charm Earrings Spike Earring Diamond Ear Wire Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pair Pave Diamond Spike Charm Earrings Spike Earring Diamond Ear Wire Earring Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: Ve...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pair Pave Diamond Lips Push Back Stud Dainty Earring Diamond Kiss Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pair Pave Diamond Lips Push Back Stud Dainty Earring Diamond Kiss Earring. Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: Very...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Fancy Shape Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings Charm Personalized handmade gifts for loved ones Light weight can be worn everyday Diamond Clarity Grade: V...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Double Sided Diamond Clasps
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Double Sided Diamond Clasps Size: 30x12 mm Approx. Light weight can be worn everyday Shape heart Pierre Diamond Type beads ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pc Pave Diamond Heart Shape Carabiner Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Lock.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Heart Shape Carabiner Clasps 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Lock. Size: 26x28 mm Approx. Shape heart Pierre Diamond Type beads Size 15 - 15.9 mm Handmade Yes Cou...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Rose Cut Polki Spike Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Rose Cut Polki Spike Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Charm Pendant Size 65x5mm Style Pendant Theme Beach & Nautical Pierre Diamond Type beads Size 15 - 15.9 mm Ha...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lock Key Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Lock Key Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Findings. Size: 26x10 mm Approx. Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Style Spacer Beads Materi...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Horse Shoe Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond U Shape Pendant Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Horse Shoe Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond U Shape Pendant Charm Diamond Weight 0.50 Cts Approx Type Pendant Gross Weight 6.00 grams Approx Main Stone Diamond Main Ston...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
.94ct Natural Diamonds Halo Cluster Necklace 14kt Edwardian Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Halo diamond cluster .94ct. Total Natural diamonds necklace .30ct. Center diamond .64ct Side Diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity. Full cut round brilliants 14kt. white gold. cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
【Petite Signature】Akoya Pearl Diamond Cascade Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A petite jewel with a surprisingly strong presence. These elegant earrings feature luminous 3–5.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls, selected for their round shape and exceptional luster. Arr...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$1,873Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashion Quartz Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 20-RND-0,14-I/SI1A Quartz 1-17,01ct Weight 7.7 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jew...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
.80ct Bead Set Peace Charm Natural Diamond Necklace 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. .80ct. Natural diamonds Peace necklace. Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Pendant Measurements: 16mm diameter 16 inch necklace Total 3.8 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.52ct Bead Set Heart Natural Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. .52ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Pendant Measurements: 8.5 x 9mm 16 inch necklace Total 4.8 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cat Kitten Diamond Brooch 925 Silver Brooch&Pins Handmade Diamond Brooch Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Color White Metal Sterling Silver Length 43mm Approx Width 35mm...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sun Earring Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Birthday Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Sun Earring Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Birthday Earring. Earrings Size: 46x24 mm Approx. Style Drop/Dangle Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fas...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Silver Diamond Earring For Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Silver Diamond Earring For Anniversary Gift. Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Total Carat Weight 1.50 - 1.74 Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond designer Pendant 925 Silver diamond pendant For Birthdays Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond designer Pendant 925 Silver diamond pendant For Birthdays Gift Main Stone Shape Round Metal Sterling Silver Metal Purity 925 Gross Weight 4.70 gram approx Silver Wt 4.7 ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
27.03 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond Crystal
Located in New York, NY
This natural diamond single crystal out of Canada weighs 27.03 carats and has salt and pepper coloration due to natural inclusions in the crystal lattice structure. It displays beaut...
Diamond
$14,038 / item
Caracola Erosionada Ring with Diamonds by Rebecca Elbek
Located in Geneve, CH
Caracola Erosionada Ring with Diamonds by Rebecca Elbek Dimensions: Length 29,5 mm. Materials: 18ct Gold & 0.55ct. Diamonds. Inspired by seashells shaped by years of wind, water an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Suryachaand 18K Gold Pendant Necklace with Opal & Diamond 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
Jeevan Gold Cuff Bracelet with Diamond by Kahana Jewels, New Design
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
18k Gold Emerald Cts 1.52 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These earrings are designed to stop conversations mid-sentence. They feature 2 baguette diamonds (0.03 cts), 6 marquise diamonds (0.22 cts), and 2 princess-cut diamonds (0.05 cts),...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Silver Bavna Pave Diamond Star Cutout Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and pave diamond star cutout pendant necklace by Bavna. Lobster claw clasp closure. 1.75" width, 16.5" length.
Diamond, Silver
$47,611 / item
Eboris Diamond Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Eboris Diamond Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold by MAZARIN Dimensions: Neck size : 40 cm adjustable Materials: 82 g of recycled yellow gold 750/1000. 1 pear-shaped emerald of 2 carats....
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum PT950 Bracelet with Diamonds 6.5" Matte Texture Modern Design V1186
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Platinum PT950 Bracelet with Diamonds 6.5" Matte Texture Modern Design Can Wear as Necklace V1186 ♥ The item measures 6.5" in length, 3.3mm at the widest point, and is 1.7mm in he...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Keys Petals Diamond Platinum Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301831 Comes With Box Only RRP £12,000 Incl. Taxes / €14,900 Incl. Taxes / $14,900 Excl. Taxes Model Keys Metal Platinum Stones Diamond Weight Approximately 12.38 g Length Appr...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,200 / item
18 Karat White Diamond Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set in 2.1 carats of uncut & rosecut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Butterfly Engagement Ring (2013)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.52 carat diamond and platinum butterfly ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery collection. This stunning, fine and impressive dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Heart Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Pendant Fine Jewelry Pendant Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Triangular Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Arrow Head Pendant Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ct and Under Metal Purity 925 Diamond Weight 0.72 Cts Approx Material Diamond, Ster...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant is modelled in woven 9 carat gold and has 15 1pt diamonds set within it. Dimensions: 16x18mm Height including loop: 22mm Weight: 2.6g
Diamond, Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Bloom Conch Pearl Diamond Earrings — 10.89 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of natural conch pearls, framed in a cascade of diamond light. These statement earrings feature 10.89 carats of natural conch pearls, beautifully matched in their...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$1,406Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pearls Diamonds Bronze Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural Pearls Diamonds cts 0,70 Bronze Ring. Size 14 eu All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautiful...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Bronze
Pave Diamond Designer Wing Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Designer Wing Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Charm Main Stone Shape Round Base Metal Sterling Silver Metal Sterling Silver Gross Weight 8.10 Grams Approx...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$13,500 / item
Fancy Slice Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 16.38 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
【Conchéa】Rosabella Conch Pearl Diamond Ring — 0.62 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A delicate interpretation of one of nature's rarest gems. At its center rests a natural 0.62-carat Conch Pearl displaying a vivid flamingo-pink hue with visible flame structure, a p...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
【Sculpted Geometry】Woven Akoya Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This piece moves. Constructed from rows of fine Akoya pearls, each element is softly linked, forming a flexible woven surface that drapes and shifts with the body. Rather than a si...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
6.70 Carat Total Baguette Diamond Fashion Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Where brilliance takes form, and elegance takes the throne — these earrings radiate with sculptural luminosity. Each Tahitian pearl, glowing in deep silver-green hues, is embraced by...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Ruby Type: Calibre Cut Ruby Origin: Natural Stone Setting: Channel Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Art Deco, Eternity, Geometric Design...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
【Vine Symphony】Aurora Akoya Snowflake Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with these breathtaking earrings, crafted with 26 luminous Japanese Akoya pearls that radiate an enchanting aurora-like brilliance. Each pearl is meticulously s...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Blossom Conch Pearl Diamond Earrings — 5.21 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Like blossoms touched by the first light of spring, these earrings capture the joyful elegance found only in nature. At their heart rest two natural conch pearls totaling 5.21 carat...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Frog Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquiose30.08 grams, Tsavorite 2.71 carats, Ruby 0.43 carat, Brown Diamond 1.63 carats, Diamond 0.12 carat, Cabochon Ruby 0.20 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Widt...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05ct Open Heart Natural Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. 1.05ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Full cut and Brilliant H-color, Vs-2 clarity Pendant Measurements: 21 x20mm 18 inch necklace Total 4.8 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
91.40 Carat Natural Rough Black Diamond Cube
Located in New York, NY
This very lustrous, large rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 91.40 carats and has crystallized in a natural cube shape. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impur...
Black Diamond
【Conchéa】Flamingo Reverie Conch Pearl Diamond Earrings — 4.17 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A garden drawn in curves, light, and natural pink. These sculptural earrings feature 4.17 carats of natural conch pearls in subtly varied shades of flamingo pink. Rather than seekin...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Halo Conch Pearl Diamond Earrings — 4.10 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings feature a beautifully matched pair of natural conch pearls totaling 4.10 carats, displaying a vivid flamingo pink hue with pronounced flame patterns—an unmista...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Interlocking Circles Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3 Grams Chain Length: ~15.5" Pendant Measurements: 17.5 mm x 9.25mm Diamond Count: 11 Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recycled Gold Eboris Bud Necklace with Diamond by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Gold Eboris Bud Necklace with Diamond by MAZARIN Dimensions: Motif : Length : 1 cm - Width : 1.1 cm Round forçat-link chain Adjustable length : 38 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: 3 ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Droplet Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Droplet Earrings in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: W 4.75 x H 7.5 mm. Materials: 14K gold, White Diamonds. Available in different gold options. Please contact us. O...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Weaver Diamond Charm in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Weaver Diamond Charm in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: W 6 x H 12 mm. Materials: 14K gold, White Diamonds. Chain not included. Available in different gold options. P...
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Stackable Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
White Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Stackable Ring Band. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White Diamond Weight: 0....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Jadeite Jade Earrings with Ruby Carving & Diamond Accents – 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a striking statement with these exquisite Black Jadeite Jade Earrings, featuring GIA-certified “Fei Cui” Type A Jadeite Jade beautifully carved with intricate detailing. The dee...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Gold
【Petite Signature】Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Delicate in scale yet unmistakable in presence, these Aurora Akoya pearl earrings embody the essence of the Petite Signature collection. Perfectly round Akoya pearls are arranged in...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
17th Century Diamond Ring, circa 1680
Located in London, GB
17th century diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular table-cut diamond in a closed back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, flanked by two rectangular ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Estate Platinum Diamond Untreated Vivid Green Jade Leaf Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted platinum leaf pendant and brooch centered by an untreated natural jade carving, fashioned in a stylized leaf motif and displaying a rich, vivid green color. The...
Jade, Diamond, Platinum
Heavy Platinum Statement Necklace with Diamonds Scallop Design PT850 49g R4711
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heavy Platinum Statement Necklace with Diamonds Scallop Design PT850 49g R4711 ♥ Both sides are brightly polished, the entire necklace has a puffy scallop / shell-like design. ♥ E...
Diamond, Platinum
Green & Lavender Jadeite Jade Earrings with Diamond, Moonstone & Turquoise
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the elegant beauty of these Green and Lavender Jadeite Jade Earrings, featuring exquisite GIA-certified “Fei Cui” Type A Jadeite Jade in beautifully carved floral and scroll...
Turquoise, Moonstone, Jade, Diamond
$1,124Sale Price|20% Off
Natural White Pearls Bronze Diamonds Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural White Pearls Bronze Diamonds cts 0,70 Ring size 14 eu All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beauti...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Bronze
【Conchéa】Natural Conch Pearl Diamond Ring — 11.8 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind ring features an exceptional 11.8 carat natural conch pearl, distinguished by its soft flamingo pink tone and delicate, flowing flame structure. Set in platinum a...
Diamond, Pearl, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.