GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Three-Stone Oval Halo Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification affirms the authenticity and extraordinary characteristics of the diamonds used. Suitable for any occasion, this ring is a stunning representation of fine jewelry ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle — ~1.00 ct (32 diamonds), French Hallmark
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Condition: very good — light signs of wear consistent with gentle use; diamonds intact and secure. Maker / origin: French assay (poinçon français).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Three-Stone Oval Halo Basket Set Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification affirms the authenticity and extraordinary characteristics of the diamonds used. Suitable for any occasion, this ring is a stunning representation of fine jewelry ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Three-Stone Oval Halo Basket Set Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification affirms the authenticity and extraordinary characteristics of the diamonds used. Suitable for any occasion, this ring is a stunning representation of fine jewelry ...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Diamond Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Square-ish 2.68 CT Natural Diamond Large Fancy Light Yellow Platinum & 22 karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage - new never used Diamond Engagement ring (was made in 1999 but never put on the internet, dealer is selling it due to retirement) Center stone: Rectangle 2.68 carat Fancy Lig...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.21ct Oval Three-Stone Trellis Prong Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamonds used. An exquisite blend of classic and modern aesthetics, this diamond ring is perfect for significant life...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.8ct Oval Three-Stone Trellis Prong Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamonds used. An exquisite blend of classic and modern aesthetics, this diamond ring is perfect for significant life...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Trellis Prong Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamonds used. An exquisite blend of classic and modern aesthetics, this diamond ring is perfect for significant life...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Trellis Prong Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the diamonds used. An exquisite blend of classic and modern aesthetics, this diamond ring is perfect for significant life...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Classic Three-Stone Oval 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brand new and crafted with care, this ring is a testament to exceptional artistry and is GIA certified, guaranteeing the quality and provenance of each diamond. The use of high-quali...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Classic Three-Stone Oval 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brand new and crafted with care, this ring is a testament to exceptional artistry and is GIA certified, guaranteeing the quality and provenance of each diamond. The use of high-quali...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Charriol Stainless Steel Diamond Chronograph Wristwatch, Roman Numeral Dial
By Charriol
Located in North Miami, FL
The watch presents with surface wear consistent with age and use. Diamonds are present and secure. Ready when you are for title + pricing 🤍
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$1,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Green Jade with Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.93 Carat Three-Stone Round Brilliant Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
It comes with a GIA certification, underscoring the quality and rarity of the diamonds used. Suitable for milestones such as anniversaries or as a standout addition to any jewelry co...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Round Curved Ocean Wave Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this piece is GIA certified, affirming the quality and rarity of the diamonds used. The craftsmanship showcases a meticulous approach th...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Pigeon Blood Cushion Cut Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond and Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Round Curved Ocean Wave Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this piece is GIA certified, affirming the quality and rarity of the diamonds used. The craftsmanship showcases a meticulous approach th...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Diamond and Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Black Starr Frost 18K Gold Diamond Clip On Earrings Ribbon Earring 6.6g
Located in Addison, TX
Total Diamond Weight: 0.24 CTW • Approx. 0.12 CTW Per Earring • Clip-On Earrings with Omega Backs • Suitable for Adding Earring Charms • Curved Ribbon / Leaf Motif • High Polish Fini...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Cable Coil Diamond Ring Yellow Gold Size 7.5
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signage: David Yurman, D.Y., 750 Size: 7.5 Weight: 21.1 grams Year: Circa 1990s–2000s Condition: Good overall condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3ct Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Keywords shoppers use-GIA diamond, loose diamond, radiant cut, 3.28 carat, natural diamond, diamond grades, buy loose diamond-describe exactly what this listing offers.
Diamond, White Gold
Dyed Ruby and Diamond Clasp Necklace with Labradorite Spacers, 17 Inch
Located in Atlanta, GA
We used diamond like micro-faceted labradorite as spacers.
Ruby, Labradorite, Diamond, Mixed Metal
$840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Diamond and Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond and Round Diamond Unique Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unique Wedding Ring with Marquise Cut Diamond and Round Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond and Round Diamond Unique Wedding Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$772Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic 0.25ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Icy White Jade and Marquise Diamond Unique Ring Engagement White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Contact us for urgent order. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Unique Wedding Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Orange Sapphire and Marquise Shape Diamond Unique Engagement Ring Handmade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mini Bow Shaped Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Mini Bow Shaped Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Everyday Use Diamond Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Marquise Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Unique Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Pink Morganite with Marquise Diamonds and Round Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$836Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Cut Emerald and Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Bracelet Vintage 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signage: Cartier, 750, Serial No. 661041, French Eagle Head Hallmark Length: 7.5" Weight: 41.1 g Year: 1990 Condition: Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with age...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Unique Wedding Ring Band Engagement Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
I use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity and most with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.25ct Bezel Set Solitaire Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Round brilliant cut diamond in total carat weight of 0.25ct Quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clarity, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) Measures approximately 5...
0.25ct Bezel Set Solitaire Diamond Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Round brilliant cut diamond in total carat weight of 0.25ct Quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clarity, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) Measures approximately 5...
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Row Round Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co GIA 1.40 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
In the 1990's time period, Tiffany used diamonds of this quality. Tiffany introduced serial numbers around the 2000.
Diamond, Platinum
$660Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond and Amethyst Engagement Tension Twisted Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
$774Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Gold Diamond Marquise Halo Diamond Dangle Cluster Marquise Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14K Solid Gold. - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity Marquise Shape Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$886Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Diamond Marquise Halo Diamond Dangle Cluster Marquise Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold. - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Ring Pattern Ring Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Size 16"
Located in Fairfield, CT
Length: 16 in Weight: 3.9 grams Year: Circa 1990s–2000s Condition: Very good condition with minimal surface wear consistent with light use. Diamonds are secure, the chain and pendant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Rows Marquise Diamond Engagement Unique Wedding Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Also it can be made of Platinum, 18K, or 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. I use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity and most with Heart and Arro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,648Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 0.30ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Round White Pearl And Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Diamond Sculpted Cable Cuff Sterling Silver Bracelet 6"
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
Current Approximate Retail: $2,950 Signage: DY, 925 Length: 6 inches Weight: 73.2 grams Condition: Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Diamonds a...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$4,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Bagguatte Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.82ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Triangle Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond, Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.