14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
No. Of Diamond: 50 Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS Diamond Color Grade: F Diamond Shape: Round Item ID: ER28224
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 950 Natural Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Natural Baguette Diamond Ring Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 21.0 mm Width: 6.4 mm Height: 4.25 mm 1: Primar...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with approx. 1.00ctw In FG/VVS diamonds. Case measures 15mm x 26mm. Bracelet is 6.5" long and 7/8" wide.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Royal Blue Sapphire and Asscher Pie Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 6.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 16.5 mm X Width: 16.5 mm X Height: 7.2 mm 1: Pr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 950 Band Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
No. Of Stone: 27 Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS Diamond Color Grade: G Diamond Shape: Round Full Cut Item ID: RI27824
Diamond, Platinum
18k 750 White and Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS Diamond Color Grade: F-G Diamond Shape: Full Cut - Round Shape No.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Authentic Damiani Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 14.3 Grams Dimensions: 19.0 mm Length x 11.0 mm Width x 2.5 mm Height 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Button Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of lever back earrings is set with 70 vvs Diamonds. These one of a kind earrings are elegant, unique and dazzling.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,800
Wavy Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The 18K White Gold wavy pattern falls down the ear elegantly & smoothly, giving a delicate look while still remaining an impressive statement piece. The dazzling 3.50ct VVS Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 950 Harry Winston Natural Single Diamond Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 950 Harry Winston Diamond Band Ring Metal Type: 950 Platinum Total Item Weight: 4.9 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Natural Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Phases de la Lune Sugilite & Diamond Pavé Moons & Emeralds Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Material – Sugilite, VS pavé Diamonds, .40 F/VVS Diamond, Columbian Emeralds, 18 K Yellow Gold Chain – 18 K Yellow Gold, 18"
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Wave Ring Swoops with 4.4 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Wave Ring swoops With 4.4 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds , E/F VVS Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 4.40ct Material: 18kt white gold Ring size: 56....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond G-VS1 Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamond is haloed by 0.86 carats of VVS diamonds that are set down to the triple shank that leads to beautiful gold filigree of 18K white gold.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 950 Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cat's Eye and Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 22.2 Grams Ring Size: 9.75 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Cat's Eye Primary Carat Weight: 5.0 Carat Stone C...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.3 Grams Dimensions: Length: 22.0 mm X Width: 2.0 mm X Height: 2.2 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Clasp decorate with round pearls and approx. 2.40ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Necklace is 16.5" long. Marked on the clasp" Van Cleef & Arpels, NY 49604.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$4,264Sale Price|20% Off
18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Jose Hess Vintage Designer Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Jose Hess Vintage Designer Diamond Gold Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 14.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Carat Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Pie Cut Pear and Emerald Shape Natural Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.5 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 16.0 mm Width: 12.0 mm Height: 3.0 cm 1: Primary Stone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 9.6 Grams Measurement: Length: 35.0 mm X Width: 2.0 mm X Height: 2.1 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Perlée clovers ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef and Arpels Perlée clovers ring, 18K white gold, round diamonds, medium model; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k 750 Two Tone White and Rose Gold Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 69.4 Grams Length: 8.0 in Width: 25.0 mm Height: 6.0 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 1.9 Grams Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 6.5 mm X Width: 6.5 mm X Height: 1.5 mm 1: Primary St...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Box Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Box Drop Earrings Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 4.1 Grams Length: 36.0 mm x Width: 4.5 mm x Height: 3.0 mm 1: Primary Ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Drop Hanging Cross Shape Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Cross Shape Earrings Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.3 Grams Length: 25.0 mm x Width: 8 mm x Height: 1.6 mm 1: Primary Sto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Illusion Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The centerpiece is a masterfully set illusion-style round diamond solitaire, created from 9 precision-cut VVS diamonds totaling 0.30 carats — a design that creates the appearance of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Marquise Shape Natural Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings Metal Type: 18K Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.7 Grams Length: 24.0 mm x Width: 9 mm x Height: 1.5 mm 1: Primary Stone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted in the Peter Suchy Jewelers Workshop. 1 old European cut M SI diamond, Approximate 1.59 carats. Gia Certificate # 2781819383 1 old European cut L VVS diamond, Approximate 1...
Diamond, Platinum
18K 750 Solid White Gold Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 12.6 Grams Length: 64.0 mm x Width: 2.2 mm x Height: 2.4 mm Bangle Bracelet Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone Cut: French Secondary Stone Color: Green 3: Other Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.71 Ct No. Of Diamond: 52 Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Color: White Item ID: ER28424
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum
Jacob & Co. 28ctw Diamond Huge Dome Cocktail Band Ring
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful, unique, and rare Jacob & Co. HUGE Diamond Dome Ring. The ring is made in 18K Rose Gold & holds approximately 28ct of the highest quality White, VVS diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Emerald Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 9.8 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 34.0 mm Width: 15.0 mm Height: 6.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K 750 White Gold Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 16.1 Grams Length: 6.5 Inch 1: Primary Stone: Burmese Ruby Primary Carat Weight: 18.89 Ct. (14 pcs) Primary S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace with Chain
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Heart Shape Pendant Necklace with Chain Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.7 Grams Total Necklace Length: 16.5 inch Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 11....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts E VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 28776608 M10040196 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5.75 sizable Measu...
Diamond, Platinum
$830Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pendant
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Stones: WHite (F-G/VVS) diamonds: 0,26ct. Material: White Gold 18k, Sterling Silver 925, Black Rhodium The Pendant is available either with white or black diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Tahitian Natural Black Pearl 18k 750 White Gold and Natural Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 9.85 Grams Length: 18 Inch 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 2 Ct. No. Of Diamonds: 14 Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White golden ring with diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Item Specifications: Brand: Rensini Diamonds: 9 pieces Diamond Carat: 1.26 carats Diamond Cut: Baguette cut Diamond Color: F Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Cut Quality: Very Fine Dia...
Diamond
Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring Women Size 7 18K Yellow Gold Glam Luxe
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: Multiple Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS Diamond Color Grade: F Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Cut: Brilliant Full Cut Internal ID: RI32424
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Cuff 18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Infinity 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 18.5 Grams Length: 25.0 mm x Width: 8.0 mm x Height: 4.7 mm Wrist Size: 6.5 inches Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$830Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds Pendant Black Cotton Cord Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Stones: Black (F-G/VVS) diamonds: 0,26ct. Material: White Gold 18k, Sterling Silver 925, Black Rhodium The Pendant is available either with white or black diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Leon Mege Platinum Fleur-De-Lis Diamond Ear Clips
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The one-of-a-kind fabulous diamond clips feature a stylized lily flower encrusted with rare single-cut diamonds on its face and curly petals. 20 mm wide x 25 mm high Rolex-grade plat...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 18k 750 White Gold Natural Colombian Emerald and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Primary Stone Color: Royal Green GIA: 2239120807 2: Secondary Stone: Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: 1.2 Ct. No. Of Diamond: 60 Diamond Cut: Trapezoid - Roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18K 750 White Gold Royal Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.1 Grams Ring Size: 5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 14.0 mm X Width: 11.0 mm X Height: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,500
Big Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
12 carats of stunning, bright white VVS diamonds hang perfectly still from the ear.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jean Vendôme - Square Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Jean Vendome
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Detailed Specifications: Jeweler: Jean Vendôme Weight: 7.56 g Size: 48 FR (4.5 US - I 1/2 UK) - Non-modifiable Metal: 18-carat Gold (750 millièmes) Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
G. Verdi Long Gold necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Verdi
Located in Darnestown, MD
Each ball is 3/4 inch in diameter, Above and below the round stones are a row of VS-VVS diamonds. In addition to the three dimensional balls are three stone medallions.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K 750 Natural White Diamond with Kunzite stone Bee Pin/Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Pcs: 90 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Color: White Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Grade: F 2: Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.2 Ct.
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
14K 585 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 12.5 mm X Width: 12.5 mm X Height: 5.10 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 1.76tcw Diamond Crossover Eternity Double Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier ring features a distinctive double band design with a crossover pattern, elegantly set with 1.76 carats of E color, VVS diamonds. The precise arrangement of ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K 750 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Natural Opal Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Natural Diamond Pendant Metal Type: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.1 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 26.0 mm x Width: 13.0 m...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct L VVS2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At 61.6% depth and 60% table, this oval offers lively scintillation and strong overall performance-ideal if you are searching for a GIA diamond, natural diamond, vvs diamonds, or a s...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Platinum 900 Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Platinum 900 Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 900 Platinum Total Item Weight: 5.5 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Dimensions: Length: 14.0 mm x Width...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K 585 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ruby Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 13.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k 750 Yellow Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 6.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 35.0 cm X Width: 18.0 cm X Height: 6.0 cm 1: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Platinum 900 Emerald & Diamond Pendant with Platinum 850 Chain
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Metal Type: 900 Platinum, 850 Platinum Total Item Weight: 6.5 Grams Pendant Dimensions: Length: 17.5 mm x Width: 10.0 mm x Height:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Solid Platinum 900 Natural Diamond and Natural Garnet Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Diamond and Garnet Platinum 900 Ring Metal Type: Solid Platinum 900 Total Item Weight: 17.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Dimensions: Length: 22.1 mm x Widt...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Platinum 8.12 Carat Blue Sapphire & 1.27 Cttw Diamond Ring by William Rosenberg
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
A crisp, saturated blue sapphire = 8.12 Cttw takes center stage with 2 D-E VVS Cadillac Cut diamonds = 1.08 cttw flanking the superstar sapphire and 0.19 cttw D-E VVS diamonds in hid...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.