Colombian Emerald, Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three-Stone 1.03 Carats Emerald-Cut Vivid Green Natural Colombian Emeralds accented by 0.19 Carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds and set in a delicate 18K White Gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
An array of 118 side white diamonds (0.99ct) with hand-carved French filigree work across the band, perfectly accents the emerald-cut center stone emerald (2.12ct).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Columbian Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These 18k white gold dangle earrings showcase 1.50 carats of vivid Colombian emeralds, prized for their intense green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Emerald Cabochon" 18k White Gold, Burmese Black Jadeite Jade, Emerald Cut Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique setting with side filigree and emerald-cut stone, truly a mesmerizing combination.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Perfect for special occasions or as an unforgettable gift, this 18-karat white gold ring with diamonds, orange coral, and a central cabochon emerald is a piece of jewelry that will e...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pear Emerald Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold pendant necklace featuring a natural pear-shaped emerald and a brilliant round diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 7 14k White Gold 10.97 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWT (Color: G-H, Clarity SI) Total Carat Weight: 10.97 Measurement: 16.93 x 13.82 x 8.70 mm Weight: 6.95 Grams Material: 14k White Gold Stamped: 14k This magnificent Emerald ring wi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Natural Emerald Gemstone Studs Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry Dainty Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a pair of minimalist emerald-cut stud earrings set in a sleek metallic prong setting Details; Metal: 14k White Gold Gross Wt: 1.74 grm Gold Wt: 1.02 grm Gemstone Wt ; 2...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970 Vintage Diamond Emerald Braclet 18 K brushed white Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An elegant 18 K brushed white Gold Bracelet featuring 5 vivid emerald cut Emeralds weihing approximately 0.55 ct and 6 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 ct, H ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Hoop Earrings Emerald Diamond Estate Luxury Jewelry
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold hoop earrings featuring 6 natural oval emeralds and 16 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,704Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and feature a striking mid-century design with oval cabochon emeralds at th...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Illusion Emerald-Cut Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
Handcrafted in 18K white gold, this elegant link bracelet features fifteen illusion emerald-cut diamonds (one hundred thirty-five stones in all), highlighting the special technique t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 0.93 Carats Diamond = 0.27 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 16.8 x 9.5 mm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Emerald Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold necklace featuring a natural oval-shaped emerald accented with 12 brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Emerald Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 14K white gold pendant necklace features one natural oval emerald 0.6-CT accented by numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.6-CT.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,324Sale Price|20% Off
Emeralds White Diamond Elegant White 18K Gold Earrings for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Earrings *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,16 ct Emeralds 0,16 ct Weight 14 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 24 emerald cut = 3.12cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring size: 5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,808Sale Price|20% Off
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 22.5 mm X Width: 7.5 mm X Height: 3.5 mm 1: Primary ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Estate Floral
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold stud earrings featuring a flower-inspired design with 4 natural oval emeralds and 5 brilliant round diamonds per earring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Emerald Cabochon Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stylish vintage emerald and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
***Made to order to your finger size, custom options are available, don't hesitate to inquire*** Stunning One 100% Untreated Mozambique Oval Ruby Approx. 1.40 Carats with Extraordina...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unheated 10.80 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Natural Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring Centering a big 9.94 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire, "sparkling Violet blue" with no evidence of thermal...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight - 8.68 Gram 14K white Gold Stone Size - 7 x 5 mm Emerald Weight - 1.0 carat Diamond weight - 1.55 carat Ring size - 7 US Shank width - 4.3 mm
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,684Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 6224620942
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA report number 6224620942 This ring is crafted in 18k white gold and centers on a prong-set rectangular emerald we...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,760Sale Price|20% Off
7.00Cttw Green Emerald & 1.08Cttw Diamond Ladies Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Delight the one you adore with these charming Green Emerald stud earrings. Crafted in high polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Stud Earrings 14k White Gold 1.93 Carats Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The white gold setting enhances the brightness and complements the natural beauty of the emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 1.87 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 1.65 Carat 22 Round Diamonds = 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti White Gold Full Diamond Emerald-Eyed Snake Bracelet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Iconic BVLGARI Serpenti Bracelet in 18K white gold, fully set with pavé diamonds and enhanced by vivid emerald eyes.
Emerald, White Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Emerald-Cut Emerald and Mixed-Shape Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The center stone is beautifully framed by a mixed-shape halo featuring both round brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.58 carats, creating a sharp, structural brillianc...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Zambian Emerald Ring With Diamonds 0.52 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Zambian Emerald: 0.40 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Ring With Diamonds 0.48 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Zambian Emerald: 0.46 Carats Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant tennis necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the lenght; between two rows of diamonds, an oval emerald ad, as pendant, a drop emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Valina 14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Valina Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut= 0.81cttw Color: D Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 36 round brilliant cut= 0.26cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 0.93 Carats Diamond = 0.27 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 16.8 x 9.5 mm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold 2.39ct Square Emerald Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.262 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Square / Emerald Carat: 2...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.06 Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 5.06 carats emerald and .45 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.25 Carats Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A timeless elegant dark blue oval-cut natural sapphire, thirteen-stone eternity band ring. Weighing 3.25 carats, set in a very classic thirteen-stone platinum mounting. top band is 4...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K white gold Art Deco ring featuring 0.75 carats of emeralds and 1.05 carats of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Ring Marquise 14K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine Earth mined Emerald and Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut = 4.19ct Color: E Clarity: VS2 GIA: 2161004810 Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.54cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring Size: 6....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,675Sale Price|25% Off
Emerald 5.32ct and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold GIA Certified
Located in Dallas, TX
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. The ring features an emerald cut emerald that is 5.32ct , accented by brilliant round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Emerald Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant Modern five-stone anniversary band features a graduated row of five emerald-cut diamond.The stones are meticulously set in a high-polish 18K white gold mounting with a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Three-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated three-stone ring features a trio of emerald-cut diamonds set in a sleek, high-polish 18K white gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.75 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set in 1.75 carats emerald & .85 carats of baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,467Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Emerald Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 18-RND 57-0,09-4/6- Emerald 16-RND-0,18 4/(4)З Blue Sapphire 1-2,02 Т(5)/4 Size 7 USA Weight 2.82 grams With a heritage ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Emerald White Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Emerald 0.20 carats White Diamonds Stud Earrings Made in Italy.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.27 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.29 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.29 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Pendant With Diamonds 0.26 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Zambian Emerald: 0.22 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 20 x 6 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lady Diana Colmbian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Lady Diana Style Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This impressive estate cocktail ring, inspired by the iconic Lady Diana style, is crafted in solid 18K white g...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2.18 Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 2.18 carats emerald and .90 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 8 Measurements: 8.40mm wide,5.47mm tall above the finger Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.7 grams Emerald: 1.66 carats Sapphire: 1.26 carats Diamond: .29 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Aquamarine Ring 0.80ct Emerald Cut
Located in Miami, FL
The clean lines of the emerald cut highlight the gemstone’s clarity and depth, while the high-polished white gold setting underscores its refined elegance.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,500Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Rectangle and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 0.94 cts diamond and 2.76 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
0.70ct Diamond & 2.04ct Emerald Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 0.70 cts diamond and 2.04 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
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