Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 0.55 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 18K yellow gold setting with a natural cushion yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
10.01 carat GIA certified Fancy Yellow, VS1 cushion cut center diamond. Set with 1.61 carats of white side diamonds.
Yellow Diamond
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.05 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural cushion cut yellow diamonds in a beautiful cross format.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.44ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
5.44 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Center Diamond VVS2 Clarity Excellent and Excellent Cutting Medium Blue Fluorescence 0.56 Carats of Side Epaulettes GIA Certified Diamond Crafted...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.5 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This 1.5-carat Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamond engagement ring is a truly unique and elegant choice for celebrating your love story.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
9 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Double Halo Diamond Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
9.64 Carat Total Weight 6.25 Carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds 3.39 Carats of Intense Yellow & White Brilliant Diamonds 18K Yellow & White Gold Making Extraordinary Attai...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.45ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
1.45 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Fancy Yellow Diamond Internally Flawless clarity 0.22 Carat Trillion side diamonds Set in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold GIA certified diamond Making E...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 0.31 Carat Cushion Yellow Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning 18k yellow gold necklace features a 0.31 Carat Yellow Elongated cushion-shaped diamond encircled by one row of brilliant round diamonds on a 1 mm station chain containi...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
At its heart is a GIA-certified cushion-cut Fancy Yellow diamond, exuding a vibrant golden hue that adds warmth and brilliance to the design.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$78,775
5 carat Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 5 carat Fancy Light Yellow, VS1 clarity Cushion cut center diamond. .70 carats of white side diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5.23 Carat Cushion Green Tourmaline Diamond Baguette Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cocktail Ring The ring is 14K White & Yellow Gold The center stone is 5.23 Carats Cushion Green Tourmaline There are 1.25 Carats in Baguette Diamonds F VS The ring is a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut three stone engagement ring, handset in platinum and 18 karat Yellow Gold in the basket to totally maximize the natural canary yellow color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.88 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K yellow gold setting with natural cushion yellow diamonds surrounded by natural round white diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.72ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These rare and extraordinary fancy yellow cushion cut diamond earrings are destined to become a cherished family treasure.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.08 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 18K yellow and white gold setting with a natural cushion yellow diamond surrounded by natural round white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring features a GIA Certified 6.02-carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Modified Brilliant diamond, a striking gem of natural color origin with even color distribution and rem...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.53 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Statement Fine Jewelry 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Details • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Carat Weight: 8.53 carats • Cut: Cushion Cut • Accent Stones: 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.20 ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with One Carat Yellow Cushion Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Buttercup brooch features natural yellow cushion diamond (Y-Z, SI), weighing 1 carat.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The diamond-set shoulders taper gracefully toward the center, creating a slender and sophisticated profile perfect for an engagement or a timeless everyday accessory. 14KT Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.03ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our radiant 2.03ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in luxurious 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Rubellite Cushion Band with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubellite 2.30 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Ring size US 7 About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Dr...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Yellow Diamonds Eternity Ring '7.5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 17 Cushion shape Natural Yellow Diamonds in a total weight of 7.50 carat set in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Cert. Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and timeless statement with this exquisite platinum engagement ring, showcasing a GIA-certified 3.53-carat fancy yellow cushion cut diamond. With exceptional VS2 clarity,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$13,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Sapphire '3.96ct' and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut and Round Diamond 18K Gold
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: P...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.74 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K yellow and white gold setting with natural cushion yellow diamonds surrounded by natural round white diamonds and na...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
7.12 Ctw. Alternating Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alternating Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Emerald Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald
GIA 1.30 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A refined and elegant Italian-made diamond ring centered by a 1.30 ct natural Fancy Light Yellow diamond, accompanied by a GIA Natural Colored Diamond Report.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2.56ct CS Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion & Vivid Yellow Taper Diamond Drop Earring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion and Vivid Yellow Taper Diamond Drop Earrings, total weight 2.56cts.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,760Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite stud earrings feature a stunning pair of 4 carat fancy yellow diamonds, each meticulously cut into a soft cushion shape.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 5 ct Cushion Modified diamond that exudes a captivating Fancy Yellow color, creating a radiant centerpiece.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Syna Yellow Gold Morganite and Diamond Cushion Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Morganite 1.80 carats approx. Diamonds 1.50 carats approx. 18 inch length 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Limited edition Crafted with luxurious 1...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Intense Yellow GIA certified diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Capture attention with this breathtaking three-stone ring, featuring a magnificent 3.01 carat natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond as its stunning centerpiece. Flanking the center st...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.20ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our 1.20ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, masterfully crafted in opulent 18K Yellow Gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Colors - 3.48ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
At its center is a GIA-certified elongated cushion-cut Fancy Yellow diamond with VVS1 clarity, offering exceptional brilliance and a rich, golden hue that captivates the eye.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 3.01ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 3.01 ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Three stone Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Cushion cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in the...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Rare Colors 17.5ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the radiant beauty of this exquisite yellow diamond tennis bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance.
Diamond
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified 6.29ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
The center stone, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), showcases an exceptional fancy yellow hue that radiates brilliance and warmth. Its mesmerizing cushion cut ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
0.82ct cushion fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
0.82ct cushion fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.50ct Color: O / P Clarity: SI2 GIA: 2231087261 Dimensions: ring top measures 7mm wide Ring Size: 7.5 (compliment...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with White Diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA-certified cushion natural fancy yellow diamond at its center, surrounded by round brilliant-cut yellow diamonds and pear-cut natural white diamond...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3.72ct Cushion Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose cushion yellow diamond, GIA certified. Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made into a ring of your liking.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond
Natural Yellow Cushion and White Diamond .91 Carat TW Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural cushion cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 0.70ct Cushion Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold with a high-quality polish, this stunning piece, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost diamond authority.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Shaped Yellow Diamond and Red Ruby Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the striking beauty of the Cushion Shaped Yellow Diamond and Red Ruby Line Bracelet.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 0.94cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests)...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Square Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our Yellow Square-Shaped Cushion Diamond Ring, the epitome of opulence and refinement.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion-Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.40 CTS PINK TOURMALINE: 19 CTS CUT: CUSHION CUT 14K YELLOW GOLD WEIGHT: 17 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewe...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,470Sale Price|54% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with One Carat Yellow Cushion Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning Buttercup ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural yellow cushion diamond (Y-Z).
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Platinum, Cushion-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A study in balance and radiance, this exceptional ring by CARTIER is centered on a magnificent 5.11-carat cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond, its soft, sunlit hue glowing with remarkab...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.56 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This elegant engagement ring features a magnificent 1.56 Ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow diamond, graded VVS2 and accompanied by GIA Report No. 2225665750. Expertly fashioned in a ref...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 0.39 Carat TW Gold Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 0.76 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
$24,999Sale Price|27% Off
18k Yellow Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 6.79ctw of cushion cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 10.0 Carat TW Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond bracelet. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural cushion cut yellow diamonds complimented by natural round cut white d...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Forevermark Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A romantic cushion cut Fancy Yellow natural diamond weighing 0.85 carats sits at the center of this elegant halo ring crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certifed Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$155,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 5.86ct Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning GIA certified natural yellow diamond with diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. 6.70 carats total diamond weight. 5.86 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
18K White & Yellow Gold 0.52 Carat Elongated Cushion Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning 18k White gold and Yellow gold necklace feature a 0.52 Carat Yellow Elongated cushion-shaped diamond encircled by one row of brilliant round diamonds on a 1 mm station ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,704Sale Price|20% Off
18K White & Yellow Gold 0.51 Carat Cushion Yellow Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning 18k white and yellow gold necklace features a 0.51 Carat Yellow Elongated cushion-shaped diamond encircled by one row of brilliant round diamonds on a 1 mm station chai...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.