$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.11 Carat Pear Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Yellow Sapphire Weight: 2.11 Carat Color: Yellow Cut: Pear Gemstone 2 Type: Diamond Weight: 0.37 Carat Color: White Cut: Round Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: F Me...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
24.16 Carat Multicolor Pear Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18k White ref352
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with meticulous precision, it boasts seventy-four resplendent multicolor pear-shaped sapphires, collectively weighing a remarkable 24.16 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purpl...
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring features a Pear shaped Diamond surrounded by Round Sapphires and a dark blue Pear sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Created from rich 18 karat yellow gold, this beautiful eternity band boasts 23 fine round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Pear Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18kt Yellow Gold, the magnificent Engagement Ring comes enriched with one Pear Emerald 0.96 carats and diamonds 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Enamel and Diamond Adjustable Ring Made in Italy
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This contemporary enamel ring is hand-crafted in Italy for Campanelli & Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in rich black and accented with 0.07 Cttw pave'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Pear Aquamarine & GIA Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent high-jewelry showpiece, this striking pendant necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It showcases an enormous 34.20-carat pear-cut natural aquamarine of crystall...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic ! Beautiful Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant with 2 rows of white diamond halo around to highlight the beauty of the stone, totaling 0.5ct of full brilliant...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.90 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Pendant with 0.70 ct Diamond Halo in 18W/Y ref1312
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and refined, this exquisite pendant showcases two vivid oval-cut emeralds each surrounded by a shimmering halo of brilliant-cut diamonds. The lush green of the emerald—symbol...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
These are the most adorable and fashion forward earrings! Asymmetric and duo jewelry forcasted this year! Made in 14 karat yellow gold these stud earrings have 0.60 Cttw diamonds wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond .50 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Carat Pear and Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
8 White Pear Diamonds: 0.63 Carats 8 Marquise-cut Diamonds: 1.07 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.80 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.84 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 White Round Diamonds: 0.29 Carats 10 White Pear Diamonds: 1.55 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.70 Grams This item is available in White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 1.00tdw. There are four pear-shaped diamonds with .80tdw, All SI1-SI2 clarity, three are G-H color, and one is L-M.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.71 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
0.71 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Ring set with Round Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, fe...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.92ct Ruby & Diamond Pear Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a vivid pear-shaped ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Ring – 2.10ct Natural Pear-Shaped Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct yellow gold diamond ring, featuring five beautiful natural pear-shaped diamonds with a total diamond weight of approximately 2.10ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Double Wire Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Wrap her wrist in the sparkle and comfort. This double wire bracelet is crafted in 18k white gold accented with a 18k yellow bar of diamonds. Bracelet secures with a safety chain cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.94 Ct GIA Green Sapphire and 0.96 Cttw Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Custom One of a Kind 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an exquisite 3.94 Ct oval Green sapphire (GIA# 2235516167)!
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000 / item
Pear & Round Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear & Round Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 6.7 Grams of 18K Yellow/White Gold Available in other color option: White gold No two pr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.37 Cttw Tsavorite and 0.25 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Tsavorite garnets are one of the more valuable garnet species for their beauty and rarity! 18 karat yellow gold halo earrings set with 1.37 Cttw vivd green Tsavorites set against a ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This contemporary enamel ring is hand-crafted in Italy for Campanelli & Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in pop color orange and accented with nine pave...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Surrounding the center, a vibrant cluster of multi-shaped natural yellow diamonds—pear, oval, and round—forms a textured, floral mosaic reminiscent of a rare wildflower.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Swiss Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful white diamonds accent the top of this Swiss Made band that can be worn alone or also looks fantastic stacked! This timeless ring can be cherished & passed down with 21 roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.24 ct. white diamond pear shapes. Total of 6 stones. Handmade in 14k yellow gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Italian Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This contemporary enamel ring is hand-crafted in Italy for Campanelli & Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in rich black and accented with 14 pave set dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This contemporary enamel ring is hand-crafted in Italy for Campanelli & Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in lapis blue and accented with 14 pave set dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.63ct Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite 3.63ct pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond engagement ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$41,253 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold, White Diamonds and Emerald Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
A gold-rich collection that pays homage to the tidal sands of West Africa, the sand dunes of Mali, and the famous pilgrimage undertaken by Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire to Mecca . R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow Pear .18 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Natural Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow Pear Diamond Carat Weight: 0.18 Carats Clarity: I1 Central Gem Laboratory Report Number: AFJ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Necklace with pendant - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.74ct. tw. Diamond
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Pear Modified Brilliant Carat: 1.74 carat Color: Natural Coloured Clarity: VVS2 Necklace length: 45.5 cm VAT and TAXES: Please be awa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tennis Bracelet with Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bracelet with Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold with fancy light yellow pear shapes.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Pear-Shape Diamonds – 0.65ct
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 14ct yellow gold hoop earrings, featuring elegant pear-shaped diamonds with a total diamond weight of approximately 0.65ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Pear-Shape Diamonds – 0.85ct
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 14ct yellow gold hoop earrings, featuring elegant pear-shaped diamonds with a total diamond weight of approximately 0.85ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Pear-Shaped Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this refined necklace features a captivating 3.55-carat pear-shaped diamond in a unique brownish-yellowish hue, radiating warmth and depth.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow GIA 1.03 H Si2 Pear Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a GIA-certified pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.03 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagn...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000 / item
Mika Pear Shaped Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the latest addition to our beloved Mika collection: this pear shaped diamond bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features five bezel-set pear diamonds, chosen for ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.67 Cttw. Pave' Diamond 3 Row Wrap Around Fashion Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This stylish royal 18 karat yellow gold wrap around spiral ring is further accented with fine 0.67 Cttw pave' set diamonds for an eye catching look! Fantastic fashion ring or contemp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White gold ring with pear-cut yellow diamond
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat white gold ring set with a 1.51ct-fancy yellow pear-cut diamond This ring with a 1.51 ct pear-cut fancy yellow diamond, surrounded by an entourage of white diamonds, is a u...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 ...
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The yellow pear shape diamond is suspended from a white gold chain, and is surrounded by a double diamond halo.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The yellow pear shape diamond is suspended from a white gold chain, and is surrounded by a double diamond halo.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 3.20 Carat TW Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K yellow and white gold setting with natural pear yellow diamonds, a natural pear white diamond, and a natural mar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This pretty 18k yellow gold dome ring centers around a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon ruby weighing over five carats, surrounded by almost two carats of pavé-set round diamonds. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,919Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond .51 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamonds - Bracelet 11.04ct Natural Fancy Yellow 18K 30 Grams Pear Shape
Located in New York, NY
Don't pay retail prices ! we offer all of our customers the lowest wholesale prices possible. - Don't miss out on these great deals ! If you like it bid on it ! - 100% natural colo...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,100 / item
Mika Earrings in Yellow Gold with Pear Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by elements of the earth, this pair features a pear shaped diamond set in 18K yellow gold and sculpted into a contemporary silhouette.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Over 3 carats of pear shaped yellow diamonds suspended from round diamond studs.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ladies elegant Diamond drop earrings 2 Pear-shaped Diamonds 0.85 carat Fancy Yellow Total Weight Surrounded by 1.00 carat round brilliant Diamonds VS clarity F\G color 2 round sha...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,679Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 9.03 Carat TW Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond bracelet. Mounted in a beautiful 14k yellow gold setting with natural pear yellow diamonds, a natural oval yellow diamond, and a natural cushion yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18K Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings Featuring 10.95ct in Yellow Pear Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a graceful, elongated silhouette adorned with radiant pear-shaped yellow diamonds, totaling an impressive 10.95 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,329Sale Price|20% Off
0.6ct Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Pear Cut Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace features a pear-shaped diamond pendant beautifully encased in a sleek teardrop gold frame.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 7.67ct Pear Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational modern natural pear yellow diamond bracelet. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 7.67 carats total diamond weight. 20 pear shape yellow diamonds, 6.43 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112,500Sale Price|25% Off
3.02 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Pear Modified Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 3.02 carat pear modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear 3.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.73ct Cut: Pear Color: Purplish Red Clarity: NA Natural Diamonds Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,079Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 12.05 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 natural pear yellow diamonds surrounded by natural round white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Boucher Jewelers 3.5ct Pear-Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in London, GB
* Unworn * With receipt and GIA certificates * Six pear-shaped fancy yellow diamonds * VVS to SI * 3 and 3.5 ct * original invoice from Bucherer for £137 000 * Yellow gold mounting ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Ring - 18k Pear 2.49ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.25ct Cut: Pear C...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k 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.
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