Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
The beautiful Liquid edges all the way around are decorated with a thick overlay of 3+ microns 24 Karat Yellow Gold. This elegant stunning band ring features a 1.25 Carat oval-shaped...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Pendant
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Pendant from Fine Silver with a 24 Karat Yellow Gold layover features 2.50 Carat Oval Cut London Blue Topaz accompanied by 0.0...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
Yianni Creations Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with an overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features 1.25 Carat Amethyst accompanied by 0.03 Carat Diamond c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This artisan gorgeous ring is decorated an overlay of 24 Karat yellow gold and features a 1.25 Carat London blue topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...
24 Carat Mandarin Garnet Brilliant Pendant Master Class Jewelry 0.50 ct TW VVS
Located in Viena, Viena
a jewel of the MASTER CLASS AND SO WONDERFULLY LARGE measuring 33.5 x 18 mm, what a fine expressive Orange Mandarin Garnet of approx. 24.15 ct, approx. 8.5x7 mm in size, color distri...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.16 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 1.20 Carat Marquise Diamond 18k Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
There are two Emeralds with a total weight of 3.16 carats, and 24 Diamonds with a total weight of 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This geometric-shaped ring features 1.60 Carat London Blue Topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling S...
4.4 Carat Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
84 Baguette Diamonds: 2.31 Carats 24 White Round Diamonds: 1.13 Carats 168 White Round Diamonds: 0.96 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 17.83 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.4 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
14 Tapered Cut Diamonds: 0.58 Carats 24 White Round Diamonds: 0.82 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.50 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Pear Shape .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Such a graceful jewelry item! Material: 14K Gold Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Weight: .16 carats Diamond Clarity: VS-2 Diamond Color: G-H Measurements: 1 5/8 inches long and 1 inch wide...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.09 Carat Black Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings have 2 Black Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.96 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.13 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 2.12 Carat Diamond Gold Double Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed by Peter Suchy, these elegant dangle earrings feature a striking double cluster design set with 24 sparkling diamonds totaling 2.12 carats. Each earring showcases two diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.62 Carat Diamond White Gold Long Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
312 Baguette Diamonds: 11.17 Carats 24 Square Diamonds: 0.91 Carats 920 White Round Diamonds: 8.54 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 63.80 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.01 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It also has 12 Round Cut Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.58 carats. There 24 Round Cut Diamonds on the shanks of the ring that weigh 0.41 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond platinum Art Deco engagement ring. Center diamond is bezel set on top of a filigree style dome platinum setting. with smaller antique single cut diamonds set occasionally aro...
Diamond, Platinum
Halo Diamond Platinum 4.39 Carat Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 1 Oval Shaped Australian Black Opal 4.39 Carats. 24 Round Diamonds F-G Color SI1 Clarity 0.52 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.20 Carat Diamond Two-Tone Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect for every day or evening ware. 24 round SI diamonds 1.20 carat total weight 14k Yellow Gold 14k White Gold Tested: 14k Stamped: 585 8.9 Grams Top to Bottom: 44.37mm or 1.7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Zimmi Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring VS1
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is framed by 24 round yellow diamonds (0.14 carats total) and further accented by 50 round white diamonds (0.58 carats total), along with approximately 54 additional...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Zolotas 22 Karat & 24 Karat Yellow Gold, Mabe Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
They are stamped Zolotas and 22kt and 24 kt. 40 diamonds 0.97 carats Appraisal Upon Request.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold
ARAYIAN 2.07-Carat Ruby ring with Diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold - 4.79 grams Ruby - 2.07 carats Diamond (pear) 14 pieces - 1.12 carats Diamond (rounds) 24 pieces - 0.26 carats AGL certified A stunning 2.07-carat ruby forms the centerpi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.53 Carat White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
34 White Round Diamonds: 1.07 Carats 24 Baguette Diamonds: 1.46 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 7.50 Grams
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
332.84 Carat Pearl Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful bracelet is filled with 332.84 carats pearl, 3.48 carats diamonds and .24 carats sapphire.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow white gold earrings with sapphire 1.40 carat & diamonds 0.24 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: 14k yellow & white gold Gemstones: Sapphires Cut: oval Carat: 0.70 carat each / total ca 1.40 carat Dimensions: 17 mm x 7 mm Gemstones: diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.49 Carat Oval Burmese Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Heat Treated Red Burmese Ruby 2.49 Carats, 24 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.44 Carats.
Ruby, Diamond
3.02 Carat Citrine Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring has a beautiful Emerald Cut Citrine Quartz weighing 2.15 Carats and is surrounded by a total of 22 Orange Sapphires weighing 0.51 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds ...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.02 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Created by the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 square brilliant G SI diamond, Approximate 2.02 carats. GIA certificate # 2185773924 2 round brilliant cut G VS2 diamonds, Approximate .24 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.74 Carat Paraiba Round Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Paraiba Gemstone: 2.05 Carats 24 White Round Diamonds: 0.69 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 7.80 Grams
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,499Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.17 Carat Diamond White and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
615 Round Diamonds: 12.28 Carats 24 Marquise Diamonds: 17.91 Carats 294 Baguette Diamonds: 17.91 Carats 8 Peer Shape Diamonds: 1.54 Carats 8 Princes Cut Diamonds: 1.54 Carats Metal: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.26 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 = 2.18 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.3 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.20 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz Stud Earrings Diamonds 3.7 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Smoky Quartz = 3.39 Carats 28 Yellow Diamonds = 0.16 Carat 24 White Diamonds = 0.15 Carat Metal: Rho...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling...
Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.75 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 3 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.75 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 3 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Ring With Diamond Halo 2.26 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cushion Tanzanite = 2.02 Carat 24 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.28 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Blue Sapphire = 2.10 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.18 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 22 x 10 x 5 mm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.67 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 18 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 11.36 Carat Total Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An emerald cut tennis bracelet, featuring 31 vibrant emeralds weighing 6.01 carats total, elegantly spaced by 24 diamonds weighing 5.35 carats total with F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Stud Earrings With Black and White Diamonds 3.61 Carats Total
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Round Amethysts = 3.26 Carats 28 Round Black Diamonds = 0.19 Carats 24 Round White Diamonds = 0.16 C...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterli...
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.26 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 = 2.18 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.3 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.20 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz Stud Earrings Diamonds 3.7 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Smoky Quartz = 3.39 Carats 28 Yellow Diamonds = 0.16 Carat 24 White Diamonds = 0.15 Carat Metal: Rho...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling...
2.39 Carat Baguette Cut Round Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 30 Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 2.01 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.38 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.29 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1 Carat 24 Diamonds = 0.29 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
J. Birnbach GIA 2.29 Carat H SI2 Old European Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone is a meticulously composed arrangement of 24 baguette diamonds totaling 0.95 carats and 28 single-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats.
Diamond, 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.
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