12 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each yellow diamond is lovingly cradled in 18K white and yellow gold frames, with a surrounding halo of 128 round brilliant fancy yellow diamonds, totaling 1.72 carats, and 328 white...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.39 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Substantial and breathtaking GIA certified 8.39 carat radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Brown Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Edwardian Crown Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classic Threes GIA Certified: 1.36Ct Natural Fancy Yellow Brown European cut round diamond ring. Report # 2155624773 Stating: Fancy Brownish Yellow Si-1 clarity. (No...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K Yellow Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.00CT G-H SI 14K Yellow G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.88 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
10.88 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond set with a 1 carat in white and yellow diamond halo.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary beauty of this three stone engagement ring, featuring a GIA certified 2.01 carat fancy vivid yellow radiant cut diamond center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each White and Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Eternity Band in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 8.06 ct. fancy yellow VVS1 - VS2 radiants with 7.03 ct. FG SI white diamond radiants.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A 1.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond EGL Graded (Report #68357802D) As Fancy Light Yellow Color & SI1 Clarity Accented By 108 Round Brilliant Cut Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Ring, Huge Dome 18 Karat Gold Ring 12 Carat
Located in Honolulu, HI
All the diamonds are VS in clarity and the colors vary from fancy intense yellow to fancy vivid yellow, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6 Carat Fancy Light Yellow-Brown Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 6.00 carat Oval Cut Fancy Light Yellow-Brown Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Diamond Pave Set 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the allure of modern elegance with our exquisite Diamond Pavé Ring. This captivating piece, set in luxurious gold, features a dazzling array of white diamonds totaling 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This breathtaking 18K White Gold Ring is set with a stunning 8.32-carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond that radiates warmth and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$71,680Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 14.28 Carats Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Glowing like the promise of summer sunrise, fancy yellow cushion cut diamonds caress the hand with warmth and color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.00 CTW Fancy Yellow & White Lab Grown Diamond Floral Bracelet
Located in Derby, NY
Condition : Brand New Sunshine Meets Sophisticated Luxury An unforgettable statement of color and brilliance, this exceptional bracelet features an impressive 16.00 carats total we...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet This bracelet has 233 fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 7 carats and 196 baguette shape diamonds weighing ap...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Fancy Yellow-Green Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 2.22 carat fancy yellow-green radiant cut diamond three-stone ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.22 Carat TW Fancy Brown & White Diamonds in Patterned 18K White & Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone 18k solid gold bracelet with fancy brown diamonds and white diamonds. Hand-set diamonds with a gorgeous pattern of contrasting colors and textures. Fitted with a box and cli...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Yellow Diamond Ring 18KT 0.60ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Band Marriage Wedding
Located in Jupiter, FL
ITEM#: MTAM 110-00034 GRAM WEIGHT: 5.91gr METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Yellow (natural) Clarity: VS-SI Carat: 0.60ct Size: 7 ( can be re-sized) ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond 3-Row 1.88 Carat Orianne Designer Platinum Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Fancy Cushion Diamond Ring Style: 3-Row Diamond Ring Metal: 950 Platinum, 9.91 grams Size / Measurements: Size 7, 10.7 mm wide TCW: 1.88 Carats Total Main Diamond: 1.37 Carats Cu...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Solid Yellow Gold 7 Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Trea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3D Star of David Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace 1.28ct - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Fancy yellow diamonds, approximately 1.28 car...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.02 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
An extraordinary GIA Certified natural 8.02 carat Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow diamond takes center stage in this breathtaking statement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold with Pearls and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Petal Daisy Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are seven (7) Brilliant-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds at the center of the flower.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
0.65ct Fancy Orange-Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the interior of the shank. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color Fancy Orange-Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail RIng
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by GIA with a designation of Fancy Yellow and VS2 Clarity, the diamond's certificate number is 5232009149, ensuring the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
0.62ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow to brownish yellow diamond cocktail ring. 0.62 carats total diamond weight. 7 round brilliant yellow diamonds, 0.31 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$11,160Sale Price|20% Off
2.58 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow and Pink Diamond Flower Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Stylish custom-made Flower Ring in 18k rose gold and Total Carat Weight: 2.58 Carats Pink Diamonds: 1.99 Carats (total 294 stones) Yellow Diamonds: 0.59 Carats (total 7 stones) Set...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k 750 Yellow Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 6.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 35.0 cm X Width: 18.0 cm X Height: 6.0 cm 1: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Salavetti Fancy Yellow 1.35-ct. Oval Diamond Ring
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bring in the sunshine with this lovely Salavetti yellow diamond ring! It centers an oval shaped diamond, weighing 1.35 carats, and measuring 9.0 x 5.9 x 3.15mm, a lovely lemon yellow...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Geometric Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond & White Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K White Gold Diamonds: 18.0 Carats Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds Origin: New York Style: Statement / Luxury
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
2.32 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 7 Fancy Color Cushion Cuts weigh 1.72 Carats. It is embellished with 9 Yellow Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.11 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
$16,092 / item
14K Yellow Gold Fancy Shape Diamond Bracelet for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Bracelet: Crafted of 14k yellow gold this bracelet features 35 Natural Fancy Shape Diamonds, Fancy Shape Diamonds weighing 5.68 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold White Diamond Count: 230 brilliant cut diamonds White Diamond Carat Weight: 1.33 White Diamond Color: G-H White Diamond Clarity: V...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
24.89 Ct. Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Bracelet composed of platinum featuring yellow and white diamonds. There are approximately 16.50 carats of round and marquise shaped white diamonds and 8.39 carats of oval shaped yel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$38,200Sale Price|20% Off
4.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.56 carats total diamond weight. 4.06 carat pear shape, approximately Fancy Yellow color and SI2 clarity diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Pink GIA Certified 1.04ct Pear cut diamond ring. Fancy Pink Brown color Si-2 clarity Report Id: 1169283945 Please see attached photo for report. 1.00ct. Round, full cut d...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,750 / item
2.01 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 2.01 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW ...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.19 Carat Fancy Colored Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent beauty has 10 fancy color round cut natural diamonds that weigh 0.65 Carats. It is further embellished with 34 Champagne Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.54 Carats. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, R...
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Verdura Fancy Yellow Double Row 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
Bracelet 11mm wide, 7 inches long Metal tested 18k gold Marked: Verdura Made in France Total Weight : 45.2 grams ChatGPT Stunning 18k Gold Bracelet with Natural Diamonds Diamonds:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.26 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Diamonds Bangle Bracelet Euro Deco*
Located in New York, NY
European Edge. 1.20ct. Natural Ruby Bangle bracelet. Round cuts, Fully Faceted. Vibrant Red, excellent Sparkle. Clean Clarity & Transparent. Average: 2.8 - 4.6mm 8 Rubies....
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Radiant Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This diamond is of a remarkable 12 carats and boasts a deep fancy yellow color.
Diamond, Platinum
Gold, Fancy Orange-Yellow Diamond, and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
. -18 karat yellow gold -Pear shaped fancy orange yellow diamond weighing approximately 6.00 carats -180 near colorless round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats -...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire Citrine Fancy diamond Gold Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The center gemstone is one oval-shape genuine deep orange color Citrine of approximately 12.00 carats, flawless The vivid and transparent hue of the citrine is complimented with a s...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 61.20 Carat Fancy Colored Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A 3.89 carat oval Fancy Yellow diamond (VS1 clarity) brings a touch of golden light, while the 11.51 carat pear-shaped Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow diamond (SI1 clarity) adds dra...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
0.90ct Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow to brownish yellow diamond cocktail ring. 0.90 carats total diamond weight. 7 round brilliant yellow diamonds, 0.59 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1980s GUA Fancy Natural Brown Yellow Diamond Wide Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A total number of 9 fancy brown-yellow diamond collates of approx. 7.20 carats, in which two diamonds are tested by the GIA gem lab to be a Natural fancy color with SI clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.28 ct 3D Star of David Necklace with Fancy Yellow Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This refined Star of David necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.28 carats of fancy yellow diamonds, chosen for their warmth, brilliance, and luminous c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Other
GIA 2.02ct Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, VS2 Clarity
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 2.02 ct Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond in Platinum Diamond Ring Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Natural Fancy Yellow Heart-shaped Diamond, weighing 2.02 carats, with VS2 clari...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Square Cushion .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Square Cus...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,900Sale Price|20% Off
1.07ct Fancy Intense Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow to brownish yellow diamond cocktail ring. 1.07 carats total diamond weight. 7 round brilliant yellow diamonds, 0.78 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1.86 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 14 Round Cut Fancy Colored Diamonds that weigh 1.39 carats floating around the center of the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, R...
$6,210Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.65ctt Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.65 carats total diamond weight. 1.01 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity diamond, EGL graded.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$6,790Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander 1.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.75 carats total diamond weight. 1.01 carat cushion cut Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity diamond, EGL graded.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
At the centre lies a 3 carat GIA-certified fancy yellow pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, embraced by a rich composition of fancy pink brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds that create dep...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Vintage GIA 3.89ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW VVS1 Radiant Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart sits a remarkable 2.09ct GIA-certified Fancy Yellow diamond. With a VVS1 clarity grade, the stone possesses an intensity and brilliance that allows it to face up with th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Shape Yellow Bezel Necklace 9.50 Ct.
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mixed shape diamonds of emeralds, ovals, marquise and pears set on an 18K yellow gold bezel necklace. This necklace can be detached into a tennis bracelet. The color of the stones ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Substantial and breathtaking GIA certified 8.39 carat radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 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.