Platinum Art Deco Style GIA Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
It's anchored by a 0.95 carat bright green Brazilian emerald that's flanked on either side by a pair of emerald cut diamonds (approx. 0.75 carat total, G-H color, VS clarity, 5 x 3.5...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 1 GIA Certified Elongated Cushion Cut Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline, 10 Baguette Diamonds, 6 Round Diamonds, F-G Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 0.66 Carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Brazilian Emeralds Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Earring handmade by skilled and expert craftsmen and assembled with rose cut diamonds and Brazilian emeralds. The earring has been designed recalling the retro style of the fifties, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
29.38 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful pair of Chandelier Dangle Earrings set with Tear Drop Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstones from Brazil; measuring approx. 33.14 x 21.04mm and 26.63 x 19.74mm, surrounded by round b...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Brazilian Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and refined, these drop earrings are crafted in premium 18-karat white gold, perfect for those seeking an exclusive and timeless piece of jewelry. The sophisticated design co...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Brazilian Emerald 10cts & Diamond 0.92cts Bracelet 14K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline Pt900 Diamond Halo Ring, 1.64ct, No Treatment
Located in Plantation, FL
• Center Stone: 1.64ct Paraíba tourmaline, round brilliant, blue-green • Origin: Brazil (GIA certified) • Treatment: None • Diamonds: ~1.30ctw, DEF / VS+ • Metal: [Platinum / 1...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Brazilian .20ct Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K rose gold paraiba tourmaline and diamond pendant. The natural earth mined tourmaline has a report from the Stone Group Laboratories #190820U-RSN stating Brazilian origin.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.21 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous pendant featuring a 0.21 Carats Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and 0.48 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
0.19 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous ring featuring a 0.19 Carats Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Nazarelle GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
For the center stone it features one oval Paraiba Tourmaline from Brazil, GIA certified (GIA: 2151487144 ) weighing 1.89ct, prong set.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
0.72 Carat Brazilian Green Paraiba Diamond Platinum Halo Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certified by GIA originating from Brazil. Ring Size: 8.75 Weight: 8.3 grams
Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum
$15,800Sale Price|35% Off
20.57 carat Brazilian Aquamarine White Diamond Platinum Ring, Erich Zimmermann
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Princess Ring handcrafted in Germany by master metalsmith and gem-cutter Erich Zimmermann in high-polished platinum showcasing a top quality, exceptional 20.57 carat em...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extreme fine quality of emerald , small size but beautiful 6 X 5 mm emerald , Oval in shape Intense green color, Beautiful stone with shine and luster Total Diamond weight Approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA .68ct Square Brazilian Alexandrite & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-16095003 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235616330 Shape: Rectangular Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Transparency: Transparent Col...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3.22ct Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.2 Grams Stone: 3.22ct Brazilian Emerald & 2.07tcw Diamond Measurements: 26.44 x 19.52 x 16.40mm Size: 6 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1818-030426-04
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach Morganite, Brazilian Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Osiyan
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature a natural combination of peach Morganites, Brazilian Aquamarines, and diamonds, set in solid 18K yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Handmade Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous, one-of-a-kind dangle earrings feature a spectacular suite of rare Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines weighing 2.01 carats total, accented with fine, natural diamonds in 18...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Lugano GIA Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline diamond 18k white gold wedding band
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lugano GIA Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline diamond 18k white gold wedding band is an extraordinary modern design showcasing one of the world’s rarest and most sought after gemstones.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These spectacular dangle earrings feature an impressive suite of Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines, including two with GIA origin reports, set with fine diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Multi-gemstone, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.15 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.15 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.41 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Steven Battelle 6.2 Carats Brazilian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An exquisite 10 x 16 mm triangular faceted emerald from the Itabira mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil is mounted within a triple layer "line texture" artisanally crafted 18K gold mount, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.24 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous ring featuring 0.24 Carat, Nature Brazilian Alexandrite and 0.30 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Paraiba Tourmaline 1.70ct, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring AGL Certified Brazil
Located in Northampton, MA
This extreme scarcity is why a top-quality Paraiba can reach prices of $50,000 to $100,000 per carat, sometimes outpacing the price of high-grade diamonds. According to industry stan...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
18k Gold Peruvian Opal Brazil Paraíba Tourmaline Diamond Long Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Peruvian Opals - Tear Drop Shape - Green-Blue Color - 9x9x29mm each (exact)** See Certification Details Below ** (10) Natural Genuine Paraíba Tourma...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds. Earrings total weight 14.50 grams Aquamarine weight 10.49 karat Diamonds weight 0.97 karat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds. Earrings total weight 27.30 grams Aquamarine weight 24 karat Diamonds weight 0.61 karat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds. Earrings total weight 5.20 grams Aquamarine weight 7.17 karat Diamonds weight 0.20 karat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.10 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.10 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.50 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans and assembled with diamonds and Brazilian emeralds Emerald total weight 23.36 karat Diamonds total weight 3.22 karat Earrings total weight 11.80 grams
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines 1.42 Carats Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant necklace features two gorgeous pear-shaped Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil. They are set with a tapered baguette diamond in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Bracelet Weight 35.10 grams Aquamarine Weight 23.70 karat Diamonds Weight 1.70 karat Lenght 18.10 cm 7.10...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Earrings total weight 21.60 grams Aquamarine weight 19.43 Karat Diamonds weight 0.79 Karat (the pendant is ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Brazilian Natural Aquamarine Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These stunning earrings, crafted from 18-karat white gold, showcase a breathtaking design that marries the serene beauty of Brazilian aquamarines with the dazzling sparkle of brillia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Natural Brazilian Aquamarine & Diamond Band Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 18K white gold band ring set with natural diamonds on the sides and an oval-cut aquamarine with an intense blue of Brazilian origin.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA 1.98ctw Color Change Brazil Alexandrite & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Alexandrite Chrysoberyl - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Green-Blue Changing to Purple Color - Brazil - 0.63ctw (exact ) ** See Certification De...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with Brazilian emerald and diamonds Fantastic classic ring made with an 18-karat white gold setting with a central that supports a rectangular-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brazilian Aquamarine Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
With its combination of Brazilian aquamarines, sapphires, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, this bracelet is destined to become a cherished and admired piece in the owner's je...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Details & Specifications Period: 2000-2009 (2000s) Metal: 18-Karat White Gold Total Weight: 7.50 grams Main Gemstones: 2 Natural Brazilian Aquamarines (Elongated Rectangular / Bar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.14 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.14 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Modern 18K White Gold Brazilian Aquamarine & Diamond Long Dangle Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Interspersed throughout this airy, openwork framework are round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats. The diamonds are bezel and grain-set at strategic junctions...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat art deco style Brazilian Amethyst halo Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring boasts a stunning oval-shaped amethyst, highlighted by princess-cut stones on either side and surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by our artisans assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Ring total Weight 8.70 grams Diamonds weight 0.35 karat Aquama...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.94 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous necklace featuring 5.94 Carats, Natural Alexandrite and 4.48 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Alexandrites produce a natural color-change phenomenon as they exh...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
7 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
7 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 7 stones of oval Emeralds .
Diamond, Emerald
Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and triangle diamond Necklace total weight 7.70 grams Diamonds weight 0.22 Karat Aquamarine weight 11.9 Karat Chain len...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with brazilian emerald and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.52 karat Emerald weight 1.16 karat Ring total weight 7.60 grams Ring size 7 US 14 Ita (all ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Earrings total weight 5.40 grams Aquamarine weight 1.93 karat Diamonds weight 0.42 karat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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