3.90 carat Diamond Hoop Earrings, VVS, F Color JYE Luxury Collection
By JYE'S
Located in Vallejo, CA
JYE Luxury Collection, Platinum Hoop Earrings with brilliant cut diamonds. The total weight is approximately 3.90 CTW. Pair earrings. Condition: New Manufactured in 2024
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
Kwiat Platinum Diamond Necklace 32 Carats Total GIA Certified D–F VVS–VS
By Kwiat
Located in Chicago, IL
The necklace is further adorned with oval-cut diamonds totaling 31 carats. All diamonds range from D to F color and VVS to VS2 clarity, creating a seamless flow of icy white brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,800Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.22ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Platinum 625
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. 18-karat white gold, 6.59 grams, size 6.25.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$53,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum 2.49 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set Engagement Ring F VVS
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An enduring symbol of love and exceptional craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring showcases the timeless elegance for which the House has been celebrated for ...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,800Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.22ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Platinum 625
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. 18-karat white gold, 6.59 grams, size 6.25.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold 4.00ct D-F VVS Diamond Scalloped U-Prong Eternity Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Boasting a color range of D-F (Colorless) and a clarity of VVS, these stones represent the absolute pinnacle of diamond grading—offering a crisp, ice-white fire that is entirely free...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany and Co 1.22 Carat Round Brilliant F-VVS Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 1.22 Carat Round Brilliant Shape F-VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.22 Carat Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.30 Carat F VVS Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Style: Bezel Set Flower Diamond Ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.30 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds ( 7 Stones ) Diamond Color & Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.68ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Half Eternity 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning asscher cut diamond half eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 10 asscher cut diamonds, 1.69 carats. D/E color and VVS clarity. 18-karat white gold, 2.98 grams, size 6....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AENEA 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamonds E-F/VVS White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This beautiful Clover Ring goes super well with any type of attire. The fancy brown diamonds are attractive and super sparkling, but understatement at the same time. If it is a Dinne...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 Ct F IF/VVS Night and Day Spin Rotating Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Luxury Eternity Ring An Impressive, high end of the highest level, spin or rotating Diamond Eternity ring in Night or Day version Superbly hand crafted as unique piece of jewellery ,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 11.30ctw Baguette Round Channel VVS F Diamond Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent and very well made statement bracelet that is crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring an elegant design constructed from unique links that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.14ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Band Platinum 5.75
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 9 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.14 carats. D-F color and VVS2/VS1 clarity. Platinum, 3.30 grams, si...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.26ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Half Eternity 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning asscher cut diamond half eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 10 asscher cut diamonds, 1.26 carats. Approximately D/E color and VVS1/VVS2 clarity. 18-karat white gold,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.79 ct Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet, E–F Color, IF–VVS Clarity
Located in Roma, IT
Composed of meticulously matched emerald cut diamonds, totaling 11.79 carats, each stone is selected for its remarkable E–F color and IF–VVS clarity, offering extraordinary brillianc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 5.89ct F VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S-5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
F color and VVS clarity. Set in 18k white gold, 4.65 grams, size 5.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$99,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills All GIA 32.73ct D-F VVS Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k 18in
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational classic natural diamond tennis necklace, each stone GIA certified. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 86 round brilliant diamonds, 32.73 carats (0.38ct avg). Each s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,400Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.23ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Band 18k 575
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. 18-karat white gold, 3.28 grams, size 5.75.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 69 Carats Yellow and While Diamond Necklace D-F VVs-VS 657 Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 69 Carats Yellow and While Diamond Necklace D-F VVs-VS 657 Diamond Gross Wright 120.67 gms 18k Gold 134.47 gms GIA Certified Yellow and White Diamonds- 657 pieces -69.0...
GIA Certified 69 Carats Yellow and While Diamond Necklace D-F VVs-VS 657 Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 69 Carats Yellow and While Diamond Necklace D-F VVs-VS 657 Diamond 20 GIA Certificates Gross Wright 120.67 gms 18k Gold 134.47 gms GIA Certified Yellow and White Diamo...
Round Brilliant Diamond Elongated Cluster Cocktail Split Shank Ring F-G / VVS-VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Wrap your finger in modern elegance with this fabulous cocktail ring! The strikingly sparkly diamond cluster ring shimmers and shines from every angle. The elongated de...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.46 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds Ring 18 Karat F/VVs-1 Coil A*
Located in New York, NY
Coil Wrap Mod Deco GIA 1.06ct. Emerald cut diamond Ring F color VVs-1 clarity 6.50 x 5.18 x 3.44mm Report: 6177551662 Side natural round Diamonds: .40ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 1.91 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond F/G VVS/VS Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
(h. x w.) – excellent condition all through, Unless otherwise stated boxes are for presentation only Further Details Below Metal: 9 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay – diamond’s CW G...
Diamond, 9k Gold
18K Ring with 0.50ct Natural Ruby, 12 Diamonds (D-F, VVS-VS), Timeless Design
Located in Berlin, BE
All diamonds are of exceptional quality, with Clarity: VVS-VS and Color: D-F.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Hand Made in New York 0.54 Cttw VVS, D-F Diamond Eternity Band
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
This ring is hand made of enduring platinum, featuring 0.54 Cttw VVS-VS1, D-F diamonds showing hearts & arrows, calibrated to fit in perfect harmony with one another showcased in uni...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.80ct D-F VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S-6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. Set in 18k white gold, 3.67 grams, size 6.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.66ct D-F VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S-6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. Set in 18k white gold, 3.67 grams, size 6.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,100Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.21ct D-F VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. Set in 18k white gold, 3.48 grams, size 5.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,100Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.52ct Asscher Cut Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Band 18k S.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
D-F color and VVS clarity. 18-karat white gold, 4.05 grams, size 5.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare two tone diamond ring 14KT gold matte finish size 6 VVS diamonds E-F color
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Solid ring in 14KT gold one side rose gold and one side white gold, mate finish. The ring has original stamps of 0.125ct diamonds and VVS1 for the diamonds quality inside the ring as...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
AENEA 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphires E-F/VVS White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This beautiful Clover Ring goes super well with any case of attire. The crisp Blue Sapphires are attractive and held back at the same time. If it is a Dinnerparty or just picking up ...
Amethyst, White Diamond, White Gold, Palladium
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.41ct D-F VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S.6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning emerald cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 23 emerald cut diamonds, 4.41 carats total. D-F color and VS clarity. Set in 18k white gold, 3.56 grams, size ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.91/0.32/0.31 Carat Fancy Intense yellow/D/F Colour VS2/SI1/VVS Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.98 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.91 Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.36ct Carats Damiani Drop Diamond Earrings F-G/VVS/VS 1.8 Long 18K White Gold
By Damiani
Located in Aventura, FL
Dimensions: Squares: 7mm Measurement: Drop Length: 1.8" Material: 18K Whıte Gold Stones: Diamonds Style: Drop Color Grade: F-G Clarity Grade: VVS/VS Weight: 9.8g Condition: New Plea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pear Shape and Round Flower Earrings 1.40 Carats D-F Color VVS/VS 18KWG
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Pear Shape and Round Flower Earrings 1.40 Carats 12 Pear Shapes Total Carat Weight 1.24 carats DEF Color VVS/VS Clarity 2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Appraised 18k 9.33 carats Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet D-F VVS-VS Pear Cut
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 18k Gold New Weight 11.234 Total Diamond Weight 9.33 carats Total Number of Diamonds 42 21 White Diamonds D-F VVS-VS (.25-.20 carats each)- 4.27 carats 21 Yellow Diamo...
15.375 Carat Heart Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet D-F VVS-VS 18k Gold
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
15.375 Carat Heart Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet D-F VVS-VS 18k Gold Gross Weight 27.839 gms 18k Gold Weight 24.764 gms Total Carat Weight 15.375 carats and 78 Heart Shap...
18k Gold
Diana M. 36.33 Carat, D-F VVS, GIA Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
31 Exceptional Emerald Cut Diamonds set in one timeless bracelet, with 316.33 Carats of Emerald Cut Diamonds, each diamond is GIA Certified. D E F in Color ( colorless) VVS1-VVS2 in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Pear Radiant Alternate 1.95 Carats Half Eternity 18K White Gold *F VVS*
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natural diamonds, this ring offers a balance of luxury and tasteful simplicity. 100% natural diamonds Diamond Breakdown: 1.95 Carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set 18 KWG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set in 18 Karat white gold Sapphire Cabochon 18.41 ct GIA Report # 2183789491 Natural Corundum Variety Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diana M. 9.10 Carat Emerald Cut Eternity Band, D-F VVS' Each Stone 0.50ct GIA
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
D E F in Color VVS in Clarity come with GIA reports The diamond weight is 9.10 Carats, each stone approximately 0.50 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Pretty diamond necklace 13 carats VVS diamonds 18KT white gold fine jewelry
Located in Boca Raton, FL
13 carats stunning diamond necklace of fine quality diamonds VVS-VS and F color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.40 carat Tourmaline ring 1.85 carat natural diamonds D VVS statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 8.40 carat (10.5mmX10.5mm) natural central tourmaline surrounded by 1.85 carat sparkling natural diamonds D- F ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|25% Off
AENEA 18k Yellow Gold E/VVS White Diamonds Anodized Blue Titanium Earrings
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
The top part is handcrafted out of 18k yellow gold with microscope set E-F/VVS white diamonds, the bottom part out of super light and extremely durable, antiallergic anodised titaniu...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.00ct VVS, Size 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition - 18k White gold Diamond: 2.00ct Diamond Clarity: VVS Color Grade: F Ring size: 8 Original Retail: $15,000
Nini 18k White Gold 5.51ct Ruby and 1.65tcw VS1 E-F Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 9.3 Grams Stone: 5.51ct Ruby, 1.65tcw E-F VVS-VS Diamond Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 7 Hallmark: NINI, 18K Item #: BR-1756-111925-17
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.30 Carats Diamond Three Row Platinum Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling 3 Row Diamond Band The ring is Platinum PLT 950 There are 7.30 Carats in Diamonds E/F VVS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.48 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Ring The ring is Platinum 950 The center store 1.48 Carats L VS1 The center stone is GIA certified There are 0.70 Carats in Small Diamonds E/F VVS There are 0.60 Car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., Soleste Diamond and Pink Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace from their Soleste Collection, showcasing vibrant round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carat round brilliant cut diamonds with...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
2 Aquamarines 3.88 CARATS 82 Diamonds 3.38 CARATS F / VVS 18K White Gold
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Spring Cluster Diamond Studs (4.85 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
They are timeless and perfectly suited for dressing up any outfit formal or casual. Diamonds Shape: Round & Marquise Diamond Weight: 4.85 ct Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Pendant/Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamonds E-F colors VVS-VS clarity
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Mixed Cluster Necklace
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Mixed Cluster Necklace Platinum with rounds, pear shape, and marquise diamonds 17" long Rounds totaling 5.12ct Pear Shapes totaling 8.08ct Marquee totaling 3.16ct All diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Purple Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purple Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Made in Platinum Natural No Heat Purple Cushion Cut Sapphires totaling 33.42ct Butterfly, Flower Motifs and Round diamonds F/G Color VS/VVS clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
10.78ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 10.78ct. The color of these diamonds is F with VVS clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 23.1 grams Diameter: 59mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 3.50 carats (1.75 carats each ear) Diamond Details: Colour: E-F, Clarity: VVS Fasten...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Rain Diamond Earrings '15.01 Ct Diamonds' in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Shapes: Pear & Round Total Diamonds Weight: 15.01 ct Center Solitaires: Pear Shape 1.95 ct (4 pieces together) Diamonds Color: F - G Diamonds Clarity: VVS - VS Metal: 1...
Diamond, White 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.