3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 Pear shape Emerald Ring Emeralds are very precious , Very Difficult to find now a days and ge...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.62 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and cushion-cut emeralds set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.49 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and cushion-cut emeralds set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.45 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite & Diamond in 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A 20.45 carat emerald-cut tanzanite measuring 16 x 13mm in a deep violet-blue color is set in a 14K two-tone ring with yellow gold corner prongs, a white gold split shank paved with ...
Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.28cts Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold Emerald Cut 6.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
An elegant engagement ring features a dazzling 1.28-carat emerald-cut diamond set in a classic 14K yellow gold band.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Aquamarine Emerald Cut Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring's high-polish 10k White gold setting complements its sparkling stones and cradles each gem in a durable prong setting. Central emerald-cut Genuine aquamarine weighs 1.25 car...
Aquamarine, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
20.45 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite & Diamond in 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A 20.45 carat emerald-cut tanzanite measuring 16 x 13mm in a deep violet-blue color is set in a 14K two-tone ring with yellow gold corner prongs, a white gold split shank paved with ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 2.18ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .96ct Cut: Emerald Color: N Clarity: V...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Emerald Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Diamond Color: H-I, White Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
32 Carat Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Necklace & Earring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Center Stone Details (Necklace & Earrings): Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 32ctw (Necklace: 20ctw Earrings: 12ctw) Color: Green Cut: Oval Side Stone Details: Type: Natural Diamonds C...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 4 Carat Oval Shape Natural Emerald Each or 8 ct total Emerald & Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Two emerald weighing approximately 8 carats Total.
Diamond, White Gold
3.12 Carat Colombian Emerald and 3.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of emerald jewelry/estate jewelry. Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Oval mixed Content 3.12 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 3.33 Carat Emerald & 0.56 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking IGI certified 18K white gold 3.33 Carat Emerald & 0.56ct diamond ring, a truly exquisite piece of jewelry that flawlessly showcases the beauty of an emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
32 Carat Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Necklace & Earring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Center Stone Details (Necklace & Earrings): Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 32ctw (Necklace: 20ctw Earrings: 12ctw) Color: Green Cut: Oval Side Stone Details: Type: Natural Diamonds C...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.57 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centering upon a 4.57 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald surrounded by 8 Half Moon Diamonds weighing 1.57 Carats and 14 Round Brilliant Diamonds on the shank weighing 0.60 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.16 Carat Oval cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing flower design stud earrings with 8 oval shape Emeralds weighing 1.16 carats total and 2 round shape emeralds weighing 0.16 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine emerald cut emerald and diamond ring. Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 3.05 carats Dimensions 9.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Brooch with Emeralds and Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Square cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.00 carat, smaller Square and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
$4,933 / item
2.00ct Emerald-Cut Diamond V-Prong 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a 2-carat emerald-cut natural diamond, it exudes brilliance and refined luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
0.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.77-carat emerald cut vibrant red color Ruby. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.48 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald with Black and White Diamonds 14k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural cushion-cut Emerald of 0.48 carats. Center stone Emerald is surrounded by 8 black diamonds of 0.10 carats (total), and 28 round-cut white diamonds of 0.16 carats total.
White Diamond, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 1.41ctw Diamond Marquise Cut Vivid Green Emerald Flower Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - Center - 0.47ctw (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20.32 Carat Square Emerald Cut Kunzite Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Kunzite and Diamonds Kunzite Shape: Square emerald cut Kunzite Color: Light pink Kunzite Total Carat Weight: 20.32 CTW Diamond Shape: Round cut ...
Kunzite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
8 Ct Natural Brazil Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 "
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 15 stones of Pear shape Emeralds . Each Emerald is spaced by a two brilliant cut diamonds .
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5Ct Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.75 Ct Diamond & Rose cut Diamond Earring 18KG
Located in New York, NY
2.2Ct Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.75 Ct Diamond & Rose cut Diamond Earring 18KG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 Karat white gold Weight of 18...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,900Sale Price|20% Off
13.25 Carat Emerald & Diamond Bracelet 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and elegant emerald and diamond bracelet. 13.25 carats total gemstone weight. 8 oval cut emeralds, approximately F2, 8.27 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.72 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamonds weighing 0.58 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.96 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.96-carat emerald cut vibrant pink color Sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamon...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 10.50 Carat Emerald 18K WG Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 16.02 Carat Round Brilliant G VS Diamond 10.50 Carat Emerald Cut and Pear Shape Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.50 Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its center sits a beautifully proportioned emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 5.50 carats, displaying a soft, icy blue hue with excellent transparency and a luminous, g...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.50 Carat Emerald and 2.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Edwardian emerald brooch. Emerald Quality Cut Oval Faceted Content 1.50 carats Dimensions 9.76mm (le...
Diamond, Emerald
$5,585Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 0.80 carat Diamond and AA+ Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
The centerpiece boasts an emerald cut AA+ emerald measuring 9.3 x 8 x 5.2 mm, accompanied by brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.80 ct with VS clarity and GH color.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
1.34 Carat Big Oval Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to rep...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.00ct Pear-Cut Emerald & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The vibrant green emerald is accompanied by sparkling diamonds, adding a touch of luxury and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 3.13 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational emerald and diamond dangle earrings. 2 octagonal emeralds one at 1.66cts and the other at 1.47cts mounted in 18k white gold. Each emerald has a halo of alternating round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald Cut .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up to 2 sizes for $50 or Down to 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .46ct Cut: Em...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carats 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace with Pear-Shaped Emeralds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrounding and accenting the emeralds are marquise-cut diamonds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of approximately 12 carats, graded F–G color and VS2–S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 ct Emerald‑Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
At its heart gleams a 2.00‑carat natural emerald‑cut diamond—measuring an elegant ≈ 8 × 10 mm, GIA certified, and graded E color, VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian-Inspired ring has a center pear cut Emerald that weighs 1.47 Carats with 29 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.28 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
46.87 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Pendant with Diamonds 14K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Citrine & Diamonds Citrine Count: 1 Citrine Cut: Emerald Citrine Carat Total Weight: 46.87 ctw Citrine Color: Medium Dark Moderately ...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2.68tcw 14K Dark Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Accent Dainty Shank Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Bezel Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 2.60-Carats Color: Dark Green Luster: Very Good Origin: Zambia Treatments...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.79ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfection for timeless sophistication. Featuring a striking natural diamond set in 18K gold, this necklace beautifully combines the brilliance of diamonds with the warmth of yellow ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
5.63 Carats Emerald and White Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
8 Emerald Gemstones: 5.04 Carats 38 White Diamonds: 0.59 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 7.20 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring and Emerald Cut Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The stunning ring has a center emerald cut Natural Emerald total weight of 2,38 Carats and 4 Emerald cut White Diamonds total weight of 0,30 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Natural Round & Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold diamond bracelet with 255 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing 3.03 carats total and 15 emerald-cut natural diamonds weighing 4.75 carats total
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$34,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 12.77ct Emerald Cut & Marquise Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 12.77 carats total diamond weight. 32 emerald cut diamonds, 8.80 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Synthetic Emerald & Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise Cut 2.44ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Down 3 sizes for $30 or Up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Emerald Carat: 1.90ct Cut: Marquise Color: Green Size: 12....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.70 Carat Emerald and 2.42 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/estate jewelry. Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Octagonal Content 0.7...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$32,957 / item
Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet is the perfect blend of elegance and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant - 18k Emerald Cut 27.69ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 24.25ct Cut: Emerald Natural Citrines Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$930Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of emerald jewelry/estate jewelry. Emerald Quality Color Green Cut /emerald Content 1.76 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Huggie Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful huggie style diamond earrings in 14k yellow gold with removable emerald and diamond dangle sections. The 76 diamonds are full-cut stones that dazzle and sparkle no matter w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 0.64 carat Emerald 0.79 carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Rectangular Content 0.64 carat Dimensions 5.90mm (length) x 5.00mm (width) x 3.30mm (depth) Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color G Clarity S...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 31.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 4 large Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats, 4 medium Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Contemporary 6.40 carat diamond emerald platinum cocktail earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the diamonds are 8 baguette, pear shape, and fancy cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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