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14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Suneera
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Suneera

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ring- This gorgeous Emerald Cabochon ring is both delicate as well as a statement. Emerald Cabochon is of Zambian origin and carat weight is Approx. 3 Cts. The luster is beautiful, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earring Suneera
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earring Suneera

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earring Suneera

Unavailable

H 1.34 in W 0.3 in L 0.57 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earring Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cushion shaped Sleeping Beauty Turquoise set in Vintage style Blackened Sterling Silver frame with gold prongs, surrounded with Champagne diamonds. 14k yellow gold earwires with sing...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Turquoise Diamond Earrings Suneera
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Turquoise Diamond Earrings Suneera

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Turquoise Diamond Earrings Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Earring- Matrix Kingman Tuquoise with 18K Yellow Gold and darkened Sterling Silver. Diamonds 0.15cts. Hand carved gold details made in our LA studio.

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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Zodiac Virgo 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera
Zodiac Virgo 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Zodiac Virgo 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Unavailable

H 0.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.79 in L 16 in

Zodiac Virgo 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- Sterling silver 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace. - Champagne Diamonds. - Handmade in our LA studio. - 16 inch necklace. - Casual luxury wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera
Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Unavailable

H 0.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.79 in L 16 in

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- Sterling silver 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace. - Champagne Diamonds. - Handmade in our LA studio. - 16 inch necklace. - Casual luxury wear.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Zodiac Pisces 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera
Zodiac Pisces 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Zodiac Pisces 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Unavailable

H 0.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.79 in L 16 in

Zodiac Pisces 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- Sterling silver 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace. - Champagne Diamonds. - Handmade in our LA studio. - 16 inch necklace. - Casual luxury wear.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Zodiac Aries 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera
Zodiac Aries 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Zodiac Aries 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Unavailable

H 0.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.79 in L 16 in

Zodiac Aries 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- Sterling silver 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace. - Champagne Diamonds. - Handmade in our LA studio. - 16 inch necklace. - Casual luxury wear.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Zodiac Aquarius 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera
Zodiac Aquarius 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Zodiac Aquarius 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

Unavailable

H 0.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.79 in L 16 in

Zodiac Aquarius 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- Sterling silver 18 Karat Gold Plated Necklace. - Champagne Diamonds. - Handmade in our LA studio. - 16 inch necklace. - Casual luxury wear.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Suneera
18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Suneera

18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Suneera

Unavailable

W 0.65 in D 0.35 in L 0.72 in

18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Earrings - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 5.07cts from Arizona mines, set in 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold. 0.72cts Diamonds. Back detailing with Gallery. Secure hook closure on Ear wire ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Moonstone Earrings Suneera
18 Karat Gold Diamond and Moonstone Earrings Suneera

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Moonstone Earrings Suneera

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W 0.89 in D 0.24 in L 1.9 in

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Moonstone Earrings Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Earring- Rainbow Moonstone faceted Cabochon wt: 23.00 cts w/ set in 18k Yellow Gold. Pave Diamonds wt: 0.58 cts. The dangle moonstones fall mm on a post and butterfly backings. The ...

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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Large Turquoise Drop Pendant Suneera
18 Karat White Gold Large Turquoise Drop Pendant Suneera

18 Karat White Gold Large Turquoise Drop Pendant Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Necklace- Sleeping Beauty Turquoise drop set in Victorian style hand made setting in 18k white gold and Diamonds. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise drop from Arizona mines weighing 46.78cts...

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Star Pendant Suneera
18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Star Pendant Suneera

18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Star Pendant Suneera

Unavailable

W 0.88 in D 0.24 in L 1.75 in

18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Star Pendant Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Star pendant featuring moonstone cabochon and pave diamonds 1.03cts with blackened sterling silver back detail and champagne diamond. On 28 inch pyrite chain featuring yellow gold wi...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Studs Suneera
18 Karat Gold Moonstone Studs Suneera

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Studs Suneera

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W 0.75 in D 0.39 in Dm 0.36 in L 0.75 in

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Studs Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous stud earrings featuring faceted moonstone cabochons 8.00cts, pave diamonds 0.74cts, and 18K yellow gold and sterling silver. Like their evocative namesake, the Moon, moonst...

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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Two Tone Moonstone Poppy Earrings Suneera
18 Karat Gold Two Tone Moonstone Poppy Earrings Suneera

18 Karat Gold Two Tone Moonstone Poppy Earrings Suneera

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W 0.75 in D 0.35 in L 0.75 in

18 Karat Gold Two Tone Moonstone Poppy Earrings Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These floral Poppy earrings feature rainbow moonstones 6.00cts and teal and white diamonds 0.58cts with 18K yellow gold and blackened sterling silver gallery detail on the back. They...

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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

14 Karat Gold Moonstone Cabochon Ring Suneera
14 Karat Gold Moonstone Cabochon Ring Suneera

14 Karat Gold Moonstone Cabochon Ring Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rainbow Moonstone 27.00cts with 18K yellow gold basket and 14K yellow gold shank. Size 7, can be sized up or down a size. Like their evocative namesake, the moon, moonstones have in...

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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Pendant Suneera
18 Karat Gold Moonstone Pendant Suneera

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Pendant Suneera

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W 1.65 in D 0.27 in L 2.25 in

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Pendant Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Faceted Moonstone cabuchon approx 65.94cts and pave white brilliant diamonds 0.94cts on 20 inch 14K yellow gold chain. This statement necklace is g...

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Chocolate Sapphire and Diamond SUNEERA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Chocolate Sapphire and Diamond SUNEERA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Chocolate Sapphire and Diamond SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faceted Chocolate Sapphire 9.89cts with 18K yellow gold and pave diamonds 0.80cts. Size 6.75. Chocolate Sapphire is a brown variety of sapphire. Smooth, warm and satisfying, this st...

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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Dogtag Ring SUNEERA
Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Dogtag Ring SUNEERA

Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Dogtag Ring SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18K Yellow Gold Blue sapphire center for Fluer De Lis motif and Pave champagne diamond set in Blackened Sterling silver. Pave diamonds. Total Diamond 1.00cts Ring Size 6.75.

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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Ring SUNEERA
Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Ring SUNEERA

Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold and Blackened Silver Ring SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rainbow Moonstone 1.70cts with 18K rose gold and blackened silver. Pave diamonds 1.70cts. Size 6.75 Rainbow moonstone is a creamy translucent white stone, featuring occasional iride...

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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterli...

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Earrings SUNEERA
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Earrings SUNEERA

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Earrings SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blue sapphire 0.42cts with blackened silver and 18K Yellow Gold with pave diamonds 0.68cts.

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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond and Sterling Silver 18 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Studs SUNEERA
White Diamond and Sterling Silver 18 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Studs SUNEERA

White Diamond and Sterling Silver 18 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Studs SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique White diamond Single cut and vintage finish sterling silver and 18K yellow gold stud earrings with 14K drop chain. Victorian inspired. Looks great on the ear, The dangling cha...

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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings SUNEERA
Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings SUNEERA

Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings SUNEERA

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W 0.39 in D 0.14 in L 0.7 in

Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Yellow Rose Cut Diamond 0.60cts with 18K yellow gold and pave diamonds 0.10cts. With anywhere from 3 to 24 facets, a Rose Cut Diamond resembles the shape of a rose bud. In general,...

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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace  SUNEERA
Moonstone Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace  SUNEERA

Moonstone Diamond Blackened Silver and 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blackened silver and 18K gold poppy flower shaped pendant with rose cut Moonstone 3.00cts and Teal and White Diamonds 0.29cts and 14K yellow gold chain. Moonstone’s unearthly glow i...

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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Moonstone & Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace SUNEERA
Moonstone & Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace SUNEERA

Moonstone & Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace SUNEERA

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H 0.75 in W 0.5 in D 0.15 in L 0.75 in

Moonstone & Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moonstone Cabochon 1.00cts with pave diamonds 0.10cts on 18K yellow gold pendant with 14K yellow gold chain. Adjustable 15-16 inch chain. Great layering piece.

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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18...

Suneera Large Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Suneera Large Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Suneera Large Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aquamarine faceted center and pave diamond pendant with blue sapphires in 18K yellow gold on a 32 inch Blake chain in 14K yellow gold with diamond accents. Wear as statement piece on...

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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 K Rose Gold Vintage inspired Y- Necklace SUNEERA
14 K Rose Gold Vintage inspired Y- Necklace SUNEERA

14 K Rose Gold Vintage inspired Y- Necklace SUNEERA

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H 0.5 in W 0.25 in L 16 in

14 K Rose Gold Vintage inspired Y- Necklace SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14Karat Rose gold and Y-necklace with pave diamonds. This diamond y-necklace has a length of 16 inches around the neck and features a center station from which a drop hangs from a 3 ...

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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Si...

Ruby and Diamond Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Flower Studs Suneera
Ruby and Diamond Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Flower Studs Suneera

Ruby and Diamond Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Flower Studs Suneera

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique stud earrings in oxidized sterling silver featuring a faceted oval ruby center and pave diamonds, with 14K gold posts.

Category

2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Hamsa Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Dogtag Necklace  SUNEERA
Blue Sapphire Hamsa Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Dogtag Necklace  SUNEERA

Blue Sapphire Hamsa Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Dogtag Necklace SUNEERA

By Suneera Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Hamsa with Blue Sapphire and 18K yellow gold with blackened sterling silver. Pave diamonds 2.43cts on a 42 inch Abri Chain.

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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silv...

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Suneera Jewelry On Sale For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact suneera jewelry on sale you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too.

How Much is a Suneera Jewelry On Sale?

The price for a suneera jewelry on sale starts at $297 and tops out at $9,270 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,440.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.