$45,500Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional original bracelet by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and weighing approximately 50 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold diamond choker necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, the design reflects the signature elegance and impeccable craftsmanship synonymous with Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$544,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Report, 1.75 Total Carat Weight, Size 3.5 A truly exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. emeral...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum, Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring, Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany and Co. Schlumberger ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, vintage and gently worn. .48 carats of natural diamonds are set in the "X' motif that adorns the center of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, 1.64 Total Carat Weight — Tiffany Valuation A stunning and timeless Tiffany & Co. three-stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & Co. Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Diamond and Pearl Earrings Discover the allure of these stunning earrings, featuring natural diamonds and lustrous pearls measuring 9.5mm and 9.3mm. Crafted with precision,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Clip On Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Clip On Earrings. 1.30 CTW Diamonds. 50 round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond, Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Amethyst, yellow 18 carat gold and diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co 1960’s.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Circle Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T turquoise and diamond necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany Co 14K Yellow Gold Money Clip Engraved Diamond Pattern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Money Clip – Engraved Diamond Pattern Circa 21st Century Total Weight: 5.75 grams (3.7 dwt) Length: 1 7/8” Origin: USA Elevate your accessory...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings Timeless yellow gold Tiffany & Co. earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Soleste halo engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in a refined combination of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum (PT950 / AU750) and centers on a rare Fanc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Open Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Open Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 146904 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.66ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely crafted in 18k white gold, this magnificent ring from Tiffany & Co.’s revered Soleste collection showcases the house’s celebrated artistry and attention to detail.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Brooch with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning brooch weighs 16.0 grams and is signed "Tiffany & Co." on the back.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Clover Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Clover Key Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155694 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Soleste Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Soleste Eternity Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155827 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Key Features: Center Stone: Richly saturated verdant green emerald, approximately 0.60 carats Accent Stones: Two sparkling white trillion-cut diamonds, approximately 0.40 carats tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Refined Tiffany & Co. Soleste necklace, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, featuring a natural fancy vivid yellow cushion-cut diamond weighing 0.19 carats, graded VVS2 clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Mesh Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. diamond mesh necklace, beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring a refined design that sits gracefully along the neckline.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Knot Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Plantation, FL
A beautiful and iconic pair of Tiffany & Co. drop earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring the signature crossed-bar knot motif that defines the celebrated Tiffany Knot co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$46,816Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Link Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond link bracelet, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold with platinum settings 950 that beautifully highlight the brilliance of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Open Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Open Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 146904 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Azalea Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Era: Vintage Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co., 750 Dimensions: Approx. 46mm x 44mm Weight: 26.7 grams Diamonds: 6 round brilliants...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 2000s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond WEIGHT: 1.1 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 5/16" x 13/16" HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co., 750 This Tiffany ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond bracelet, circa 1980.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond bracelet. Set with thirty two square step cut natural emeralds in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 4.50 carats, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$2,295Sale Price|31% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.30ct 2.7g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and is signed “TIFFANY & Co” and “750”, reflecting the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and timeless desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fluted Clip-On Earrings #22531
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fluted Clip-On Earrings- Bold and beautifully sculptural, these vintage Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Bag Pendant 0.34ct TDW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely yellow gold diamond lock pendant by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 10 Ct. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Graduated Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant designer necklace by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a fine polished finish and features a refined graduated round-link bridge design, with the larg...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & 14K Yellow Gold Feather Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Graceful and unmistakably elegant, these Tiffany & Co. Diamond Leaf Earrings showcase a nature-inspired design that reflects the house's enduring commitment to exceptional craftsmans...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany and Co Novo ring is a refined expression of modern luxury, centered around a vibrant yellow diamond that captures immediate attention.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Square Invisible Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White and Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co original Diamond Earnings studs Vintage. 18k White and Yellow Gold Square Diamonds that are in special settings called "invisible" Approx 1.5 carat.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 1.30 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and symbolic, this Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Key Pendant Necklace from Tiffany & Co. embodies timeless sophistication and meaningful design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold collar necklace features a double band collar highlighted by three square stations of brilliantly-cut pavé diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
15.74 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond Rubies Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring An extraordinary creation by Tiffany & Co., designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 30 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Tiffany & Co. necklace crafted in 18K gold, set with approximately 30.00 carats total weight of diamonds. The diamonds are predominantly in the G color range with VS c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, 1.07 Total Carat Weight From Tiffany & Co.’s celebrated Victoria Collection, this ex...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. 4.32 Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
TIFFANY & CO. dangle earrings featuring a total diamond weight of 4.32 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Knot Brooch and Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. demi-parure, comprising a brooch and ear clips, beautifully captures the timeless charm of the bow motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Ruby and Diamond Thistle/Flower Moveable Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold thistle flower pin features vibrant round-cut rubies surrounding a central diamond, with a movable branch accented by additional rubies f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Etoile Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic diamond bangle from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Floral Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stamp: Tiffany & Co. Condition: Designer. Vintage. Original finish & patina preserved.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined Soleste necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold and centered with a vivid fancy intense yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond X Collection Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
The necklace is built off of Paloma Picasso's Signature X motif for Tiffany & Co., a continuous run of ribbed, crossed X shaped links in 18k gold. Rather than diamonds running the fu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21404
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 Elegant and timeless, this Tiffany & Co. ring features three red ruby gemstones and two round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Medium Size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Infinity is a powerful symbol of continuous connection, energy and vitality. Round brilliant diamonds add a heightened level of impact to this already striking design. -In 1...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless heirloom from the iconic Tiffany & Co. Etoile Collection, first introduced in the 1990s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8.00ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch Pin This stunning Tiffany Diamond Bow Brooch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
$15,000Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Snowflake with Lapis, Rubies and Diamonds Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Snowflake With Lapis, Rubies And Diamonds Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Retro Era Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet An exquisite and historically significant Tiffany & Co. bracelet from the Retro Era, showcasing timeless sophistication...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 4.00 Carat Round Diamond Coral and Sapphire 18K Yellow GLD Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 4.00 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 4 Carat Diamond Number of St...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined 1960s pin brooch, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, exemplifying the elegant and balanced design aesthetic of the period. The brooch is accented with round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,722Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A testament to timeless elegance, this Vintage Tiffany & Co France 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Bracelet showcases exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$14,674Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Rare and collectible, this Authentic Tiffany & Co. Turtle Pin Brooch is crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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