$6,140Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.68ctt Fancy Yellow VS2 Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,660Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.39ctt Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$29,300Sale Price|24% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills EGL 2.50ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Pear Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified natural yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$10,930Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.51ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Radiant Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$10,650Sale Price|57% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.52ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Radiant Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,750Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.07ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, twisted shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,060Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.25ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Radiant Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, twisted shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,440Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.05ct Fancy Deep Orange-Yellow Pear Diamond Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern GIA certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$6,650Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills EGL 1.03ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,150Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.70ctt Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 Radiant Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,370Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.27ctt Fancy Light Yellow Cushion VVS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18k Necklace
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy intense yellow diamond with halo pendant necklace. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.29 carats total diamond weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$9,900Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.16ctt Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,510Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.79ctt Fancy Yellow Cushion VS1 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,000Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.93ctt Fancy Light Yellow Cushion VVS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,390Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.03ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, twisted shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,980Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.78ctt Fancy Yellowish Brown Cushion VVS2 Diamond Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold, split shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Emerald Cut Sky Blue Topaz with Diamond Halo 10.16 CTTW 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold pedant featuring an Emerald Cut Sky Blue Topaz weighing 9.72 Carats flanked with 32 round brilliants, 0.44 carats.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38ct Oval Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings by HYT Jewelry
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These intricate earrings feature lustrous oval-shaped Yellow diamonds with halos of sparkling yellow and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Halo studs with Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Halo studs with Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds Double edge halo with yellow pave studs totaling 2.13ct Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold Center Stones: 1.05ct Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Ev...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Oval Diamond Earrings with Double Halo
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic, bold and elegant, these earrings will go great with evening attire or for every day wear Mounted in Platinum 950 and 18k Yellow gold cup to make Yellow Diamonds pop, these e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marquise Yellow Diamond with Sapphire Halo and Diamond Shoulders
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Yellow Diamond with Sapphire Halo and Diamond Shoulders Description: This ring is made of 18kt white gold and features a central marquise-cut yellow diamond.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
0.90 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Pendant with 0.70 ct Diamond Halo in 18W/Y ref1312
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds, including round and princess in the halo, and bezel set diamonds in the chain, total approximately 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Yellow Diamonds with Diamond Halo Triple Stacked Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classic beauty is the first thing that comes to mind when looking at these stunning earrings. 6 Fancy Yellow oval diamonds totaling 3.73 carats are surrounded by 76 round VS2, G colo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.51ctt Certified Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural yellow diamond dangle earrings with diamond halo, EGL certified. 2.51 carats total diamond weight. 2 square radiant cut diamonds, 2.05 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.88ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings with Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow diamond stud earrings with diamond halo. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 4.55 carats total diamond weight. 2 radiant cut diamonds, 3.88 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Oval Halo Ring with Natural Yellow Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Main Stone: Natural Yellow Diamond, 0.18ct (Oval-cut) Side Stones: Natural Yellow Diamonds, 0.38ct Total Weight: 2.81g A classic oval-cut yellow diamond glows at the center of this t...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary Pear Opal with Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
The mounting is 14 karat yellow gold throughout, with the diamond prong tips finished in white to blend seamlessly with the stones and keep the eye on the opal and its surrounding ha...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Oval Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo
Located in Sewickley, PA
Each richly colored emerald is securely set in yellow gold and surrounded by a sparkling halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a striking contrast that enhances the gemstone...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
3.19ctt Certified Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Double Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural yellow diamond dangle earrings with double diamond halo, EGL certified. 3.19 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion cut diamonds, 2.13 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$31,700Sale Price|20% Off
4.18ctt Certified Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Double Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural yellow diamond dangle earrings with double diamond halo, EGL certified. 4.18 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion cut diamonds, 3.57 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$3,250Sale Price|35% Off
Oval Cut Halo Paraiba ring with double diamond halo in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
One of a Kind double halo design ring in 18ct yellow gold 18ct yellow gold Size J AUD/UK 5 1/4 USA *can be resized at request** Featuring a double halo 36 diamonds multi sized Pa...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.88ctt Certified Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings with Double Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural yellow diamond dangle earrings with double diamond halo, EGL certified. 2.88 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion cut diamonds, 2.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Yellow Diamond with White Diamond Halo Studs in 18K White Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18K Gold 0.746g Diamond 0.31ct Yellow Diamond 0.46ct
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond with White Diamond Halos Cuff Style Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 18-karat white and yellow gold diamond bracelet with two rows of heart shape diamonds with white diamond halos.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$500Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Halo Ring with Milgrain Detailing
Located in Antwerp, BE
The center stone is encircled by a halo of accent diamonds that amplify its sparkle.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$361Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Shaped Diamond Halo with Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Teddy Bear" accent ring is the perfect blend of whimsy and sophistication. Its minimalist, slender band makes it an excellent choice for stacking with other rings or wearing al...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Shaped Diamond Halo with Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The center features a brilliant-cut diamond set within a miracle plate (a faceted white-gold border) that creates the illusion of a much larger single stone. The shank features a hig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring With Hidden Halo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 4.02cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 GIA: 6225995494 Diamonds: 41 Round Brilliant= 0.66cttw Color: G / H Clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Cabochon Turquoise with Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of contemporary halo-style earrings crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, each centered with a vibrant cushion-shaped cabochon turquoise measuring 14 x 14mm.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond with Two Princess Cut Diamonds & Double Halo
Located in Houston, TX
It is bordered by two .40ctw princess cut diamonds of F/G color and VS2-SI1 quality. Lastly, this beauty is surrounded by a 1.00ctw round diamond double halo and features unique, int...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,310Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Halo Pendant with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to re...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring with White Diamond Halo in 14kt gold
Located in Sausalito, CA
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this ring makes a standout engagement piece or a remarkable addition to any fine jewelry collection. • Center Diamond: 2.50ct yellow ov...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
0.75 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo and Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning diamond ring has a 0.75 carat yellow radiant cut diamond in the center which is surrounded by 14 VS2, G color diamonds in a halo with 20 more diamonds going halfway aro...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Design 18K Yellow Gold Halo Loop Earring with Diamonds
Located in Teterboro, NJ
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Halo Loop Earrings, a sophisticated choice that adds a touch of glamour to your look. 18K Yellow gold Ct wt.- 11 White diamonds D VSII Mad...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings – Pear Shape with Pavé Halo
Located in London, GB
The emeralds are beautifully surrounded by pavé-set natural diamonds, creating a classic halo design with exceptional sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.07ct Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo GIA Cert
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified cushion-cut 4.07 carat cushion fancy light yellow diamond platinum ring. This stunning ring features a GIA certified 4.07-carat cushion-cut natural fancy light yellow d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring with a Halo
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring with a Halo Stunning and fashionable design of a fancy yellow diamond engagement ring. 14 karat yellow gold. 0.9...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The balanced composition highlights the beauty of a refined Ruby Diamond Ring, while the sparkling border evokes the charm of a classic Diamond Halo Ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Halo Stud Earrings with Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Double edge halo studs earrings in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum With 2 Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds: 2.47ct Natural Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#64352...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
17.16 Carat Emerald with White and Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural cushion cut emerald with two rows of halo of white and yellow diamond. Combination of yellow and white diamond blend seamlessly with the rich green color of emerald to make i...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald
J. Birnbach Fancy Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Earrings with Halo
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sleek, this pair of earrings features fancy yellow princess cut diamonds (total 1.90 carats) with a white pave halo frame.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
1.18ctt Emerald and Diamond Ring with Halo White & Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald and diamond halo ring. 1.18 carats total gemstone weight. 0.62 carat oval shape emerald, approximately F2.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
1.17ctt Emerald and Diamond Ring with Halo White & Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald and diamond halo ring. 1.17 carats total gemstone weight. 0.61 carat oval shape emerald, approximately F2.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings with Yellow Diamond Halo Jackets in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dazzling diamond stud earrings with bright yellow diamond halo jackets.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
Often referred to as the "King of Gems," the ruby represents passion and courage, while the flanking hearts make this an ideal choice for an anniversary gift, a promise ring, or a ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
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