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1930 s Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
platinum, it features 10 genuine vibrant emeralds approx. 5.00 ct, 8 genuine French cut diamond approx
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with an emerald surrounded by a crown of diamonds. Diamonds 0.17 ct Emerald 0.30 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 4 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
4 carats of great quality, surrounded by 10 Sparkling Round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone shape - Octagon > Gemstone size - 10 x 8 mm > Diamond weight - 1.85 ct > Gross Weight - 10.58 Grm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

4.73 Ct Emerald Ruby Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K Rose Gold, Wedding Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
:- > Material - 18K Solid Rose Gold > Gemstone - Ruby, Emerald > Gemstone shape - Octagon > Gemstone pcs - 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and emeralds. Diamonds 0.68 ct Emeralds 3.59 ct Pearls 3.00 gr - 10 mm Total Weigth 14.00 gr RF *FCUF
Category

2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18K Ladies Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in LA, CA
drop, weighs 11.1 grams and contains: Ten (10) closely matched pear mixed cut Natural Emeralds, approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Emerald, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 5.05 ct Emerald 3.78 ct - 10 mm x 10 mm Total
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Genuine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine marquis emerald (10 mm x 3.5 mm) surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
grams and is sized ES 10 / EU 50 / US 5.25. The ring includes 12 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald (6 mm x 5 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Estate 2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Emerald 2.50 carats of great quality, surrounded by 10 Sparkling Round brilliant cut diamonds and two
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Grey Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a dioamond and an emerald in the upper part and, below, a grey pearl. Diamonds 0.05 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 5.62 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire with Emerald and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a beautiful cushion cut. The ring is accented with French cut nineteen emeralds and twenty-one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Certified 3.34 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite ring set in 18k white gold, featuring a Rare vivid 3,34 ct. Emerald-cut Zambian
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

5 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Emerald is surrounded by Approximately 3.93 ct of brilliant cut diamonds . Emeralds are
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with diamonds and an emerald for all the lenght and,as pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.24 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald diamond pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 0,21. ct diamond 0,87 ct emerald 10 x 15 mm 1,96 gram This. pendant has. a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.45 ct Emeralds 1.48 ct Pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 1.03 ct Emeralds and Rubies 3.08 Coral 314.70 gr - from 10 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

LeVian 18K Emerald and Diamond Flex Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Henderson, NV
size adjusting available. Bright polish finish. Emerald: 0.35 ct. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds: 0.22
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring with Side Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
: VG 10 diamond side stones of total: 0.07 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D-E clarity: VS1-VS2 cut
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.31 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 10 mm. The ring is set with a 0.43 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Green Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
2.2 ct center measuring 8 mm x 7.5 x 5.5 mm. It is accented with round brilliant cut diamond around
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Shaped like a gorgeous feather with a flat-cut emerald as focus-point, this Emerald, Diamond Gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...

Handcrafted Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
it is in perfect condition Diamonds 2.11 ct Emeralds 0.48 ct Onyx 0.2 g Total weight 10 g pendant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Agate Ovals, Green Agate Flowers, Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamond 3.31 ct Emeralds 6.81 ct Black and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
/Si2 clarity, G/H color diamonds 2 = .10 ct oval cut emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.88 Carat Diamond and 1.00 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive Platinum 0.88 ct Diamond 1.00 ct Emerald Ring is a classic piece. The band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27 Carat Diamond and 0.75 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is beautiful and classy. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
. It is accented with 15 genuine marquise cut diamonds approx. 3.01 ct, F-G color, VS1 clarity, 1
Category

1990s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 Carat Diamond and 0.52 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This attractive LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 ct Diamond 0.52 ct Emerald Ring is made with a simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in MIAMI, FL
brilliant round cut diamonds approximately 12.00 ct in total. All colorless showing VS clarity. This
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine emerald cut emerald (10 mm x 7.5 mm) accented with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Dazzling Elegance: 1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring with Exquisite Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
ct. cut: Cadillac color: D clarity: VVS2 cut grade: VG 10 diamond side stones of total: 0.04 ct. cut
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Rigid Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little white diamonds, 4.45 ct of deep color rubies, emeralds, blue and yellow sapphires. Diamonds 0.72
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...

18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.28ct Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: EX-VG sku: 183194 Online verification AIG J3330083828 10 emeralds side stones of total: 0.4 ct
Category

2010s Israeli Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings #19463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
feature one oval emerald (6.1 mm x 4.1 mm) surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.30 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
elegance with this exquisite 18k white gold diamond halo ring. A captivating 0.90 carat emerald-cut diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.82ct Emerald and 1.00ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring. Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 0.82 carat Dimensions 6.33mm (length) x
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophisticated 1.63ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 1.63 ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White and Grey Pearl, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
conditions. Diamonds 0.47 ct Emeralds and Sapphires 8.65 ct Pearls 2.40 gr Total Weight 17.00 gr RF +OIHF
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold Ring 0.45ct Clear Emerald and Diamonds, Austria-Hungary, 1890s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
in a facet cut, weighing 0.45 ct, and 10 diamonds in old rosette cuts, weighing approx. 0.30 ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
marquis emeralds and two single cut diamonds (.10 ct. twt.) on either side. Middle piece measures 15 mm x
Category

20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Gorgeous 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring w/1.47 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 1.00 ct Shape: Emerald Color
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920 Art Deco SSEF Swiss Certified Colombian Emerald 4.0 Carat and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning piece is a 4.09 ct emerald & diamond in platinum ring formatting of a hexagon
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Retro Style 1945 Era 3.40 carats Emerald 0.92 carats Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
, 3.40 ct Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.02 x 4.75 mm Clarity: A+ Diamonds: 46 single-cut diamonds, total 0.92 ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald "7 Rings " Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
unified by a diamond set bar. This ring is set with: - 10 certified Natural Diamonds, color F, VVS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Art Deco Ladies Platinum Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, France, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
: Natural Diamond - Number of Diamonds : 10 Cut : Old Cut Round Approx Carats : 0.50 ct. total Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pegasus and Dragon Pendant, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds
Located in Braintree, GB
carats : 0.40 ct Treatment : Natural Emeralds - Cut : Round Number of stones : 3 Approx total weight
Category

Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Marie Therese Walker Convertible Eternity Ring 18Kt Gold 5.13 Ct Diamonds Gems
Located in Miami, FL
22 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.46 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Emeralds: Channel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Contemporary "Serpent" Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Yellow Sapphires with 1,48 ct, - 2 "Navette" Cut Pink Sapphires (Eyes) with 0,18 ct, - 265 Emeralds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Retro 1950s Rectangular Emerald and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
to a gorgeous green emerald gemstone on a 18 ct white gold band. Both the diamonds and the emerald
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.39 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous and Fine 1.01 Carat F VS1 Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with 0.38 Carat Caddilac
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 #15631
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emeralds and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 6 mm. Shank: 1.9 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior Contemporary Emerald, Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
14 Pear cut Gemstones that are mounted as a "bunch of grapes": - 10 Pear Cut Zambian Emeralds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Go...

Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
- Number of Diamonds : 10 Cut : Old cut round Carat : 0.70 ct. total Clarity : VS1 Colour : G Emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

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10 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 10 ct emerald cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 10 ct emerald cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Rosenberg, Five Star Jewelry and Goldiva by Golda Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 10 ct emerald cut diamond can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes marquise cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 10 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

Prices for a 10 ct emerald cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $934,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,450.

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.