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Natural Fancy Green Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald Bypass Ring (GIA Report)
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond 1.07 ct I SI2, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.25 ct H-I VS2-SI1, Emerald Round 0.80 ct 18K White
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1.52-ct Diamond (F, VS1 - GIA Certificate) Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-ct emerald cut diamond (F color, VS1 clarity). The diamond comes with GIA diamond grading report. It
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
clean / No black inclusions. Side Diamonds: Approximately .10 ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
lovely ring features two sapphires, one emerald, one ruby and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

3.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 10 x 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.50 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Filigree Shank Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with round cut emerald studded in center with filigree shank with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.50 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Set on an 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
: 52 Us Size: 6 Emerald Oval Cut, weight estimated at 0.50 ct, green color and transparent 10
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Magnificent 18K White Gold Emerald Flower Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones: 10 diamond side stones of total: 1.12 ct. cut: Pear color: E-F clarity: VVS cut grade: VG total
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut aquamarine (8 mm x 6 mm) and six round single cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

7.7 Ct. London Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 11 x 10 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 7.70 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold

18k White Gold Oval Aaa Emerald, Four Round Prong Set, Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Weight: 0.51 ct Diamond QTY: 10 Chain Length: 16 - 18 In Chain Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Canturi Zambian Emerald Ring 1.35ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
10 princess, brilliant cut Diamonds, colour F and clarity VS-SI. with a total weight of 0.50 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.21Ct GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
, emerald accents that frame the center 1.21 Ct diamond. This ring would be hard to say no to, a great
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.27 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
ascher or Emerald Diamonds, and EX-VG in cut grade. The ring is made of high quality 18K white gold with
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Era Platinum and 1.90 Carat Ascher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a 1.90 Carat Asscher Cut diamond (Square Emerald Cut) accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Emerald Gold Ring Dated 1896
Located in Chicago, IL
with a sugar loaf emerald (16 x 13.5 x 8.85 mm, approximately 14.30 ct) flanked by two old European cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald

3.35 Ct. Pink Tourmaline Multi Gemstone Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
French cut blue sapphire. The leaves are decorated by shimmering diamonds, emeralds, and blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, W...

14K Yellow Gold Ametrine Diamond Earrings #17079
Located in Washington Depot, CT
weight: .10 ct. Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI2-I1 Size: 37 mm x 10 mm Stamped: 14K Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 12.94 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA certified 12.94 ct. diamond engagement ring in platinum centering one emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Lady Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
diamonds, 1.15 ct (approx.) Baguette cut emeralds , 0.40 ct (approx.) Hallmarks: "10% IRID.PLAT" on case
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring #13691
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one emerald cut tanzanite (12 mm x 10 mm) and two baguette cut diamonds set in classic
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

White gold vintage cocktail ring set with aquamarine and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
-cut diamonds for a total weight of approx. 1 ct. Probably vintage Italian work. Presence of a 750
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Luxurious 1.20ct Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
. At the center, a 0.84-carat emerald-cut diamond offers spectacular brilliance. Complementing the main
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 18k White Gold Pave Ring w/ 1.62ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
: emerald color: H-I clarity: SI1 cut grade: very good sku: R-1361 Online verification IGI 10J1966023 10
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 18k White Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 1.06ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
: emerald color: D clarity: SI1 cut grade: VG sku: R-1345 Online verification IGI 510188650 2 diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 18k White Gold Pave Ring w/ 1.62 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
: emerald color: H-I clarity: SI1 cut grade: very good sku: R-1361 Online verification IGI 10J1966023 10
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring Size 5.25 #17149
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .10 ct. Diamond color: SI1-I1 Diamond clarity: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Sapphire 3.84 Carat with Diamond in White Gold Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Coktail ring with natural orange sapphire, emerald cut ornamented with 58 diamonds color F. White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brooch Butterfly Gold Diamonds 2.0 Carat Brahmfeld Gutruf Hamburg, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
.' GOLD (14 ct / 585) DIAMONDS VINTAGE CUTS 2.0 ct RUBIES (0.7 ct) and TWO SMALL EMERALDS Brahmfeld
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Dazzling 18k White Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 1.10ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
-1241 Online verification GIA 2446750292 10 diamonds side stones of total: 0.1 ct. cut: round brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut diamonds (.10 ct. each) and 30 round brilliant cut diamonds (1.2 ct. twt.) set in beautifully
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20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.50 Carat Amethyst, 2, 50 Carat Each Citrines, Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
. Gemstones: 1 purple amethyst (dimensions: 8 x 10 mm). Rectangular cut. Approx. weight: 2.50 ct. 1 orange
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Art Deco Amethyst Diamond silver topped gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Siberian amethysts framed by old mine cut diamonds. The amethysts are approximately 5 ct each / 10 ct
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Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.46 Carat Diamond and 2.11 Carat Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
band is made with platinum and set with a halo of emerald cut diamonds surrounding a mesmerizing 2.11
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.73 Carat Diamond and 0.80 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
jewelry collection. The band is made with platinum and set with a halo of emerald and round cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Diamond and 1.04 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
statement piece made with 18K yellow gold. One side is set with a row of five emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior one-off Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet Hand Chiseled and set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
. Navette cut: - 89 Pink Sapphires with 8,32 ct, - 75 Yellow Sapphires with 7,30 ct, - 67 Emeralds with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Multi Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
decorated with 10 round rose cut diamonds, two round single cut diamonds, three emeralds, 11 sapphires and
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

GIA Certified 6.22 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 20 Emerald cut diamonds = 6.22 ct. Color: D(9 stones)-E(5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 5 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Pink Sapphire Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Pink Sapphire Earrings Platinum Approximately 5 Ct
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 This stunning ring features one
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant This lovely cross pendant features
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Emerald Rare Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
) 1 Ct Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring. It is hallmarked 10% IRID. The piece is most likely
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings- These lovely dangling earrings each
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

1.18 ct Natural Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold Gift for her
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
in natural emeralds. On each side, a natural brilliant-cut diamond of 2.5 mm enhances the design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Brilliant Pendant in so bright Color 3.24 ct 0.50 ct TW VS Platinium
Located in Viena, Viena
mm) set with full-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0. 50 ct, TW (fine white) / VS (very small inclusions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.5 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 8 X 10 Emerald cut Emerald Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8 Emerald cut
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emerald, Pearls, Platinum Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Emerald 3.35 ct Pearls 248.70 - 10 mm Total Weight 267 gr RF +HUCF Maximum Lenght 51 cm Minimum Lenght
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

3.8 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
difficult to find. Emerald measurements 8 X 10 mm which is approximately 3.8 Ct 14 karat Yellow Gold 5
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
surrounding the emerald , approximately 0.3 ct Measurement of the stone 10 X 8 MM Emerald: 3.5 ct Cut: Oval
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 17.1 GM
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately 10 carat. diamond weighs is
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 2.97 ct Central Emerald 4.14 ct - 10 mm x 9 mm Total Weight 32.40 gr RF +HUEUA
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
shaped Columbian emeralds of approximately 5 ct, 118 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 12.20
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian English Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old cut diamonds totalling approx .40 Ct (G-VVS/SI) UK size: J 1/2 US size: 5 Measures: head is 10 x
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
marquis emerald and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Hinged closures
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.13 ct Emeralds 2.24 ct Pearls 6.20 gr Total Weight
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Ladies 10K Yellow Gold Emeralds Diamonds Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
): Green Bar Set in 10 Karat Yellow Gold with: Six (6) baguette cut natural diamonds: Measurements:3.95mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.