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Designer Effy s .51 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy'S 0.51 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Total Approximately
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tripod Pearl Stud Earring with Tiny Diamond in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tripod Pearl Earring With Tiny Diamond In 14 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular Affordable
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pear Shape Emerald and Diamonds Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold This exceptionally
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s Elegant Dangling 3.63 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Elegant Dangling 3.63 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold One of our premium
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

42 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 42 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

32 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 32 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s Natural Ruby and Diamond Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold + Chain
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Natural Ruby & Diamond Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat White Gold with chain This
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

0.6 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Post Earring 14 Karat White Gold, Affordable
Located in New York, NY
in solid 14 Karat White Gold with post backs.Screw backs 5 pointer diamonds Total 6 diamonds in
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Treated Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Treated Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 8
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 & 1/2
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain 18" L There
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold size 6.5 Intense green color
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Omega Necklace with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds, Italy
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Omega Necklace With Pink Sapphire & Diamonds, Italy, 16 " 16-17 Inches Omega
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

27 Carat Cushion Shape Morganite Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
27 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring with 1 Ct diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisible Mystery Set Pink Sapphire Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Mystery Set Pink Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold perfect pair made in
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 15.8 grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

17 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
of 14 karat Yellow gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Zambia
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4 Marquise Diamonds Princess Cut Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 solitaire Marquise Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Natural Blue Topaz Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
weighs is 0.92 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16.7 grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4 Row Unisex Diamond Band Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Row Unisex Diamond Band Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8 This is a open setting or
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

20 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 32 and diamond weighs is over 1.6 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 23.5 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13.85 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

38.5 Carat Tanzanite Necklace Diamond Pendant with Chain 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
color in such a large stone. Additionally, this stone's stunning setting in 14 Karat white gold. Large
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 32 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 20 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet adorned with approximately 3 carats
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet adorned with approximately 3 carats
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Yellow Gold Ring Prong set 14 K gold Stamped
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Diamonds, 1 Carat Unisex 1-Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Diamonds Unisex 1-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold Size 7 This is a open
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.11 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
halo style, this 14k white gold engagement piece showcases a sparkling diamond solitaire that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

19 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
19 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Earring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate , Size 6
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Oval Cut Rubellite and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4 Carat Oval Cut Rub-elite & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring 4 Carat of Pink
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Natural Rubies Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Natural Ruby And Diamond ring in 14 K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s 1.06 Carat Diamond Stud Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 1.06 Carat Diamond Stud Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This exquisite
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Effy s 0.44 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Cocktail Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Effy's 0.44 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Cocktail Earrings 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 1.71 Carat Black and White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer piece for affordable price Designer Effy's 1.71 Carat Black & White Diamond 14 Karat Rose
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

8 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
no color enhancement. Vintage Gold: 14 Karat Yellow gold , Weight: 8.5 gram with stone simple
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s 0.18 Ct Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat Rose White Gold Chain
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 0.8 Ct Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat Rose & White Gold Chain This spectacular
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Prasiolite and Diamond Halo Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Chain 6.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Watch your sweetheart’s eyes sparkle when she unwraps this breathtaking NEW necklace! Composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 1.5 Pointer Each, 1.8 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Ct Contemporary 14 Karat Rose Gold & Diamond Half Eternity Bangle Bracelet 14k Rose gold
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.61 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Watch her eyes sparkle when she unwraps this exquisite treasure! Created in 14k white gold, this
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 1.8 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 1.8 Carat Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold One 8 mm square
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 0.55 Carat Diamond by Yard Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold Chain
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 0.55 Ct Diamond by Yard Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold Chain 7"L This spectacular
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.70 Carat Oval Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat 7 X 5 MM Oval Natural Emerald Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Two emerald
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inch This exceptionally
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s 1.88 Carat Diamond by Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold Chain
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 1.88 Ct Diamond by Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold Chain 36"L This spectacular
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Alling Co Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Tiger Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Alling & Co. Circa: 1905 Measures: 7/8 x 7/8 inch Total
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Pendant with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3 carats, 14 Karat Yellow gold 10.4 Gram with chain There are brilliant cut diamonds all around
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

78 Carat Amethyst 3.5 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 78 Carat Amethyst & 3.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

54 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
54 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold Estate White Gold This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

19 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yello Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 20 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Round 15 Pointer , 22 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Unisex
Located in New York, NY
quality , G Color 14 Karat Yellow gold 42 Gm Diamonds all brilliant cut and VS quality with G/H color
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Designer Effy 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.31 Ct Diamond Dangle Chandelier Hoop Earrings
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Effy Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 96 round brilliant cut =Approximately 0.31ct I
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 248 vintage or 174 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 14 karat gold diamond watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, LB Exclusive and Incogem each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14 karat gold diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch?

On average, a 14 karat gold diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $25,597 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.