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Oval Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 5.5 Oval Shape Emerald Ring
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.2 Carat Natural Oval Green Tourmaline + Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.2 Carat Natural Oval Green Tourmaline + Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold A classic, simple ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Checkerboard Amethyst Drop Diamond Pendent/Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Ct Checkerboard Amethyst Drop & Diamond Pendent/Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable 14 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet adorned with approximately 30 carats of
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White 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
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

9 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat yellow gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Brazil
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring Size 6.5 Approximately 15
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

52 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 52 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Three-Stone 1.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone 1.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 8 14 K gold Stamped 5.6
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carat Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
MM The bracelet is expertly crafted with 11.0 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. 7 inch
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Magical Book Designer Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. The total diamond weight is 0.10 carat and shines in H-I color I2 clarity. A
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

I. Reiss Flower Diamond Motif 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Newton, MA
This fashion statement everyday 14 karat yellow gold handcrafted matte finished Flower Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

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
are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 14 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

20 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.2ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Zambia
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Champagne White Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.3 grams of 14 K White gold Ring size is 11 and can be resized to any size. Eye clean diamonds
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
MM The bracelet is expertly crafted with 12.0 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. 7 inch
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 Half Carat of very clean
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 5 0.40 Carat of very clean
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately .80 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant, Like New Condition, Vibrant Purple
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 14kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant, Like New Condition, Vibrant Purple Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75 Inch
Located in New York, NY
**Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold** This exquisite tennis
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1 Ct White Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 15 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1 Ct White Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 15 Inch Long 20 Brilliant cut round
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 20 Pointer White Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 20 Pointer White Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Inch Long 20 pointer solitaire
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.4 Carat Blue and White Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Blue and White Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 12 princess cut blue
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 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

5.5 Ct Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.5 Carat Natural Emerald & 0.25 ct Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold This
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

11 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
11 Carat Natural Emerald & 0.25 ct Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

38 Carat Amethyst 3 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 38 Carat Amethyst 3 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
expertly crafted with 20.5 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
expertly crafted with 13.3 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Three-Stone Diamond 0.30 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold Three Princess cut diamonds next
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3 pointer. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 15.5 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

23 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
23 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Amethyst and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings, Omega Back
Located in New York, NY
6 Carat Amethyst and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings, Omega Back Beautiful pair of earrings
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 MM Chocolate Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
10 mm Round Chocolate Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold ring A
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1 Ct Diamond Face Pendant with hat 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 1.0 ct. Length 1 .2 Inches Comes with a 14 Karat Yellow gold
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
expertly crafted with 14.7 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald
Category

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 16 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
expertly crafted with 16.2 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

3.8 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Bangle Bracelet /cuff Estate 13.8 Gm
Located in New York, NY
3.8 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Bangle Bracelet /cuff Estate 13.8 Gm A spectacular
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Three-Stone Diamond 1.0 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Three-Stone Diamond 1.0 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Brilliant cut round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 0.6 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold, Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 0.5 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold, Halo Ring one 25 pointer Brilliant
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

37.5 Carat Tanzanite Necklace Diamond Pendant with Chain 14 Karat White 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, White Gold

21 Carat Emerald 1.6 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
weighs 1.6 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 17.6 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

1 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Ct Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold with Chain Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

12 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Clip Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
12 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Clip Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate This exquisite pair
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

11 Ct Oval Rubies and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.50 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 11.5 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat WHITE Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Brazil
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 10 to 12 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguettes Diamonds Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Ring size 6.5 perfect
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Each Sapphire Diamond Flower/Cluster Earring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
center natural sapphire set in solid 14 karat Rose gold with post backs Cluster earrings, featuring a
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

12 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 30 and diamond weighs is 0.60 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond "L" Initial Pendant Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
suspended from a 14 karat white gold cable chain measuring 16 inches long (1.3mm thickness) with lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning 14 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet adorned with approximately 2 carats of
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

14 Carat Emerald 0.8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 16 and diamond weighs 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 17 grams of 18 karat gold
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.