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1960s 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
prongs , weighing approximately 12 carat total set in 18 Karat white gold Clarity -VS2 Color G Size
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite pendant surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat White gold. Weight of
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite pendant surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat White gold. Weight of
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

44 Round Diamond 10-12 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 K Yellow Gold 5.0 Ct
Located in New York, NY
with a solid Handmade 14 Karat yellow gold Three prong mounting. Total Diamond weighs 5.0 total carats
Category

2010s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21 Round Diamond 4-5 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 K White Gold, 1.0 Ct
Located in New York, NY
21 Round Diamond 4-5 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 K White Gold, 1.0 Ct Line Bracelet, Meet
Category

2010s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.7 Carat Tanzanite 2.5 Ct Diamond Two Circles Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.7 Ct Tanzanite & 2.5 Ct Diamond Two Circles Pendant/ Necklace 18 K White Gold Tanzanite Weight
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 45 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Necklace consisting of 19 solitaire
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White South Sea Pearl with 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
. perfect pair made in 18 Karat White gold Gold 32 Grams Diamonds: approximate 12 ct Earring are Clip
Category

Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

11 Carat Round Shape Spinel and 4.2 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
11 Carat Round Shape Spinel & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 K Gold This spectacular Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Emerald "Green O Clock" White Gold Watch Conversion Pendant with Emerald Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
make this one-of-a-kind pendant. The case is 14 karat white gold with sharp engraving on the front
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

5 Clover Natural Emerald Cluster Diamond Station Chain Necklace, 14 KYG, 17 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Station Necklace • Vintage Station Necklace for Women 14 Karat Yellow gold 17 gm Both side of the clover
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 28 Ct Emerald Cabochon Diamond Drops Hanging Earrings 14 KYG
Located in New York, NY
of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat yellow gold weighing 14 grams Two fine Cabochon
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Carat Diamonds 8 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Tennis Bracelet 8" Estate
Located in New York, NY
14 Carat Diamonds and 8 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Tennis
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Three Layer Necklace With Emerald , Ruby Kyanite with Diamond Bar, 14 KYG 15Gm
Located in New York, NY
Three Layer Chain emerald , Ruby Diamond and Kyanite Necklace Necklace for Women 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Kyanite, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
is Swiss signed for the Gruen Watch Co. and the case is Swiss, crafted in solid yellow gold of 14
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bangle Bracelet Victorian Diamond Emerald Cabochon 14K Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are made in 14 Karat yellow gold This is a clearance item as i am getting out at cost. You are
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Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Diamond Cross 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, Rose Gold

Butterfly Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Gold Stick Pin
Located in Newton, MA
nature's beauty and precious gemstones, offered by Alex & Co. Gleaming 14 karat yellow gold, this vibrant
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

15 mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning 14 Karat Yellow gold 15mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & 1 Ct Total
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.5 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald Dimond Dome Shape Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 4 Oval Shape Emerald Ring There are 12 Natural fine quality
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Bracelet, Yellow Gold, Flush Set Diamond Bangle with Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
in recycled 14 karat yellow gold. It has a matching ring to make a lovely set. The diamonds are flush
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22Ct Natural Emerald, 12 Oval Stone Dome Shape Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
stone 9X7 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75 Oval Shape Emerald Ring There are 12 Natural
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4Ct Colombian Emerald Pendent/Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate Convertible to Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4Ct Colombian Emerald Pendent/Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate Convertible to Ring
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Designer Floral Circular Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Glitters with 124 round diamond set in prong setting and crafted by our in-house experts in 14 karat yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

585 yellow gold ring with rubies and diamonds; certificate included
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold ring is a timeless piece of jewellery, distinguished by its
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, SIZE 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our captivating 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a breathtaking large 10 carat oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7.5"
Located in New York, NY
14 karat Yellow gold .including the stones. Have a safety clasp . No Diamonds , No bling ...... Just
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue White Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
round-cut blue diamond .46ct with exquisite artistry, and an intricately designed 14-karat gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 15 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Ct Round Shape Green Tourmaline Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold 7"
Located in New York, NY
expertly crafted with 11 grams of 14 karat Yellow gold .including the stones. Have a safety clasp with
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold 1980s
Located in Lisbon, PT
nostalgic late 20th century charm bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, glittering with round brilliant
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Victorian Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Antique Puffy Heart Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With hinged pinstem with locking closure Accompanied by watch pin closure Stamped for 14 karat gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16 Ct Natural Pear Shape Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold 7"
Located in New York, NY
14 karat Yellow gold .including the stones. Have a safety clasp . No Diamonds , No bling ...... Just
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Ct Natural Heart Shape Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7"
Located in New York, NY
14 karat White gold .including the stones. Have a safety clasp . No Diamonds , No bling ...... Just
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Italian 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Solid 18 K Italian Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Cultured Pearls & 1.0 ct Diamonds Capturing the
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1990s Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...

Fine Italian 18K Rose Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Capturing the essence of understated elegance and craft excellence, this solid 18 karat rose gold
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1990s Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...

Modern Pendant Necklace in Gold and Silver with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Moon pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat white gold and sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold,...

5 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold , Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our captivating 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a breathtaking 5 carat
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant is made of 14 karat white gold. The Art Deco pendant measures 3" x 2" x 1/4" (7.6 x 5 x 0.6 cm
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

58 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst 7 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14KY Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
pointer Approximately 7 Carats of brilliant cut diamonds in total. 14 Karat gold 21.7 Grams with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue and White Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
round-cut blue diamond 1.00 with exquisite artistry, and an intricately designed 14-karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue-Green and White Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
single round-cut blue-green diamond 1.17 with exquisite artistry, and an intricately designed 14-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace Yellow Gold 14K Clasp With Diamond
Located in New York, NY
inches long There are 30 Beads of significant large size. 14 karat gold 5 grams Very uniform beads
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.41 Ct Octagonal Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat . Weight of 14 Karat white gold is 5 gm Emerald: 3.41Ct Cut: Octagonal Origin : Colombia
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

34 Ct Natural Oval Checker Board Citrine Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Exact 34.41 Carat Natural Long Oval Checkerboard Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Diamond Clover Quatrefoil Bracelet, .30 Carats in 14k Yellow Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond clover bracelet was made for us in Italy out of recycled 14 karat gold and finished
Category

2010s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Lagos Diamond Ruby Brooch Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
luxury. The back of the necklace features a 14 karat gold clasp, ensuring that it stays securely in place
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold 10ct Ruby .30cttw Diamond Ring, 15x11mm Oval Ruby, Red Purple
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful 14-karat yellow gold ring features a stunning oval ruby measuring 15mm x 11mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal 8 Carat Diamond Pendant/Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 40 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal & 8 carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rockcrystal Mermaid Figurine Pendant Glam Blue Diamond
Located in New York, NY
it is Hallmarked 14K. The frame of the pendant is made of 14 Karat Yellow gold, and it has a round
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1 1/2 Ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Oval Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 1 1/2
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

10ct Heart Shape Garnet 1.5ct Diamond Pendant /Pin 14kt White Gold 35gm
Located in New York, NY
overall beauty and value of the necklace. The pendant itself is made of 14 Karat gold, with a weight of
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

I. Reiss Flower Diamond Motif and Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Necklace 36 Inches
By I. Reiss
Located in Newton, MA
This fashion-forward 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Matte Finished Flower Diamond and Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie/Drop Earrings 14Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie Earrings 14 Karat Gold A
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Ideal Cut Diamond and Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring Tolkowsky
By Tolkowsky
Located in Newton, MA
Simply romantic diamond engagement ring offered by Alex & Co. This 14 karat white gold and diamond
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold diamond Crab Pendant .20cttw 16 Inch 1mm Rope Chain 4.2 Grams
Located in San Diego, CA
14-karat yellow gold diamond crab pendant with 16 round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately
Category

2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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.