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Criss Cross Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, US
A two-in-one piece featuring criss-crossed 14K white gold bands set with round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace Natural Brilliant Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold. Avaiable in three colors of gold: Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.91 Carat Emerald Cross Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald cross pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval and pear cut emerald studded with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Custom 14k Diamond Cross Pendant with Natural Diamond Clasp Chain
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
natural marquise diamond set in solid 14k yellow gold, paired with our signature hand-pavé double-sided
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Diamond Cross Pendant, Accented with 0.14 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Diamond Cross Pendant, Engraved with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.50 CT Diamond Pendant Cross in 14k gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from exquisite 14k white gold, this stunning unisex religious diamond cross pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #15893
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace This gorgeous 14K gold cross pendant
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cross Diamond Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds set in 14k solid gold. The geometric arrangement creates a clean and structured silhouette, while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Open Cross Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.11 ctw open cross diamond ring is a unique piece that doesn't come around easily. This makes the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Open Cross Ring
14k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Open Cross Ring
$373 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #20938
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This 14K yellow gold cross pendant is a timeless
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Heart Cross Diamond Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Diamond Heart Necklace 14k Gold Heart Cross Diamond Necklace Everyday Dainty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Baptism Confirmation Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Cross Necklace, 14K White Gold Dainty 1/10ct Diamond Cross Slide
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Pendant Style: Cross Diamond Number: 6 Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds, crafted in 14k solid gold. The layered setting adds depth, while the clean lines and diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Huggies with Diamond Cross Dangles White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond Huggies in 18K White Gold with Diamond Cross Dangles in 14K White Gold. The huggies feature
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant #22773
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant- Elegant and detailed, this 14K white gold cross
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23848
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant features 13 round
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom Diamond Cross Pendant 14K Rose Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt rose gold diamond cross pendant adorned with 0.70 cts tw of brilliant cut round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.16 Carat Cross Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold cross bangle with diamonds weighing 0.16 carat total. - Bangle size is 6.75
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Necklace 0.10 Carats in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant diamond at the center of a polished 14K white gold cross. The high-shine finish and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Dainty Criss Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Promise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold 0.13 carat Diamond Cross bracelet with Ruby Emerald Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.13 Carat diamond sideway Cross bracelet is a perfect religious bracelet and is meant for you to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
This elegant 14k rose gold modern diamond cross pendant necklace is the perfect charm for everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Woven Criss-Cross Diamond Ring with 0.19cttw in 14k Rose Gold with Twist
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
range of ring sizes and 14 karat white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. Diamond total weight may vary
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain 17" 14k W Gold 0.25 CT Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain 17" 14k W Gold 0.25 CT Certified $2,950 307922
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Tiny Diamond Cross Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tiny Diamond Cross Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamonds. This stunning piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Garnet Cross Earrings in 14k Gold, Red Cross Enamel Earrings with Garnet
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet cross earrings in 14k gold. Red cross enamel earrings with garnet. Garnet briolette gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Invisible-Set Diamond 14k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in 14k white gold, the pendant forms an intricate cross design. The design is contemporary, offering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
faith and spirituality. The 0.15 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant is a beautiful symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
faith and spirituality. The 0.15 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant is a beautiful symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Vintage Large Sapphire Cross with Rose Cut Diamond Halo Borders
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold pendant. This beautiful vintage pendant is set with six round faceted, medium to light
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20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

1 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
of luxury and opulence. This 1 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a striking symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.5 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of faith and elegance. The combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.2 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
sophistication. This 0.2 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant is a harmonious blend of faith and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.4 Carat Diamonds Cross Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Metal Weight: 3.19 grams Diamond Carat Weight: 0.4 carats Diamond Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.9 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.12 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.12 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.6 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.9 Carat Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K Rose Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.13 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold is a testament to both faith and style. The thoughtful combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.16 Carat Diamonds Necklace in 14K White Gold Cross
Located in Paramus, NJ
0.16 Carat Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold is a delightful and meaningful accessory. Its
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.3 Carat Diamonds Cross Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Gross Weight: 2.46 grams Diamond Carat Weight: 0.3 carats Diamond Setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.1 Carat Diamonds Necklace in 14K White Gold Cross
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold is a subtle and elegant expression of faith and style. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.1 Carat Diamonds Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold is a subtle and elegant expression of faith and style. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.1 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of both faith and style. The combination of expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.12 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
weight results in an exquisite piece. This 0.12 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.12 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
weight results in an exquisite piece. This 0.12 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.2 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
weight results in an exquisite piece. This 0.2 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K yellow Gold is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.2 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
weight results in an exquisite piece. This 0.2 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.14 Carat Diamonds Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold is a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Whether
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.14 Carat Diamonds Necklace in 14K White Gold Cross
Located in Paramus, NJ
Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold is a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Whether
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.11 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant is a beautiful symbol of faith and spirituality. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.19 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamonds in 14K White Gold Cross Pendant is a beautiful symbol of faith and spirituality. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15 Carat Diamonds Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
only visually appealing but also comfortable to wear. This 0.15 Carat Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Gold Cross With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 14k gold cross with diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 8 vintage versions or 21 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to 14k gold cross with diamonds. Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., Five Star Jewelry and LB Exclusive each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, cushion cut and baguette cut 14k gold cross with diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of 14k gold cross with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold Cross With Diamonds?

Prices for 14k gold cross with diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $166 and can go as high as $9,998, while 14k gold cross with diamonds, on average, fetch $1,800.

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.