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Double Halo 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Double Halo 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel "When I design a piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.40 Carat EGL Certified Oval Shaped Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
1.40 Carat EGL Certified Oval Shaped Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold Shlomit Rogel's halo
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Double Halo 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
14 Karat White Gold Double Halo 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring - Shlomit Rogel *VIDEO INCLUDED IN THIS
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2010s Israeli Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.20 Carat Round Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Diamond Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rating Code: H Diamond Clarity Rating Code: SI 1 Diamond Shape: Round Material: 14K White Gold (Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

1.47 Carat Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
Shape: Round Material: 14K White Gold / 14K Rose Gold / 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

2.20 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rating Code: H Diamond Clarity Rating Code: SI 1 Diamond Shape: Round Material: 14K Yellow Gold (Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

AIG Certified Sun Shaped Diamonds Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Excellent to Very Good Cut Grade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight: 0.94ct Total
Category

2010s Israeli Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Circle Hoop Earrings #16774
Located in Washington Depot, CT
your collection. Size: 20.2 mm x 2.1 mm x 2.3 mm. Stamped: PC 14K Israel Weight: 0.5 dwt./ 0.9 gr
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Textured Hoop Earrings #15873
Located in Washington Depot, CT
g/ 1.2 dwt Hallmark: 14K ISRAEL Size: 26.6 mm X 3 mm X 3 mm Approximately 3 mm thick. Very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Twist Hoop Earrings #24008
Located in Washington Depot, CT
variation to your jewelry collection. Style them with any outfit to elevate your look! Hallmark: 14K Israel
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Two-Tone Oval Hoop Earrings #17518
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold cross design. Hallmark: PCL 14K ISRAEL Weight: 1.0 dwt/ 1.51 g Size: 25.84 mm X 17.7 mm X 3.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings #18907
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings This adorable huggies were crafted from 14K
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Bangle Bracelet #22414
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Bangle Bracelet- Elegant and sculptural, this 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Bangle Bracelet #23560
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Bangle Bracelet- Elegant and sculptural, this 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Pearl Orchid Drop Earrings, Vintage Flower Dangle
Located in McLeansville, NC
/16 in. Weight:1.3 dwts. / 2.02 grams Stamps: 14K ISRAEL Ring Sizings & Modifications: * We are
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Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Israeli 14K Gold Mezuzah Pendant with Enamel and Original Parchment
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Israeli 14K Gold Mezuzah Pendant with Enamel and Original Parchment – Featuring
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Israel Linked Mehndi Deco Necklace 43.5 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Israel Linked Mehndi Deco Necklace Intricate Intertwined Sunburst Details Necklace: 33 Inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

High Quality 14k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful chain made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with a nice jewelry
Category

2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with Israel Liberata Medal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
cultured pearl tree of life, a jug with cultured pearls at the top and a Israel Liberata medal in a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Flower Brooch Pendant Pearls 14K Gold, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Onyx Flower Brooch Pendant Pearls 14K Gold, 1930 Onyx flower with two detachable Pearl and Onyx
Category

Vintage 1930s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

1.05ct Emerald Studs Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
FOR U.S. BUYERS NO VAT This elegant earrings feature three Emerald round brilliant sets in 14kt Yellow gold. Each earring is consisting of three emeralds, so this beautiful pair of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fascinating 2.03ct Diamonds Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 2.03ct Diamonds Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified These stunning 14k yellow
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2010s Israeli Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 2.36ct Diamonds Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.36ct Diamonds Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified These exquisite 14K white gold
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2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 8.65ct Diamonds Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 8.65ct Diamonds Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with this
Category

2010s Israeli Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 6.63ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 6.63ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite necklace
Category

2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mesmerizing 52.00ct Tanzanite Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 52.00ct Tanzanite Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Adorn yourself with the
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2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 2.63ct Diamonds Brooch in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 2.63ct Diamonds Brooch in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Add a touch of elegance with this
Category

2010s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Exquisite 1.01ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.01ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This elegant 14k white gold
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 6.02ct Diamonds Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 6.02ct Diamonds Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in pure luxury with
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2010s Israeli Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Round Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
brilliance and sparkle. Set in 14k white gold. For more information, please check the attached certificate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 3.43ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.43ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This stunning
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2010s Israeli Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Discover the allure of these 14K white gold stud earrings, featuring two exquisite round diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.78CTW Emerald and Diamond 14K white Gold Ring
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
range, ensuring a brilliant sparkle. The entire ring is meticulously crafted in 14K white gold and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 2.00ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 2.00ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your style with
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stylish 4.54ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 4.54ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the luxury of
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 1.56ct Diamonds Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
this 14k white gold diamond ring, featuring 14 meticulously selected round diamonds totaling 1.56ct
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.70ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 0.70ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Add a touch of elegance
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Lovely 1.60ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lovely 1.60ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Experience the timeless
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.86 Carat Natural Round Diamonds 14k White Gold Bracelet
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
FOR CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA NO VAT Adorned with 98 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.86 carats in D - E color, which is unique, this stunning bracelet is a true work of art. Set in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.10ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.10ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified These radiant diamond stud
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 0.80ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 0.80ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Timeless 0.81ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 0.81ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Add a touch of timeless
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 0.73ct Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K white gold halo necklace showcases a 0.50-carat round diamond as the centerpiece. Accented by 14
Category

2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.14ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.14ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 0.40ct Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Rose Gold – AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.40ct Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Rose Gold – AIG Certified This stunning diamond halo
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Exquisite 1.34ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.34ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Illuminate your style
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique 1.60ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unique 1.60ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the elegance of
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 0.90ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 0.90ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant 10.50ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Brilliant 10.50ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience dazzling
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.80ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Add a touch of timeless elegance with these 14K white gold diamond stud earrings. Featuring two
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 10.92ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 10.92ct Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Adorn yourself with the
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2010s Israeli Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.22ct Diamonds Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.22ct Diamonds Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 0.40ct Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold - AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 0.40 ct Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold - AIG Certified Crafted with precision
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection to new heights with our exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond Earrings
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 0.72ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.72ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 14K Rose Gold Garnet Stud Earrings w/2.40ct - AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 14K Rose Gold Garnet Stud Earrings w/2.40ct - AIG Certified Featuring our captivating
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.26CT Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
brilliance. The ring is crafted in 14K white gold, weighing 1.62 grams. The choice of white gold adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Israel For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k israel you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k israel among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any 14k israel from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Cultured Pearl version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 14k israel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Israel?

The price for a 14k israel starts at $242 and tops out at $14,000 with these wall-decorations, on average, selling for $1,350.

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.