Skip to main content

2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond

to
265
889
527
431
319
270
1,011
154
274
61
90
15
119
904
6
10
8
4
3
6
4
6
15
8
726
292
22
337
211
78
66
42
to
2
56
25
19
8
7
270
223
145
29
15
12
9
5
4
1
1
1
1
1,039
1
610
102
Sort By
Leto Lama Empress of Hearts 18 Ct Gold Sapphires and Diamonds Cigar Ring
Located in London, GB
2.5 carats of Natural Sapphire hearts from Sri Lanka and 0.15 cts of round white diamonds rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Alexander All GIA or EGL Certified 17.57ct Multi Shape Diamond Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
emerald cuts, 2 hearts, and 2 radiant cut diamonds. D-H color and VS2-SI2 clarity, all GIA or EGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 7
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.008, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Diamond Heart Stud Earrings, Yellow Gold and White Gold, Valentine s, Love
Located in Austin, TX
Posts Diamond Number: 2 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: SI 1(excellent, eye clean) Diamond Color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.008, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 12
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.008, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 10
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.008, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 5
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.008, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 7
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

10K White Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cushion Shaped Composite Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: Natural, Setting: Invisible, Shape: Princess, Total Carat Weight: 0.15, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.392 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 0.392 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14Y OEC Diamond Seed Pearl Heart Brooch / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
features a heart shape motif with a central old European cut diamond weighing approximately .11 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 12
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 11
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 10
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 6
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Mid Century French GIA 4.52 Carats Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French GIA 4.52 Carats Heart Shape Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

BULGARI Heart Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold and features a 1.49-carat natural Burmese heart-shape ruby accentuated with forty four round
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Pearl Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearls, a heart shape faceted emerald set in 18k yellow gold and accented with round brilliant and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

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

Sterling Silver 3/8 Cttw Blue Diamond Heart and Woven Halo 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with a heart-shaped centerpiece bedecked in blue diamonds. Natural, earth-mined diamonds shine with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Diamond Heart Bead Chain Link Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond heart gold bead and chain link pendant necklace circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Halo Pendant with 0.45 Carat Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
with 0.45 carat of light yellow heart shape diamond, mix green pear shape diamonds and round brilliant
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.2, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: VS2-SI1, Color: F-G, Count
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Triple Three Stone Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
heart of this design lies a captivating trilogy of natural diamonds totaling 1/2 carat, with a clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Men s .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Triple Three Stone Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
heart of this design lies a captivating trilogy of natural diamonds totaling 1/2 carat, with a clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1.08 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Approximate .66 carats 2 octagonal step cut rubies Approximate .42 carats 24 round I-J I round diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Big Diamond Heart 2.25 2.54Ct Solitaire, Single Stone Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
, evocative shape designs celebrates the spirit of love. Featuring 2 certificated round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Inspired Crown Heart Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Centered by an antique rose cut heart shape diamond of 3/4 carat and exhibiting the intriguing sparkle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Men s .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Triple Three Stone Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
heart of this design lies a captivating trilogy of natural diamonds totaling 1/2 carat, with a clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Men s .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Triple Three Stone Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
heart of this design lies a captivating trilogy of natural diamonds totaling 1/2 carat, with a clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Cartier Diamond Love Heart Earrings and Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The simple, evocative shape designs celebrates the spirit of love, heart shape a pair of earrings
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oec Diamond Seed Pearl Heart Brooch / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
features a heart shape motif with a central old European cut diamond weighing approximately .11 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Gorgeous 0.02ct Natural Diamond Heart Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.02ct Shape: Round brilliant natural diamond Color grade: F Clarity
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.10 Carat Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Transparency: transparent Cut grade : very good Natural Diamonds Shape: Heart Number of stones 2 Carat weight
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 karat Gold Fancy Heart Cluster Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold. These ffashionable earrings displays a fancy heart shape design centered with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

8.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
that it is a Natural Unheated with Ceylon Origin, Accented by 2 Heart Shape Diamonds Weighing .98cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 19th Century Silver Topped Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
shape diamond weighs approximately 1.30 carats. The diamond quality ranges from I to K color and VS to
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

6.27 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Ring, 0.92 Carat Diamond, GRS Certificate
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
carat white VVS diamonds. Gianna brings together the bold hue of ruby, the brilliance of a 18K white
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Radiant 1.41ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pair of Diamonds - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
in luxury with this exquisite pair of heart-shaped diamonds, weighing 1.41-carat. These diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Antique Platinum GIA Pave Ruby Diamond Large Heart Pendant 14k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.50 carats (approx.) *See Certification Details Below* (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Transitional
Category

Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, meticulously crafted to shimmer with an opulent cluster of natural diamonds. At the heart, a composite head of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
with white gold details. These sophisticated earrings display a heart shape dangle drop centered with 2
Category

Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring with Wedding
By Tiffany Co.
Located in GB
follows Diamonds:- 11 natural Shape:- Round Brilliant EST carat weight:- 1.45 carats Colour:- F-G
Category

20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Thomas Michaels 14K Yellow Gold Heart and Diamond High Jeweled Clip on Earrings
By Thomas Michaels
Located in New York, NY
finish Diamonds: Adorned with brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats Dimensions: 1/2 inch
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

T2.12ct Natural Diamonds parcel-Average 1.5mm Round D-F VS1/2-Gem Report Antwerp
Located in Singapore, SG
gemological laboratory located in the heart of the diamond district in Antwerp, Belgium. Details SKU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold GIA NO HEAT Pink Sapphire Heart Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
touch to the design. The heart shape of the diamonds adds such a lovely and special feature to this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century Cupid Angels Heart Fire Opal Diamonds Rosette 18 Karat Gold Earring
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
gold, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, rosette of Diamonds with a central Diamond of 2 Carat each and a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

IGI Certified 4.23 Carat Natural Oval Ruby No Heat And White Diamond Ring In 18K
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
oval ruby no heat weighing 0.93 carat encircled with beautifully set white heart shape diamonds and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gorgeous 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings w/ 0.60ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Amazing pair of natural heart shape diamonds mounted in a drop style earrings with Brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond and Red Ruby Freeform Dangle Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
shape of these earrings features four prong-set diamonds that form a marquise-shaped "crown" along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond 0.92 Carat Vintage Platinum Filigree Milgrain Trim Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, weighing 0.78 Carat and Diamonds weighing 0.14 Carat: At the heart of this engagement ring lies a
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 11.05 Carat Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
in Platinum with 2 heart shape diamonds weighing 0.89 carats total and G color and Vs clairty as well.
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.52ct Multi Diamond Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
shape diamonds, 0.65 carats. Approximately E/F color grade and VVS2/VS1 clarity grade. 2 pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian 3.50 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 3.50 Colour: H-I Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Rubellite and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful heart shape rubellite ring set in 18k white gold rose-cut diamonds. The rubellite
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cadar Endless Cufflink, 18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold and 1.04 Carat Black Diamonds
By CADAR
Located in New York, NY
. Handcrafted in 18K matte finished yellow gold and 1.04cttw black GVVS-2 diamonds encircling the heart shape of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 2 carat heart shape diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 42 antique edition and 350 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 carat heart shape diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 2 carat heart shape diamond from Antinori Fine Jewels, Roman Malakov and Shreve, Crump Low — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a heart cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 2 carat heart shape diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond?

The price for a 2 carat heart shape diamond starts at $180 and tops out at $7,800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $16,417.

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.