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2 Ct Diamond and Pink Quartz Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
2 Ct Diamond & Pink Quartz Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

31.83 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite 31.83 Carat, 2 Marquise Diamonds 0.29 ct., 1 Pear Shape Diamond 0.18 Carat GH-SI quality, and
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1.01 Carat, Natural, Heart-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Halo Ring featuring a 1.01 Carat, Natural, Heart-Shape Ruby and 0.46 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Tourmaline 15 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 15ct gold band holds four rose cut diamonds and two pink tourmaline in the shape of
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold

1.46 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring Pear Shape 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliantly white - G-H color. The 1.46 Carat of Diamonds are set in 18 Karat White Gold in a heart shape
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Heart Ring 925 Silver Diamond Three Heart Ring Mothers Day Gift Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 925 Silver Diamond Three Heart Ring Mothers Day Gift Jewelry. Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

3.78 Carat AIGS Certified No Heat Ruby Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat Heart Marquise
Located in New York, NY
Natural Heart Shape diamond K-color Vs-2 clarity .22ct Natural Marquise Diamond I-color Si-1 clarity
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold and Diamond Pyramid Heart Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
Rose Gold and Diamond Pyramid Heart Necklace by designer Sydney Evan gives you a fresh take on a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Circa 1960s Estate 3.14ctw Pear Shape Diamond Breathtaking "BALLERINA" 14K Ring
Located in New York, NY
shape diamond in the center approx. 0.60ct, H-I color SI1 clarity, glistens and glows from within a
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 6
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

1950s Diamond and 14 karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Heart Shape Pendant features 0.75 carats total of Diamonds F-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 11 Round Brilliant
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Modern Hearts Toi Et Moi Ring in 18Kt Gold with 2.59 Ctw Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
bezels; one color less diamond of 0.84 Carats, F color, VS-2 clarity and one vivid blue sapphire of 0.85
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Ring, Diamond Pearl Ring, Heart Either Side w White Japanese Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 2 Diamond Total Weight: .02 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Multi-Color Heart Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Certified, 18 karat white gold diamond and multi color heart shape sapphire pendant drop
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Victorian Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This ring features two stones, each weighing 0.30 carat, in the centre of a halo of diamonds. The
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set of 2 rings - Emerald and Diamond Rings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A set of two beautiful rings: - 2.50 carat heart shape emerald, with 2.01 carat Diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

IGI 7.56 Carat Orange Garnet&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
: Emerald Cut Weight: 5.51 Carat Color: Orange ( neon effect ) Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.45 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
, scrolling gallerywork and carved shoulders. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.45 Total
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace is made in 18K rose gold. It features a heart shape pendant with 16 round cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander 1.54ct Multi Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 4 heart shapes, 2 pear shapes, and 2 round brilliant diamond, 1.54 carats. Approximately F/G
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Remarkable 16.94 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond GIA Certified 18K Bracelet
Located in Tustin, CA
diamond solitaires in heart, pear, oval and radiant cut shapes. The combined total weight of the 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Ruby 2.04 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold HeartBeat Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Center of the Yellow 18K Gold "volcano" is 2.04 Carat Heart-shape Ruby, lava flows out of it as a placer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set of 3 - Bracelet and 2 earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
diamond earrings, 2cts each, y/z colour - heart shape yellow diamond earrings, 0.7cts heart shape single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nina Zhou Aquamarine Diamond Cherry Blossom Earrings in White Gold
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
|Blue|Heart|Eye Clean Aquamarine CTW: 4.00 Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 3.57 Carat GIA European Diamond and Ruby Filigree Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Natural Diamond Stone Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.15 Dimensions: 6.34 - 6.57 x 4.37 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

1.55 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your style with our exquisite 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Ring Band One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Hidden Realms Diamond Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold with champagne diamonds
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Orloff of Denmark - 2.59 Carat Colour-Change Spinel, Platinum
Located in Hua Hin, TH
with two VVS, F, 0.34 carat Cadillac cut diamonds. At the very heart of this enchanting creation lies
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Diamond White Gold Textured Leaf Ring Limited Edition Handmade in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
first frost of coming winter. Handmade in NYC. Limited Edition. Silvermist diamonds: 8 stones, Total
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Graff 5.03ct. Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
flanked by 2 very white E-F color heart shape diamond shoulders weighing 0.81 carats total weight in fine
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rose Gold Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Spinel Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 0.38 ct. 2 X intense pink spinel : 0.07 ct. 2 X Natural white brilliant-cut diamonds DEGVVS : 0.03 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Spinel, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose G...

Diamond Gold Men s Ring Band Limited Edition Handmade in NYC by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Hidden Realms Men's Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold with black and white diamonds
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose ...

Black Diamonds Gold Textured Men s Lava Ring Band Ltd Ed Handmade in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Black Diamonds Lava Ring in 18 karat rose gold and signature metalwork. Handmade in
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb Fancy Sapphire Bombe Ring 6.55 Carat 18 Karat Platinum
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The center of the ring is set in Platinum and F color VS clarity Diamonds of about 1.00 carat
Category

1990s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
with a heart shape diamond at the top. Accent diamonds weigh 1.19 carats total. Perfect for a formal to
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Oxidized Sterling Silver Textured Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 33 ct., diamonds: 35 stones, total carat weight: 1.35 ct. Please note that carat weights may slightly
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

1.3cttw Art Deco 3 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
: .71ct Color: J Clarity: I1-I2 Accent Gems:  Type: Diamond Quantity: 2 Shape: Old European Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Silver Gold Codi The Snail Ring w Swirl Texture Ltd Ed Handmade in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
sizing available within 2 business days. Cognac diamonds: 3 stones, total carat weight: 0.2 ct
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...

Dior Coeur Romantique Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
resplendent diamonds weighing in total 1.40 carats, the romantic shape of a heart is given amazing depth and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of pure geometric shapes. Featuring a 2.34 carat royal blue sapphire that is AGL certified as Burmese
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Charm Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
further accentuated by two Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds, totaling 0.068 carats, delicately nestled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14KGold Moonstone Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Color: White Shape: Round Size: 1.3 - 2 mm. Number: 25 Weight: 0.30 Carat (approx.) GEMSTONE(S) IV
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Ct Modern Large Geometric Abstract Art Cocktail Ring Sapphires Diamonds
Located in London, GB
: K 1/2 , 50 1/2 (Can be resized in one day) 2.5 Carats of Geometric Sapphires 0.5 Carats Green Heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 17.25 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 17.25 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 27.262 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 20.41 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 21.00 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deco era, combining geometric shapes with luxurious materials. At the heart of this sophisticated piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 25.52 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 19.03 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pearl, weighing 21.81 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: 18K White Gold Black Diamond Peach Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
further accentuated by two Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds, totaling 0.06 carats, delicately nestled in
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: 18K White Gold Black Diamond Peach Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
further accentuated by two Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds, totaling 0.06 carats, delicately nestled in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: 22.91ct Approximately 23.52mm x 14.85mm x 13.58mm 2 Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds: 0.063ct 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 6.5ct Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Butterfly Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 6.75x5.0mm - 2.40ctw (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Heart Shape Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Blue Color
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Natural Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Rose Gold 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
; estimated 2 carats in total. DIAMONDS: 45 stones; round brilliant-cut and rose-cut; estimated 1.70 carats
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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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.