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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

2.67ct Pear Cut Teardrop Yellow Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Cut Yellow Sapphires, totaling an impressive 2.67 carats. Their teardrop shape exudes a unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl, weighing 17.54 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Baroque Pearl, weighing 20.55 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Baroque Pearl, weighing 21.60 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Baroque Pearl, weighing 23.45 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry. Unique in its irregular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
further accentuated by two Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds, totaling 0.054 carats, delicately nestled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

circa 1900 s Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Vintage Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: 0.27cttw Color: Burgundy (Red) Accent Gems: Type: Diamond Quantity: 6 Shape: Single Cut Carat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73 cts Natural emerald and 0.73 cts diamond earrings in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald heart shape halo diamond stud earrings gold Natural heart shape emerald mini studs
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Pink Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Center Gemstones Type: Pink Amethyst Shape: Round Size: 6.5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.10 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Trillion Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: G Clarity: VS Cut: Heart 2) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.37 ct Color: E - F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Spinel Gold Textured Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
illusion of a diamond inlay. Limited Edition. Handmade in NYC. Ring size: 6.5. Complimentary ring sizing is
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1941 Stackable/Wedding Band and Deco Three Stone Ring Combo
Located in Addison, TX
: 1.97mm Diamond Details: Shape: Single Cuts Quantity: 10 Carat Weight: Aprox 0.16 Cttw Color: White
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Twin Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds. A bow ties the two sapphire-set hearts together, echoing the heart shape. This ring symbolises
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Color GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Sarasota, FL
, 1 White Heart Shape Diamond weighing 0.43 carats and 2 Pear Shape Pink Diamonds Weighing 0.23
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Topaz Citrine Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Sarasota, FL
14K Earrings with 2 Oval Blue Topaz Weighing 11.40 Carats and 2 Heart Shape Citrine Weighing 5.30
Category

Vintage 1970s More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold

IDL certified 1.42 carat Fancy Yellow Heart shape natural diamonds Earrings
By S E A General Trading LLC
Located in Dubai, UAE
, IGI, IDL, GRS Switzerland). Description: 2 Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds: Weight: 1.21 ct Shape: Heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

IDL certified 1.66 carat Fancy Yellow Heart shape natural diamonds Earrings
By S E A General Trading LLC
Located in Dubai, UAE
, IGI, IDL, GRS Switzerland). Description: 2 Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds: Weight: 1.44 ct Shape: Heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Heart Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This darling heart shape ring has an appoximately 1.25ct old european cut diamond center that is
Category

Unknown Engagement Rings

1.6 Carat Heart Shape Tsavorite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
treated, heart shape, eye clean, but can be some small inclusions Diamonds - G color, VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

2.31 Carat Twin Heart Shape Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
other sizes, please contact seller. Composition: 18K White Gold 2 Heart Shape Diamonds: 1.61 carats 54
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Baguette Round Diamond Earrings 0.61 Carat 14K in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The pair is beautifully crafted in 14K white gold with a total of 0.61 carats of white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Diamond Heart Shape Cluster Earrings White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Heart Shape Cluster Earrings in 18K White Gold. (94) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k GIA Diamond Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Pendant White Yellow Gold 1.73 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond set in a Halo on Diamond By The Yard Necklace. The Heart Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold 1.40 Carat Heart Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone 1 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Heart Stone Color E/F Clarity SI1-SI2 Count 1 Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: One Heart Shaped Diamond Diamond Carat Wt: 1.70 Carat Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Peach Pink Natural Heart Shape Morganite 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Pink Peach color, Sri Lankan origin, heart shape, 2,5 carat, transparent, eye clean. Diamonds - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Antique Edwardian circa 1910 Certified 3.00 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
as large old cut diamonds are rare, more so in heart shapes. An independent gemological certificate
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.98 Carat Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is that the Heart is not a cluster but (1) Heart Shape Diamond, approximately 1.98ct, I in Color, SI3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.70 Carat Heart Brilliant Cut 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
listed below. The largest heart shape brilliant cut diamond is estimated to weigh 0.53 carats and is G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Graff Heart Silhouette White Gold 1.62 Carat Round Diamond Drop/Dangle Earrings
By Graff
Located in Columbia, MO
Purity 18k Stone 1 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Clarity VVS2-VS1 Count 2 Fancy Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1844 Victorian 18 Carat Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Heart Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A true early Victorian period mourning ring. SIZE ; K 1/2 UK, 5 1/2 US Modelled in 18 carat yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.01ct Heart Diamond Pink Diamond Necklace
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2 tone 18 karat rose and white gold pendant consisting of 1 heart shape diamond weighing 2.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Riviere Diamond Platinum Heart Necklace
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum reveria style diamond necklace consisting of 31 heart shape segments with1 princess and 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Triple Heart Diamond Ring 18 Carat Plat, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
triple Diamond heart ring is Circa 1915. Crowned with 3 sparkling Diamonds in a heart shape gallery
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.41ctw Heart Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2 tone 18 karat white and rose gold drop earrings consisting of 1 heart shape diamond weighing 2.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Heart Dome Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
shape embellished with sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds. At the centre of the heart is a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Natural Yellow Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum And 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Consisting Of 2 Heart Shape Canary Diamonds Having A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Edwardian circa 1910, 1.0 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shade of the gold. But most of all it is the shape of the ring face and the central, 1,0 ct diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
0.08 carat total weight, F-G in color and VS in clarity are expertly set in the heart shape top. The
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.36 Carat Malaya Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
rare. Surrounding the Malaya Garnet are 2.67 carats of pear shape rose cut and round diamonds, each
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.20 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
9.72 x 5.56mm, the center stone is set with 2 heart shape diamonds and full cut diamonds having a total
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Palomo Picasso Vintage Twisting Heart Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat white gold, this genuine Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 12.75ct Heart-Shaped Sapphire 0.80ctw Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
: * Carat Weight: 12.75ct * Stone Count: 2 * Stone Shape: Heart-Shaped Cabochon * Color: Blue * Saturation
Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold and 0.33 Carat Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
grid. Channel set diamonds to the shoulders. Pierced heart to undercage. ​Square shape 5mm x 5mm head
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.05ctw Heart-Shaped Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 8
Located in Holtsville, NY
: Sapphire * Carat Weight: 2.05 carats * Stone Shape: Heart-Shaped Cabochon * Stone Color: Blue * Saturation
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.69 Carat Genuine Tanzanite and White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Details: Shape: Pears Brilliant (2) Total Carat Weight: 0.18 carats Shape: round Brilliant (2
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22.58 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Details: Shape: Round Brilliant (2) Carat Weight: 0.55 carat Quality: G-H-I, SI1-SI2 18K White
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

8.65 Carat Ethiopian Opal and White Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Center Stone Details: Stone: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Heart Size: 16.15x16.15mm Weight: 5.14 carat Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

6.30 Carat Yellow Pink Green Sapphire Diamond Asymmetric Floral Ring 18 Karat
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Brilliant Diamonds of 0.75 carat total weight, with a Color of G and Clarity of Vs1-2. The ring is crafted
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

Precious 9.5 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely heart shape fine natural aquamarine pendant necklace. The aquamarine weighs approx 9.5 ct
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Hexagonal Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
a duo of diamonds. The Zara Ring Gemstone Details The central elongated hexagonal shape sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Stephen Webster White Gold 17.20 Carat Marquise Hematite and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone Shape Marquise Count 1 Stone Weight 16.00 ct Stone 2 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
and brilliant cut diamonds.  The Astari Ring Gem Details The cushion shape bright pale blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Monan Tulip Ring Set with 0.70 Carat of Diamonds
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
brilliant cut diamonds with the total weight of 0.70 carats. Finger size 55 (Europe)= 7.5 (US)= O 1/2 (UK
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Monan White Tulip Cock Ring Set with 0.83 carat of Diamonds
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.19 carats of pear-shaped rose cut diamonds and 0.64 carats of brilliant cut diamonds Finger size 50
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

American Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
the Art Deco category. The prominent 1.47 carat old mine cut diamond (I color; SI1 clarity) with an
Category

American More Rings

Materials

Diamond

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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.