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Alex Soldier Rose Quartz Diamond White Gold Swan Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
carat weight: 29 ct. White diamonds: 28 stones, total carat weight: 0.25 ct. Please note that carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Eternal Love Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
mm. Aquamarine: 1 stone, total carat weight: 4 ct. White diamonds: 58 stones, total carat weight: 0.3
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Myanmar Lavender Icy Jade Earrings in 18K Gold and Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
. ◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Myanmar Jadeite, sapphires & diamonds ◆ COLOR: Icy light Lavender ◆ SHAPE OF
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.50 Total Colour: H-J Clarity: VS1-2 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Textured Earrings Cufflinks One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Golden Pearl: 2 stones, 7.5 mm diameter of each pearl. Black Diamonds: 100 stones, total carat weight: 1
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k ...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Garnet Ruby Diamond Citrine Gold Platinum Snail Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, total carat weight: 3.8 ct. Garnets: 34 stones, total carat weight: 2.4 ct. White diamonds: 58 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Art Deco 7.00ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco diamond bracelet is a masterpiece of 1920s craftsmanship. At its heart lies
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alex Soldier Carnelian Diamond Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
stones, total carat weight: 76 ct. Diamonds: 144 stones, total carat weight: 4 ct. Please note that carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
featuring heart motifs, the diamond is framed beautifully by a trio of eight cut diamonds on each tapered
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
beautiful carved patterning along each shoulder. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Teal sapphire diamond engagement ring platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Oval Gemstone clarity: Slightly Included Gemstone color: Green Blue (Teal) Diamond carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sphene Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sphene. It is accented by 1.38 carats of diamonds including 4 large heart-shaped diamonds, 2 pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade with love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. One of a kind. Black diamonds: 264 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade with love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. One of a kind. Black diamonds: 264 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

.925 Sterling Silver Chalcedony Diamond Accent Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Gemstone 1 Type: Chalcedony, Clarity: AAA, Count: 2, Color: Gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 0.49ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian daisy cluster ring features single 0.15 carat old cut diamond at its heart
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 1.00ct Color: GH Clarity: SI-I1 ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates back to the 1910s. At it’s heart sits an impressive 1.50 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Complimentary ring sizing is available within 2 business days. Black diamonds: 126 stones, total carat weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Classic 18K White Gold Earring with 0.20ct Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
At the heart of this earring is a stunning 0.20-carat diamond, chosen for its exceptional clarity
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cocktail Platinum Ring with 3.00 CTW in Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
emerald are 2 baguette-cut diamonds, weighing together approximately 0.20 carats, also in H color and with
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Alex Soldier South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Complimentary ring sizing is available within 2 business days. Black diamonds: 126 stones, total carat weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Natural 0.73cts Zambian Emerald 0.15cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Size : 5.00 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Heart ✦ Number of Gemstones : 2 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 1.20 Carats
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Flower Jewelry Set with Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
create a unified and graceful look. At the heart of each flower motif is a main brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Edwardian solitaire ring features a 0.56 carat old cut diamond at its heart. With a
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round & Oval Size: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

9K Gold Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
* GEMSTONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round Size: 1.3 - 2 mm. Number: 3 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

1.60ct Emerald Diamond Floral Pendant with Pearls in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.1 Carat EMR Number of
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 2.08ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.45ct Shape: Heart Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VS Cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cushion Shaped Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, Clarity: AAA, Count: 2, Color: Blue, Cut: Regular, Origin: Natural, Shape: Cushion, Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

9.20ct Marquise Cut Platinum Diamond Cluster Vintage Cocktail Ring (H-N VS-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Shape: Marquis Shape GIA: DIAM MQ N I1 (GIA) 5222567820 Gemstone 2: 5.65 Carat Diamond Number of Stones
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pendant made of 18k white gold with diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Stone Size: 3 mm, 0.1 ct Number of Diamonds: 2 Total Carat Weight: 1.1 ct Cut: Very Good Weight: 4.15 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Green Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
both rare and mesmerizing. Surrounding this stunning gemstone are 0.21 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum

126ct Amethyst 1.55ct Old European Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 24 Shape: Old European Cut Gemstone 2: 126 Carat AMET Number of Stones
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Silver Marquise Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Pave, Shape: Round/Single, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Gemstone 1 Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background. These beautiful heart shape earrings feature 2 oval-cut and 2 brilliant-cut natural Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Elegant 1.13ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.51ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Skull Ring Handmade 4.95ct
Located in Antwerp, BE
shape. Diamonds: 306 brilliant cut diamonds together 4.95 carat IF/VVS Sapphire: 2 little sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Orange Citrine and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Halo Octagonal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, Clarity: AAA, Count: 2, Color: Orange, Cut: Regular, Origin: Natural, Shape: Emerald, Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Starburst Tanzanite Earring with Natural Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, Emerald 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A vivid 3.57 carat emerald-cut tanzanite commands attention at the heart of these starburst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LEGACY Heritage Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace 38 GIA certificates
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamonds Throughout — Each 2–6 carats, creating visual power across the entire piece • 🪙 All GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Mesmerizing 7.38ct Citrine Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.7ct Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: VS
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Edwardian Style Openwork Bangle Bracelet Ring Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1.3 2 mm. Number: 14 Weight: 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and Blue Purple Tanzanite Sunburst Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
natural diamonds, totaling a quarter carat. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold and accented with rhodium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

.925 Silver Marquise Black Onyx and Diamond Accent Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
: Black, Cut: Regular, Origin: Natural, Shape: Marquise, Total Carat Weight: 1.35, Treatment: Heat Treated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: Blue, Cut: Regular, Origin: Natural, Shape: Oval, Total Carat Weight: 2.54, Treatment: Heat Treated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Elegant Pearl Ring with Side Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 1.50 carat Sidestones: 2 pcs Sidestone carat weight: 0.05 carat Side tone shape: Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Opal Diamond Art Deco Style Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
catch both eyes and hearts. The 14k gold and diamond claw setting protects and keep the precious opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Openwork Bangle
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Size: 2.5 mm. Number: 12 Weight: 1.34 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Diamond Shape: RoundAverage Color: G Average Clarity: VS Size: 1.1 – 1.3 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 0.02 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Chris Sommer ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond up to 1.55ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
5.4 mm x 4.1 mm heart shape facet cut heated sapphire total approximately 1.60 carat color blue
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and Blue Sapphire Sunburst Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: K-L, Count: 20, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
of craftsmanship and luxury. 1.Material: Gold– yellow gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: Diamonds: natural
Category

2010s European Jugendstil Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Green Emerald and 1/8 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
each emerald, a radiant halo of natural white diamonds, cumulatively weighing 1/8 carat, adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Deco 1930 Solitaire Ring in Two Tone 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
stunning Old Mine Diamond set in a secure bezel, weighing approximately 0.35 carats with a captivating H
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 2.5 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Halo Vintage Style Pendant Earrings Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
  Type: Opal Shape: Round Size: 7 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 1.40 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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.