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Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamonds 2.5C Aquamarine Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
side of the ring are 3 large old rose cut diamonds, the largest measuring .25 carat, the other two are
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Enamel 14k Gold Platinum 4.50ct Diamond Hinged Bangle, Size 6.5
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
half, arranged as a darker plaque that tapers toward the sides. Old and Rose cut Diamonds weighing
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco clover ruby pendant in platinum and gold, lucky clover
Located in PARIS, FR
in platinum set with eight rose-cut diamonds. The clover is centered by a round synthetic ruby and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Pink and White Gold Diamond and Morganite Statement Ear Drops
Located in New York, NY
light pink colored diamonds and 2 pear shaped rose cut morganites weighing approximately 25 carats in
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

14K Rainbow Gem Heart Eternity Ring in White Gold
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. In between the two rainbows, two sparkling .25 carat diamonds. This piece will light up your hand and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapph...

Morganite Necklace with Multi Color Gemstone Jubilee Butterfly Clasp and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
of multi-colored sapphires, .25 carats of white diamonds, 1.17 carats of champagne diamonds, and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

18k White Gold Carved Semi-Precious Gemstones Foliate Clip-On Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
cut diamond accents. Featured in Bonhams "Salon Jewelry and Watches Auction" on September 20, 2010 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry 5.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 5.04 cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs Cut: Excellent Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

1.20 Carat Rose Cut Black Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
piece! Fashioned in 14k white gold, this unique halo ring showcases a majestic rose cut black diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Pendant, 14 Karat Pear Cut 2.27 Carat Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 2.25ct Cut: Pear Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carats: .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

5.22 Carat Oval Cut Morganite and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Morganite Color: Pink Cut: Oval Size: 14mm x 10mm Carat: 4.90ct Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Faye Kim Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Rose Cut Diamonds = .59 TCW Length .25" Also available in 18 Karat Gold. Photos show both platinum and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.04 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
carat each diamond studs. 8 marquise cut diamonds, G VS approx. .80cts 2 princess cut diamonds, G VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. Oval rose cut bezel set diamond in a 20/22k yellow gold setting. 1 oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Vintage European Cut Diamond .25 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
high purity 18k white gold, the ring features a natural European cut diamond solitaire of .25 carat
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim Platinum Hinged Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
look. Rose Cut Diamonds = .65 Carats twt Length .25" Also available in 18 Karat Gold, as shown in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7 Carat Diamond Eternity Halo Ring with Rose Cut 18 Karat White Gold
By Barry Kronen
Located in Carmel, IN
life. This ring has 7 rose cut diamonds which are approximately 3/4 carats each with approximately .25
Category

Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold, 1.70 Carat Diamond Old Mine Cut Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 14K rose gold and set with old mine cut diamonds that total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Rose Cut Diamonds = .57 Carats twt Length .25" Also available in platinum. Made in the USA.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Rose Cut Diamonds = .61 Carats twt Length .25" Also available in platinum. Made in the USA.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Pear-Shaped Rose Cut 1.16 Carat Custom GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Rose (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat: 1.13ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.25 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Eternity Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.25ct. Natural Diamonds eternity band Round, Brilliant Cuts G color Vs-2, clarity Micro Bead set
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.20 Carat Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Carats of Rose Cut Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat White Gold. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Textured Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
symmetrically with approx. 40 large rose-cut dimaond and 25 round cut diamonds beded indide the gold bangle
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
sterling chain. The crescent is lined with beautiful rose cut cut diamonds, which have a total approximate
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Large pearl rose cut diamond Gold locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the monogram PVL in rose cut diamonds, the locket is crowned by a laurel and a bow, on a long gold and
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt Cushion Cut Rose de France Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt white gold approximately 3.14carat Cushion Cut Amethyst and approximately .25 carat H-I color
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 18 Karat Gold for Center Diamonds .25 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.25ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Oval Cabochon Black Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
surrounded by 50 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with the ring's shoulders further set with 25
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

25 Carat Moonstone Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Moonstone, weighing approx. 25 Carats, surrounded by Rose cut Diamonds, approx. 0.80 total carat weight
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.80 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, approx. 1.80cts 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G VS approx. .23cts 14k rose gold Stamped: 585 2.3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy 4.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
approx. 4.50cts natural-simple heat only 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G VS approx. .23cts 14k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.26 Carat Natural Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.26 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.80 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Aquamarine, Diamond-Shaped Peridot, and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Matched Faceted Fancy Drops Aquamarine Measuring 25 x 12 x 6 mm Matched Pair of Fancy Lozenge Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut Oval Ring Set with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately .25 carats Color / Clarity: J / VS2 Shape: Antique Oval Cut Accent Stone: Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Antique Solitaire Mine Cut .59 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
joy! This Edwardian Era ring is crafted in 14k rose and yellow gold and showcases a luminous mine cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1.57 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.57 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.92 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage 14K Rose / Pink Gold 1/2 carat Diamond Cushion Halo Engagement Ring Size 6.25 Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

25 carat mintgreen Kunar Tourmaline Brilliant Ring Afghanistan 73" DeGEM Report
Located in Viena, Viena
the reason why our famous italian goldsmith makes a tilted ringdesign, 18 kt rose gold, fullcut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Era Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum Euro Cut 1.01 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
. The centerpiece of the ring an European cut diamond of .83 carat weight, SI2 clarity, and K color. Six
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men s 14 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Cut Zultanite with a Halo of Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Rose Gold Certified Cushion Cut Zultanite And White Diamond Ring Size 9 19.2 Grams 1 Cushion
Category

2010s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted with 25 European rose cut diamonds, 0.60 carats, F/G/H color, VS/SI clarity. The diamonds settings
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1.10ctw Round Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Rose Gold Bypass Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.00ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.10ctw Total Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold

Rose Gold Amethyst, Tanzanite, and Diamond Halo Pendant, 14 Karat 3.75 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
round cut diamond accents with a combined 1.20 carat total weight forms a shimmering ring around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry 9 Carat Diamond Stretchable Bangle in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
: 9.00 cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs1 Cut: Excellent Stretchable/expandable bangle. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18KT Rose Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat rose gold are 25 Brown South Sea Pearls with 26.51 carats of Rose Cut diamonds and
Category

2010s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

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

1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.70 carats and 25 colorless rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carats. Hand crafted in
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.06 Carat Heart-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.06 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.65 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18k Pear-Shaped Rose Cut 1.16ctw Custom GIA Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Rose (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat: 1.13ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzanne Kalan Diamond Cross Necklace 0.45 Carat Champagne 18 Karat Gold
By Suzanne Kalan
Located in Miami, FL
Suzanne Kalan 0.45 Carat Champagne Diamond Cross Necklace Suzanne Kalan 18 karat rose gold cross
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.87ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 9.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - (center) Carats - 0.52ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Necklace features 7 bezel set Emerald cabochons, collectively weighing over 25 carats
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

New Beverley K 1.29ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Rose Gold Round Solitaire
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
This is a new engagement ring. Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1.29 Total Carats - Center - Old European
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry Diamond Crown 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
weight: 1.53 cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs1 Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Sunita Nahata 62.18 Carat Red Garnet Earrings in 18KRG with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
! Designer red garnet earrings in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Red Garnet: 62.18 carat faceted beads - 25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Glamorous 2.46ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 2.46ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This 14k rose gold cluster
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.08ctw Diamond Wedding Band 14k Rose Gold Size 8 Stackable Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.08ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 25 carat rose cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 25 carat rose cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 25 carat rose cut diamond over the years, but those made by Alexander Beverly Hills, Coomi and Intini Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a 25 carat rose cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond?

The price for a 25 carat rose cut diamond starts at $564 and tops out at $72,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,020.

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.