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Rose Gold Semi-Mount Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Fits Center
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.27ctw Fits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry 6.00 Carat Oval Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Bottom: 21.50mm Long Width: Approx. 5.00mm wide Diamonds: Approx. .32ct each totaling 20 diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.55ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Rose White Gold Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.25ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

LeVian 0.85ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 14K Rose Gold, Ring Size 7
By Suzy Levian
Located in McLeansville, NC
sophisticated style. Stones: center - diamond - round brilliant cut - 4 mm - approximately .25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry Seven-Row 9.50 Carat Endless Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
. Approximately 623 diamonds totaling approximately 9.50 carats total weight! Color: F Clarity: Vs1 Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

4.45 Carat White, Light Brown, Light Yellow, Light Pink Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant fashion ring in 14K rose and silver mounted with 4.45 ct of white diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Ro...

.925 Sterling Silver Round-Cut 1/4 cttw Diamond X Tapered Bar Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
from 6" to 9” in length, this dazzling diamond tennis-style bracelet features 25 rose-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

0.25 Carat Pave Diamond Square Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Diamonds are approximately 0.25ctw of Pave set, Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. There are 25 stones total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Intense pink Kunzite 48.92 ct and Diamond Pendant 18 Kt Rose Gold Eye-Catcher
Located in München, DE
bail is set with 16 additional brilliant-cut diamonds. All 17 natural diamonds in brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
brilliant cut diamonds: TW 1.60ct, RW-W, VS-SI. Weight: 6.87g Size: 17.25 (US 6.75) IMPORTANT: please
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Sky Blue Enamel and Quartzite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White Diamonds Small Size and three coloured pairs of puzzles to your choice Diamonds carat 0,34ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Amethyst Platinum Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
amethyst carved gemstone and 12 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately .25 CTW. The diamonds are graded I
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier France Perles De Diamants 4.72 Carats Diamonds Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
solid heavy gold beads of approx. 4mm each accented with 108 genuine Round cut original Diamonds
Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
(white) Color: Medium Champagne Brown; F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Brown Diamonds' Carats: 0.75ctw White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 6251086504 Shape: Round Rose Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Color: D
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1920s 0.60 Carat Total Weight Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Clarity: VS Accent Diamond Details: Cut: Rose Cut Diamonds Carat: 0.10 Carat Total Weight Color: H
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 KT White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat white gold are 25 South Sea Pearls plus 32.51 carats of Rose Cut diamonds and 3.37
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Fancy Moissanite Wedding Band, 14K Rose Gold, Ring Size 7, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
alternating marquise and round brilliant cut moissanite stones weighing approximately .25 total carats
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow and White Gold Vintage 3.37 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
, while the round cut diamonds have .25 carat total weight. The interior of the smoothly polished shank
Category

20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 4.00 Total Carat Diamond Tremblé Wings Tiara and Pin in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
them to "tremble" with light, fluttery movement when worn. An impressive ensemble of old Rose Cut, Mine
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
a sparkling old cushion cut diamond. The leaves are embellished with numerous old mine cut and rose
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Diamond Set Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
rose-cut diamonds, they are brighter and more lively in person than the pictures. Remark: "Just one
Category

Antique 1860s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Amulette De Cartier Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gold, and features 39 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .58 carats total, F color, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black and White Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are composed of 18kt white gold and feature rose cut black diamonds and round cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.89ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.89ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Alternating Sapphire Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 3.42cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent Sapphires are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Trademark Stacking Precious Diamond Bracelets
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
-F Diamond Clarity: Vs1 Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Edwardian Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire, GIA certificate #2165157085 25 rose cut diamonds, approx. total weight .40cts, I, VS-SI Size
Category

20th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

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

Platinum, Diamond Aquamarine Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
within a cut out Basket Gallery. Further accented with old Rose Cut Diamonds totaling .25 Carat.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Rich Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 3.45cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
. Enjoy! -- Stone(s) -- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS2
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Turquoise Diamond gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .26 Carats. Ring Size: 6 Weight: 6.68 grams This Ring is Accompanied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

GIA 18K Tiffany Co. Green Emerald Diamond Ring Certified Huge Gold 12.16 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
. Approx: 10.76 Carats 56 Round Cut Diamonds Grade VS-SI Eye Clean F-G Color. Approx - 1.40 Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
and timeless charm. Stones: - diamond - rose cut, 1 stone - 4.25 mm - approximately .25 carat - HI
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
= approx. 1.25 carats) and a single old mine cut diamond (5 total = approx. .20 carats in total). Further
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mattioli Middle Puzzle Collection 18kGold Earrings with Diamonds Silver Bronze
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings box in rose gold, white diamonds, silver and bronze Medium size Diamonds carat 0.40 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maui Divers Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Plumeria Flower Ring Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diameter: 6.5mm Natural Diamond Carat: .03ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I1 Style: Solitaire
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Labradorite White Diamond Rock Crystal Double-Sided Long Drop Necklace, Kothari
By Kothari
Located in Dallas, TX
labradorite. Accented with 0.07 total carats of inverted round brilliant-cut white diamonds, the pendant is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Labradorite, Quartz, Rock Crysta...

Cartier Diamond Classic Trinity Bangle Medium
Located in London, GB
and rose 18ct gold. The white gold bangle is pave set with approximately 3.50 carats of perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Christoff Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold Pendant-Necklace
Located in Kingston, NY
3.95 carats; full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.38 carats. Metal: 14k yellow and rose gold Gross
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold

English Antique Diamond Sapphire and Blooomed Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
old round cut sapphires with an approximate total weight of 2.50 carats, and 50 rose cut diamonds with
Category

Antique 1890s English Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant Watch and Chain
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in the chain with an approximate total weight of 3.75 carats, and 96 rose-cut diamonds in the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Ruby Set Gold Heart Pin
Located in Litchfield, CT
: 1 inch diameter WEIGHT: 3.5 grams STONES: .25 carat total weight rose cut diamonds, 1.20
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Blue Flash Moonstone Diamond gold platinum Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochon blue flash moonstones and rose cut diamonds, circa .25 carats in total. The sweeping strokes are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stunning combination of 25 old mine cut and 6 rose cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.8 carats. The
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1890s Art Nouveau Diamond, Jade and 14K Gold Jabot Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
: 4 inches long by .5 inches wide Diamond Details: Cut: Rose Cut Carat Weight: .25 carat total weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Opal and Old Mine Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in Cape May, NJ
: approximately 8 carats Color / Clarity: Fiery, NO crazing Accent Stone: Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

ART DECO 1925 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 16 old rose cut diamonds, with about 0.32 carats, white colorless H/I color, SI clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Very Rare Art Deco 20 Carat Russian Imperial Topaz Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
cut diamonds. The stone has a golden orange color and measures 25 x 16 x 7.3 mm (approximately 20.73
Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Topaz

Diamond and Emerald Long Wavy Trim Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Size: 1 – 1.7 mm. Number: 25 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. in total) Additional Gemstones II Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Long Wavy Trim Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Type: Diamond Shape: Round Cut Size: 1 – 1.7 mm. Number: 25 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
. Rose cut diamonds graduate in size and total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at I-J color and I1
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Huge Ring Unheated Ceylon Mine 8.27 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Mine Cut Diamonds) Still Perfectly Kept in Antique Ring Box With Rose Velvet Plush and Silk, Is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

14K Pink Pearl Diamond Earrings Vintage Baroque Victorian Dangle Fine Gold Huge
Located in Sylvania, GA
Cut VS- SI Clarity G-H Color Diamonds Approx: .25 Carats 8 Natural White Saltwater Pearls Approx: 2.6
Category

Antique 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

8.26 Ct. Ethiopian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: French Cut Size: 1.8 mm. Number: 28 Weight: 0.55 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and Platinum Pendant Attributed to Maurice Dufrène
Located in New York, NY
rose cut diamonds have the approximate total weight of .20 carat. The piece features one old European
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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.