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Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Link Bracelet 6 1/2" 18k 900 Rnd 10.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 5.76ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.32ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Genuine Fine Emerald Diamond Engagement Bypass Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
carats and diamonds of 0.49 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald enhances
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
7.0 carats. Accented with approximately 1.50 carats of natural baguette-cut diamonds in E-F color VS
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Cut Round Number: 32 Weight: 0.33 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring has been SOLD, but can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cellini Jewelers 18KT Gold, 32.27 Carat Tanzanite Ring with 1.45 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This amazing emerald cut tanzanite center stone ring is edged with round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Lab-Created Emerald Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Emerald Carat(s): .85ct Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 5x3 MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
birthstone for May. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 32 Round-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite and Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring in Platinum, 4.89 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sizing as needed Tanzanite, 11.53 x 8.66mm, 4.89 carats 32 tapered baguette diamonds, 2.25 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Diamond Cut :- Round - Total Diamond :- 0.304 Ctw. - Number of Diamonds :- 32 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

6.38 Carat Ametrine Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between Yellow Sapphires and Diamond accents. Item Specs: Ametrine (Emerald cut stone) = 5.66 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 34.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery. Aquamarine Quality Cut Emerald Content 34.22 carats Dimensions 22.96mm (length) x 18.24mm (width
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

C est Laudier 32.20 Carat Aquamarine 0.10 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This striking 32 carat aquamarine pendant in yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.22 Carat Citrine Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring This gorgeous ring has a beautiful Emerald Cut Citrine Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
geometric design which is set with pink tourmaline for their centers, surrounded by French cut emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Roulette Wheel GIA Certified Diamond Emerald Onyx Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
GIA Accent Gemstones: 32 Cabochon and French Cut Emeralds: 2.35 carats total 6 Round Diamonds; 0.05
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Square Princess Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K White Gold Band Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
. 32 round cut diamonds total .32 carat. 16 channel set diamonds total .32 carat. The total diamond
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold Green Emerald and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Halo Octagonal Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Count: 32 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.14 cttw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 3.25 Ct Zambian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
with a Natural Zambian Emerald of 3,25 carats, in perfect oval cut , spectacular vivid green , fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Featuring a 0.12 carat emerald at the center and an ornate, vintage inspired design, this ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Emerald Diamond Ruby Halo Dangle Earrings - White Gold 9k 2.96ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.70ctw Cut: Pear, Oval, & Round Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

9K Gold Emerald Opal Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
brilliant-cut diamonds, creating layers of depth and sparkle. A single round emerald dangles at the bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Emerald Diamond Hamsa Hand Necklace 14k Rondelle .17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Rondelle Color: Blue Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .09ct Cut: Round Color: Green Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
at the center with French cut emerald, sapphire and round diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Shape Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Double Halo Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Deco style earrings, are surrounded by glittering white diamonds and French cut emeralds. Lots of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring - 14k Emerald 4.33ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural London Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 4.21ct Cut: Emerald Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
features concentric rows of round cut diamonds and French cut emeralds around a central 0.25 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Aquamarine with Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 4.00 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 32 Weight: 1.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Cushion Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Stud 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A spectacular pair of diamond and emerald stud earrings featuring total of 1.42 carat GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Shape Pink Kunzite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sparkly emerald cut pink kunzite set into an octagon shape setting. The center stone is framed in French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Faint Pink I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.33 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: I1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Link Halo Bracelet 7 1/4" 7" 14k Oval 21.92ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 13.60ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 8.32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: L - M - N Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Gold GIA 64.4ctw Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Diamond Statement Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 4.23ctw (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Marquise Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

32 Diamond Medallion 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Count : 32 Full Cut Diamond Weight : 0.60ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (If out of Stock) JEWELRY
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald Sapphire Octagonal Stud 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
total) Gemstones II Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.80 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Round Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Size: 1.5 – 2 mm. Number: 32 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: French Cut Number: 32 Weight: 1.84 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Octagon Shape Cut Blue Topaz Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Express yourself with these insanely stylish, stunningly detail earrings with emerald cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold

Nature-Inspired Zambian Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18kt White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
halo of brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds totaling 2.7 carats, meticulously set to mimic the petals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 24 Weight: 0.65 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Sleek and elegant, this wonderful 18 carat white gold bracelet features 15 emerald cut blue
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

New 18k White Gold 1.72ctw Round Cabochon Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pair of emerald and diamond halo stud earrings is newly crafted in solid 18k white
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Cert Fred of Paris 7.89 Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in Southport, CT
3.05 Carats Total 32 Diamonds Weighing Approximately 0.64 Carats Total Gem Weight 7.89 Carats Set in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Statement 13.15 ct Emerald Diamond Stud Earring Made in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring 13.15 carats of oval cut emerald mounted with yellow gold with marquise cut diamonds making a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified cushion cut center diamond with 2 emerald cut and 2 tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
features concentric rows of round cut diamonds and French cut emeralds around a central 0.25 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Statement Pear Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 14k Yellow Gold Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold. Each earring features two pear-cut emeralds totaling 2.3 carats, their vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Double Halo Art Deco Style Drop Earring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Number: 32 Weight: 3.44 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones III Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Trillion 2.69ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 2.60ctw Cut: Emerald & Trillion Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Dinner Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold. Its focal point showcases three vertically set round-cut natural emerald gemstones, elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cluster Band 14k Emerald Ct 1.47ctw Ring 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Emerald Color: Purple Natural Onyx Cut: Baguette Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Platinum Eternity Band Featuring Round, Marquise, Square Emerald Diamonds
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Wide Diamond Eternity Band Featuring 8 Marquise, 32 Round Brilliant, and 54 Square Emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deco style earrings, are surrounded by glittering white diamonds and French cut emeralds. Lots of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Band - 18k Square .22ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Square Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Ruby Pendant - 14k Marquise .71ctw Flowers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Tennis Bracelet with Asscher Cut Diamonds 0.50ct each
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tennis Bracelet with Asscher Cut Diamonds 0.50ct each 39 Diamonds - ASSCHER CUTS
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

43.2 cts of Emerald and 10 cts of Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
gemstones. Crafted in 14k white gold, weighing 65.67 grams, it features 35 emerald-cut emeralds totaling
Category

2010s Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Verragio Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Chicago, IL
Baguette diamonds and 32 Round Brilliant Cut side diamonds, totaling approximately 0.6 carats. These side
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 32 carat emerald cut 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 32 carat emerald 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 32 carat emerald cut diamond from Meghna Jewels, Georgios Collections Inc and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 32 carat emerald cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 32 carat emerald cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $7,550, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,046,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.