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18k Yellow Gold Santa Rosa Tourmaline and Diamond Ring .82 carats
Located in Joelton, TN
, characteristic of the finest Santa Rosa tourmalines. Tourmaline Total Carat weight: .82 Diamond total weight .32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a Emerald Cut Red Tourmaline that weighs 2.02 Carats and has 32 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Barnsley, GB
Emeralds ruby etc Blue Sapphire: Genuine Natural Carat Weight:11.95ct Cut: Oval Clarity: VS Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

18 Karat Gold Jumbo Size Vintage Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
natural blue sapphires totalling approx 6.00 Ct – 32 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.20 Ct (G
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

A Beautiful Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful, emerald-cut rubellite tourmaline displaying a rich, well-saturated magenta red color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline, White Gold

Aaron Basha Charm Bracelet
By Aaron Basha
Located in Nashville, TN
one Emerald Diamond baby shoe. Charms: 18KT Square cut Ruby Shoe Charm, Ruby = 1.27 carats Dia. Bow
Category

1990s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Clip Brooch in 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
carats Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.90 carats Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.28 carat Condition
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

9.51 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
clarity, and 32 marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, G color, VS clarity,. This
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings Set with 32 Emerald Cut Diamonds 6.94 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Beautiful Diamond Hoop Earrings Set With 32 Emerald Cut Diamonds. It comes with an appraisal by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

19.44 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
The emerald cut of this incredible 19.44-carat aquamarine is the perfect means by which to showcase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Quadrillion 18k Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Princess Pyramid Sides Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VVS2 Clarity - 6x4mm / 0.50ct (approx.) (32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant Necklace Emerald 1, 32 Diamonds White Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
carat white gold - Central stone: Pear-cut emerald (1.32 carat) - Diamond: Pear cut (0.12 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.75 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Brown Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
genuine natural emerald cut Aqua 7 x 5mm, approx. total weight 1.75cts 32 full cut natural brown diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.05 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Necklace in 18Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald cut Green Toumaline weighing 6.05 carats Measuring (16.3x8.0) mm 32 pieces of round
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band, Emerald Cut 5.05 Carat Women s Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 5.05ctw Cut: Emerald Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold Engagement GIA VVS2 Emerald Cut 1.21 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
lifetime of joy! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this NEW piece showcases a GIA-graded emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 1.25ct
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, four claw set in 18ct rose gold within a border of 32 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.86 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 1.86 carats, J color, VS1 clarity adorned with 32 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Rectangle Cut 2.27 Carat Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Cuts: Rectangle & Square Solitaire's Size: 6.2mm x 5.1mm Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 1.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

8 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold ring featuring a beautiful AGL graded 3ct Zambian emerald and is accented by 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

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

1.63 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold GIA Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring showcases a GIA-graded emerald cut diamond solitaire that is elegantly accompanied by radiant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

32 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous estate ring features an emerald cut aquamarine and diamonds in a platinum setting
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS1 - VS2 Color: G - H Cut: Emerald Total Carats: 1.00ctw Face Height (north to south): 1/4" (5.7mm
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 (solitaire); SI1 - SI2 (accents) Color: K (solitaire); G - H (accents) Cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Necklace, 14 Karat Oval Cut 6.10 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oiling Carats: 3.80ctw Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carats: 2.30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 42.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond dangle drop earrings. Hinged Platinum tops set with single and Marquise cut
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.57 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Carats and 32 Baguette Cut Diamonds Approximately 2.50 Carats, G Color, VS Clarity. Ring Size is 5.5.
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

32 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features 2.50 carats of high quality round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is currently size 6.5 (can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired 4.27 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut emerald of 4.27 carats. Accented by 32 single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
set with about .30 carats of genuine rose cut diamonds. The center emerald is about .32 carat and
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 4.07 Carats Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mixed cut emerald of 4.07 carats. Accented by 32 tapered baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.80 Carat Muzo Mine Colombian Emeralds and Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
weight of 1.80 carats, and the 32 Diamonds have a total weight of 0.50 carats, all set in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire with Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphire at the center with French cut emerald and round diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14.85 carats Emerald bracelet
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty. In perfect harmony with the emeralds, 32 square-cut white diamonds, with a combined
Category

2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat: 2.40ct Cut: Emerald Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oiling Color: Green Size: 6.1mm x 5mm Carat: 0.69ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut .35ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat: .25ct Cut: Oval Color: Green
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

7.15 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds and white brilliant cut diamonds on the second row and shank. The emeralds in the center is
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Size: 5.7mm x 5mm Carat: 0.79ct Natural Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Bypass Ring, 10k Marquise Cut .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat: .22ct Cut: Marquise Color
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Rings 14 Karat Square 1.18 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Square Carats: 0.36ctw Genuine Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Cut: Square Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat: 2.40ct Cut: Emerald Color
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
of the emerald. Gold: 18 carat Yellow gold Weight: 32 gram Ring size 8 Diamonds: approximate 1.8
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Shape: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Weight: 0.45 carats Center Diamond Color/Clarity: E / VS1 Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum, Women s 1.53 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Emerald - Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Carat: 1.13ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Effy 1.32 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Milgrain
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Emerald Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Cut: Oval Size: 7.9mm x 6mm Carat: 1.14ct Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.09 Carat GIA Certified F1 Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certified Colombian Emerald 2.09 Carats, 32 Tapered Baguette Diamonds I-K Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 16 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1930s Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
carat weight: 1.45ct approximately Others: 38 diamonds • Cut: 6 Single Cut and 32 Old Cut • Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Big Aquamarine Emerald Cut and Diamond Ring in British Hallmarked 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds, approximate total weight 2.20 carats, assessed colour G/H, assessed clarity VS 1 x emerald cut
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Big Aquamarine Emerald Cut and Diamond Ring in British Hallmarked 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds, approximate total weight 2.20 carats, assessed colour G/H, assessed clarity VS 1 x emerald cut
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds approximate 6.0 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity and 32 square cut emeralds approximate
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Platinum Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 18k Quality Oval 1.77 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Cut: Oval Carat: 0.74ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, H-I color and VS-SI clarity. There are 32 perfectly shaped French cut emeralds framing each diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
32 fine white round modern brilliant cut diamonds (one third of a carat), accent the bright green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Emerald - Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Carat: 0.96ct (weighed) Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Treatment; Estimated Combined Weight: 5.5 Carat; GIA 2221816780 2 - 4.2mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds; HI
Category

20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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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.