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Emerald and Diamond Baguette Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Surrounded by 32 Baguette Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling Approximately 3.00 Carats. Pierced
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Important 2.82ct Colombian Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring, Platinum, France
Located in London, GB
• Origin: Colombia Others: 32 Diamonds • Cut 16 baguettes & 16 squares cut • Total carat Weight: 5ct
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet, circa 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
weight of the emeralds: circa 32 carats Total weight of the diamonds: circa 22.46 carats, quality range G
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in US
emerald emerald cut with minor inclusions 1.43 Carats Total Weight. This gorgeous emerald is surrounded
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Square Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Carats Surrounded By 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G/H Color Totaling 0.16 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Mountains emeralds 4.33 ct and 4.07 ct accented by over 5 carats of white diamonds. The earrings are
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald

French Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Emerald Cut: Oval Weight: 0.30 carats approximately Accent Stone: 32 diamonds Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Vintage Platinum 4.10ctw Square Emerald w/ Round Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamond cluster. The square cut emeralds total 2.10 carats in weight and beautifully stand out with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cabochon in Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
approximately 3.10 carats surrounded by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS/SI clarity and G/H color totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Bethesda, MD
features a center old European cut diamond weighing approximately .50 carats and 40 additional diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1970s Oscar Heyman Diamond Emerald and Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
carats. Further set with 32 diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats and tapering baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Stunning 14k White Gold Bracelet with 3.84ct Natural Emerald and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 32 emeralds main stones total of: 1.6 carat sku: SB-WG-178072
Category

2010s Singaporean Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rose cut Diamond approx. 0.92 Carat, surrounded by 32 Rose cut Diamonds approx. 0.35tcw and 16 French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Contemporary Neo-Classical with Emerald and Diamonds 18K gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
brilliant-cut diamonds – total weight: 1.16 ct Clarity: VS–SI Color: H–G 2 oval-cut emeralds – total weight
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Unique Original Art Deco emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds Weighing Approximately 1.30 Carats and 32 Square Emeralds Weighing Approximately 1 Carat. This
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
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

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace #15694
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely necklace features one round emerald (5 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

New Tacori Emerald Cut 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18k Gold Platinum Semi Mount 2199
By Tacori
Located in McLeansville, NC
carat emerald cut cubic zirconia, accented by genuine emerald cut diamonds to either side. The elegant
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds are estimated at 0.10 carats each, accented with a further 32 single cut diamonds. The total
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.53ctw Round Cabochon Cut Emerald Diamond Owl Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oiling Color: Green Cut: Round Cabochon Carats: 0.28ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: E
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Grams Emeralds: 2 Emerald Carat Weight: 1.00 carats Diamonds: 32 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chaumet London 1968 Hair Comb in 18kt Gold with 2.32ctw in Diamonds and Emerald
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
England in 1968. Diamonds: Mount in a French pave setting, with 32 calibrated round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

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

.75ctw Round Cut Synthetic Emerald Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Halo Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
(yellow and white) Stone Information: Synthetic Emerald Color: Green Cut: Round Carat: 0.50ct
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Edwardian Belle Époque Emerald Diamonds Gold Earrings Necklace
Located in London, GB
platinum Stones: Earrings: 32 diamonds • Cut: old cut • Total Carat weight: 1.80ct approximately 6
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA_18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round Diamond Cut: Brilliant Cut 3: Secondary Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Carat Weight: 1.5
Category

Antique 19th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Colombian Treatment: F2 Accent Stone: 32 Diamonds Cut: Rose Weight: Approximately 3.80 Carats Color: H-I
Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
surrounded by a delicate halo of 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, offering a total diamond weight of 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Color: E (solitaire); G (accents) Cuts: Emerald (solitaire) & Round (accents) Solitaire’s Carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Captivating 40.21ct Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 32 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.85ct Shape: Baguette Cut Color grade: D-E Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Emerald-Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
emerald cut gemstone shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds inside an emerald shaped halo. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

White Gold Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond Halo Necklace, 14k 10.17ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat: 4.60ct Cut: Square Cabochon Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Natural Emerald Diamond Earring and Ring Jewelry Set in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds and over carats in baguette and round cut diamonds. Beautifully sorted with the quintessential
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Andre Vassort 1970 Paris Gem Set Earrings 18Kt Gold 19.22 Ctw Diamond Emeralds
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
easily done. Diamonds: Mount in a pave and flat setting with 162 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CHARLES KRYPELL Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.66 Ctw Diamonds Emerald Sapphires
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
1.28 carats. Emeralds: Mounted in a channel setting, with 15 calibrated mixed baguette cuts of natural
Category

1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.40ctw European Diamond Emerald Halo Angel Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
fine quality diamonds. The largest stone is old European cut, weighs approximately 0.36 carats, and is
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.72ctw Emerald Diamond Cluster Pendant, 14k Yellow Gold, Dainty Flower Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald oval cut 6 x 4 mm approximately .40 total carats diamond, 8 stones round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
inclusions. Excellent condition. Looks great on the wrist. Hidden catch. 4 transitional cut diamonds
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Prasiolite and Diamond Halo Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Chain 6.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Prasiolite (green quartz) - Cut: Emerald Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold with Large Emerald Center Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald cut emerald and 4 square cut emeralds with diamonds . The bracelet has a solid clasp and safety
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Textured 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Bracelet features 12 Cabochon Emeralds and 24 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds bezel set on top half of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Handmade Textured Wire Work Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) --Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VVS2/VS1
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Vintage 1970s Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Patek Philippe Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Emerald Mesh Watch Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Montclair, NJ
genuine emeralds with exceptional cut, color and clarity ASSCHER and old round cut diamonds set in solid
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Carnelian, Emerald, Diamond Earrings 14k Round .44ctw Intaglio Studs
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carnelian Color: Red Genuine Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Cut: Round Cabochon Carats: 0.40ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 5.92 Carats Total Baguette Round Diamonds By the Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile long necklace, showcasing a diamonds by the yard style of baguette cut diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Squirrel Brooch 14k Pin .90ctw Woodland Nature
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Estate 18K White Gold 1.58ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
at the center of the pear shaped halo, and further accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds that
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Majestic 3.15ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
pc Emerald Main stone carat weight: 2.03ct Shape: Oval Color: Green Side stone: 32 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.65 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.65 carats total, G-H color, VS clarity. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k White Larry Emerald Diamond Ring Gold with 1.64 Ct. NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
beautiful box. -1 emerald main stone of 0.68 ct. cut: emerald color: green -32 diamond side stones of 0.03
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious 18 Yellow Gold Halo Emerald Ring with 1.28 ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. 1 diamond main stone of 0.9 carat cut: Emerald color: F clarity: SI2 cut grade: EX sku: R-0519
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enchanting 18k White Gold Cushion Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring w/2.10 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 32 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.45 ct Shape: Round Color grade: D - F Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Emerald Shape: French Cut Size: 1.7 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.72 Carat (approx. in total) These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 7 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
center with an array of diamonds in the middle creating an illusion of a large emerald cut diamond as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold Asscher 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful vintage ring features a 0.56 carat asscher cut Colombian Emerald gemstone with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Diamond with Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Size: 1.5 – 2 mm. Number: 32 Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Ct. Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
precise Asscher cut diamond weighing approx. 1.01 carats, surrounded by French cut emeralds and blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k 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.