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Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Carat Weight : 2.50ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (If out of Stock) JEWELRY CARE To keep your
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.95 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire 0.56 Carat Diamond 22K Gold 3-Stone Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
features a vibrant 2.95ct cushion-cut blue sapphire flanked by two round diamonds in a 22k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
(eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 4 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds London. We believe
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Gin Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.19 carat Yellow Diamond and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (56 Pcs) 1.27 Carat, Baguette-cut White
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

12Ct Cushion Cut Citrine Surrounded by Canary Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful ring, centered around a checkerboard, cushion cut, citrine weighing approximately 12ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

EGL Certified 2.18 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold 14K white gold Center Diamond- 2.18 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1.38 Carat Cushion Salt and Pepper Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
set East-West in four (4) prongs, one natural diamond Salt & Pepper Cushion cut with a weight of 1.38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cushion Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
row of radiant-cut yellow diamonds, each set in a cushion-style bezel that enhances their natural
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Untreated 4 Carat Ruby Diamond Leverback Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Ruby & Diamond Leverback Earrings, 4.12 Carats Total Weight A striking
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.41 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.41 Carat Cushion step Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Y Gold A Classic
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 10k Cushion Checkerboard 1.10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Natural Diamonds Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Ring with Cushion Cut Diamond and Two Cushion Cut Sapphires
By G.H. Palfrey
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Art nouveau 18 carat Yellow gold ring with one cushion old-cut Diamond, estimated 0.45 carats and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Australian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Cushion 2.63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.09ct Cut: Cushion Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Elan Ring 9.77 carat Cushion Fancy Yellow VS1 GIA Diamond in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An important 9.77 ct fancy yellow diamond solitaire ring, the Elan features a breathtaking design
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pendant with Leaf Design in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Gemstone: Sapphire Sapphire Count: 1 Sapphire Cut: Cushion Sapphire Color: Orange/Yellow Sapphire Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 0.87 Carat Yellow Cushion Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Stunning GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond set in the center
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

8.23 Carat Yellow Diamond and 3.20 Carat White Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring six Fancy Yellow Cushion cut dangling Diamonds. The two bottom
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Diamond Ring - 10k Cushion Checkerboard 6.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single & Baguette Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Pink, Yellow, White Multi Cut Diamond Cluster Platinum And 18K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
multitude of diamond gemstones. There are 4 fancy yellow cushion-cut diamonds weighing 2 carats total, 1
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Certified 4 Carat 24 Count Diamond Statement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
band. With a total diamond weight of slightly over 4 carats, this ring sparkles like no other! US Size
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Cushion Salt and Pepper and Black Diamond Necklace Center 5.24 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
, encircled by a halo of black diamonds. Four (4) white brilliant diamonds stationed on a 1.1 mm yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Cert 3.28 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Shield Kite Cut Natural Diamond Pendant
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
with a round-cut pink diamond top, atop a 0.31-carat cushion-cut diamond. This pendant necklace is an
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

7.00 Carat Cushion Colombin Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This exquisite pendant is beautifully crafted with 18 karat yellow gold. Fine Colombian Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Fancy Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2225431994 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.90 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Classic Cushion-Cut Blue Diamond with Pink White Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 950 Platinum & 18K Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 2.50 carat, Round-cut 24
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

4 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 22K 18K Gold, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion-Shaped Diamond, certified by GIA as VVS2 in clarity, and a 2.02 Carat Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Pomellato 3.84 Carat Peridot Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Pomellato 3.84 Carat Peridot and Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vibrant expression
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Cushion Lavender Vintage Rustic Diamond Ring Center-2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Origin: SRI LANKA Center Gemstone Shape: Elongated Cushion Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.53 Carat Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond flanked by (2) old mine cushion shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.97cttw
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Lemon Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold 18k Cushion .20ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Lemon Quartz Cut: Rectangular cushion checkerboard Center Stone's Size: 20x15mm Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Square Cushion .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Square Cushion Color: Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.82 Carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite Cuff Ring 0.20 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Tanzanite Wt. :- 1.82 Ct Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.28 Ct Halo SI/H Diamond with 5.27 Ct Cushion Cut Emerald Gold Studs 18k Yellow
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
in an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. A beautiful Half Carat Certificated Diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. An impressive 1.00 Carat Certificated Diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

30.09 Carat Aquamarine and 2.94 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 30.09 carat aquamarine and 2.94 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.00 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful mid-century 1860's antique aqua, diamond and pearl pendant necklace. 5.00ct cushion cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K White Gold Halo Ring showcases a harmonious blend of natural
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.01 Carat Fancy Light Brownish YELLOW I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6223059829 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 2.01 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

3.43ct Cushion Old European Cut Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
of antique charm and modern craftsmanship. At its center lies a 2.87-carat cushion brilliant diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2476532404 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 2.00 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
the 4 Cs: Carat weight, Cut, Color, and Clarity. A diamond with a GIA grading report has been
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Fancy Yellow Si2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6227385850 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.42 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Handmade Platinum GIA Certified 18.90 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Topaz Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Purple Pink Topaz 18.90 Carats, 6 Round Diamonds .09 Carats, 4 Marquise Emeralds 0.29 Carats, 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz

J. Birnbach 20.06 ct GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
sophistication and elegance. Key Features: - Center GIA 20.06 ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond - 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with GIA certificate, no.17420514. Details are: Center stone: 2.03ct / Radiant cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 17.63 Ct Yellow SI2 Cushion Diamond Pave 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Square Cushion cut Y-Z SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous hand crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

18K Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite 18K cushion-cut diamond engagement ring. The
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
18K Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
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Platinum 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Beautiful Diamond Eternity Band features Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds in Halo Setting
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Cushion Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Open Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Diamond Halo Pendant features a Cushion-cut Diamond center stone accompanied by small Round
Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5221792852 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 1.00 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Change Garnet 4.83 Carats, 198 Round F-G Color VS1-VS2 Diamonds 4 Carats, 8 Square Baguette Diamonds F-G
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

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4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 101 antique edition and 445 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond from Single Stone, Antinori Fine Jewels and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 140 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond?

On average, a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond at 1stDibs sells for $14,974, while they’re typically $558 on the low end and $1,150,000 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.