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Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 2.30 Carats Cut: Cushion Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury Diamond 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Duo Cushion Cut Pear Halo Rings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– 3.0 mm Size : 6–7 Diamond Color : G-H Diamond Color Clarity : VS1–VS2 Cushion Cut Diamond Carat Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 2.30 Carats Cut: Cushion Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 2.30 Carats Cut: Cushion Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Adorable Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.55 Carats Sizes: 5.7 x 4.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Madagascar Treatment: Heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 2.30 Carats Cut: Cushion Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1CT Cushion GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Irene Neuwirth, 1.84 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Irene Neuwirth
Located in Chicago, IL
Designer: Irene Neuwirth Diamond cut: Rose Cut (Cushion Modified Brilliant) GIA Report No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 5/8 Ctw Diamond Composite Cushion Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold. Each of its ten cushion-shaped links captures the essence of refinement, adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

0.42 Carat Diamond/0.46 Carat Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Cushion Shape Diagonal Pendant with 4 Invisible Set Princess Cut Yellow Sapphires (Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Center Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA
Category

1990s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Content 35.56 carats Emerald Quality Cut Marquise Content 2.20 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 1 3/4 Colorless Yellow Diamonds Raindrop Tassel Necklace in 18kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, 2 cushion, 2 round brilliant, and 5 pear-cut and cushion yellow diamonds, meticulously set to
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

19th Century 3, 90 Carats Diamonds Bouquet Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
flowers and its leaves moved and set with antique- cut diamonds. In the center 2 antique cushion-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Certified Round Yellow Diamond Green Emerald Halo Cushion 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
In this superb and stunning bright and shining round cut fancy yellow color, SI2 clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double Halo Pillow Cut 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K yellow gold. Each yellow cushion-cut center stone is elegantly framed by a double halo of
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Orchard" Cushion Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
natural yellow color brilliant cut round diamonds and 8 white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
gracefully intertwine with captivating cushion and old-cut diamonds, creating a harmonious blend of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
(eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 4 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds London. We believe
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 5.45 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
moving through transition and change. Designed with cushion cut aquamarine with two diamonds on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.17 carat Yellow Diamond Red Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
weight 7.20 grams Center Yellow Diamond size - 1.17 carat Cushion shape VS Small Diamonds total 0.93
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.45 carat. Gold tested. Measuring approx. US size 6, 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.27 Ct Cushion Cut Emerald 2.28Ct SI/H Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18K Rose Gold
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 Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1CT Cushion GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Cert. 2.65 Carat Yellow Diamond Center 18K Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
along the 7-inch length. The cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond serves as a stunning focal point, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Rare Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Lot 3.50 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 4 WEIGHT: 3.50 Carats SHAPE: Cushion SIZE (MM): 1. 0.85 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 7.57 ct Colour: Fancy Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt Yellow Diamond Bracelet with 35.07ct Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt custom yellow gold 4 prong diamond eternity bracelet 35.07 cts GIA certified cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond 6.10 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
approximately 2.10 carats. The ruby is clear and very vivid red in real life. (4) tapered baguette diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cushion cut Pink Diamonds, 0.34 CTTW - 132 Round cut White Diamonds, 0.86 CTTW
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow Diamonds Cluster Dangle White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
Stones: 8 Yellow Diamonds • Cut: Square Cushion • Total Carat Weight: 2ct approx. • Clarity: VS Other
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.54 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(average grades) P1 Cut Old European Content 0.54 carat Number of Diamonds 20 Dimensions Width of setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

28.90 Carat Golden Beryl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50 round brilliant-cut diamonds, 1.53 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural 4.75 Carat Garnet Ring with Diamonds for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
balances energy. Designed with four cushion cut garnet set one after other with diamonds studded on lower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.54 Carat N Colour I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7438915793 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.54 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1423776491 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 1.50 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

David Yurman Tourmaline Diamond Ring Sterling 925 YellowGold 18k Cushion 3.41ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Checkerboard Cushion Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.50 carat sapphire and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Necklace Center - 1.96 ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
DIAMOND Center Gemstone Shape: ELONGATED CUSHION Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.96 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.60 Carat U - V Colour SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
the diamond's key characteristics, including the 4 Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. The
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.52 Fancy Brownish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
unbiased, detailed assessment of the diamond’s quality based on the 4 Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Light Pinkish Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2191310184 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.70 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Ladies 14K White Gold Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gold with: Four (4) modified cushion brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements2.70mm x 2.70mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond 5 4/5 Cttw Blue Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: 14 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Weight: 0.44 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
nature's splendor with artisanal magnificence. Enveloped in 6 3/4 carats of vivid, color-treated red rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Hallmarked 1895 London 18K Five Stone Diamond Ring size 61/4
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an antique, Hallmarked London 1895, 18K yellow gold 5 stone diamond ring, size 6 1/4
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Cushion 4ct Citrine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 10mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 4 CaratsSecondary Stone: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold

White Gold Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring - 18k 950 Cushion 2.24ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.81ct Cut: Cushion Color: Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Charles Krypell Peridot Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings. 2 cushion Peridot approx. total weight 4.46cts, 8 x 8mm 170 full cut diamonds approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ceylon Yellow Sapphire GIA certified No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Accented by 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, 4 marquise cut diamonds and 2 pear shape diamonds, with total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.09 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Strand Necklace
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.09 Carat Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Strand Necklace This exquisite
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.22ct Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Wonderful vintage roughly 1.22 carat emerald ring with pretty round diamonds on each side
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire and 1.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.30 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Napoleon III Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
set with a line of antique-cut cushion-cut diamonds and the 2 crescent moons with 2x3 antique-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.60 carat sapphire and 0.51 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold band that widens at the front. In the center, an antique cushion-cut diamond is held in openwork
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

2.75ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 8.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tanzanite - Carats - 0.75ct Cut - Cushion Color - Purple / Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.