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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 8.15ct Yellow YZ Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 8.15 carats total diamond weight. 4 cushion cut diamonds
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite 3.25ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 3.03ct Shape: Cushion Color
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
formed on its top of a swirl decorated with rose- cut diamonds and which retains in the center with claws
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French 18.15 Carat Aquamarine and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This cushion cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

20.5 Carats Champagne Topaz with Diamond Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
cushion cut Diamonds 0.93 carats, 14k white gold plated in 14k yellow gold Dimensions Size 7 Band width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds Yellow gold Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
set in the center with a fine button pearl surrounded by antique cushion-cut diamonds. The ring is
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut rubies that completes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut rubies that completes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.01 ct GIA Fancy Yellowish Orange Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 2.01 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond, of VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Yellow and Brown Diamond 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
6 x 9 mm cushion shaped rose cut yellow diamonds dangle below 4 mm round brown rose cuts in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Radiant Cut Diamond 18K Gold Pave Band Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color : Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold Diamond Cut : Cushion Cut Ring Size : 6.5 Diamond Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mauboussin Paris 20 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
-carat amethyst, cut in a large, elongated faceted shape that showcases deep violet and plum hues with
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3.84 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cut Cushion Content 3.84 carats Dimensions 9.02mm (length) x 8.91mm (width) x 4.44mm (depth
Category

Antique 1890s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Square Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
-cut diamond, approximately 1 carat, set within a striking square target design. Surrounding this
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02Ct Ruby and 0.33Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond cluster ring in yellow gold. Ruby Quality Cut Cushion Content 1.02 carats Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cloverleaf Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
-leaf clover, with a cushion-cut diamond in the center. Each petal of the clover is adorned with a round
Category

Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French Cluster Ring in 18k Gold Platinum with Emerald Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
• Surrounding Stones: 12 Old European Cut Diamonds • Ring Size: FR 47 / US 4 • Resizable: Yes • Total Weight
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18kt White Gold 4 Ct No Heat Vivid Ruby Ring, 1.5 Ct Diamonds, CGL Certificate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby, 4.02ct Comes with a Carat Gem Lab Certificate Diamonds 24 brilliant cut diamonds together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.92ctw Fluorite 3-Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Accents Size 9.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Fluorite - Total Carats - 4.90ctw Cut - Cushion Color - Teal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fluorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, emerald cut, cushion cut 5. Weight & Size: 22 brilliant cut diamonds- 0.25 ct F/VS 4 brilliant cut
Category

2010s European Jugendstil Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 6.23ct Zircon and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
style with this 14k yellow gold cocktail ring, featuring a captivating 5.78ct cushion-cut green zircon
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. 52 Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 26 Round Diamonds VS2-SI1 Clarity, Total 1.81 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Engagement Ring with Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
topped with a radiant-cut yellow sapphire weighing 0.43 carats. Around the sapphire we have 20 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian circa 1869 Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Antique Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/5 Carat each 6 pieces of Melee Six Cut Diamonds 2.2 Carat 9.1 mm by 7 mm Cushion cut unheated
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1970s Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 12-13 Carats, and set in lush 18K Yellow Gold. These stunning
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20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.14 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Scrolling Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three cushion cut sapphires bead set east to west Weighing approximately 1.90 carats
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold GIA 1.98ctw Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Diamond Natural Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.47ctw (exact ) Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pave Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Link Chain Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : Cushion Cut Weight : 8.36GR Diamond Color : G-H Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1/5 Ct Diamond with Yellow Citrine Smoky Quartz Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Citrine Round and 2 Smoky Quartz Cushion-Cut Gemstones Gemstone Cut: Checkerboard Gemstone Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond with Yellow Citrine Black Onyx Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
cushion-cut heat-treated black onyx gemstone in a 4-prong setting. The diamonds in this pair total 1/5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Designed with cushion cut ruby set in center with diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.90ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.90 carat amethyst and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.80 Carat Pear Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
every angle. The brilliance of the emerald is further enhanced by a halo of dazzling round-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds totaling over 13 Carats, and set in lush 18K Yellow Gold. These stunning earrings from Tiffany
Category

20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
cushion cut ruby set in bezel setting on one side and diamond cluster on other end of the ring that makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 4.5ctw Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: -smoky quartz -cushion -11 x 9 mm -approximately 4 total carats -diamond -round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.47 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five cushion cut rubies bead set east to west and weighing approximately 0.99 carat total
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Yellow Diamonds Carat weight: 0.061 ct (04 pcs) Color: Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Onyx Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
cushion-cut diamonds held in silver claws. The inner corners of the cross are adorned with 4 half-pearls
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

14K Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Necklace 4.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
center stone is a slightly, yellowish-green peridot, cushion cut, checkerboard faceting, 2 carats. The
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.90 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/Blue Cut Cushion Content 1.90 carats Dimensions Length of setting 1.12cm/0.44" Width of setting 9.01mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Drop Diamond Earrings with GIA-Certified No-Heat Carved Burma Rubies
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
#1236572934) – No Indications of Heating – Diamonds: Approx. 0.25 carats, brilliant-cut Measurements: Length
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian-era engagement ring featuring a remarkable 1.75-carat old mine cut diamond. The cushion
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Band Ring with Diamonds Gift for Him
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
stimulates concentration and reduces stress. Designed with cushion cut multi sapphire and round diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Spirit Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
this contemporary ring forms a decoration such as a swirl decorated with modern brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.19, Treatment: Color Treated • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 30, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.19, Treatment: Color Treated • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 30, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.19, Treatment: Color Treated • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 30, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.19, Treatment: Color Treated • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 30, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

French Modern Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond. The start of the ring is formed by a curve set on both sides of 2 x 4 modern brilliant- cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond. The start of the ring is formed by a curve set on both sides of 2 x 4 modern brilliant- cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Kt. Yellow Gold Earrings Lapis Lazulis and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
-cut, Precious stones: Lapis Lazuli 3. Design & Style : earrings 4. Cut & Shape: Cushion , brilliant 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Gemstone
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
cluster at the top of the pendant has 4 round brilliant cut diamonds in four shared prongs, with a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Enameled 0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning cushion Mine Cut diamond at the center, which weighs approximately 0.60ct with estimated K color
Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 0.19, Treatment: Color Treated • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 30, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 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.