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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certified Cushion Cut Burma Ruby, Kashmir Sapphire, & Diamond Stackable Ring Crafted in 18k White & Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Lapis
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 4 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with an
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Diamond Yellow Citrine Sky Blue Topaz Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
piece is a 20mm cushion cut topaz in a heat-treated sky blue shade, nestled within a 4-prong setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White G...

John C. Rinker Rhodolite Garnet and Pavé Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Cushion Modified Brilliant Gemstone Carat Weight: 2.90 Carats Gemstone Color: Pinkish Purple Diamond Count
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Diamond Floral Motif Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
central mine cut cushion cut diamond held within an eight-prong setting. The pendant also features 12
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified No Heat 7.71 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k gold ring features a lovely cushion cut GIA certified sapphire that weighs 7.71ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Canary 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design showcases a central row of fancy yellow cushion-cut diamonds, each glowing with golden warmth and
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
is predominantly set with an astounding 3.00 carat cushion cut sapphire which is securely four claw
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Diamond Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
centerpiece. The diamonds, which vary slightly in size, are all old cushion cuts, and are held within shared
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified Fancy Deep Yellowish Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2181370331 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.75 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Faceted Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k Yellow gold semi bezel bright purple amethyst and diamond ring. 1 cushion bright purple
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Estate French 18k GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23ct
Located in Narberth, PA
1.23ct cushion cut diamond. The stone displays M color and SI1 clarity. Each shoulder of the ring is
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
are surrounded by a halo of mine cut, prong-set diamonds, which have a total carat weight of 2ctw. The
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds to each tip of the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline Pink Diamond Entourage Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cushion shape centerstone: 6.78 ct. 34 X White DEFVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0.69 ct. 20 X Fancy Chocolate
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
with a wide spread that faces up like a 8 or 9 carat stone. A true one of one. Set with 4 pear cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Luxe Lemon 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14K Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : Cushion Cut Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.62 CTW Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut rubies Old mine cut diamonds weigh
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Gemstone Cocktail Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
, tsavorite Center Gemstone: 12.5 carat Citrine Color: Golden Yellow Cut: Cushion Shape, sunburst Faceting
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver GIA No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, which weighs approximately 3.75ct. It is flanked on both sides by two old mine cut diamonds, which weigh
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1980 4.07 CTW Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Stepped Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.55 carats total Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRAFF Diamond "Bullseye" Pendant Earrings 18k
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
diamonds: 1.07ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Modified Brilliant, Even, Clarity: VVS1, GIA# XXXXXX, GRAFF
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Blue Mint Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colombian Emerald 0.78 ct. 62 X DEFVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0.39 ct. Total carat gemstones : 3.09 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1880 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
vivid red rubies, six white pearls and accented by one rose cut diamond. Rubies: Mount with 4 squared
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Noblesse Lemon Quartz Diamond Bangle Bracelet 6 1/2" - 925 Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Lemon Quartz Cut: Rectangular Checkerboard Cushion Color: Brownish Yellow Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.82CTS Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Pear 4) Side Yellow Diamonds Carat weight: 0.104 ct (18 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity
Category

Antique 1870s Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter s Palette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
them set in claws. They include a cushion-cut sapphire, a step-cut emerald, a cabochon-cut turquoise, 2
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Retro 18k Gold Ring with Citrine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
weighing approximately 10.50 Carats. Accented with 4 Full cut Diamonds Approx. 0.12 Carats. H color, VS2
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander All GIA 18.99ct Multi Fancy Deep-Fancy Color Diamond Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
carats. 4 heart, 3 cushion, 3 round brilliants, 3 pear shape, 1 radiant, 1 emerald cut, and 1 marques cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold and silver, owl hallmark. Of an openwork leafy design set with rose
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Hedges Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Maroon Enamel 14K Antique Pansy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, yellow, and white with vein detailing Bead set with rose cut diamonds along petal edges Weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 1.0 Ct. Diamond 1.0 Ct. Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
use Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 3 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.00 CT
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
fine quality ,color and luster 18 Karat Yellow gold 14.8Grams Diamonds: approximate 1.8 Carat One row
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.72 CTW Diamond Sapphire 14K Gold Antique Cluster Halo Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total - transparent medium blue With a prong set halo surround of old mine cut diamonds Weighing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Foliate Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
south by old mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total - H color with VS2 clarity Bezel
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Gold Pine Necklace by the Artist with GIA Certified Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
features 4 crashed ice cushion cut diamonds, which are of great quality and weigh a total of 3.8 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1940s French Sapphire Diamonds Gadroon Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
4 large claws, supported by 2 x 2 antique brilliant-cut diamonds. On both sides, two rings, in the
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1863 No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.66 carats - transparent deeply saturated vibrant
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century French 3.33 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split prongs in basket and flanked by trilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.60 carat total - G
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat - H/I color with SI clarity. Tested as
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.32 CTW Ruby Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Antique Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.78 carat - transparent medium purplish red
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamonds. Each facet catches the light beautifully with every turn, and the ensemble of colors is
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

15.62ctw Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold 6.75"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 8.92ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.45 CTW No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ring GRS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing 3.15 carats - transparent medium "Pigeon Blood" red in color
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro Coral and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorned with clusters of 92 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 6.80 carats, graded F-G color and VS1
Category

20th Century Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

SeidenGang 1990 s Diamond Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Multi-Strand Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.56 carat total - G color with VS1 clarity Completed by
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1990s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Lemon Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Enhancer Pendant
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cushion cut lemon quartz measuring 14.0 x 18.0 mm Transparent medium greenish yellow in color - bezel set
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 5.79 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire weighing 4.05 carats - transparent light blue in color
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. Each earring features a 1.25 carat Cushion Mine Cut diamond set in the center, surrounded by a frame of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bondanza 18K Gold Platinum 1.93ct Diamond Citrine Black Onyx Wide Link Bracelet
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - VVS1/VVS2 Clarity - E/F Color - 1.93ctw (exact) (4
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Early 2000s Link Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
emerald cut White Diamonds of total weight of 0.65 Carat making it an elegant statement ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Rosette Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer White Gold 18 Karat ring features an exquisite 0.89 Carat cushion cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Detachable Dangle Earrings with Certified Diamonds and Sapphires.
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Roxy Earrings - Two 3 Carat Carré cut GIA certified antique diamonds which drop down to
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Paul Binder 1970 Swiss Square Eternity Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.80 Ctw Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
round brilliant cut diamonds with a combined weight of 1.80 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Natural Unenhanced Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1945
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
, encircled by a single row of eight cushion shape old cut diamonds in claw settings and further set with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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.