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Edwardian 3.00 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum 14K Gold Antique Scroll Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color Flanked east to west by cushion cut rubies totaling approximately 1.14 carats - well matched to
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat Transparent dark blue in color
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1960 s 1.03 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flush set cushion cut ruby and a flush set old European cut diamond Ruby weighs approximately 0.65 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1960s 1.09 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.87 carat total Transparent medium blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 3.99cts Blue Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Gemstone Shape : Cushion Cut ✦ Number of Gemstones : 5 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 3-4 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of cushion cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

Marchak Carved Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
carats, and twenty four round old cut diamonds in claw settings with an approximate total weight of 0.75
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: French import duty marks Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.60 Ct (7.25 mm. x 7.02 mm. -I/J
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural 3.99 cts blue sapphire 0.43 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire cushion cut half eternity band ring Natural ceylon blue sapphire diamond ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald and White Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 4.05 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Moderately Strong Measurement: 9.84 x 7.15 x 4.34 4 Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut White Sapphires: Approx
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

A. Jaffe Semi-Mount Engagement Ring YellowGold 18k Bag Dias .34ctw fits ~6-6.5mm
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Elegant Halo Sapphire Earrings
Located in Cedar Grove, NJ
karat yellow gold. Each earring showcases a striking compound cushion sapphire, totaling 5.75 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Saint Pierre and Miquelon Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
– 8 rose cut diamonds accent UK size: O 1/4 US size: 7.25 Measures: front is 7 x 20 mm. (h. x w
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring
Located in London, GB
-set in yellow gold, surrounded by twenty four old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 2.4 carats
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Blue Topaz 6 Carat Cushion Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Outstanding 6- 6.50 carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring surrounded by a pave set halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
earring has 4 round brilliant cut diamonds in four shared prongs, with a total of 8 diamonds in the pair
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

4 Carat Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
GIA certified beautiful elongated cushion cut diamond set in a delicate compass prong setting. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4 1/4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Ring H/VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4.25 Ct. Tw. cushion cut diamond eternity ring consists of exquisite cushion cut diamonds in
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.40 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Victorian-style circa 1950s 18KT yellow gold earrings beautifully flaunt four Old Cushion cut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut Baguette with Two-Tone Gold and Yellow Diamond Pave
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom ring is crafted in 18k 2-tone Gold and contains a 4 Carat Cushion Cut center diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Natural 16.39 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
. Central Ceylon (Sri Lanka) yellow sapphire, cushion cut, weighing 16.39ct, certified, natural untreated
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Tanzanite Cushion Cut Cocktail and Diamond Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
stunning 15 carat cushion cut Tanzanite with a rich blue violet color and VS clarity. The center is set in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4 Carat Cushion GIA Unheated Untreated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
its design and wear ability. The center stone is a 2 carat cushion blue sapphire that has a gorgeous
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kian Design 18 Carat Yellow Gold 11.22 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Vintage Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
attractive cushion cut Amethyst in 4 double claws setting. The ring is made of 18 carat yellow gold. 1 x
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A wonderful cushion shaped old cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco engagement ring. The
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Yellow color and "VS1" clarity cushion shaped diamond weighing 1.39 carats graded
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Classic 10-carat Costume Jewelry Canary Yellow and 4-carat White Diamond Ring
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Yellow and 4-carat White Diamond Costume Jewellery Ring Our lab-grown D-grade diamond-cut cubic Zirconia
Category

2010s North American Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Cushion Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 0.85 CT Diamond Quality: I2-I3 Cut: Cushion Country Of origin: India
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Cushion Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 0.85 CT Diamond Quality: I2-I3 Cut: Cushion Country Of origin: India
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Edwardian Filigree 1.25 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, Gold and Platinum, circa 1935
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 karat yellow gold, Edwardian, Halo-Style ring with center platinum metal holding a cushion-cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 22 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
weigh 0.20 carats with F colour and Si clarity grades. The bright green cushion cut emerald is estimated
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Cushion-cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pendant, 1930s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
cushion-shaped green tourmaline above a prong set bright old-European-cut diamond, fitted with an oval
Category

Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 4.55 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
+ carat very fine Muzo cushion-cut emerald (Minor Oil), handpicked by @colombianfinestemeralds • The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.00 Carat Sapphire and 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
). Cut – Cushion cut sapphire and rose cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are F to H. Clarity – The
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Kian Design Cushion Cut Red Spinel Round Diamond Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Carat Round brilliant cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.24 Carat total diamond weight Weight: 3.1gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trefoil Earrings with 1.54 Carat Weight Cushion and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for the cushion cuts. Materials: 18k white gold, 14k yellow gold, 2 x cushion cut diamonds (.66ct G-H
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary Pear-Cut Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
new dawn. The Lakelyn Ring Gem Details The diamonds total 0.29 carats; The brilliant pear shape cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Rosenberg 4.03 Ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 4.03 carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow VVS2 clarity is accompanied by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.78 Carat Natural Brown Diamond White Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a Natural Cushion Cut Champagne Brown Diamond that weighs 1.33 carats and it is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
elegance . This stunning ring features a cushion-cut amethyst, weighing a generous 4 carats, set in
Category

2010s African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Rubellite Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely yellow gold ring paved with diamonds and set with a cushion-cut rubellite in its center
Category

1990s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Radiant Cut Diamond and Round Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
sparkling 0.90 carat certified radiant cut diamond, and embellished with petite round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Natural Cushion Cut Blue Zircon that weighs 3.31 carats and is surrounded by 28 Natural Pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 1944 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A nicely substantial diamond in a nicely substantial mount. The cushion shaped old cut diamond is
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.50 Carat Old Cut, 18 Karat Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A quality diamond solitaire ring with old cushion cut 0.50-carat diamond, crafted in 18ct yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.89 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful engagement ring has a Square Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond that weighs 0.39 carats with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.90 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
found bereft of a centre stone. The yellow gold and high white old cut diamonds of this antique setting
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4.15 Carat Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
1930 ca Beautiful everlasting style to hold one marvellous cushion cut 4.15 Ct Natural Yellow Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire Ring, 9.31ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Tampa, FL
New Natural yellow sapphire platinum ring, containing an unheated cushion-cut yellow sapphire
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bright and Rich 2.90ct Cushioned Oval Yellow Sapphire and 1.30ct Diamond Cluster
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
-SI2 Yellow Sapphire Details: Cut: Cushioned Oval Cut Carat: 2.90cts Ring Size: UK N 3/4 or US 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.38 Carat Round Diamond 1920s Inspired Plaque Ring
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
fingers, this ring is a delicate and intricate diamond cushion cut outline, pave-ed in diamonds, pierced
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.16 Carat Round Diamond 1920s Inspired Plaque Ring
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
fingers, this ring is a delicate and intricate diamond cushion cut outline, pave-ed in diamonds, pierced
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
4 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 4.35 Carats Ethiopian Emerald Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Ring set with a round cut Ethiopian emerald surrounded by two cushion cut diamonds. Weight of the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Midcentury 1.91 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
shaped old cut diamond in the centre, encircled bright, verdant green calibré cut emeralds. Neat “V
Category

Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.22 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond K/L VVS1 Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dynamic Diamond Sparkle gets through in endless pure light, the beauty of old Cushion cut in this rare
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.