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10.75 Carat GIA Yellow Sapphire Platinum and 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Certified 10.75 carat Cushion cut Vivid Yellow Sapphire, securely set in an 18KT Yellow Gold 4-Prong
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian 6.25 Carat old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
) - 20 cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 5.50 Ct (G/H-VVS/SI) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6 1/4
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Frame Ring, Black Lacquered, Yellow Gold, Diamond and Peridot
Located in PARIS, FR
with 6 diamonds for ~0.25 carat. See the Frame ring on Sylvie's finger in season 4 of Emily in Paris
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.85 Carat Reddish Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
rough for this 1.85 carat reddish pink Spinel came from Tanzania and the stone was cut by Vance Gems. We
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Pink Spinel and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Milgrain Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Details The cushion-shaped bright pink natural spinel is 1.72 carats. The bordering 16 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2.0 Carat Burma Ruby 2.60 Carat Diamond Rarest Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
2.00 Ct – 8 old European cut diamonds totalling approx 2.60 Ct (H-VS/SI) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6 1/4
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

4.50 Carat Snake Earrings and Ring Set Gold Sterling and Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
encrusted in prongs measurig 1.50-1.60 mm each. The larger cut diamond measures 6 x 4 mm. The weight of the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Enamel, Peridot and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
A unique pendant necklace featuring a .95 carat vibrant cushion cut peridot surrounded by .20
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.71 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring I/J VVS
Located in Napoli, IT
cushion old mine cut diamond of 1.71 Ct (7.8 x 6.9 mm. - J/VVS2) UK size: O 1/4 US size: 7 1/4 Measures
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.93 Carat Emerald Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
rectangular cushion mixed cut natural emerald, measuring 12.70 x 11.30 x 7.35mm, approximate weight of 6.93ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Era Bright Red Pink Ruby Old Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
2.85x2.4 millimetres. The two old cut diamonds are estimated to total 0.14 carats with G colour and SI
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

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

Magnificent Victorian 1.75 Carat Diamond J VVS Plus .85 Carat Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds A radiant centre Diamond is and old mine rare cushion cut – 1.75 Ct rated as J VVS scintillates
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Retro 16.70 Carat Madeira Citrine 1.10 Carat Diamond Ruby Unique 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
gold made – white and yellow The large Madeira Citrine is 16.70 CT (18.33 x 13.79 mm.) cushion cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Midcentury 5.70 Carat Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
origin. Cut – Cushion cut sapphire. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts. Colour – Strong yellow. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Light Green Tourmaline 1.87 Carat and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
1.87 carats light green Tourmaline is a cushion cut 10.5 x 6.5 mm and VS grade and was cut by Vance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Diamond Modern or Dress Ring Set in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Cushion Cut, 4 claw set, is flanked by 12 Single Round Cut Diamonds J/K Colour Clarity I1-I2 makes up this
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2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite Diamond Bangle
By Mazza
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring 4 bezel set cushion cut Tsavorite stones with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

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

7.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, richly saturated, royal blue cushion-cut sapphire, weighing 7.68 carats, radiates from
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Édéenne 11.5 Carat Colombian Emerald, Sapphires, Diamond Gold Embroidery Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
parma sapphires of 0.70 carat, blue sapphires totaling 0.57 carat and brilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Certified Natural Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
diamond from the rough to present. The ring contains 4 x cushion cut white diamonds = 0.71ct total, F/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.66 Carat English Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dazzling trio of early-20th century diamonds: a 1.00 carat antique cushion in the center, and on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tag Necklace, Yellow Gold, Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
flower in yellow gold, whose tips are topped with 4 diamonds for ~0.04 carat, rests on a polished yellow
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White 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, White Gold

14 Karat Rose 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, Rose Gold

14 Karat White 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, White Gold

14 Karat Rose 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, Rose Gold

Tag Ring, Yellow Gold, Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
are topped with 4 diamonds for ~0.04 carat, rests on a disk in satin-finished yellow gold. Recycled
Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 carat Gold Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
x 13mm. Pear cut diamonds are bezel set in 18ct yellow gold cradling the gallery of the centre
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dazzling cushion cut
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 8.80 Carat GIA Garnet Solitaire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a Midcentury design, featuring a central GIA Certified 8.80 carat Cushion cut Natural Rich Red
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.0 Carat Old Mine Diamond 1.0 Carat Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. Excellent condition Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 3 old mine cut diamonds totalling
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Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 1.80 Carat No Heat Purple Ceylon Sapphire 2.0 Carat Diamond Navette Ri
Located in Napoli, IT
.) - 22 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.00 Ct (G/H-VVS/I) UK size: K US size: 5 1/4
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated Chester, 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cushion cut Diamonds sit into each snakes head, they are SI H Colour. There is approximately 0.65ct of
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby 2.10 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
colour .65 Ct. is set in a twin version with an oval cushion cut old mine Diamond of deep cut being 1.0
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx .80 Ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage circa 1950s Certified 2.0 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
two cushion-shaped old mine cut diamonds in silver settings. Ten more diamonds are set onto the ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

11.28 Carat No Heat AGTA Certified Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Bayco
Located in San Francisco, CA
) certificate flanked by a well-matched pair of epaulette-cut diamonds totaling 1.26 carats and estimated to be
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 3.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Important Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
duty marks Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.60 Ct (7.25 mm. x 7.02 mm. - H/ SI/I) – 16
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Antique 1810s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian .33 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Antique Platinum and 18 Karat
Located in Tampa, FL
: .33ct. apx. Color: Vivid Blue Clarity: Eye clean Cut: Antique cushion Diamond - Conflict Free
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Aquamarine, Rubelite and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
. white gold bezel set pear cut diamonds and 18ct. yellow gold bezel set rubelites. Each gemstone is
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Bronze 4.2 Carat Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White gold & Bronze Cocktail Ring featuring a carat Pink Tourmaline stone. Cushion cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Bronze

Art Deco 2.15 Ct No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine cut Diamonds for 1.0 full carat at minimum rated as G VS/SI; full of shimmering contrast
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnifique! Five sizable cushion-cut aquamarines (all together weighing 95 carats!) were assembled
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.48 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
color GIA B 6/4, set with 6 princess cut diamonds, VS-1 VS-2 clarity, G-H color with a weight of 0.30
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Hexagon Dangle Earrings w/White Mother of Pearl, Quartz Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mother of Pearl and White Quartz Doublets, and gold diamond huggie-tops, in 18K yellow gold. 224 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Paul Amey 18k and Diamond "Marquess" Fork Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
showcases the following diamonds “Eiffel Tower” top: 1 x 1.06 carat E SI2 modified cushion brilliant cut
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Goddess Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
and cushion cut diamonds which frames the glorious light green stone features that characteristic open
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Unheated 2.05 ct Pink Sapphire Ring, Platinum 950 GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
color diamonds, following the long cushion cut framing the sapphire cut, adds a touch of elegance. The
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2010s Sri Lankan Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Clip-On Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, 2 Cushions and 2 Round Brilliant cuts totaling 7.39 carats. Some are edged in collection white pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

MINH LUONG Eternal Knot Gold Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamonds Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
Akoya Pearls (x2): ∅ 3-4 mm - VS Cushion Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire: 4 x 4 mm - Champagne Diamonds: 0.28
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Unheated 2.05 ct Pink Sapphire Ring, Platinum 950 GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
purplish red color, GIA slpR 4/4. Set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds & 2 baguette cut diamonds with
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Topaz Gold Dome Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
30 carats and 16 swiss-cut diamonds weighing total ca. 0,08 ct. In 9 K yellow gold. Marked inside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Dome Rings

Materials

Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
cushion cut diamonds equal an estimated 1.9 carats. Typical for the period, the chain is 14k yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

A "Samuel Getz" Blue Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite Pavé Dia Ring
By Samuel Getz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
.], Mandarin Garnet, 2.81 Carat, [8.64 x 6.62 x 5.11 mm.], and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 2.96 Carats of D
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing natural GIA certified fancy intense yellow cushion cut diamond ring with two side tapered
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

8.50 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire ring in platinum. Sapphire Quality: Colour: Yellow Cut: Cushion Content: 8.50 carats Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 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.