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GIA Fancy Yellow 4.04 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yellow cushion-cut diamond at its center (GIA #5131416142); this rare gem measures 10.39 x 8.38 x 5.22 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

9.80 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Cushion Cut Yellow Beryl - 14.3 x 14mm Mounting Diamond Details: 4 Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.08
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

9.80 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Cushion Cut Yellow Beryl - 14.3 x 14mm Mounting Diamond Details: 4 Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.08
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat and Gold 3.00 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
A 1.50-carat cushion cut yellow diamond is the centerpiece of this elegant Art Deco Style pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Lemon Quartz 1/4 Ct Diamond Accented Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Turn heads with this lemon quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The solitaire cushion-checkered cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Lemon Quartz 1/4 Ct Diamond Accented Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Turn heads with this lemon quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The solitaire cushion-checkered cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3.88 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
- center diamond is a fancy natural brown Old Miner Cushion cut weighing 3.88 carats (I2 clarity) belonging
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4 Carat GIA Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful canary diamond ring with great life and shine 4.03 Carat W-X Color Radiant Cut VS2
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Baume 7.50 Carat Cushion Cut Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Sublime creation ring, it is set with an imposing pink and bright cushion cut tourmaline shouldered on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.16 Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats total - fancy yellow with VS2
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 2.26 Carat Certified
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of a cushion cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.52 Carats Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut emerald weighing approximately 0.52 carat - transparent light green. Flush
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.09 carat Cushion-cut London Blue Topaz Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Fancy Cushion cut London Blue Topaz (1 pcs) 7.09 Carat
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.07 Carat Natural Fancy Color Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA natural fancy light brown-greenish yellow cushion cut diamond weighing 3.07 carats. an unique
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 5.18 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a prong set cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 4.20 carats total. Transparent
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace, 14k Cushion Cut .51ct GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat: .51ct Cut: Cushion
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5.16 Carat Brownish Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carat brownish-yellow cushion cut diamond that is surrounded by numerous colorless diamonds that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

5.16 Carat Brownish Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carat brownish-yellow cushion cut diamond that is surrounded by numerous colorless diamonds that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage GIA 1.67 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 1.67 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Featuring one GIA certified 1.67
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.10 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat total - transparent medium blue
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.80 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Excellent Era: Contemporary Year: 2000's Metal: 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamonds: (3) Carat Weight: 1.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Fancy Light Yellow 2.14 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The light fancy yellow cushion cut diamond in this engagement ring is truly a stunning one-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Natural Fancy Dark Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Natural fancy dark brown-greenish yellow cushion cut diamond weighing 1.08 carats. Certified by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 35.49 Carats Total Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 35.49 carats total, VS-VVS in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow Gold, 7 1/4 Inches in Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Gypsy Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cushion brilliant cut 1.86 carat, I color, I1 clarity. Circa 2020, Size 6 1/4 and can be resized if
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.55 Carat Fancy Intense Green Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
CUT, perfectly shaped Diamond! The Diamond is set into Gorgeous very detailed Platinum and 18K Yellow
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Cushion Cut Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped mixed cut emerald weighing approximately 0.85 carat total. Transparent
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Green Diamond Cushion Cut 1.81 Carat GIA Certified double halo pink diamonds
Located in New York, NY
with 4 baguette diamonds to accent this beauty. 1.81 Ct Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Side Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut Peridot and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Peridot: one cushion cut 2.60 carat peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 5.02 carat, Baguette-cut White
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified NFYG SI1
Located in New York, NY
Yara 1 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow-Green SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Rose Gold. By
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Gin Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 3.23 carat, Baguette-cut (4 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carat Transparent medium red
Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 0.55 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
set old cushion cut diamond is estimated at 0.55 carats (estimated at J-K color and I1 clarity). The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Rhodolite Garnet: cushion cut 4.60 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 3.45 Carats Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cushion Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
base with an additional round brilliant cut diamond Weighing in total approximately 0.55 carat with G
Category

1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Peridot and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Peridot: one cushion cut 4.60 carat peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Bostonian Style 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring. Crafted in from warm 14K yellow gold, this sparkling look showcases a .45 ct. Cushion-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, 4.14 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
. These earrings feature two cushion-cut fancy yellow diamonds totaling 4.14 carats. The EGL-USA certifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Cut Peridot and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Peridot: cushion cut 3.50 carat peridot gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.07 Carat Old Miner Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Addison, TX
gorgeous .97 carat old cut diamond is a top quality "VS" clarity and has the very desirable cushion shaped
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cushion Cut Iolite and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Iolite: cushion cut 2.40 carat iolite gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Iolite

5.60 Carat Cushion Brilliant Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Aquamarine - Treatment: Heating Color: Blue Cut: Cushion Brilliant Carat: 5.00ct Natural
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.52 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
bridal wear! Fancy Yellow Diamond: 0.52 carat, high brilliance, radiant cut Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.81 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
sparkling diamond haloes which frame a fancy light yellow cushion cut diamond in the center and two white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.54 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
intense yellow diamond encased in 4 bead prongs, surrounded with pear brilliant cut diamonds and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

11.34 Carat Yellow Sapphire with White and Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: platinum Center Stone: 11.41 carat cushion cut yellow sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, prong set, natural diamonds in a square cushion shape is the perfect mix of luxury and class. It fastens
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold

Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Half-Moon Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold and
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.50 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.68 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, scrolling design is ornamented with a millegrain decorated, 15k yellow gold bezel set cushion cut aquamarine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.32 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2215961356 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.32 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.20 Carat Burmese Sapphire 0.56 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Sapphire Quality Origin Myanmar (Burma) Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 1.20 carats Dimensions 9.00mm
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Victorian 2.94 Carats Cushion No-Heat Pink Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped step cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.06 carats total - transparent
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
brilliant cut diamonds totaling .40 carats. Rarely found in nature, these natural unheated pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Siam Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.20ct Siam ruby and 1.09 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.60 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a modified cushion brilliant yellow diamond weighing 1.52 carats Set in 18 karat yellow
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 101 antique edition and 445 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond from Single Stone, Antinori Fine Jewels and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 140 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond?

On average, a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond at 1stDibs sells for $14,974, while they’re typically $558 on the low end and $1,150,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.