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Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
-1930s. Crown measures: 19mm x 11mm x 5mm deep. The Central Emerald of princess cut 5 mm x 5mm x 3.75mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.68ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 1.10 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 4.68 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

21.42 Carat Emerald 8.97 Carat SI/H Diamond Wide Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
row, oval cut emerald gemstones in center of the bracelet, and diamonds on the top and bottom of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

21.42 Carat Emerald 8.97 Carat SI/H Diamond Wide Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
row, oval cut emerald gemstones in center of the bracelet, and diamonds on the top and bottom of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

7.47 Natural Zambian Emerald 5.64 Cts Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
7.47 Ct Finest Emerald in Oval Shape & 5.64 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5 Its a brand new
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

8.35 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings 2.10 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
round and marquise-cut diamonds arranged like petals. At the base, a larger pear-cut emerald becomes the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Emerald/Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
.: 5.52 GM Approx. White Diamond Wt.: 0.59 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:5.41 CT Diamond Shape Full Cut: Round
Category

2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Dainty Pear Emerald SI/H Natural Diamond Pave Promise Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
cut emerald set in center on the ring with round cut diamonds studded on the band. Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14.16 TCW Real Zambian Emerald H/SI Round Diamond 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
earrings. Featuring a breathtaking combination of vivid green Zambian emeralds and sparkling round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14.16 TCW Real Zambian Emerald H/SI Round Diamond 14K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
earrings. Featuring a breathtaking combination of vivid green Zambian emeralds and sparkling round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a stunning pear-cut emerald as the centerpiece, embraced by a halo of brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a stunning pear-cut emerald as the centerpiece, embraced by a halo of brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.8 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Ring There are 2 Brilliant cut round diamonds. Very intense green color . beautiful
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Shape - Oval > Stone Pcs - 26 > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Diamond Weight - 0.64 ct > Diamond Size - 1.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1CT GH-I1 Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1CT Emerald GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carats Emerald Shape F/VS1 Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
gold, these earrings feature a beautiful emerald-shaped diamond with a total carat weight of 1 ct [0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 6 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 3 ct . The emeralds are of
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.63 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
authenticity. Framing the emerald is a fan-shaped array of brilliant round, pear, and marquise-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, round cut, rose color, SI clarity, weight - 0.15 ct (5 x 0.03 ct). Diamonds: 2 pieces, round brilliant
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
$480 Sale Price / item
40% Off
1.8 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 2.37 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 2.37 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.80 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

1.8 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 2.37 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 2.37 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.80 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage-Inspired Emerald and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty. Surrounding the emerald is a dazzling halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 0.62 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 6 gr
Located in SE
Silver clusters on top of the crown holding 5 natural Emeralds and 22 Diamonds. Not Hallmarked, band
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Halo Earrings natural 1 ctw Emeralds 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
oval cut natural oval cut Emeralds 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 0. 5ct. each. Color is vivid Green
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone Shape - Oval > Gemstone Pcs - 42 > Gemstone size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamond Weight - 2.85 ct > Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

15.69 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.77 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
asymmetrical emerald and diamond necklace features a one side with graceful line of pear-cut emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

5.13 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.14 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
delicate petals to form a full-bloom flower. Between each emerald petal are trilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Glamorous Green Emerald Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold with Halo of Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
gemstone give your relationship creativity. Designed with oval cut emerald in center and halo of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
2.5 mm / ca.0.13 ct each. Total weight of Rubies here: ca. 1.8ct Largest old diamond cut Emerald Ø
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Natural Diamond Mixed Cut 6.91Ct Chandelier Dangle Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-shapes, brilliant rounds, and striking emerald-cut stones. Diamonds are arranged in multiple vertical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Mixed Cut 6.91Ct Chandelier Dangle Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-shapes, brilliant rounds, and striking emerald-cut stones. Diamonds are arranged in multiple vertical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.35 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings 2.10 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
round and marquise-cut diamonds arranged like petals. At the base, a larger pear-cut emerald becomes the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14 Carat White Gold Mixed Cut 11.21Ct Natural Diamond Tennis Wedding Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
bracelet features an artistic arrangement of diamonds in a variety of cuts—oval, pear, emerald, cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Mixed Cut 11.21Ct Natural Diamond Tennis Wedding Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
bracelet features an artistic arrangement of diamonds in a variety of cuts—oval, pear, emerald, cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.17 TCW Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Halo Cocktail Gemstone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
large, vibrant oval-cut emerald at the center, framed beautifully by a halo of brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.47 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.63 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
authenticity. Framing the emerald is a fan-shaped array of brilliant round, pear, and marquise-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Vivid Green Drop Shape Emerald Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
-shaped emerald, the pendant showcases a vivid green color and brilliant cut. Framed with 14K white and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

10 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.8 GM
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately 10 carat. diamond weighs is
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.6Ct Natural Marquise Ruby .80 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
Brazil Natural Stone Total Ruby weight is approximately 1.6 ct Diamonds : Brilliant cut diamonds Total
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mixed Cut 5.94Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
silhouette, these drops brilliantly combine emerald-cut and oval-cut diamonds, finished with a shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mixed Cut 5.94Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
silhouette, these drops brilliantly combine emerald-cut and oval-cut diamonds, finished with a shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tourmaline Emerald Brilliant Pendant Afghanistan 5.30ct bicolor petrol bluegreen
Located in Viena, Viena
and a curved border set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 ct, TW (fine white G) / VS
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

May Birthstone Emerald SI/HI Diamond Open Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
May Birthstone Emerald SI/HI Diamond Open Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Gift Designed for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Multi Cut 0.74TCW Ruby Gemstone with Diamonds in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 0.74TCW Ruby Gemstone with Diamonds in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Multi Cut 0.74TCW Ruby Gemstone with Diamonds in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 0.74TCW Ruby Gemstone with Diamonds in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

36.08TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Halo SI/H Diamond Necklace for Wife 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 28.93 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 10.50 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

36.08TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Halo SI/H Diamond Necklace for Wife 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 23.14 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 10.50 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

3.05 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Wrap Ring 2 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- Emerald, Diamond • STONE SHAPE:- Oval • DIAMOND WEIGHT:- 2 Carat • Emerald Wt. :- 3.05 Ct. • AVERAGE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diamonds set in Silver
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.25ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.25 ct
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline and Emerald Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Serpents around a 5 Petal Flower. The ring is set with: - 355 F/G-VVS Diamonds with 4,27 ct; - 58 Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

2.68 TCW SI/H Natural Diamond Emerald Band Ring 18k White Gold Bridesmaid Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 1.96 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 0.72 Ct. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Tanzanite SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Octagon Tanzanite SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Octagon Tanzanite SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Octagon Tanzanite SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

5.13 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.14 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
delicate petals to form a full-bloom flower. Between each emerald petal are trilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Meghna Jewels Emerald 14 Karat Gold Aura Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
- Emerald (0.61 Ct) Gross Weight - 5.566 gm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

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5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 55 vintage editions and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 ct emerald cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 5 ct emerald cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our 5 ct emerald cut diamond for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 5 ct emerald cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $10,750, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $4,450,000 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.