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Geometric Natural Diamond Halo Illusion Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These are emerald-cut diamond stud earrings set in solid gold. A cluster of baguettes and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Green Gemstone Multi Strand Necklace with Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
piece features seamless baguette cut diamonds making a row set with oval cut emerald row creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.34 Carat Demantoid 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Classic Wedding Bridal Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Demantoid 0.34 ct combined with white Diamonds totalling 0.052 ct. Perfect as for special occasion as for
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Link Bracelet Gift
Located in Diera, Dubai
showcases a captivating pattern of alternating emerald-cut and round-cut diamonds, each surrounded by a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.87 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a emerald cut diamond on top with round cut diamond in center and pear cut diamond drop below
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.20Ct Round Blue Sapphire 0.38Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a rich round-cut sapphire at its heart, surrounded by a stunning halo of round-shaped and emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.20Ct Round Blue Sapphire 0.38Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a rich round-cut sapphire at its heart, surrounded by a stunning halo of round-shaped and emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Halo White Gold Link Bracelet Gift for Her
Located in Diera, Dubai
showcases a captivating pattern of alternating emerald-cut and round-cut diamonds, each surrounded by a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Citrine 14k gold earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
- yellow Emerald cut, apx 6 ct. in total. Clarity: Transparent with iclusions Diamonds 56 piecesx0.01
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold

Citrine 14k gold earrings studs.
Citrine 14k gold earrings studs.
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Amethyst and tanzanite earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Set with amethyst, color - violet Emerald cut, apx 5 ct. in total. Clarity: Transparent with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, Silver

Amethyst and tanzanite earrings
Amethyst and tanzanite earrings
$356 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Massive snake earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Natural Emeralds - 2 pieces Cut: Oval Weight: aprx 1.5 ct. total. Color: Green Origin on seller opinion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Massive snake earrings
Massive snake earrings
$475 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Diamonds, the central one is bigger. Central diamond: between 0.50 and 0.60 carats, emerald cut, color
Category

Vintage 1950s French More Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst 14k gold earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
- violet. Emerald cut, apx 6 ct. in total. Clarity: Transparent with iclusions. Side stones: 0.06 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Amethyst 14k gold earrings studs.
Amethyst 14k gold earrings studs.
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Citrine solitaire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gemstones: Natural citrine, color - yellow Emerald cut, approx 3 ct in total Clarity: Transparent with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Citrine solitaire ring
Citrine solitaire ring
$308 Sale Price / item
50% Off
14k Gold Grape Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
depends from Availability), transparent. 2. Natural emeralds: 3 pieces, 0.28 ct total Cut: Round Color
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14k Gold Grape Ring
14k Gold Grape Ring
$522 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Amethyst 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Amethyst Ring, Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brilliant cut. Emerald: green color, transparent clarity
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Citrine 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Citrine Ring, Citrine Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brilliant cut. Emerald: green color, transparent
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Carat Blue Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Blue Sapphire Cabochon natural Diamonds 4.5 ct of brilliant Round cut diamonds. 3
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Genuine Amethyst ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamonds: 0.23 ct (0.01x23), G/Vs, round brilliant cut. Emerald: green color, transparent clarity, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver

Genuine Amethyst ring
Genuine Amethyst ring
$356 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
green color. 2. Diamonds: Round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 4 x 0.01 ct = 0.06 ct total. 3. Chrome
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 14k Gold

Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
$574 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Sky Blue Topaz 14k Gold Ring. Topaz Gold Ring !
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stone natural Topaz Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: sky blue Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct
Category

2010s Azerbaijani Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Certified Natural Myanmar Vivid Bicolor Green and Yellow Jade 18K Gold Earring
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ SIZE OF EMERALD: 5x5x3.2 mm ◆ SIZE OF TSAVORITE: 2.9, 3.3 mm ◆ 0.4 CT LAB GROWN DIAMOND: 10 PCs ◆ GOLD
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Citrine cocktail ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
natural Citrine Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: yellow to orange Clarity: VVS Diamonds: 0.23 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Citrine cocktail ring
Citrine cocktail ring
$427 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
stone Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 3 ct. that looks pretty much like an Emerald, accented with eight Ø 4 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Garnet, tourmaline 14k gold earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with garnet, color - red to purple Emerald cut, apx 2.2 ct. in total. Clarity: Transparent with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Garnet, tourmaline 14k gold earrings
Garnet, tourmaline 14k gold earrings
$652 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
– 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .15 Ct Measures: key is 40 x 18 mm. – heart is 9 x 8 mm. (h. x w
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Sapphire cluster ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 1,9 gr Ring size : 6.75 US - 54 FR Diamonds : Brilliant cut - Si/H - 0,06 ct Emerald
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1948 Ring natural 1.6ct Green Tourmaline solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with claw set emerald cut natural Tourmaline measuring 7
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamond Weight - 0.21 ct > Diamond Pcs - 24 > Diamond Size - 1.1 mm > Gross Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, weight: approx 0.5 ct, color: light blue Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Peridot - 2 pieces, cut
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
$448 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique German Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.25 US/ 3.9 gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1930s German Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Marcasite, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Multi Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace With Jeweled Gold Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
18K gold clasp. The clasp is centered with an emerald-cut citrine surrounded by diamonds and flanked
Category

Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

15 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds approximately 1.5 ct Cut: Oval Ring size 7 but can be resized for free of charge. Amazing colors
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 5 Carat finest
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4.5 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future Diamond Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4.5 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future Diamond Band in Platinum, Size 8
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman AGL Certified Tradition Colombian Emerald Diamond Earring Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer Oscar Heyman Colombian Emerald AGL Certified Minor Traditional Emerald cut emerald
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut 5 CT TW Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Dubai, DU
Elegant and splendid, this attractive design bracelet consists of four prong-set emerald-cut
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Solitaire, Emerald Cut, 5 Carat
Located in Vienna, AT
Solitaire with an emerald-cut diamond, approx. 5 ct, set in an 18k white gold mounting, ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Diamond and Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Diamond and Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Certified 1.62 Ct Colombian Emerald 2.80 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy rin
Located in Napoli, IT
by two amazing old mine cut diamonds of infinite beauty 2.80 Ct for both Emerald is gemmy, richly
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2#3#4#5 18 Karat White Gold Ring 1, 60 Carat White Emerald Pear Cut Diamond
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
or yellow gold 18Kt; Emerald cut Diamond: ct. 0,21 - Colour F - Clarity VS Pear cut Diamond: ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18 Kt Rose Gold Gr.5, 00, Emerald Beads Ct. 33, 38, Tsavorite and Garnet, Earrings
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
Cut White Diamond ct. 0,04; the dangling part is made with Emerald Beads ct. 33,38 strung in a
Category

2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose...

5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Tanzanite Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
18 kt., one emerald-cut tanzanite ap. 6.00 cts., 30 round diamonds ap. .90 ct., ap. 5 dwts. Size 6
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Rose White Gold 2.41ct Emerald Cut Cognac Diamond Diamond Shoulder Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Handmade 18ct Rose & White Gold 5 stone style 2.41ct Emerald Cut Cognac Diamond centre with an
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Platinum Full Eternity Diamond Emerald Cut Ring 10.57 Carat GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Full Eternity Diamond Emerald Cut Ring. 17 Emerald Cut Diamonds totaling in 10.57
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring. A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring. A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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