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Art Deco 5 Carat Halo Floral Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Primary Stone Carat Weight: 5 CT → Diamond : Natural Mined Diamond → Clarity : vs-si → Colour : H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Maniamania Etherea Ring with Emerald cut Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Etherea Engagement ring in 14k White Gold, with a 7x5mm Emerald cut pale Champagne
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Frame Bracelet 5 Diamonds / White Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
Frame Bracelet 5 Diamonds / White Gold. Bracelet with 5 emerald cut diamonds (ct. 0,54) set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in MADRID, MD
Cabouchon pear cut emerald earrings, Zambian origin, weighing 31.66 ct. and Marquise and pear cut
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5/8 ct. Ruby and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Migraine Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Migraine Shank Ring in
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Two-Color 18 Kt Gold Ring with Emerald and Brilliant and Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
; Princess cut ct 0.30, G color vvs and a Burmese Emerald (size 5 mm by 4 mm). The total weight of the ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cultivated Ruby Emerald-Cut Cuff W/ Pavé
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Center Stone: GEM quality Cultivated Ruby Gemstone, 8 x 6mm Emerald-Cut pictured (Approx 2.07 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

8.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled emerald & diamond necklace. Condition is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5/8 ct. Sapphire and Diamond Accent Vine Pattern Shank Ring in 14K White Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Center Stone: Oval Emerald - 6.0 X 4.0mm Side Stone: Round Single-Cut White Diamond - 1.35
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

22.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled emerald and diamond pendant with chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Beautiful Edwardian English Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old cut diamonds totalling approx .40 Ct (G-VVS/SI) UK size: J 1/2 US size: 5 Measures: head is 10 x
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Emerald and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.26 ct total weight Diamond Quality: IJ I1I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Signature Emerald Five Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Signature Emerald Cut Five Diamond Ring in Platinum ( 4.64 ct. tw. ) Signature Emerald Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Superb Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural emerald of approx .70 Ct (4.69 mm. by side) – 26 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 1.04
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Certified 1.88 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
ct, 7.56 x 7.02 x 5.38 mm 36 diamonds, baguette and trapeze cut, 2.34 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G
Category

Vintage 1970s German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
invisible set emeralds (tcw .95 ct) within a border of white diamonds, (tcw .64 ct). Size 5 6.10 grams.
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
loaf cabochon cut natural Colombian emerald of 5.95 Ct (10.69 mm. x 10.58 mm.) - 2 brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Magnificent Coral Putti Diamond Emerald Rare Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
all together Approx .60 Ct of G VVS Diamonds and .70 CT of Natural Colombia Emeralds Coral is 16 mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 0.50 Ct Emerald & 3.50 Ctw 18 Old Mine Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Stunning Retro 7.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Jewelled Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
jewelled by loads of gemstones: 44 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.50 Ct (H-VS/SI) – 5 round and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large Insignificant Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Miami, FL
Degree: Insignificant DIAMOND SPECIFICATIONS: Carat Weight: 5 ct Diamond Color: E - F Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold Hallmarks: present but worn Gems: 5 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Early Edwardian Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
2.5 mm. to 4 mm. in diameter – 2 round and 7 emerald cut natural emeralds totalling approx 1.40 Ct – 5
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Cober "Colombian Deco" with 1.77 Carat Emerald surrounded by 48 Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
magnificent Emeraude cut Emerald weighing 1.77 carats (ct) VS quality, which takes center stage. Surrounding
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Wedding Band, Over 1 Carat Each
By ML Brown, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
All GIA Certified Emerald Cut wedding band featuring 14 emerald cuts weighing 14.18 carats, crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond Carved Emerald Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Diamond color: J-K • Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25 CT • Gemstone: Emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Late Art Deco 2.10 Colombian Emerald 1.80 Diamond G VVS1 Quality Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of approx 2.10 Ct (8.35 mm. x 7.17 mm.) - 20 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1950s Certified 2.0 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
emerald, approx. 2.0 ct, 6.8 x 8.1 mm / 0.27 x 0.32 in 12 diamonds, old mine cut & 8/8 cut, approx. 1.30
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage circa 1970, Certified Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
luminous green emerald, beautifully clear and weighing 1.30 ct. 18 diamonds in brilliant and baguette cuts
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Impressive Harp” ring with Diamonds or a Ruby, Emerald or Sapphire stone
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Diamonds, and a 0,71 ct. Brilliant-cut Diamond center stone. The center stone can be switched with a Ruby
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.55 Carat Round Cut Emerald Full Band Ring US Size 8
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold 0.55 Ct Round Cut Emerald Full Band Ring 8 mm US Size 8 Crafted in 18 kt Yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.2 Carat Sapphire, 4.5 Carat Emerald, Ruby Diamond Vintage Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Berlin, Berlin
. 8.20 ct altogether 4 emeralds, front in star cut, back in step cut, approx. 4.55 ct altogether 5 rubies
Category

1990s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

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

Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 5 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Modern Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Modern Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Carved Emerald Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Diamond color: J-K • Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25 CT • Gemstone: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Emerald Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Emerald and a signature diamond (0,01 ct) Reference: 20H34Rcrsmermp/42 Stone combination: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Sweety pendant in 18kt pink gold with emerald and a signature diamond (0,02 ct) Reference
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2 Carat Natural Emerald Ring White Gold, Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Emerald Statement Ring, May Birthstone Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Ring, 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Fancy brown Diamond” with 1.08 Carat Brown Diamond and Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
gold cocktail ring is set with a 1,08 ct. Emerald-cut brown Diamond (VS). Surrounded by a pavé with
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe about 2000. Set with 2 blue emerald-cut topaz weighing 69,0 ct. and 56 brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.26 ct total weight Diamond Quality: IJ I1I2 Ruby weight: Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Rock Crystal Ring in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with Rock crystal, Emerald and a signature diamond (0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Deep Purple Amethyst Diamond Red Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Italy, 1980's. Set with 5 emerald-cut big amethysts and 6 small amethysts with a total weight of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.26 ct total weight Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1970s Paul Buchwald 5.45 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
tourmaline (5.45 ct.), 14 brilliant cut diamonds (0.74 ct; top wesselton, vvs) Ring head 1.5 cm by 1.6 cm
Category

20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Cober 2.61 Carat green Tourmaline with Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktailring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
yellow gold ring with an Emerald-cut green Tourmaline of 2,61 ct. Discover the elegance and beauty of
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Designed Diamond and Multi Gemstone 18K Drop Earrings
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
: 1.10 ct Shapes: Oval, Square Cut, Round Measurements: Length 1 5/16", Width 7/16"
Category

Late 20th Century Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Maniamania Etherea Ring in 14k Gold with Rustic Grey Diamond and Diamond Pave
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Etherea Engagement ring in 14k yellow gold ring with a Grey rustic Emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Set of 2 rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
: 20R88Rcrsmermp Stone combination: Rock crystal with emerald Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set of 3 Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
diamond (0,02 ct) Mini Sweety ring in 18kt Ring in 18kt pink and white gold with white diamonds (clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
An important ring featuring an emerald cut no heat Ceylon (Sri Lanka) sapphire (weighing 6.5 ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

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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.