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Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace #20422
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely necklace features one round emerald (5 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
chunky old mine cut diamond that is surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds and natural emeralds. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mellerio dits Meller, Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emeralds and Diamond
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Braintree, GB
5 x 2.5 cm Weight : 24 grams 2 Emeralds - Cut : Oval Approx Size : 0.50 carats each Treatment
Category

Vintage 1920s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #19044
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emeralds (5 mm x 3 mm each) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Width: 7 mm
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
rectangular genuine emerald (5 mm x 3 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Emerald and Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural deep green pear shape emerald and has rose cut and old mine cut diamonds throughout the top of the
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #16993
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine emerald (approx. 5 mm x 4 mm) and two princess cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
safety clasp . There are two rows of diamonds holding the center line of oval emeralds. Brilliant cut
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Filigree Shank Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with round cut emerald studded in center with filigree shank with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.70 Carat Oval Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
weighing 1.7 carats Total Each emerald is 0.85 Ct Each stud has a tiny but very shiny diamond on the top of
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior one-off Color Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire "Flowers" Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Emeralds with 1,19 ct; - 2 "Navette" cut Emeralds with 0,13 ct; - 26 Yellow Diamonds with 0,36 ct; - 184
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
safety clasp . There are two rows of diamonds holding the center line of oval emeralds. Brilliant cut
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
safety clasp . There are two rows of diamonds holding the center line of oval emeralds. Brilliant cut
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 1.8 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
emerald approximately 1.8 ct Total Approximately 0.35 ct Brilliant cut round diamonds . 34 diamonds are
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

20 Carat Oval Natural Emeralds Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Grams Bangle
Located in New York, NY
bangle crafted with 18 karat Yellow gold and Round brilliant cut diamonds Emeralds 16 pieces , each
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Three-Color Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a cabochon cut pale bluish-green emerald framed by old single cut diamonds. The emerald measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

Demantoid Rose-Cut Diamond Unheated Pink Blue Sapphire Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
-cut diamonds 0,40 ct., 5 X light pink rose-cut Unheated Pink Sapphires from Madagascar 0,60 ct., 6 X
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphi...

Designer Effy s 14ct Oval Shape Natural Ruby 11 Ct Diamond Necklace 14KY Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Emerald .Each oval Oval shape Ruby is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds . The Necklace is made with
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Belle Époque Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K gold. The necklace is embellished with brilliant and rose cut diamonds, and three small emeralds
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Bar Style Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
improves mental strength. Designed with round cut emerald, sapphire and emerald with diamonds set around
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant #4377
Located in Washington Depot, CT
square genuine emeralds and one emerald cut genuine emerald (5 mm x 4 mm) set in classic 14K white gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

14 Kt Gold Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby Ring Size 6
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Five Band Ring Size 6 This
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut .90Ct Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
era. Holding the .90 Ct old emerald cut is four rectangle prongs that allow you to see the whole
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is embellished with an impressive three claw set 1.02 ct pear faceted cut emerald. The tapering ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.95 Carat Chrome Tourmaline Platinum East-West Three-Stone Ring with Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone ring featuring a 5.95 ct emerald cut tourmaline and trapezoid diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 # 16202
Located in Washington Depot, CT
three emerald cut tanzanites (5 mm x 3 mm) and 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 Certified #21767
Located in Washington Depot, CT
three emerald cut tanzanites (5 mm x 3 mm) and 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Imperial Topaz 4.98 carat and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Imperial Topaz 4.98 ct and Diamond Ring in Platinum Imperial Topaz and Diamond Ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum

Hermes Diamond / Spinel Kelly Cuff Bracelet 18k Gold 6 Interchangeable Straps
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
. Kindly read details: The diamond Kelly cuff has 493 brilliant cut round diamonds, 6.75ct, set in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10.51 Carat GIA Certified Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire, 14 Baguette diamonds with 1 1/5 ct. in a prong-setting. This ring is GIA certified and
Category

20th Century Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Russian Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
6.80 mm, approximately 5.14 ct) framed by old single cut diamonds set in silver over gold and flanked
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Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine

3.85ct Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow White Gold, GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
:  Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Total Diamond Weight: 0.40 ct. Measurements:  4.12 x 3.00 mm Shape
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA 9.11ct Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
with 17 genuine emerald cut diamonds each with its own GIA certificate approx 9.11 ct, color range from
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American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Graff Platinum 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
carat emerald cut center diamond with F color and VVS2 clarity. The ring weighs a total of 3.4 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Leon Mege GIA Certified Purple Garnet with Emeralds Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
#2173693873 flanked by two Colombian emeralds 0.65 carat total. 22 irradiated purple diamonds 0.25 ct total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Vintage Russian Demantoid Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
features a modified emerald cut Russian demantoid from the Ural Mountains of a rare saturated alpine green
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1950s 1.72 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature 0.54 ct emerald cut diamonds, bezel set to the centre of the design. The feature diamond is
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Russian Art Deco Amethyst Diamond silver topped gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Siberian amethysts framed by old mine cut diamonds. The amethysts are approximately 5 ct each / 10 ct
Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.73 Carat Diamond and 0.80 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
jewelry collection. The band is made with platinum and set with a halo of emerald and round cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.70 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. Both sides of the ruby are flanked with emerald and round cut diamonds totaling 0.79 carats.The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Brooch/Pendant in the Shape of a Fish, circa 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
Emerald - Cut : Square Number of stones : 4 Total size in carats : 0.23 ct Treatment : Natural Ruby
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

16 Carat Oval Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold 19 Grams Bangle
Located in New York, NY
crafted with 18 karat White gold and Baguettes cut diamonds Rubies 16 pieces , each 5 X 7 MM
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.32 Carat Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ct. Measurements: 4.00 x 3.00 x 2.00 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: VVS2-VS1 Colour: E-F Shank
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. Pearl Necklace with Diamond Plat Clasp
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set with approx. 0.30 ct. emerald cut diamond and approx. 0.25 ct of single and old mine cut diamonds
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces

14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut blue topaz (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with eight round brilliant cut diamonds and set in classic
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Gold

14 Karat Gold and Platinum Necklace and Earring Set of the Belle Époque Period
Located in Braintree, GB
- Cut : Emerald Number of Aquamarine gems : 5 Size of gems on necklace : 1.5 CT Each ( 4.50 CT Total
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

AGI Certified 5 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
AGI Certified 5 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, Estate Unisex ring Report
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
inches in length, there are 83 Natural Emerald Cut diamonds weighing approximately 5 ct, F-H in color
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

Vintage 5 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Pink Sapphire Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Pink Sapphire Earrings Platinum Approximately 5 Ct
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate. Platinum 11.39 gm Diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

13 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Pendant, 14KWG Chain
Located in New York, NY
Exact known weight 12.75 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Pendant with approximately 0.85 ct
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3 Ct Natural Emerald cut Emerald stone surrounded by very good quality shiny diamonds
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Ct Pear Shape Emerald 1 Ct Diamond French Clip Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emerald Earring Approximately 2.5 Carat Pear Shape Natural Emerald Each or 5 ct total
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Ct Oval Shape Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Pendant 14 Kt White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold With Chain This
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Ct Oval Shape Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Pendant 14 Kt White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold With Chain This
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 0.50 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.50 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold This exquisite pair
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & Diamond Pendant Emerald is about 5 carat
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.