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Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.11 ct, brilliant cut, G Color, VS Clarity Emeralds 0.61 ct - 5 mm x 3mm Total Weight 2.00 gr RF
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
shaped Columbian emeralds of approximately 5 ct, 118 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 12.20
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
well as single cut diamonds that wrap around the top and bottom of design. The ring is a size 5 and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one oval emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 0.96 ct Stone
Category

2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Multi-Strands Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emeralds 0.51 ct Onyx 1.10 gr Coral 88.90 gr - Dimensions from 5 mm to 12 mm Total Weight 104.50
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds. Diamonds 0.28 ct Emeralds 0.58 ct - 5 mm x 4 mm Total Weight 1.40 gr RF +GACF
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut emerald (6 mm x 5 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
) surrounded by white diamonds. Diamonds 0.26 ct Emerald 0.60 ct Total Weight 2.80 gr R.F + GFCE Pendant
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 0.75 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Stone Size - 5*5 mm Diamond size - 2 mm
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.33 ct, brilliant cut, G Color, VS Clarity Emeralds 0.77 ct- 5 mm x 4 mm Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Grey Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a diamond and an emerald in the upper part; as pendant, a grey pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mouted with a diamond and an emerald in the upper part and, below, a white pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald, White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.12 ct Emerald 0.19 ct - 5 mm x 3 mm Total Weight 2.20 gr RF +EIR Dimensions Pendant 11 mm x 6
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1910
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shaped emerald weighing 5 ct. Enhanced by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1 ct. Circa 1910
Category

20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Emerald and Diamonds Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 US Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.56 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina ring. This ring features an approximately
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930s Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
principal two diamonds are 5 mm old European cut stones, approximately 0.60 ct each (1.20 ct total), G color
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

2.87 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds (F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity). Total emerald weight is 2.87 cts. Total diamond weight is 0.54 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Engagement Ring with 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Solitaire signed by Tiffany & Co. featuring a 1.07 ct Emerald Cut
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
ct of excellent color and strong saturation ( vstbG 6/4 and vstbG 5/4). The emeralds are surrounded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Big Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
part; as pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.08 ct Emeralds 1.45 ct - 7 mm x 5 mm Pearls 5.40 gr - Width 12 mm
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 18 Karat Rose Gold Beaded Drop Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
back to the 2010. They were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baroque Grey Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a diamond and an oval emerald in the upper part and, below, a baroque pearl. Diamonds 0.04 ct
Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphire White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires 91.21 ct Total Weight 71.50 g R.F + uogge Length 17.50 cm Diameter 5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro More Bracelets

Materials

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

Emeralds, Diamonds, Grey Pearls, 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
oval emerald in the upper part and a grey pearl as pendant. Diamonds 0.05 ct Emeralds 0.52 ct - 5 mm x
Category

2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
a rare 1.40 ct Russian emerald from the Urals. The emerald is surrounded by sparkling old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified Rare Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning ring with a translucent natural emerald and diamonds is crafted in solid platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 18 Karat Rose Gold Beaded Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
condition. Diamonds 0.04 ct Emeralds 0.66 ct / 5 mm X 4 mm Pearls 2.50 gr / Length 12 mm Total Weight
Category

1990s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.86 Carat Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hi Color Certified Diamonds) Emerald Weight :- 2.86 ct. Necklace Size: 16 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

7.30 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Diamond Weight :- 7.30 ct. Emerald Weight :- 6.25 ct. Necklace Length : 16 inches & Width 50.78 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

6.05 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Peacock Pendant Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 8.37 gm Diamond Weight :- 6.05 ct. Emerald Weight :- 1.60 ct. Brooch Length 44.77
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

6.05 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Peacock Pendant Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 8.37 gm Diamond Weight :- 6.05 ct. Emerald Weight :- 1.60 ct. Brooch Length 44.77
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring in Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 2.05 ct > Gemstone pieces - 2 > Gemstone size - 2 mm > Gemstone
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearl, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
condition. Diamonds 0.18 ct Emeralds 1.67 ct Pearl 0.15 gr Total weight 4.8 gr cross size 3.8 x 2.6cm RF
Category

2010s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring in Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond.
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 2.05 ct > Gemstone pieces - 2 > Gemstone size - 2 mm > Gemstone
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian circa 1800 Emerald Diamond Heart Shaped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
/16 in.) Estimated total diamond weight is 1.20 ct. The emerald and diamond top is 16 x 15 mm (5/8 x
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

2.5 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Pear Shape Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Approximately 2.5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4 Cttw. Emerald and Diamond Retro Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
captivating central motif, showcasing a cushion-cut emerald delicately encased in a diamond photo frame
Category

2010s Victorian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
rectangular emerald - 7 mm x 5 mm - accented with 48 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 10K
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
rectangular emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with four round brilliant cut diamonds and set in classic 14K
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.09 Carat Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18K White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
carats of sparkling diamonds. Emerald is a May birthstone and is believed to improve intellect and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Gemstone Charm Bracelet Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.50 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 4.42 Ct. Bracelet Length :- 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5 This elegant band features three
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Arizona Turquoise Diamond Dangle Earrings with Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Arizona Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Emerald features dangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires, 9k Gold and Silver, Butterfly Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Emeralds, Rubies and Blue Sapphires 11.91 ct Total Weight 17.30 gr size around 4 cm x 5 cm RF * FGRC For
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Natural Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Solid White Gold Wt. :- 2.92 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.53 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cuff Ring Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.04 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mother of Pearl Turquoise Earrings Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Yellow Gold Wt. :- 17.85 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

4.80cts Zambian Emerald and Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt :- 1.50 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Weight :- 4.80 ct ✨
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Fantastic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. 32 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.10 ct. 33 Emeralds weighing 5.93 ct. 14 blue Sapphires weighing
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 27.85 Cttw. Tanzanite, Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Approx. White Diamond Wt.: 0.73 CT Approx. Tanzanite Wt.:20.7 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:5.15 CT Diamond
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Topaz Diamond Ruby Emeralds Sapphire Pearls Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths Amethysts 64.90 g Diamonds 0.50 ct Rubies, emeralds and sapphires 3.72 ct Yellow Topaz 6.30 g
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silve...

Fancy Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 2.06 ct Rubies and Emeralds 3.28 ct
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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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.