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18 Karat Whitle Gold Pearl Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
weighing 3.68 ct and 121 brilliant cut Diamonds with a total weight of 0.90 ct will adorn and enchant every
Category

2010s Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features five round genuine emeralds and eight round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval emerald (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds. Suspended from a classic
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
: 12 grams Emeralds - Cut : Pear Quantity : 8 Main Emerald Size : 0.50 ct Approx total weight : 2.58
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4.57 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 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

Vintage 7.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
features a 7.31 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald framed by bright white old European and transitional cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald

1970s, Vintage Emerald and 1.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting has a fluted design ornamented with a feature 0.60 Ct marquise cut emerald, displayed in relief to
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Handmade Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
cut emerald and diamond chain with three emerald set in a row and diamond cluster is set after each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Rose and White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds. Diamonds 4.81 ct Ruby, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires 53.62 ct Total Weight 49 g R.F + gacoc Length
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Emerald and 0.80 ct solitaire diamond flower earrings Each earring has 6 emeralds each
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring, England
Located in Braintree, GB
(EU) = 54 Size : 2.4 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm Weight: 5 grams total Emerald - Cut : Octagonal Weight : 3.6 ct
Category

Antique 1850s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
radiating brilliance. Its playful torso comes alive with a vibrant symphony of 13 rubies, 11 emeralds, and 5
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.61 Carat Old European-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.61 carats old European-cut diamond and calibrated emerald solitaire engagement ring mounted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Estate Platinum Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Great Neck, NY
Center Stone: 1.11 ct Colombian Emerald (GIA Certified) GIA Report Number: 5192950959 Ring Size: 5
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Victorian 9.2 Cttw. Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. JEWELLERY SPECIFICATION: Total Metal Wt.: 16.21 GM Approx. Diamond Wt.: 1.82 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:0.8 CT
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

2 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald is spaced by brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 2 carat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald is spaced by brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 2 carat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

*NRP* IGI 18K 1.66 Ct EG VVS Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
makes the main stone looks like and shiny as a 5 ct piece diamond but at an affordable price. Cauae
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

New African 1.52 ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
are highly rated stones. They are oval cut stones and are .76 Cts each. The main stone is 7 x 5 mm
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Certified 14kt Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Ring with Emerald and Diamonds"
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Detail: - One Natural Pear-Cut Emerald, 2.70 ct - Measurements: 11.6 x 8.5 x 5 mm - One Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African .76 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a oval cut stone and is .76 Cts The main stone is 7 x 5 mm
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gemistry 1.5 Cttw. Emerald and Diamond Bolo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
on this Gemistry bracelet along with round emerald stones. The 0.64 Ct. of diamonds have an I1
Category

2010s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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

Victorian 6.43 Cttw. Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Fern Leaf Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
.: 13.15 GM Approx. Diamond Wt.: 0.47 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:1.1 CT Approx. Blue Sapphire Wt.: 4.86 CT
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 10 X 8 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
30 mixed old cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 ct , average VS-SI1 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Rings

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Garnets Red Coral White Pearl Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded by little rose cut diamonds and it's decorate with 1.48 ct of little rubies, emeralds, blue and
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Antique German Ring 0.85 Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US4.5 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring featuring natural oval diamond cut Emerald 6 mm x 5 mm x 3.85 mm deep / ca. 0.85
Category

Vintage 1930s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

10 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 17.1 GM
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately 10 carat. diamond weighs is
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Euro Diamond Emerald Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
emerald in the center and has an old european cut diamond on each side and they have GIA reports. The ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1938 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.5 US / 2.88gr
Located in SE
, clusters of Diamonds in Silver. Claw set natural bright Green Emerald with open back, oval cut 6 mm x 5 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds set in classic 10K yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight: .02 ct. Diamond color
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

18.8 Carat Colombian Emerald Rough Pendent/Necklace 18 Karat Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
unique style. Weight: 6.0 gm (does not include weight of the chain) Natural Beryl Emerald 18.8 Ct
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant Drop Sapphire Necklace with Diamonds and Pear Cut Sapphire on Top
By Crivelli
Located in Roma, IT
. Diamonds on the chain. Diamonds (n. 22) around the Emerald are ct. 0.48 G SI. 18kt Gold weight is 5 grams
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

New African 4.70 Ct Cornflower Blue White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
is surrounded by White Diamond cut Sapphire stones. The pendant is is 1" long and .5" wide. The
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 6.20 Ct Green Apple White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
is an Emerald cut and measures 10.5 x 6.8 mm. It is surrounded by White Diamond cut Sapphire stones
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 1 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 2.75
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1 ct Diamond Ring in
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings 3 ctw natural Emeralds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 5gr
Located in SE
measures 7.5 mm long & 7 mm wide x 5 mm deep / ca. 1.75 ct and second stone is 7 mm long x 6.5mm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African 4.50 Ct Cornflower Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
. Cornflower blue is such a beautiful color.. It just shimmers and sparkles. The stone is an Emerald cut and
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Platinum 0.39 Carat Diamond Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with three emerald cut diamonds totaling 0.39 carats with each held in place by four prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
bracelet in 14K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage European stud Earrings 1.5ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold / 3.65 gr
Located in SE
earring measures : 7.5 x 6.6 x 3.8 mm deep. Two oval cut natural oval green Emeralds 6 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.7 ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring , 18K Yellow Gold and 5 claw and cluster set natural Emeralds, both Emerald
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1972 Ring natural 5ct Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.5 / 6.2 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Swedish 18K Ring with vivid Green natural Emerald cut cabochon 11 mm x 9 mm x 6 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Egg Pendant 2.5ct Emerald Enamel 56 Gold 14K Silver/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
mm x 5 mm / ca. 0.85 ct set in silver bezels. Total weight of emeralds here: ca. 2.5 ct. Apparently
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef Arpels
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
diamonds weighing ca. 0.20 ct, the nose set with a cut onyx. 2 small emeralds as eyes. Matching smaller
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef Arpels
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
set throughout with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing ca. 0.20 ct, the nose set with a cut onyx. 2
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

AGI Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18 Kt White Gold, Suite, Estate
Located in New York, NY
AGI Certified This Necklace made out of 18 Karat white gold .Necklace consisting of 5 emerald cut
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.5 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Hanging / Dangling Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3.5 Carats of two Emerald cut Ruby and 1 Ct Diamond Hanging Earrings 14 K
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Original Art Deco GIA 9.40 Carat Green-Blue Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
stunning Art Deco ring. Total weight is 9.40ct. GIA certified Emerald cut Green-Blue Tourmaline, weighing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Samantha Knight Blue Sapphire and Diamond Shepherd Hook Drop Earrings 2.50 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Beautiful, Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphires and Diamond Accented Earrings. Signed SK Designed by SK in
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite, Gem Quality, 10 cts. surrounded by fine white Diamonds set in 18K.
Located in Aspen, CO
) surrounded by fine white brilliant cut diamonds. The. Tanzanite displays a vivid royal blue color with just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
cut diamonds Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02 ct each. All stones have open backs. The crown measures 12 mm x 5 mm x
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut sapphire (7 mm x 5 mm) and two trillion cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold. Shank
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Custom Listing for Mary Lupe 1st installment
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Weight - 5.63 cts Gemstone size - 4 X 5 mm Diamond Weight - 1.39 cts Diamond size - 1.2 mm Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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