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1 Ct Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 14Ct Pear/Drop Zambian Emerald 7 Ct Diamond Earrings 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report # 2221836477 Natural Beryl Origin Zambia 14 Ct Pear/Drop Zambian Emerald 7 Ct Diamond
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings 2.72 Ct SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings 2.72 Ct SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

16 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 16 Carat Oval cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inches
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.31 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 4.37 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.31 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 4.37 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold This bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

9.31 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 4.37 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.31 Carat Zambian Emerald Bracelet 4.37 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold This bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
open work show pave set old diamond cut and rose cut diamonds around one natural emerald cut Emerald
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cerified 1.28 Ct Halo Emerald Diamond Wedding Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
weighing a total of 1.28 carats, set at the center of a dazzling halo of diamonds. Surrounding the emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Classic Halo Diamond Pear Cut Emerald Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 1 Stone Size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.51 ct Diamond Pcs - 11 Diamond size - 1 mm Gross Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Stud Earrings with Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Stud Earrings with Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Each piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Stud Earrings with Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Stud Earrings with Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Each piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Certified 1.73 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
14K White Gold: 4.23 Grams 1.15 Ct Emerald-Cut Diamond (9 Pcs.) 0.58 Ct Round-Cut Diamond (36 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Designer Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

13.17Tcw Oval Cut Zambian Emerald with Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
13.17Tcw Oval Cut Zambian Emerald with Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold This bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

13.17Tcw Oval Cut Zambian Emerald with Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
13.17Tcw Oval Cut Zambian Emerald with Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold This bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.72 Ct. ✦ Sizing ..................... We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.72 Ct. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings 2.72 Ct SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings 2.72 Ct SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Cut Emerald Wedding Ring with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
your creativity. Designed with two pear cut emerald in center and halo of diamonds that makes it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond Open Cuff Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuff Bracelet features emerald cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.3 Carat Emerald 2.91 Ct Diamond With MOP Hanging Earrings 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.3 Carat Emerald & 2.91 Ct Diamond With Mother Of Pearl Hanging Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14k White Gold This design features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold This design features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry The design features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry The design features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Cut 16.31 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 16.31 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold This stunning piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Pear Cut 16.31 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut 16.31 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold This stunning piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Pear Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Tennis Statement Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Tennis Statement Necklace 18K White Gold This stunning necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6 Ct Zambian Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18Kt W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Emeralds weighing approximately 6 carats are surrounded by brilliant round cut diamonds
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Pear Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Tennis Statement Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Tennis Statement Necklace 14K White Gold This stunning necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Meghna Jewels Emerald Cut Aquamarine Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
(1.41 Ct) Diamond Weight - 0.27 Ct Gross Weight - 9.999 gm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Y-Shaped Bridal Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Y-Shaped Wedding Necklace For Bride 14k White Gold This piece showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
g. depends from size Central stone: Natural emerald Emerald cut, weight - 1 ct Clarity: Transparent
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
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3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.8 ct of
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

22.52Ct Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Lariat Drop Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 22.52Ct Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Lariat Drop Necklace 14 Karat White Gold features a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

22.52Ct Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Lariat Drop Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 22.52Ct Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Lariat Drop Necklace 18 Karat White Gold features a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Cut 20.94TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut 20.94TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold Details:- Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Oval Cut 20.94TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut 20.94TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold Details:- Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Leon Mege Platinum Three-Stone Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond and Trapezoids
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
of the GIA-certified 3.01 ct G/ VS1 emerald cut diamond and a matching pair of side stones. We have a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite tennis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite tennis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

300 Carat 5-Strand Emerald Necklace with 4.8 Carat Diamond Enamel in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 300 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

16.35Tcw Oval Cut Green Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
16.35Tcw Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold. This exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This breathtaking
Category

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

Materials

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

Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This breathtaking
Category

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

Materials

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

3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 14K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 14K Gold. These stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.36Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Round Cut Diamond Bridal Stud Earrings 18K Gold. These stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.50 Ct. Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
geometric wheel, French cut blue sapphires and emeralds surround the center diamond. Combining the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

9.91Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.91Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold All Tariffs Paid The statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.55 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 2.58 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.91Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Tennis Bracelet 18K Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.91Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Tennis Bracelet 18K Gold All Tariffs Paid The statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

335 Carat 5-Strand Emerald Necklace with 6.5 Carat Diamond Enamel in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 335 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Cut 5.38Ct Certified Diamond Choker Necklace 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
and set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut 5.38Ct Certified Diamond Choker Necklace 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
and set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Oval Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
cut emerald set in center with halo of diamond around the emerald and diamond studded on a band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut 7.48Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Accents 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut 7.48Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Accents 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry The design showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.