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2.43 Carat Step Cut GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
green to bluish green color, with 6 natural Diamonds brilliant cut, 1.16 ct, color F/G, clarity VVS
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Maniamania Etherea Ring with Emerald cut Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
Diamond (1 ct), with halo and accents and pavé of White Diamonds (0.23ctw). Size 6. *You may order this
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
weighing circa 1.25 ct. Central brilliant-cut diamond circa 0.40 ct. clarity: VVS2, color: fancy light
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ear Pendants
Located in Berlin, DE
-cut diamonds weighing ca. 1,4 ct. Accented by 16 emeralds weighing approximately 1,0 ct. Mounted in
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture Square Emerald-Cut Diamond, Platinum Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald-cut diamond of 6.27 cts. Architectural prongs accord with its high crowning angles, while 62 round
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.52 Carat GIA Square Emerald Asscher Cut Diamond platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
size 6 (US) custom sized to fit gratis. Diamond specs: 2.52 Carat Square Emerald Cut (Asscher) E
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

26.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled emerald and diamond necklace. Seventeen
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati Emerald Diamond Gold Dress Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, Buccellati The cut-cornered emerald weighing 1.34 ct to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Set with a square shaped emerald stone weighing 5.37 ct, embellished with eightysix brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Zambian Square Cut Emeralds 7.11 Carat Chandelier 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18 karat white gold chandelier earrings. Square cut green emeralds 7.11 ct from Zambia
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Central 4.76 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds weighing ca. 1,26 ct. Ring band decorated with 4 small brilliant-cut diamonds. Total weight: 6,55
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.04 Carat Emerald Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast emerald and diamond ring. The featured
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Adorable Georgian Diamond Emerald Daisy Ring 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
approx .15 Ct (3.79 x 2.74 mm.) - 6 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct UK size: L 1/2 US size
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Belle Époque Colombian Emerald Diamond Rare Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
European cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct (G-VVS/SI) UK size: L 1/2 US size: 6 Measures: head is 21 mm
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
finger. Set in 14K satin finish yellow gold. The head is set with a .25 ct. old mine cut diamond; the
Category

Antique 1890s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring two flowers, each centering (1) full-cut diamond, 0.06 ct. tw., surounded by (6) round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Big French Colombian Emerald Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
mm.) - 12 old European cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct (G/H-VS/SI) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brazilian Emerald Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
shaped Brasilian emerald of 10,30 carat complemented by numerous brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1,61 ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Vintage Certified Sandawana Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. Zimbawe) 28 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.10 Ct (G-IF/VVS) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6 1/4
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
.16 Ct – 22 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.80 Ct (G – VVS/VS) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18kt White Gold 3 1/2 ct Sapphire and 4 ct Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Stunning 18 karat white gold ballerina style ring with an approximately 3 1/2 carat emerald cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940s Emerald Cabochon Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
decorated by 6 brilliant-cut diamonds. Enhanced by 2 baguette-cut diamonds and 2 trapezoid shape diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.57 Carat Emerald Three Stone Ring, Platinum, G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 0.24 CTS Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket Ring Size: 6 Shape: Emerald-Cut Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

18 Karat Gold White Diamond Ring with Emerald Halo
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
illusion asscher cut diamond surrounded by total 1.1 carat emerald. All emerald are special cut ting
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Ring with Carved Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
42 old-mine-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0,90 ct. clarity VS-SI, color wesselton. Mounted in
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Magnificent Coral Putti Diamond Emerald Rare Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
totalling approx .60 CT (G/VVS) – 6 square faceted cut natural emeralds totalling approx .70 Ct UK size: K
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 6 CT Certified Natural Ruby Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 6 CT Certified Natural Ruby Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat G VS2 Emerald Cut Three-Stone Ring 18 karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
2.02 ct G VS2 GIA certified Emerald cut center diamond 1.42 tw (2 stones) G VS2 side stones 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Colombian Emerald of 2.01 Ct (certified minor oil – 8.8 x 6.8 mm,) – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.78 Carat Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
emerald cut natural pink tourmaline encircled with a blend of colorful sapphires, emeralds and diamonds
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, ...

14k Yellow Gold 25 Carat Briolette Emerald 0.04 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
cut diamonds Measure 1.60 - 1.60 x 0.96 mm (depth est.) Approximate total weight of 2 stones = 0.04 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Pave Dome Ring
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
An exceptional 50.18 ct Cabochon Cut Emerald set on diamond pave ring (6.51ct) Size: IT 14 - US 6
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Statement Ring
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
diamonds (0.50 ct circa) Size US 6 1/2 - IT 13
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold GIA Certified 18.13 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring with Diamonds, Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous octagonal step-cut emerald ring set in 14k yellow gold with diamond accents. Featured in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Charming Midcentury Emerald Baguette Diamond Chain Enhancer Pendant and Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 6 baguette cut diamonds totalling
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3 Carat Emerald EC Bezel Ring, 0.45 Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 3.02 CTS Measurements: 9.65 x 7.8 mm Trapezoid Diamond Weight: 0.45 CT (E-VS) Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
1 Carat Columbian Emerald ring with 6 diamonds set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and is in this unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.72 Ct. 3-Stone Natural White Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accent Stones: 2 baguette cut diamonds, 0.20 approximate total carat weight. (G/VS) Size 6 and, sizeable
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
gms Emerald: 0.22 ct, 2 square Ruby: 0.42 ct, 2 square Diamond: 6 Baguette, 0.21 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Early Edwardian Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct of old mine cut Diamonds and rose cut Diamonds reveling lovely sparkle here and there – Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Gorgeous .65 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.10 Carat GVVS Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural emerald of approx .65 Ct (5.24 mm. x 4.41 mm.) - 16 brilliant and 6 baguette cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Magnificent Diamond and Emerald Platinum Art Deco Fashion Ring, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Deco, but its grandeur and more modern cut central diamond leads us to a later period. No explanation
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Report Certified 4.81 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
4.81 CT Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Minimalist Emerald Promise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

20 Carat Emerald Dangle Earrings With 2.5 Carat Halo Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 20.11 CT Diamond Weight: 2.52 CT 72 pcs 2mm Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marcel Salloum Cabochon Emerald Diamond Concave Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
. Centre Stone: 0.65 Ct Cabochon Emerald Melee Diamond Weight: 0.90 carats Finger size: UK M, U.S. 6.5
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.02 Carat Emerald 0.90 Carat Diamonds Sterling Silver 14 Karat Gold Band
Located in New York, NY
0.91 ct Old Mine Cut (Polki Diamond) and 1.02 ct Emerald Ring Band set in Oxidized Sterling Silver
Category

2010s Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Monseo White Gold Emerald and Diamonds Art Deco Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19.2K white gold ring with 27 brilliant cut Diamonds with 0.21 ct., 16 tsavorites with 0.34 ct and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.1 Carat Three-Stone Princess and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Clarity: Appx I1 Supported by Two Accent Emerald Cut Diamonds Total Weight of Accents = 0.35 ct Color
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Bridal Signet Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
: Diamond ↣ Secondary Stone Shape: Square Step Cut ↣ Secondary Stone Count: 6 ↣ Secondary Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald EC Ring 4.97 Carats
Located in New York, NY
), Round Diamond Weight: 1.02 CTS, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 6, Shape: Emerald-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

3.02 Carat Emerald Bezel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 3.02 CTS, Measurements: 9.65 x 7.8 mm, Trapezoid Diamond Weight: 0.45 CT (E-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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6 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 6 ct emerald cut diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 55 antique edition and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 6 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 6 ct emerald cut diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 6 ct emerald cut diamond for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 6 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond?

On average, a 6 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.