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14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features eight round
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White 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

Baroque Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Beaded Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.05 ct Emeralds 0.52 ct - 6 mm x 4 mm Baroque Pearls 4.00 gr Total Weight 5.10 gr RF ++OFA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro More Earrings

Materials

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

Baroque Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Beaded Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearls. They were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.05 ct Emeralds 0.47 ct - 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro More Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 18 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
condition. Diamonds 2.96 ct, round cut, I color, VS clarity Emeralds and Rubies 2.4 ct Total weight 16.7 gr
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Stylish Diamond Emerald Gold Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
color, VS clarity, with double row of 82 genuine baguette cut diamonds approx. 4.20 ct, H color, VS
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
two colombian emeralds in the center of a filigree mounting with single cut diamonds and french cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvvs-vs. Totally is Emerald 5.50 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We can make any size) We offer free
Category

1990s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Colombian Emerald Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 26 grams. Totally is diamond about 6 ct. The diamond is has
Category

1990s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Red Coral Leaves, Amethyst Drops, Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
X 15 mm Diamonds ct 0.13 Emerald ct 0.46 Hydro Amethyst g 5.50 / 3 cm X 0.9 cm Total weight g
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a feature 0.84 ct step cut emerald, bezel set in subtle relief to the centre of the design
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Leaves, Amethyst Drops, Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
/ 10mm X 15 mm Diamonds ct 0.13 Emerald ct 0.46 Hydro Amethyst g 5.50 / 3 cm X 0.9 cm Total weight g
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Baguette Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone Weight: 1.24 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K, 11.56 carats, natural Zambian Emeralds Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 11.13 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Emerald cut ✦ Gemstone Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one oval emerald (6 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds and set in classic
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Natural Oval Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 7X9 Oval cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Emerald Intense
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.54ct Natural Aquamarine 0.47 ct Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold – Handmade
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
diamonds in brilliant round cut: Two larger diamonds (each 3.4 mm in diameter, 0.11 ct approx.) for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat yellow gold retro ring - Emerald Sapphire Diamond - patina band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamonds : 2 pieces - Si/H - Brilliant cut - 0,12 ct total Emeralds : 3 pieces - carré cut - 1,5mm*1,5mm
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A beautiful statement Ring featuring an emerald weighing approximately 6 ct surrounded by 14
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 16.60 carats natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 12.43 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.17 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2.7ct Emerald Ring with Diamonds Timeless Women’s Jewelry
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Diamonds Cut: Brilliant Quantity: 6 Diameter: 0.083 inches each (2.1 mm ) Total Carat Weight: 0.21 ct Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 10.16 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Carat Round Cut Emerald and 0.90 ct two solitaire diamond flower earrings perfect pair
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Carat Round Cut Emerald and 0.30 ct two solitaire diamond flower earrings perfect pair
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster ring with emerald up to 2.50ct and diamonds up to 1.74ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.74 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) detailed description
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hand Holding Emerald Bangle Bracelet #20012
Located in Washington Depot, CT
bracelet features a graceful hand holding a marquise cut emerald (6 mm x 4 mm) set in beautifully detailed
Category

20th Century Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African 6.0 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a oval cut stone and is 6 Cts The main stone is 11.5 x 5.2
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 4.0 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
mm and is flanked by Diamond Cut Green Tsavorite stones running down both sides of the band. A very
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

17.5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Charm Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval and pear cut emerald pieces and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

2 2/5 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 62 Round 2/5 ct. brilliant cut diamonds , 2 pc. Square princess-cut 1/6 ct. diamond in a prong
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.27 carats Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.27 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.37 carats Ethiopian Opal, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

18K Gold, Paraiba Tourmaline, Emeralds, Multi Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emeralds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 1.83 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite cabochon, Emerald Sugarloaf Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weight: 44.23 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.7ct Emerald 0.7ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7.75/ 4.6gr
Located in SE
square cut Emerald stone of deep Green color 7 mm x 6 mm x 4.35 mm deep / ca. 1.75ct Six old diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Massive 20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
100% Natural, Earth Mined Emerald And Diamonds Ring. 20.51 Total Carat Weight & Certified by G.I.A
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.67 carats, Zambian Emerald Marquise Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Emerald ✦ Gemstone Weight: 3.67 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Size 6 A classic
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 28.47 carats natural, Zambian Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 28.47 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose Cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.60 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 12.59 carat Tanzanite Cabochon, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 12.59 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: carved ✦ Gemstone Weight: 2.70 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Pink Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Diamond Color: H-I ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 2.85 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 31.23 carats Zambian Emerald, Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Hand-Carved ✦ Gemstone Weight: 31.23 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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

Set in 18K Gold, 24.23 carats Aquamarine, Emerald Diamond Modern Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.06 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS1-SI1 ✦ Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

A Ring natural 1.5ct Emerald 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 6.25US / 6gr
Located in SE
/ ca 1.5ct 12 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.75 mm / 0.025 ct each or total of 0.3ctw. Color ca. F,G /VS
Category

Vintage 1930s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carved Coral Buddha Pendant in 18k Gold Set with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Honolulu, HI
diamonds, totaling approximately 0.15 ct., 18 rectangular green emeralds channel set totaling approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Pink Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weight: 3.98 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.38 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Orange Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 0.86 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Pearls 9 Karat Gold and Silver Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires 2 ct Rubrum Coral 8.10 gr Pearls 0.06 g, 2mm Total weight 21.5 gr length 6
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold...

1.5 Carat Emerald and 2 Carat Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fine 6 Round Cut Emeralds weighing approximately 1.5 carats with no color Enhancement , alternating
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Radiant Cut GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo White Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
signs of wear. 4-Prong Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: One (1) modified emerald cut natural diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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
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Vintage 1930s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat WG
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Carat 8 X 6 MM Oval Natural Emerald & Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat WG Two emerald
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Art Deco Onyx And Old Cut Diamond Ring c.1920
Located in Firenze, IT
ring has an oval flat onyx, in the center of which there is a round old-cut diamond of approximately 1
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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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.