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15.16CT Radiant shaped Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamonds Tennis bracelet 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
🌟 The Radiance Collection: 15.16 CT Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Bracelet This breathtaking ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Fancy Yellow White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
end of each fringe is topped off with 18 fancy yellow pear shapes that weigh approximately 6 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pear Pink GIA Certified 1.04ct Pear cut diamond ring. Fancy Pink Brown color Si-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
jewellery artist Joke Quick. At the centre lies a 3 carat GIA-certified fancy yellow pear-shaped rose-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

13.63 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Deep Brown Yellow-G VS1 Diamond Plat Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 13.63 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut Fancy Deep Brown Yellow-G VS1 Diamond Platinum
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.65ctt Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
white gold. By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.65 carats total diamond weight. 1.01 carat cushion Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 1.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.75 carats total diamond weight. 1.01 carat cushion cut Fancy Intense Yellow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.26 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Diamonds Bangle Bracelet Euro Deco
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 1.02ct: Rounds, Fancy brown & light brown yellow. Vs-2 & Si-1 clarity. Secure pressure clasp
Category

2010s American Bangles

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Substantial and breathtaking GIA certified 8.39 carat radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.79 CTW Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped diamond weighing 1.03 carats - transparent fancy vivid orangy yellow
Category

1990s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Shape Yellow Bezel Necklace 9.50 Ct.
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mixed shape diamonds of emeralds, ovals, marquise and pears set on an 18K yellow gold bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
: 3.70 grams Yellow Diamond: 0.79 carat White Diamond: 0.17 carat Ring Size: US 7 Note: The ring size
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Gypsy Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique gypsy fashion ring, featuring a 3.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Fancy Fish” Pin with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Vero Beach, FL
14 karat yellow gold fish Pin with Six (6) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This 3-dimensional Pin
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Allegra Fancy Color Sapphires Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
rose cut weighing approximately 11.20 carats in total, 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...

1.02ct Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Soleste Halo Cluster
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Fancy Color and White Diamond Carpet Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring 49.60 carats of natural fancy color and white diamonds, it showcases a stunning mix of Fancy
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Alexander All GIA 18.99ct Multi Fancy Deep-Fancy Color Diamond Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamond. Color grades, Fancy Vivid Yellow, Fancy Deep Brownish Orangey Yellow, Fancy Deep Brown Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3ct Cushion Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Fancy Light Yellow diamond (Y to Z color, VVS2 clarity). Radiating soft golden warmth, the center stone
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring A unique Yellow Sapphire, Yellow and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White...

Art Deco Platinum Fancy Yellow White Diamond Figural Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mixed cut fancy yellow diamonds comprising the dog's eyes (0.12 CTW; color: fancy yellow, clarity: SI2
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color Z+/Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Clarity SI1 Cut Round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Color Diamond and White Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 17.50 carat Metal : Platinum Measurements : 7
Category

2010s American More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Tennis Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Cushions and Round Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
exquisite array of fancy yellow cushion-cut diamonds and brilliant round diamonds, creating a breathtaking
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.26ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .82ct Cut: Emerald Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VVS1 Certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 14k Euro .42ctw Fancy Brown Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60ct Colored Diamond Ring 14K Gold Fancy Yellow Greenish -
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
: Fancy Vivid Yellow* - Clarity grade: VVS - Finish grade: Very Good - Color treated 2 natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Angled Link Bracelet 7 1/4" - 14k Rd 1.00ctw Channel Brown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 18K Two-Tone Estate Fancy Brown and Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
GIA certified 18K two-tone estate fancy brown and yellow diamond cluster cocktail ring. Showcasing
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fancy Color Orange Green Canary Yellow White Diamond Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Fancy Color Orange Green Canary Yellow White Diamond Ring 14K Gold This fascinating
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA 10.5 Carat Yellow Diamond Clustered Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold yellow diamond ring, 17 marquise diamonds with three certified. One weights 1.03 ct
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold

Vintage Designer 0.70 Carat Diamond Fancy Rope ID Link Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Designer 0.70 Carat Diamond Fancy Rope ID Link Bracelet 14k Gold. Beautiful bracelet
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring with Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
2.560 mm Yellow Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.37 CTW Yellow Diamond Clarity: VS-1 Yellow Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gol...

2.24 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a row of eight light fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds slightly over 1.0-carat each (VS clarity
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Curved Bar Bracelet 7 1/4" - 14k Square 4.18ctw Stripes
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Carat(s): 3.08ctw Cut: Square Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.85 Carat Yellow White Diamond Two-Tone Gold Drop Slide Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Rondelle: 7 round diamonds .10 carats 18k Yellow Gold 18k White Gold Tested: 18k Stamped: 750 Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Contemporary 3.25 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Brushed 18 Karat Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond count: 1 Natural Diamond: 3.25 carat total weight Diamond cut: Pear Brilliant Diamond color: Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Alternating Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
stunning fancy light to fancy yellow color diamond stones which are neatly prong set entirely throughout
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

5.62 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphires Vivid Green Emeralds Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Yellow Sapphires & emeralds diamonds cluster ring. Raised dome. Sapphires & Emeralds
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring featuring a 3.51 carat pear shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified .75 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow and white diamond engagement ring. Natural fancy intense radiant cut yellow rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.53 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brown Diamond ring 14 Karat Bypass Deco
Located in New York, NY
.53cts Round Diamonds Mod Bypass ring. Natural Round full cut Brilliant Diamond Fancy Light
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Cut Blue Zircon, White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats total 56 fancy yellow diamonds, .31 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Yellow Diam...

Alexander GIA 5.01 Carat Heart Champagne Yellow Diamond 18k Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. *Looks Fancy Intense in the mounting 6.34 carats total diamond weight. Center 5.01ct Fancy
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

MK .44 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful engagement ring features on Old European cut .44 carat fancy brownish 14k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 18K
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Diamond - Carat: 1.01 - Cut: Cushion - Clarity: VS2 - Color: Fancy Intense Yellow - Measurements: 6.0 x
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K Rose Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari 1970 s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fancy Curb Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a infinity style curb link chain bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut and
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet 7 1/2" 14k Oval 1.14ctw Four-Stone Crossover
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Fancy Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Crisscross Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold crisscross band ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. This fancy ring is
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 38.70 Carats Natural Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Brac
Located in Miami, FL
vivid yellow, Fancy yellow, Intense Yellow and colorless white diamonds. This exceptional piece is a
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Cert. 2.65 Carat Yellow Diamond Center 18K Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
along the 7-inch length. The cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond serves as a stunning focal point, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and one colorless. The fancy yellow diamond weighs exactly 2.22 carats and is mounted in an 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Natural 47 Carat Yellow Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a knockout natural yellow diamond bracelet with approximately 46.81ct total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Intense Yellowish Orange Engagement Ring In 22K Yellow Gold And Platinum.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
diamond weight : 0.53 carat /2 with G color and VS clarity. Metal : 22K Gold and Platinum Ring Size : 7
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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7 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 7 carat fancy yellow diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 280 vintage editions and 2411 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 7 carat fancy yellow diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 7 carat fancy yellow diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, SCARSELLI and J. Birnbach each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also radiant cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 7 carat fancy yellow diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 7 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond?

The price for a 7 carat fancy yellow diamond starts at $210 and tops out at $3,600,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $24,874.

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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â