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Diamond Line Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold, Swirl Diamond Bracelet
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite 1 carat total weight Swirl Diamond Bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold, with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carat Multicolor Diamond Cluster Earrings, 18K white and Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3.15 carats. with a Heart-shaped Fancy Deep Brown diamond weighing a total of approximately 0.80
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Gold

1.53 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounded by a halo of 28 Natural Yellow Diamonds that weigh 0.15 Carats (Clarity: VS, Color: Natural Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant .32ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Light Pink Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Oval White Emerald Cut Diamond Half &Half Eternity Band - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
. 7 carat total diamonds. Can be made in other sizes. Crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, this
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2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Round 1.20ctw Latticework Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: I1 - I2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brownish Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 5.09ct Oval White Yellow Diamond Eternity Band 18k 6.2
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. 5.11 carats total diamond weight 7 oval cut diamonds, 2.92 carats total. Approximately Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Crossing Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating band ring featuring a seamless blend of round-cut diamonds and fancy-cut rubies. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring 10k Checkerboard Emerald Cut 4.80ctw Triple Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Single Color: Fancy brown and H - I Clarity: SI1 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.20ct Yellow Oval Diamond Half Eternity 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow oval diamond half eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 7 oval diamonds, 2.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Oval and Round .96ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .96ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Twisted Knot Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
delightful combination of yellow sapphires, fancy brown diamonds, and white diamonds, adding a burst of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

White Gold and Diamond Fancy Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
Diamanti brown e 5 Diamanti gialli. La misura del pendente è di circa 8mm x 7 mm. Il peso totale dei
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Fancy Wedding Birthday Ring Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Fancy Wedding Birthday Ring Minimalist Ring Diamond Weight 0.03
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

0.96 Carat "Jumble" Ring: Multi-Colored Diamonds in Multi-Colored 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
clarity and the color somewhere between fancy to fancy light yellow. The brown diamond (about 0.23 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Charles Krypell Yellow White Diamond Station Pendant Necklace 18K and Platinum
By Charles Krypell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cut: Emerald cut and round brilliant cut Diamond Color: F (white diamonds), Fancy Yellow, G–H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Solid Yellow Gold Five Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Five Diamond Band Ring Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring Band Gift Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold 1.20ct Pave Emerald 0.12ct Pave Diamond Fancy Cluster Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
, 1.20 carats. Diamonds: Natural, round cut, VS1-2, F-G, 0.12 carats Ring front width= around 10.50mm
Category

20th Century Asian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Oval 2.11ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: 2.11ctw Style: Halo Chain Style: Diamond Cut Fancy Necklace Style: Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3D Star of David Yellow Diamond Necklace Pendant - Luxury Jewish Jewelry Gifts
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-quality necklace is adorned with approximately 1.28 carats of fancy yellow diamonds, creating a radiant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, ...

8.38 Carat Natural Tsavorite Sapphires Emeralds Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
) 1.20ct natural emeralds (2) .80ct natural tsavorites 1.15ct natural fancy yellow diamonds, vs-2 si-1
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Y...

Natural White Yellow Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Flower Ring 1.55cts IGI Cert
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Twelve natural yellow diamonds approx. .17carats SI1-SI2, Fancy Yellow Comes with original IGI
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Minimalist Floral Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Yellow Gold, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Flower 5-Rows Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
of natural white diamonds, graded G–H color, VS clarity 1.50 carats of fancy color natural round
Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Type : FANCY DIAMONDS, EMERALD Weight : 2.2GR Size : 7 Emerald Diamond Weight : 0.2ttcw Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Yellow Diamond Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
features seventy-two round fancy yellow diamonds that total 1.25 carats, VS1-SI clarity. In addition
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

7.27 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.20ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds. 18kt. yellow & white gold 13.8 Grams. 7 inch wearable length
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Hexagon Multi-Color Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.56 CTW (0.22 CTW round + 0.34 CTW fancy yellow & fancy brown) Diamond Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold...

Alexander Beverly Hills 5.11ct Oval White Yellow Diamond Eternity Band 18k 6.2
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. 5.11 carats total diamond weight 7 oval cut diamonds, 2.95 carats total. Approximately Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.05ctw Yellow White Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Rose Gold Engagement Bridal
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - center Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Oval Color - Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Double Heart 14k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamond Color: H-I Metal Purity: 14k Main Stone: Diamond Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Russian Demantoid 18 K Yellow Gold White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Demantoid surrounded by Fancy Yellow Diamonds Totaling 4.5 Carats. Total Weight of Colorless Diamonds 0.34
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Yellow and White Diamond Line Bracelet in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
yellow diamonds, set in yellow gold, that total 5.75 carats; fancy intense yellow color and VS-SI
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Yellow White Diamond Fashion Tennis Bracelet Platinum/ 18K TT Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cushion cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.92 carats having fancy yellow color and VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Estate 18K Gold Princess -Cut Yellow and White Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
yellow princess-cut diamonds. There are 28 diamonds that total 5.10 carats, fancy yellow to fancy
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Dainty 14k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Over Leaf Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
setting with a round-cut, fancy yellow diamond center stone (1.22ct) . An array of white diamonds (.65cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate Yellow White Diamond Round Princess Cut Bracelet 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
approximately 1.49 carats. Diamond Grading: Color Grade: Fancy Yellow. Clarity Grade: SI1-I1. The 5 Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Estate 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K two-tone gold radiant cut yellow diamond tennis bracelet. Showcasing five fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Modernist Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Lily Pad Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy lily pad motif links alternating with curving vine motif bar links Matte finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Infinity Sign Gold Knot Dainty Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Magnificent 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 1ct Natural Diamond GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
inscription and has a GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1 carat cut: cushion
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow and White Diamonds Ring in 18kt Gold, 2.30 cts tw.
Located in Miami, FL
two-tone 18kt gold cocktail ring centers around a magnificent natural yellow diamond, encircled by a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Yellow Black Diamond Halo Necklace - 14k Rnd .71ctw Adjust Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.28 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.20ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds. 18kt. yellow & white gold 13.8 Grams. 7 inch wearable length
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

12Ct Cushion Cut Citrine Surrounded by Canary Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, in a "Princess" style design, it is surrounded by round brilliant cut, fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

1.03 carats Floral Diamond ring Moi Et Toi ring 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Floral Diamond ring with fancy yellow diamonds and white diamonds, size is 7 and can be re-sized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Yellow and White Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Brilliant Cut White Diamond center and 2 Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds on the sides, a total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.75 CT Yellow Marquise White Diamond 18 KT Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
set in the center with 0.14 Carat of Round Brilliant cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds on the
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.25 Carat Diamond Topaz Smoky Quartz Earrings Estate of Writer Jackie Collins
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Diamonds Color: Approx. G-H-I Clarity: Approx. VS-SI Total Diamond Weight: 2.25 Carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

10.68 Carat Pink Morganite and White Diamonds, Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold GRS Cert.
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding Art Nouveau style 10.68 Carat Pink Morganite and 6.50 carat White Diamond Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Whi...

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Yellow Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
diamond of about 0.25 carats, Fancy brownish, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 13.45 Grams (8.62 Dwt). Measurements
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

0.50ctw White Yellow Natural Diamond 14K Gold Two Tone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
approximately 0.50 carats total weight of natural Fancy Yellow G-H SI1-2 diamonds. Pave-set white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6.72 Carat Round Brilliant VS Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.72 Carat Round Brilliant G-Fancy Brown Yellow VS Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Bangle
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Yellow-Green White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous round-cut, fancy yellow-green diamond (1.02ct) center stone with an array of white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color
Category

2010s Indian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

27.00 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Branch Motif Pendant
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
= fancy light to fancy intense yellow 7 = fancy light to fancy deep brown 1 = fancy deep brownish green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

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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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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