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17.22 Carat Natural Very Nice Looking Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Solid White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds Weight: 2.30 Carats (color F-G / Clarity VS2 (some are fancy yellow diamonds) Ring size: 7 (we
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Colored Diamond Large Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold bracelet with an astounding 67.25 carats of multi-fancy color diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Splendid 5.00 Carat Natural VS Diamond 14 Karat Solid Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut Diamonds Weight: 4.00 Carats (color H, Fancy Yellow, Champagne / Clarity VS1-SI1) Center
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

NICHOLAS VARNEY Peeling Onion Diamond Brooch
By Nicholas Varney
Located in New York, NY
carats; total fancy yellow diamond weight approximately 5.35 carats. Length approximately 2 7/8 inches
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

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

Ruser Diamond Baroque Pearl Vintage Flower Brooch Gold 14k Plat 1.23ctw GIA Pin
By William Ruser
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamond Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Intense Brownish Yellow Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.67ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 1.67 carats total diamond weight. 7 multi color diamonds ranging from approximately fancy deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 2.23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Chevron V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.14 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Eternity Diamond Thin Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stackable Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natural Main
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Snowflake Ring Tsavorite
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: SI1 Main Stone Shape: Round Diamond Size: 1.3mm
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

18kYellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary 0.15 carat diamond and 0.10 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chevron Ring in 14k Gold and Diamond V Band Bezel Diamond Dainty
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand: NSTexport Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Color Grade: I Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Shape: Round
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Joke Quick White Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline No Heat sapphire Pink Spinel Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
colors of each gemstone. 18K Yellow Gold: 10.2 g 925 Sterling Silver: 2.8 g 9 × Icy White Fancy shape
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Par...

Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
(SI1) Cut Grade: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: White Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, FANCY YELLOW DIAMONDS Weight : 4.10GR Size : 7 Full Cut Diamond Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Diamond Open Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Length (inches
Category

2010s Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Minimalist Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds: 7 Country of Origin: India Color: Gold Fancy Diamond Color: White Metal Purity: 14k Theme: Angels
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Fern Leaves Diamond Open Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Fern Leaves Diamond Open Ring 14k Solid Gold Fancy Wedding Gold Ring Jewelry. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Multicolor Diamond Bracelet in 14kt Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
shimmers with 362 round white and fancy-colored natural diamonds totaling 34.08 carats. Each diamond has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Chain Curved Wire Bracelet Diamond Cuff
Located in Chicago, IL
: 7 in Length: 7 - 7.49" Diamond Clarity Grade: Slightly Included (SI1) Cut Grade: Excellent Country
Category

2010s Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Prong Ring 14k Solid Gold Straight Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Promise Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond Color: White Main Stone Creation: Natural Cut: Excellent Occasion
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Chevron V Ring 14K Gold Diamond Stackable Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Weight: 0.10Cts Approx Metal Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond Color
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Bold Knuckle Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Eternity Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Bangle 14k Gold Fine Wedding Bracelet Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Yellow Gold, IGI Main Stone Color: White Personalize: Yes Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold and Diamond Infinity Eye Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond Color: White Main Stone Creation: Natural Cut: Excellent Ring Size: 7 UPC: Does
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Heart Charm Diamond Flexible Chain Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.06 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Type: Anchor
Category

2010s Indian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

NALLY Impressive Color Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of color diamond earrings! Each brownish-yellow fancy rose-cut diamond center to
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Halos 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats of FCD diamonds, 0.46 carats of fancy yellow diamonds (YOV), and 0.37 carats of yellow-hued
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Grade: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Designer Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 5.45 Ctw in Diamonds Madeira Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 16 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.64 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2
Category

Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Full Eternity Diamond Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Eternity Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Straight Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Curved Wedding Ring Band in 14k Gold Natural Diamond Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Fancy Diamond Color: White Main Stone Creation: Natural Occasion: Wedding Metal: Yellow Gold Ring Size
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fish Natural Diamond Bridal Earring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.14 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Clarity: SI1 Main Stone Shape
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dual Birthday Stone Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Brand: Handmade Diamond Weight: 0.09 cts Approx Ring Size: 7 Diamond Size: 2.10 mm Approx Net
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Fancy Diamond Color White Diamond Weight 0.19 Cts Approx Metal Purity 14k Main
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Fancy Diamond Color White Diamond Weight 0.19 Cts Approx Metal Purity 14k Main
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Co. French 1960 s Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy 'X' link chain comprised of intersecting twisted rope and brushed gold ovals
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Ring Natural Diamond Damselfly Insect Jewelry 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Dragonfly
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Minimalist Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Design 14k Solid Gold Octagon Diamond Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Pave Diamond Tapered 18k Gold J Hoop Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
approximately 2.50 carats, approximately VS clarity, G-H color. METAL: 18K White and Yellow gold. WEIGHT
Category

1990s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Chevron Diamond and 14k Solid Gold Tiara Crown Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Chevron Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: V-Shaped Main
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Tapered 14k Gold Diamond Band Bow Tie Dainty Minimalist Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Tapered Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Dual Birthstone Open Cuff Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Brand: Handmade Diamond Weight: 0.23 cts Approx Ring Size: 7 Diamond Size: 1.00-2.4 mm Approx
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Brand: Handmade Diamond Weight: 0.10 cts Approx Ring Size: 7 Diamond Size: 1.00 mm Approx Net
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Chevron Stackable in 14k Gold Natural Diamond Wedding Band Promise Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Number of Gemstones: 7 Secondary Stone: Diamond Style: Stackable, Band
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.50ct Diamond ring wedding band 14KT invisible setting diamond ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fancy yellow diamond pendant necklace in 18KT white gold, stunning classical pendant that will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Twin Band Diamond Cluster Statement Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Statement Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Diamond Heart Shape Engagement Couples Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Heart Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Octagon Diamond Gold Slid 14k Minimalist Geometric Design Bolt Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Grade: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 8 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 16 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Ring w/ 2 Large Old European Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .50ct (Approximate) Color: Fancy Vivid Yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

26.45ct natural vivid pink sapphires Ruby diamond yard station necklace 14kt 26i
Located in New York, NY
and transparent. Vivid reds. 1.70 carat natural round fancy yellow brown orange color diamonds
Category

2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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