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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum Ruby Diamond Turban Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
sophistication. The regal allure continues as baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 7.60 carats
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Dark Green Sapphire with Double Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sparkling single-cut diamonds arranged like radiant petals. The strong contrast between the saturated green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Roberto Coin Textured Disc Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 7 Diamond Cut: Round brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.11 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sculpted Onyx and Pavé Diamond High Profile Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
design is intersected by a dramatic channel of round brilliant cut diamonds, forming an angular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winking Owl Brooch with Round Diamond Eye
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 1 round brilliant-cut diamond Diamond Cut: Good Diamond Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bi-Color Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
: 1.18 cts Gemstone Setting Type: Channel Stone cut: Baguette Diamond Details: Total Carats: 0.28 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
available Center Gemstones Type: Pink Tourmaline Shape: Oval Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.80 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Rope Coil Pearl Diamond 18K Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 0.50ct carats, sparkle with charming
Category

1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Invisible Set Diamond Double Halo Milgrain Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Cut: Square Princess & Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.2 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 14k White Gold Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
brilliant marquise-cut diamonds stones stacked vertically and set on a delicate white gold band, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 18k White Gold Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
brilliant marquise-cut diamonds stones stacked vertically and set on a delicate white gold band, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Rare French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Round Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
carat collection of diamonds, meticulously selected and set with precision. Round cut diamonds, renowned
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel-Set Pink Sapphire and Round Diamond Band Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.81 carats Sapphire Color: Pink Diamond Count: 30 Diamond Cut: Single Diamond Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, delicately linked by more radiant diamonds. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Channel Set Round Diamond Crossover Wide Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.32 CTW Ring Size: 7 Graduated Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
available Center Gemstones Type: Blue Topaz Shape: Oval Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.20 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Set in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 6.50 carats Sapphire Color: Blue Diamond Count: 182 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Diamond Cluster Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
radiant diamond cluster at its center, surrounded by brilliant emeralds. The geometric design, inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Topaz and Square Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamonds Topaz Count: 1 Topaz Cut: Oval Topaz Total Carat Weight: 2.65 carats Topaz Color: Blue Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.32Ct Natural SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamond ring features a masterful blend of marquise and round-cut diamonds arranged in a delicate cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

53 CTW Emerald 12.5 CTW Diamond Statement Bracelet in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
horizontally in the center of a radiant diamond halo, with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 12.5 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified No Heat Round Cabochon Sapphire In VIntage Engraved Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
an impressive 2.23 carats, this ring is a radiant symbol of sophistication and luxury. The
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Concave Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire Variety: Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.24 CTW Diamond Color: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire Variety: Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.07 CTW Diamond Color: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

0.29ct Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.75 carats. Each diamond, of G color and VS clarity, is
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Gray Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant Enhancer in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 20.42 CTW Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Diamond Quantity: 33 Diamond Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, delicately linked by more radiant diamonds. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.32Ct Real SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
ring features marquise cut diamonds arranged in a delicate cluster setting. The intricate design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bezel Set Round Blue Sapphire Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Sapphire and Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.01ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Gold Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds for a radiant presentation from every angle. These rings are a size 7 1/4, but they
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Gold Perfect Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant 0.80-carat oval-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k White Gold Burma Ruby GIA Certified Heated with Rubies and Diamonds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
carat Burmese ruby of unparalleled quality at its radiant core. Sourced from the legendary mines of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
to show details* GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Blue topaz Color: Blue Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 7 x 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Interior 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Chevron Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K yellow and white gold, this 7-inch bracelet weighs 9.7 grams and features 2.08 carats of full-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Snake Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted in radiant 14K white gold. This graceful design features dazzling full-cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

White Ethiopian Opal Orange Sapphire Ruby Style Cocktail 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Shape: French Cut Number: 16 Weight: 1.30 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14.61 Carat Radiant Cut Purple Spinel and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
14.61 carat radiant cut purple spinel with half moon diamonds .67 carats set in a platinum ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum, 18k Gold

5.96 Carat Radiant Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
5.96 carat radiant cut pink sapphire with antique square diamonds 1.00 carats set in a platinum
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

3.21 Carat Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
3.21 carat emerald cut orange sapphire with tapered radiant cut diamonds .63 carats set in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Keith Davis
Located in Sarasota, FL
Radiant cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats and 4 trillion cut diamonds weighing 0.61 carats pave set round
Category

Early 2000s American Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 7/8 Carat Diamond and Blue Triangle Tanzanite Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, alternating geometric patterns are set with dazzling round cut diamonds. Further, the setting with precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 4.00 Cttw Diamond Triangle Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. Encompassing 4.00 carats of natural diamonds with a luminescent H-I color and I1-I2 clarity, the gems dazzle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center: 7 ct GIA Fancy Yellow VVS1 Side diamonds: 4.50 carat Radiant D VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sky 7 Carat Radiant Cut D Color SI1 Clarity Diamond Engagement Ring 7.07 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Sky is a beautiful radiant cut diamond ring created by Mike Nekta in NYC. Center Diamond: Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sky 7 Carat Radiant Cut D Color SI1 Clarity Diamond Engagement Ring 7.07 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Sky is a beautiful radiant cut diamond ring created by Mike Nekta in NYC. Center Diamond: Carat
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 14.12 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold diamond tennis bracelet consisting of 43 radiant cut diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Radiant Cut 0.65 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A contemporary square halo diamond engagement ring, featuring a 0.65 Carat radiant cut certified
Category

2010s British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.61 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
- 7 fancy yellow diamonds - 2.61 carats of radiant cut fancy yellow diamonds - mill grain bezels
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Round Diamond Bracelet By Luca
By Luca Gems
Located in New York, NY
contains diamonds with a total weight of 7.16 carats. There are 7 fancy yellow color radiant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10.14 Carat Conflict Free Fancy Yellow GIA VS1 Diamond Radiant Plat 18kt. Halo
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
10.14 ct. Fancy Brownish Yellow GIA Certified Radiant Diamond needs no adjectives! This ring speaks
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified Pink and White Golden Ring with Radiant Cut Yellow and White Diamonds
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
set with 3 exclusive Antwerp cut Radiant shaped Diamonds of together 1 carat, VVS2 Quality, one is
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Two-Tone Gold 2.50ct Oval-cut and Round Two Stone Diamond Ring (Size 7)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Two Tone Gold Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Two Stone Diamond Ring with 2 Radiant cut Fancy
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

Art Deco 7 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 7 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Ring, Certified Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Radiant Diamond Tennis Bracelet, F Color Vs, Natural Earth Mined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18k Gold Diamond Cut: Radiant (Natural - not lab grown) Diamond Total Carat: 10 Carat Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Radiant Diamond Tennis Bracelet, F Color Vs, Natural Earth Mined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18k Gold Diamond Cut: Radiant (Natural - not lab grown) Diamond Total Carat: 10 Carat Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Radiant Diamond Tennis Bracelet, F Color Vs, Natural Earth Mined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18k Gold Diamond Cut: Radiant (Natural - not lab grown) Diamond Total Carat: 10 Carat Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18.50 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond One-of-a-Kind Fine Jewelry Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant Cut Color: Fancy Light Yellow SIDE STONES Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 4.46 ct appx. Cut
Category

20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

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7 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 7 carat radiant cut diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 536 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 7 carat radiant cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made 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. Creating a 7 carat radiant cut diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, Roman Malakov and J. Birnbach are consistently popular. A 7 carat radiant cut diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 517 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a radiant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 7 carat radiant cut 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 Radiant Cut Diamond?

Prices for a 7 carat radiant cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $724 and can go as high as $2,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $28,750.

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.