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Tanzanite White Sapphire Dangle Earring With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
have in your jewelry collection. Closure: Push Post 18kt: 1.94gms Diamond: 2.31cts Slv: 18.7gms White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

Stunning Necklace with Diamond Studded Star Pendant Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
radiance, adding to its overall appeal. Elevate your style with this exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Classic Ring with Diamonds in the Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Classic Ring, featuring stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Designer Ring With Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.27g,D:0.32ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Pave Diamond Minimal Stud Earrings Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.232g,D:0.52ct, Emer:0.65ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multicolor Sliced Geode 3 Layer Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
jewelry collection. 18k:4.29g, Diamond:1.46ct, Silver:17.8gm, Geode:48.40ct Size: 77X22MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver

Amethyst Dangle Earrings Accented With Diamonds Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:24.76g,D:2.72Ct, ,,AMETHYST:5.83Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Minimal Stud Earrings With Pave Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.294g,D:0.23ct, Emer:0.63ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Doublet Opal Minimal Stud Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.677g,D:0.49ct, Opal:5.77ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring Set In 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous looking this two-tone Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring set it 18K Gold with diamonds is simply stunning. Closure: Push Post 18kt Gold: 7.132gms Diamond: 1.69cts Ruby: 7.00...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Shield Pendant With Star Designs Turquoise Enamel Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.537g,D:0.33ct, Enam:0.15g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Handmade Macrame Adjustable Bracelet With Rose Cut Black Diamonds Charm
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.15g, Diamond:1ct "
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Turquoise Beads Macrame Bracelet Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:3.44g, Diamond:2.36cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.67g,D:0.745ct Emer:0.6ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Bead Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.03gms,,Dia:2.71cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.94g,D:0.59ct Emer:12.35ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mint Tourmaline Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.636g,D:1.12ct, Tourmaline:8.58ct, Size: US-7"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Looking This Triangle Rosecut Diamond Ring with Designer 14K Gold Shank
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This antique looking this triangle rosecut diamond ring with designer 14K Gold Shank with the cut work all around is and an old charm. 14kt gold: 3.44gms Diamond: 0.98cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Thread Earrings Made In 18kt Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2g,D:2.62ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Hoop Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.054g, RUBY:1.19ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Studs Earrings Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.99gms,D:1.75cts Diameter-10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pear Shaped Emerald Cocktail Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.1g,D:0.51ct Emer:6.04ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.24 Ct Diamond Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.610g, Diamond:5.24ct, Silver:15.991g, Size: 78X36 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

7.74 ct Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:0.785g, Diamond:7.74ct, Silver:8.002g, Size: 160 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

9.60ct Diamond Fixed and Flexible Bracelet In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:0.750g, Diamond:9.60ct, Silver:9.610g, Size: 170 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Designer Cocktail Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. Ring Size: 7 ( Can be sized ) 18kt gold:3.2gms Diamond:2.29cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver

Ice Diamond Choker Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.806g,D:9.14ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Ice Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:3.15g,D:2.26Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Star Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.922g,D:0.25ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rhombus Shaped Topaz Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.413g,D:0.39ct, Topa:1.32ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown Moonstone Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earring Made in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:5.95g, Diamond:2.98ct Brown Moonstone, 8-16mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Lapis Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earrings Made in 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:2.02g, Diamond:3.56ct, Silver:3.36g, Lapis:66.51ct Size: 10-15 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Emerald Baguette Bracelet Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.196g, Emer:3.32ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Rectangle Shaped Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.467g, Diamond:0.97ct, Size: US-7"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Baguette Diamond Heart Shape Stud Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.301g,D:1.15ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multishaped Rose Cut Diamonds Cushion Shaped Bangle Set In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:21.260g,D:1.26ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling Diamond Chandelier Chain Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.754g,D:1.33ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multishaped Ice Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:17.074g,D:7.79ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Shaped Blue Kyanite Peace Tranquility Necklace Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:30.914g Kyan:37.53ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Set Of 5 Multi Connector Band Ring Made In 18K Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:15.700g, D:3.50ct, SI:3.343g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Unique Designed Diamonds Golden Studs
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
10kt:3.36g,D:0.48ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Beads Quartz Chain Neckalce With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:4.61ct, Silver:10.84gm, Quartz:24.09ct, Onyx:23.15ct Size: 762MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Silver

Antique Looking Double Sided Earrings With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:8.14gm, Diamond:1.54ct, Silver:3.5gm "
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Pear Shaped Dangle Earrings Accented With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.99gms, Diamond:3.75ct, Silver:4.47gms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Snow Flakes Shaped Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:0.48g, Diamond:4.9ct, Silver:18.35g "
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Geometric Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.35gms, Diamond:4.68cts, Silver:14.05gms,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiger Eye Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:3.9g, Diamond:0.58ct, Silver:1.78g, Tiger Eye:
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Chrysophase Sliced Geode 4 Tier Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:6.44g, Diamond:1.16ct, Silver:5.2g, Chrysophase:25.85ct, Geode:19.85ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Geode, 18k Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Dangle Earrings Accented With Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.583g,D:0.60ct, Aqua:10.07ct,Sapp:1.00ct, 41X11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pear Shaped Rainbow Moonstone Dangle Earrings With Turquoise Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.480g,D:0.78ct, Moon:7.04ct,Turq:0.84ct, 32X12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Pave Diamonds Dangle Earrings Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:1.8g, Diamond:4.3ct Size: 42X22MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Nugget Shaped Multi Gemstone Chain Necklace Accented With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:16.61ct, Onyx:78ct Silver:99.94gm, Coral:14.68ct, Turquoise:15.40ct Size: 1067MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Handmade Bracelet With Pave Diamond Balls Flowery Shaped Charm
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:10.06g, Diamond:3.64ct, Silver:1.96g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald and Pave Set of Diamonds Pendant Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pendant, White Gold Jewelry, Luxury Fine Jewelry, Statement Gemstone Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leaf Cutout Shaped Pave Diamonds Dangle Earrings Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.5g, Silver:16.02g Diamond:7.8ct Size: 73X36MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pave Diamond Blue Sapphire Nugget Shaped Pendant Necklace in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:6.04g, Diamond:2.65ct, Blue Sapphire:11.67ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Ice Diamond Mounted Cuff Made In 18k White Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.407g,D:3.48ct,SI:44.990g, size-58X48X38MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

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Artisan Jewelry Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the artisan jewelry nyc you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our artisan jewelry nyc for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Artisan Jewelry Nyc?

On average, an artisan jewelry nyc at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Artisan NYC for sale on 1stDibs

Specializing in modern jewelry designs with an antique twist, Artisan NYC seeks to create collectible pieces that not only exquisitely complement evening formalwear but are also wearable works of art.  

Based in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Artisan NYC’s jewelers work with metals such as silver and 18-karat gold to create uniquely beautiful designs. Although many of the house’s handcrafted dangle earrings and drop earrings, cocktail rings, bangles and necklaces feature fine diamonds and traditional precious gems such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, Artisan NYC’s team works with onyx, amber and moonstones in the meticulous creation of chandelier earrings, while geodes might feature in the brand’s stud earrings and solitaire rings. Their popular beaded bracelets are also made with a variety of unlikely materials such as labradorite, amazonite and hematite.

Vibrant enameling and intricate metalwork are also characteristics of Artisan NYC’s collection — the house offers Art Deco-inspired costume jewelry crafted in Bakelite, while their All Around the World cuff bracelet, which is adorned with a sparkling array of pavé diamonds and sapphires, depicts iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.   

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Artisan NYC earrings, rings and bracelets.

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.