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Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold bee containing 3 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .25cts
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond Red Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Montgomery, AL
Round White Diamonds This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold Bee pin. This pin is in great condition and is
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond Blue Sapphire Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Montgomery, AL
Sapphires Round White Diamonds This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold Bee pin. This pin is in great condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in London, England
A gorgeous sapphire bee brooch, set in a mix of 18k yellow and white gold. With cabochon ruby eyes
Category

2010s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond-Set Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with .75 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). Rosenthal Bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Set Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Herbert Rosenthal for Tiffany & Co., New York. This delightful bee pin by Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Set Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with .40 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Rosenthal Bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Emerald Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
set with 3.05 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). Rosenthal bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
). Rosenthal bees are the chic culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry. Their exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bee Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful bee earrings expertly crafted in 18k white gold. Round cut blue sapphires accent the body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful handcrafted ruby and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The bee
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

1.10 Carat Diamonds Rubies Gold Bee Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful and fun Bee pin made in 18k yellow gold. The pin is made with ruby and diamond accents
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
clarity). Rosenthal Bees are a chic culmination of our centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
). Rosenthal Bees are the chic culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry. Their exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chaumet Bee My Love Solitaire Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, France
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Weight: 2.12gr Metal: 18kt white gold Stones: 1 Diamonds • Cut: Brilliant • Carat weight: 0.30ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.77 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Bee Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
bee brooch is buzzing with elegance. Made in 18k white gold and adorned with an approximately 1.77
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pigeons Blood Ruby and Diamond Bee Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 71 round brilliant cut = 0.75cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bumble Bee Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of little diamond bee stud earrings set in 18k white and yellow gold. These
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Bumble Bee Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of little diamond bee stud earrings set in 18k white and yellow gold. These
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Bee Pendant Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond bee pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Piaget Diamond Bee Brooch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Piaget diamond bee brooch. The brooch comprises of a bee motif with 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Bee Pendant Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and diamond bee pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Opal Diamond Set Bee Pendant 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage opal diamond set bee pendant in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Its head and thorax are
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Impressive Handmade Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Cape May, NJ
coat. The honeybee is handcrafted entirely of 18k yellow and white (wings) gold and is stamped with
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Amethyst Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Bees Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 0.08
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Ye...

Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Amethyst Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Bees Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 0.08
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Ye...

Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Amethyst Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Bees Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 0.08 Carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Ye...

Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Amethyst Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Bees Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 0.08 Carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold...

Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin. This beautiful pin has approximately .75
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire Diamond Bee Pin in Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
clarity). Rosenthal Bees are the chic culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectacular Cazzaniga Bee Brooch
By Cazzaniga
Located in Litchfield, CT
House of Cazzaniga is an imaginative fantasy of a bee! The highly ornate design features stunning
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

14k Yellow White Gold Round Ruby Diamond Detailed Bumble Bee Moth Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 3.28 Grams Overall Width: 25.5mm (1") (east to west
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Earrings Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of blue sapphire and diamond bee earrings set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond and Emerald Bee Pin
Located in Henderson, NV
wings and legs. White gold body encrusted with diamonds in a honeycomb design. 39 round brilliant and
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pendant Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful yellow sapphire and diamond bee pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Bee Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight 0.28 carat., assented with 0.51 carats of diamonds. Earrings are set in 18 karat yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Black Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bee Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
who appreciate unique elegance. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 43 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with 2.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). Rosenthal bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis, Diamond, Emerald and Gold Bee Brooch or Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold brooch or pendant in the shape of a bee, its wings and body are set with beatiful
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin. This beautiful Herbert
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail "Bee" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.08 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gol...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail "Bee" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterli...

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with 2.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). Rosenthal bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosenthal Extra Large Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Circa 1970s
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosenthal Extra-Large Diamond and Ruby 18k gold bee brooch, circa 1970s. The Rosenthal Extra-Large
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
total weight in diamonds. It is set in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Wear alone or accessorize with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

an 18 Carat Gold Locket with a Bee
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, 18 carat warm gold locket with a gold enamelled (small damage) bee on top, the wings
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Designer Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous diamond and pearl Bee Pin was hand crafted by designer Elan. Beautiful detail
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pendant Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch. Featuring 37 calibré cut
Category

1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Rosenthal Vintage Extra Large Diamond Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Circa 1970s
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosenthal Vintage Extra-Large diamond ruby gold bee brooch, circa 1970s. The Rosenthal Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Gold Queen Bee Insect Pin Brooch Clip Large
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
size. Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bee Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a detailed bee motif adorned with brilliant white
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

French 1980s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Bee Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming little brooch, it represents a bee
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Rosenthal 1960s Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Vintage Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with linear engraved wings and textured legs Featuring transitional cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

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Bee Jewelry White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of bee jewelry white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 165 vintage editions and 173 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of bee jewelry white gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of bee jewelry white gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Herbert Rosenthal, Rossella Ugolini and Luigi Ferrara each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for an object in our assortment of bee jewelry white gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bee Jewelry White Gold?

On average, a piece of bee jewelry white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,285, while they’re typically $459 on the low end and $116,956 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.