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Magnesite, Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat White Gold Bee Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic ring in 9 kt white gold structure
Category

2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

French Honey Bee Aquamarine 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a honey bee set with a pear
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Metal Type: 18K White & Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches  Width: 24.50 mm Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Aka Coral, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Fantastic earrings in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a
Category

2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Grey Pearl, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a bee embellished with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Aka Coral, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Fantastic earrings in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White gold invisible Sapphire Bee Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting made in 18k White gold
Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aka Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure, with a
Category

2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Grey Pearls 14 Karat White Gold Bee Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Fantastic earrings in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a bee
Category

Early 2000s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosenthal diamond ruby and gold bee brooch circa 1980. DETAILS: DIAMONDS: nineteen round
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Emerald 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

Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond "Mini" Bee Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
you care about our little pollinators and look fabulous doing it. Made from fine 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosenthal Diamond Bee
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

Ella Gafter White South Sea Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 18mm diameter. The wings are set with tinted custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Crystal, 1...

.10 Carat Diamond Bumble Bee Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold, Gold Chain
Located in Austin, TX
carat. This adorable bee sparkles and shines from every angle. The 14k white gold give the diamonds an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Chaumet Bee My Love Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.95 CTW
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Chaumet Bee My Love Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.95 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 125466
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

Chaumet Bee My Love 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Set Diamond Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A Chaumet Bee My Love 18 karat white gold pavé set diamond ring. From Chaumet's current 'Bee My
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.42 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond bee broch. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k white gold and 14k gold bee setting. 7
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k 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

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, .54Ct. Diamond Bee Interchangeable Ring Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat queen bee ring. This unique bee is designed in 18 karat yellow and white gold set with
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

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

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

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

Luxle 0.93 Carat T.W. Diamond Bee Brooch with Emerald in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Working best for your trendy looks, this Luxle brooch crafted in 18K White Gold has a captivating
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bee Pin
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

Diamonds Onyx Stones White and Rose Gold Flower-Bee Clip-On Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very fun and elegant earrings composed of 2 flowers in 14K white gold all studded by bright white
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with 1.0 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Rosenthal Bees are the chic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.13 Carat Total Pave Diamond and Ruby Insect Bee Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, life-like design with articulated stinger. Type: Brooch Metal: 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds: 2.00
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Amethyst 0.10 Karat White Diamond Black Diamond Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst 0.10 Karats White Diamond 0.06 Karats Black Diamonds Bees Handcrafted
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
ct, Diamond 0.30 ct H VS, Ruby 0.10 ct quality, the setting made in 18k White gold This is a special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Diamond 0.30 ct H VS, Ruby 0.10 ct quality,the setting made in 18k White gold This is a special design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Bee Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with 1.0cttw 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, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Bee Brooch Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting David Hammerman bee brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold featuring 31
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Onyx 0.16 Karat White 0.18 Karat Black Diamond Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ugolini Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx 0.16 Karat White Diamond 0.18 Karat Black Diamonds Bees
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.75 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a buzzing bee with bright gold wings and segmented legs, highly detailed With
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Rosenthal Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-- Her Providence - the Sun." Everyone agrees that decorative bee jewelry bearing the H. Rosenthal
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 1Ct Diamond 18k White + Yellow Two Tone Onyx and Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
and white gold with rich ruby eyes and an bold onyx body. The rich 18k yellow gold is an excellent
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Diamond 19 Karat Yellow Gold Queen Bee Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold cushion cabochon engraved with bee crown and laurel Featuring gold beading and bezel set diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Flexible Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Deep Blue Color - 2.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ 14k White Gold Pin Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ornate Bee Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Absolutely stunning handcrafted 14 Karat white gold cocktail ring with a large bee design. Diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Gumuchian Worker Bee 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Gumuchian
Located in Troy, MI
Minnesota Bee Squad non-profit research program) ! These adorable 18 karat yellow gold workerbee earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.20 Karat Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.20 Karats Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karats White Diamond 0.06 Karats Black
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also in 14K or 18K Yellow or White Gold. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also in 14K or 18K Yellow or White Gold. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

0.18 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.15 Carat Diamond 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 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. These
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold

0.18 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.15 Carat Diamond 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...

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Jeweled Bee Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold with 2.83 Cts in Gems
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled Bee ring designed by Herbert Rosenthal. A stunning beautiful piece, made in America during
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luise Diamond and Australian Pearl Fashion/ Dangle Bee Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion design for these dangle earrings, made with a unique design of a bee in 14K white gold, on
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bee Brooch Golden Pearl Fancy Color Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white and yellow gold in Italy in our own workshop by maestro
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Pink Coral Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.10 Carats of White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

0.30 Carat Diamond 0.35 Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Bees Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

0.35 Carat Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.10 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

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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.