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Estate 7 Carat Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
7 carats of Sparkling Round brilliant cut diamonds F-G color VvS clarity, pave setting, and three
Category

1990s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Mesh Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
surrounded by 0,70 carat of round brilliant-cut diamonds graded G color vvs CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Certified 25 Carat Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
carats graded AAAA, and surrounded by approx. 0,45 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G Color
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate 51 Carat Topaz 4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
of 51.70 carat and surrounded by approx. 4.10 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Retro Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Mesh Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
and surrounded by 0,60 carat of round brilliant-cut diamonds graded G color vvs CONDITION: Pre
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Citrine Quartz Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
surrounded by approx. 0.40 carat of custom cut Rubies and 0.90 ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold

0.86 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Engagement Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
matched sparkling rubies and .70 carats of colorless round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color vvs
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

26.45 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
round cut sapphires and 0,40 ct round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color Vvs. CONDITION: Pre-owned
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old earrings with diamonds and natural rubies, Russia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Color: G-J. Transparency: VVS-SI. White and yellow gold with Russian hallmark 0.585. Very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Diamond Emerald Gold Elephant Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VVS clarity, total weight approximately 0.78 carat). It
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Peau D ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
graded G color Vvs clarity and two beautiful fine drop rubies on the sides, total weight 0,63 Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Visconti 31.64 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
Carats of top quality sparkling Round brilliant cut diamond, graded G color Vvs clarity. This piece is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Peau D ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
G color Vvs clarity and 1.04 carat of beautiful fine rubies. Made in Italy, circa 1980 >The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Italian Natural Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Diamonds graded G Vvs. Dimensions: Coral measures 1,04 in (26,60 mm) by 0,61 in (15,62 mm) CONDITION
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is approximately 5.40 carats) and sixty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VVS clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Parentesi Cuff Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 4.00 Carats Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Crema, Cremona
Switzerland hallmark. The movement is quartz. The diamonds are all round cut brilliant, F/G color and VVS/VS
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Classical Roman Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Oval Certified Mozambique Ruby Diamond Cluster Engagement Bridal Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
ruby (Heated) Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G/H 0.66 cts Metal: 18K Gold, Hallmarked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 10 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Aquamarine = 10.00ct (Approx.) 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds [G-H- VVS-VS] = 0.85ct 2 Triangle Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Rosior Hand Chiseled in Platinum Contemporary Diamond Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
; - 188 Brilliant cut Diamonds with 1,86ct. G-VVS. Unique piece accompanied with its own certificate of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Baguette Ruby Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Gold: 8.47 g • Gemstones: 15 – 3.38cts • Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G-H /31
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Spessartine Cushion Mandarin Garnet Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
the Garnet, for someone who would feel the love channelled by 1.2cts of round brilliant cut VVS-VS/G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Citrine Rhodolite Garnet Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
(Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G-H /32 – 0.34cts - About the Designer – VAIBHAV DHADDA makes it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Citrine Rhodolite Garnet Love Birds Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
(Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G-H /32 – 0.34cts - About the Designer – VAIBHAV DHADDA makes it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 2.50 Ct Diamond G VVS/VS Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
early brilliant cut Diamond – rated as G VVS, with 8 more complementary Diamonds adding 1.80 Ct of more
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate .63 Ct Three Stone Diamond F/G VVS 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut Diamonds for .63 Ct TCW best in quality rated as F/G VVS are the stars, bright white clear
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 2.15 Ct G VVS Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
South Sea oval Pearls of 11 x 10 mm. (average) – 2 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx .30 Ct (G/VVS
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

CARTIER Panthere Hematite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Large Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
hematite and yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round F-G VVS diamonds weighing an estimated 0.20
Category

Vintage 1980s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold

Retro 10.00 Ct Aquamarine Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds rated G VVS/VS on sides Aquamarine has unique shape being so elongated – it is a good 10.0 Ct
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 7cts Diamond Bead Adjustable Long Necklace in 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
highest quality diamonds (E-G color / VVS clarity) all set in lustrous 18 karat white gold. The rope
Category

Early 2000s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Scallop Shell 3ctw Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
approximately 3ctw of brilliant round diamonds (E-G color, VVS-VS). The earrings measure 0.75" by 0.50" and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Wide Band
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
carats of high quality round brilliant cut diamonds, F-G color VVS-VS clarity. Hallmarks: Cartier , 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Picchiotti Pave Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in Bethesda, MD
color VVS brilliant diamonds.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Glamorous 18k Yellow Gold Pendant w/ 4.6 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VVS cut grade: EX sku: SP-YG-186018 total carat weight
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Petillante Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
brilliant diamonds F-G VVS to VS Approximately 4.00 carats 15 Grams 18k White Gold Tested: 18k White Gold
Category

Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Harmony Beat Set Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
- sizable TCW: 0.23 tcw Main Diamond: 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds Color & Clarity: F - G, VVS - VS
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Les Oiseau Liberes Parrot Earrings
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. There are 186 Brilliant round Diamonds F-G, VVS to total .96 carats. Retail $98,000.
Category

2010s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Legacy Collection Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Plat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Brilliant Diamonds Color & Clarity: G, VVS Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. PT950 Includes: T&C MicroSuede Jewelry
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Multi strand Coral Black Onyx Diamond Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
and sophisticate effect Approx. .96 CT of round brilliant cut Diamonds assessed G VVS Necklace weighs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Jazz Graduated Round Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace Platinum 0.45tcw
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
: F - G / VVS Closure: Lobster Clasp Hallmark: ©2009 TIFFANY&CO.PT950 on Pendant / TIFFANY&COPT950
Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.30 Carat Cultured Pearl Diamond Flower Design Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
with 2 round pearl centers. clip post. 2 cultured pearls 9.6-9.7mm 116 round brilliant cut F-G VVS-VS
Category

Mid-20th Century More Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.70 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
weighing 2.70 carat, flanked by .60 carats of round brilliant and marquise brilliant cut diamonds G color
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Retro 5 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
surrounded by approx. .50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color Vvs. CONDITION: Pre-owned
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 8.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
carats and surrounded by approx. 0,40 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color Vvs
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
1.50 carat, flanked by 1.30 carats of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS. All set in
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Colombian Emerald weighing 1.50 carat, surrounded by 1.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Mesh Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
surrounded by 0,70 carat of round brilliant-cut diamonds graded G color vvs CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Turquoise Sapphire Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Natural Sapphires and sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity, total weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Deco Certified 20 Carat Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
brilliant cut diamonds graded G Color Vvs Clarity, CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 18k gold RING
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Estate 11 Carat Ruby 2 Carat Diamond Pendant Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
2.00 carats of sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity. A timeless piece to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Brooch Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds, G/H color, VVS/VS clarity. The diamonds are 3 prong set which. The brooches are 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1940 Rare 9ct Aquamarine Ruby Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
approx. 1.20 carat of fine custom cut Rubies and 0,40 ct round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color Vvs
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Iconic Bvlgari Ruby Diamond 18KT Ring 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, IT
, approx. .55 Ct (5.80 mm. x 4.11 mm.) complementary Diamonds are 26 round brilliant cut for .40 – F/G VVS
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Diamond Flexible Cuff Bracelet in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, F-G Color, VVS-VS Clarity Manufactured in Italy Please contact us for more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 16 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
graded G Color Vvs Clarity, Remarkable gallerias work. Circa 1950 CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Art Deco 12 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
diamonds graded G Color Vvs Clarity, Remarkable gallerias work. Circa 1940 CONDITION: Pre-owned
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oxblood Aka Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Diamonds graded G Vvs. Dimensions: Coral measures 1,04 in (26,60 mm) by 0,61 in (15,62 mm) CONDITION
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Enamel Plique-a-Jour Rose Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G/H 0.27 cts Metal: 18K Gold, BIS Hallmark, India Enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

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Brilliant G Vvs For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of brilliant g vvs for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 53 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of brilliant g vvs includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Tiffany Co. and J. Birnbach produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brilliant g vvs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our brilliant g vvs for sale are for women, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Brilliant G Vvs?

Prices for brilliant g vvs start at $1,495 and top out at $715,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $34,500.

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.