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BULGARI Gold and Diamond Tubogas Ladies Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold and diamond tubogas ladies wristwatch. Circa 1970. Movement is by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant cut diamonds, set beautifully on a pavé setting. Finely made with 18K yellow gold. 
Category

Late 20th Century European Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Cuff Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 4.00 Carats Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Crema, Cremona
alternated with repetitive diamonds elements throughout the watch, rendered in artfully textured gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Classical Roman Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Serpenti Quartz Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Ladies Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Serpenti Quartz Wristwatch. A 18K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold BB 26 DGG Diamond Dial Wrist Size 6 Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A true icon of Italian luxury, this Bvlgari BB 26 DGG timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold and
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Ladies Watch 102727
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Display: Analog Indices: Roman Numerals & Index Case Details Case Material: Rose Gold Case Color: Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch SP P 35 G
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Type: Diamond, Fixed Bezel Color: Gold Band Color: Gold Band Type: Bangle Band Material: Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18 Karat Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti watch by Bvlgari. With diamond hour markers. 10 Round Cuts
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Tubogas watch with quartz movement, 35 mm 18 kt rose gold curved case set with round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Bvlgari Diagono LCV29G Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Diagono LCV29G Midsize Ladies' Watch. This timepiece features a 29.5mm 18K yellow gold case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady s Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cellini Bracelet Watch circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Created with similar design inspiration as Bulgari jewelry of the era, this rare 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold diamond Parentesi bangle bracelet wristwatch by Bulgari. With Round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Tri Color Square Diamond Bezel Tubogas SQ 222 T Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Bvlgari 18K Tri Color Square Diamond Bezel Tubogas SQ 222 T Watch. Excellent condition, this
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Newton, MA
fluted yellow gold bezel, jubilee bracelet and rare silver color diamond dial. Officially certified
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bvlgari 18K Tri Color Square Bezel Tubogas SQ 29T Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with our Estate Bvlgari Watch, a true vintage masterpiece. This
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Bulgari Parentesi Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic and rare vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18 carat yellow gold earrings, composed of sculpted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Parentesi Diamond Gold Cuff Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic and rare vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18 carat yellow gold bracelet is composed of sculpted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bulgari Vintage 1.38 Carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings by Bulgari / Bvlgari; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry
Category

1990s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Vintage Bulgari Gold Ring 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari ring is an 18k yellow gold ring featuring a geometrical motif accented with
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pear cut Diamond WEIGHT: 17.6
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: approx. 0.50 cts. Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 0.42 cts. Diamond WEIGHT: 15.6
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 0.42 cts. Diamond WEIGHT: 15.6
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bvlgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pear cut Diamond WEIGHT: 14.2
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Gold and Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant on the Leather Cord
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
puffed heart pendant from the 'Doppio Cuore' collection is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with
Category

1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Parentheses Earrings Lg 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large Bvlgari Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ear Clips. The iconic Parentheses Collection. Hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpenti Viper Necklace With Diamonds, 20 " Long
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Serpenti Viper 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace set with pavé diamonds on the head and tail
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signature 7 Circle B Zero1 Link Necklace, 17.5 Gram
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
which have diamonds. The necklace is signed by the designer with the metal content (18K yellow gold) and
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, showcasing an AGL certified heart shaped blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 6.83
Category

1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Gold Amethyst Peridot Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $11600 / €10000 ______________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Weight Approx 18.5g Size
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamonds by the Yard Single Diamond Pendant Yellow Gold by Elsa Peretti T Co
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Newton, MA
refined 18K yellow gold pendant. The diamond weighs 0.18ct, with a color grade of F and VVS2 clarity and
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s Miami Cuban Solid 10K Yellow Gold 10.58ct Diamond Link Chai 22 inches 6mm
Located in Newton, MA
by Alex & Co. Handcrafted in solid 10 karat yellow gold with precision and unparalleled attention to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Cartier Diamond Bracelet Tubogas 18k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 18 karat yellow gold and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (total weight approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant tubogas 18k gold necklace, featuring Old European cut diamonds. It’s a gorgeous tubogas
Category

Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Silverium Pendant Cartier Necklace 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silverium, the Panthere's eyes and the bail are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The Cartier pendant measures
Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate Bulgari White Diamond and Yellow Gold Parentesi Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous white diamond and 18k yellow gold estate Bulgari watch from the classic Parentesi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari ladies yellow gold Diamond Serpenti Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Classic Italian Serpenti watch by Bulgari. The tubogas 18K yellow gold bracelet has a single spiral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Gold Watch with Black Face All Gold Deployant Clasp
By Bulgari
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bulgari Ref. BB 33 GGD P.89968. Made in the 1990s. Fine, 18K yellow gold mid size quartz wristwatch
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt yellow gold Bulgari Parentesi with Diamonds, Quartz movement
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive 18kt yellow gold Parentesi watch bracelet by Bvlgari, decorated with a total of approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
with quartz movement, 35 mm 18 kt yellow gold curved case set with brilliant cut diamonds, 18 kt yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Diamond Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. With 12 Round
Category

1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch Ref BB26GGD
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet watch by Bulgari. This gorgeous watch comes with
Category

1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Serpenti Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A 18K rose gold Bulgari Serpenti watch, designed as coiled serpent, the dial set with mother-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Bulgari Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Diamond Tubogas Cuff Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Vacheron Constantin yellow gold and diamond set Tubogas cuff watch - circa 1970 Dial
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k Yellow Gold Hallmark; OR 750 18K Bvlgari BB 23 2T P. 275 250 Fabrique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Parentesi Tubogas Diamonds Ladies 18 Karat Bracelet Bangle Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, DE
wrists. 100 percent original product! Including certificate of authenticity. You will receive the watch
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Bvlgari Diamonds Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The watch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds . Sign by BVLGARI
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Parenthesis Quartz Bangle Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Ladies 18k Diamond Parenthesis Ladies Bangle Watch Quartz movement, pavé-set diamond
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Gold and Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
fabricated in solid in 18K yellow gold. Dial is full diamond Pave as well as 8 station links on bracelet
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Parentesi Quartz Wristwatch Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Parentesi bangle bracelet watch by Bulgari. The gorgeous watch
Category

1990s Swiss Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Cerchi Astrale Diamond White Gold Bvlgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered 18k White Gold Astrale Cerchi Diamond Ring by Bulgari. The ring is surrounded with 44 round
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Necklace Diamond Ruby 5cts
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a bold yet refined design
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Parentesi Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Roman pavements, This vintage Bulgari Parentesi bracelet features interlocking pieces in 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Gold and Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant on the Leather Cord
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
puffed heart pendant from the 'Doppio Cuore' collection is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with
Category

1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 0.40 cts. Diamond WEIGHT: 16.1
Category

1990s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Flower Brooch Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, in the shape of a shell, studded with a diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faberge Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Rose Brooch
By Karl Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
1960's 18 karat yellow gold Faberge ruby and diamond Royal Rose brooch Brooch was issued by the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

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Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bulgari yellow gold diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect bulgari yellow gold diamond watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A bulgari yellow gold diamond watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 24, is particularly popular. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our bulgari yellow gold diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond Watch?

The price for a bulgari yellow gold diamond watch starts at $3,300 and tops out at $295,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $19,000.

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.