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Tiffany Co. Circlet Diamond Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
quality, being F in colour and VVS in clarity. Each earring has two halos, a smaller one to the top and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
mounting permits): Color: D-F Clarity: VVS-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Rare Natural Ocean Blue Zircon Ring Diamond Halo 30 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Color: Ocean Blue, Cut: Oval Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Color: F, Clarity: VVS Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.44 Ct. UNTREATED VIVID GREEN EMERALD Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
., Colombia or Zambia) 💎 Side Stones: Two elegant half-moon diamonds Estimated Color & Clarity: F color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Atlas X Closed Narrow Hinged Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
graded F in colour and VVS in clarity. The piece is 17 cm in circumference and features all the Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.21ct Teal Green Blue Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Oval Cut Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
tapered baguette cut white diamonds. E/F Colour VVS clarity. Superb quality diamonds. All set in a fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Mens Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Ring 1 Carat Anniversary Band Mined 1ct 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
% Natural Diamonds) 1.00 Carat Diamond Weight Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Color: F-G (Near Colorless
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Oval Blue Sapphire White Diamond Eternity ring in 18K Gold
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds total 0.66 carats (color E/F, clarity VVS-VS) - Made of 18K White Gold Sapphire is the birthstone
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Radiant 1.46ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gold Main stone: 38 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 1.46ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Bow Leaf Pendant Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Round Color: F Clarity: VVS
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier 0.47ct Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Full Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
, being graded F in colour and VVS in clarity. The ring has all original Cartier hallmarks however doesn’t
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
quality (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS). The earrings were entirely hand made in 18 carat white gold by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
diamond bezel Color: F-G Clarity: VVS - 11 Round cut diamond dial Color: E-F Clarity: VVS _______________________
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
pave diamonds of E-F color VVS-VS clarity, approx. 3 carats in diamond weight. The brooch is fastened
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gold and Diamond Necklace.
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brillaint cut diamonds with total wieght of approximately 4.0ct, color F-G, clarity VVS - VS. Equipped with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond Blue Gardenia Clip Brooches
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
3.50ct - 4.0ct, color F-G, clarity VVS-VS. Center set with round cabochon cut sapphires sapphires. Made
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Graff 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings – 6.10 Carats
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
CTW – Cut: Round Brilliant and Baguette – Color: F–G – Clarity: VVS–VS This rare and
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2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Italian White Gold Ring with Black and White Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
–G in color and VVS in clarity, collectively totaling approximately 5.0 carats, while the black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Radiant 5.60ct Diamonds Tennis Bracelet in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone carat weight: 5.60ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good
Category

2010s Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graceful 4.78ct Diamonds Tennis Bracelet in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 65 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 4.78ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Important Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings 17.89 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 9.44 Carats ( Color: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS ) Metal: 18K White Gold Dimensions: 70 x 33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Trilliant Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
pcs) Color: E-F Clarity: VVS-VS Cut: Pear-Marquise 2) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.31
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Cartier Trinity Bombay Ring, c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Colour: F Clarity: VVS Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, 18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Timeless 1.55ct Baguette Cut Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.55ct. The diamonds boast an E-F color grade and VVS clarity, ensuring a brilliant and flawless sparkle
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Makers mark: GME970, Cartier, 52 18 Karat white gold 3 diamonds, F colour, vvs-vs clarity, brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari SSEF Certified Burmese Sapphire Emerald Diamond Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
meticulously set baguette diamonds, totaling approximately 8 carats. These diamonds, with their F-G-H color and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings 29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 10.59 Carats ( Color: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS ) Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Important Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings 38 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 15.34 Carats ( Color: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS ) Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings Briolet Chandelier Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS, color, clarity and cut). The earrings are one-of-a-kind and entirely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Beauvince Rain Diamond Necklace Earrings Suite (45.14 ct Diamonds)in 18KW Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
(Earrings)  Diamonds Color: F - G Diamonds Clarity: VVS - VS (Very Slightly Included) Center Solitaire
Category

2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

GRS Certified 3.14 Carat Fancy Light Purple Pink Heart Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
elegantly surrounded by a halo of brilliant round diamonds, each meticulously selected for their D/F color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Diamond Blason Crown Ring 1.2 Carat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. The diamonds are graded E to F color and VVS to VS clarity, offering a crisp white hue and eye
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.66 Ct. Emerald Trapezoid side Ring Minor Oil
Located in Chicago, IL
. Flanked by two trapezoid-cut diamonds of F color and VVS clarity, this ring offers unparalleled brilliance
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Band Ring Square and Round Cut Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
color/VVS) flanked by, and set above, 1.75 carats of round diamonds. (F-G color/VVS). The ring was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring 51
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
colour and clarity. Approx. D-F colour VVS clarity. Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Argyle Diamonds 18ct White Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set 2.34ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
ref: 282532. Diamonds: Round Brilliant cut: 40 = 0.80ct (ESt. tdw) Graded: Colour F-G, Clarity VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 2.26ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.25ct Shape: Round Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VVS Cut
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 18K White Gold Serpenti Viper Diamond Ring Size 48
By Bulgari
Located in Rugby, England
, diamond colour: D-F, diamond clarity: IF-VVS. The Viper Ring captivates with its dazzling brilliance. Each
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
color and VVS - VS in clarity. Earrings contain no posts, but we can have some put on. Earrings are 1 1
Category

20th Century European Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

17.96ctw. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond GIA Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
21 Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and 21 Oval Diamond with GIA certified in D-F color and VVS
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Set by Diamond of 0,33 carat estimated F color and VVS clarity. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Rare Natural Ocean Blue Zircon Ring Diamond Halo 30 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Color: Ocean Blue, Cut: Oval Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Color: F, Clarity: VVS Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 1.97ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Square Color grade: E Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGA Certified 1.61 Carat Siam Vivid Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS Cut: Round 2) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.42 ct (70 pcs) Color: E - F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double Star Ring
Located in New York, NY
Quality F-G color, VVS-VS Clarity Size 6.25 Manufactured in Italy Please contact us for more information
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Papillon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, England
, ranging from F-G in colour with VVS clarity. For size reference, the ring is a UK size G ½ (US size 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 2.57ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: E-F Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Total carat weight: 2.57ct Total jewelry weight: 3.10g
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 2.31ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Round Color grade: F Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Total carat weight: 2.31ct Total jewelry
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 1.49ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Good Side stone: 10 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.11ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring VVS1
Located in Chicago, IL
Baguette Cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 0.5 carats, with F-G color and VVS-VS in clarity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Captivating 5.57ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat weight: 0.61ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VVS-VS Cut grade: Very Good-Good
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Dangling Earrings, Detachable, Platinum
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds is appx. 15.15 carats of E-F color and VVS clarity diamonds. There are pear-shaped diamonds
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA 13.03 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Expandable Eternity Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, each set on a four prong setting. All diamonds are certified by GIA as D-F color and VVS+ clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent 1950s Estate Diamond Necklace A true treasure
Located in Chicago, IL
round and baguette-cut diamonds, this masterpiece features stones of D–F color and VVS clarity — true
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 8.48 Ctw. Emerald Cut Diamond Bangle in 14K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIA certified D-E-F color, VVS-IF clarity with a total weight of 8.48 carats.
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2010s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.51 Ctw. Radiant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
cut diamonds in GIA certified D-F color, VVS to VS1 clarity with 4.51 carats total weight.
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.18 Ctw. Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds GIA certified D to F color, IF to VVS clarity with a total weight of 6.18 carats.
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Color F Vvs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of color f vvs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 72 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 color f vvs includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Antinori Fine Jewels, FERRUCCI and Merkaba produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for emerald cut color f vvs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of color f vvs, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Color F Vvs?

Prices for color f vvs start at $752 and top out at $1,625,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $52,817.

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.