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Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.48
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 4.85cts Zambian Emerald Diamond 0.92cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a halo
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 8.41cts Zambian Emerald Diamond 0.53cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a halo
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond weight: 0.60 Carat
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

Natural Zambian Emerald 5.97cts Diamonds 2.74cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 2.96cts Zambian Emerald Ring with 0.65cts Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 3.36cts Zambian Emerald Ring with 1.01cts Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Genuine Emerald and Diamond Flower Cuff Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Emerald and Diamond Flower Cuff Bracelet in 18K gold showcases endlessly sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 0.78cts Emerald 0.09cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.03 CTW Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.03 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Designed with two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 14.90 Carats Emeralds 2.15 Carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Minimal Everyday Band Ring with Emerald and Diamond Promise Ring Gift for Her
Located in New York, NY
. Designed with square emerald with round diamond set beside that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Certified 2.87 CTW Octagon Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Octagon Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

All Tariff Paid Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
brilliant-cut natural diamond, set in a high-polish white gold band. Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.410cts Emerald 0.560cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
engagement and wedding Ring. G-Wt = 3.600 gms N-Wt = 3.206 gms EMERALD = 1.410 cts DIAMOND ROUND = 0.560
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

7.86ct Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 7.86ct emerald cut diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of refined simplicity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.18cts Zambian Emerald 0.03cts Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total gems weight: 1.60 Carat Diamond weight: 0.60 Carat Ruby
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...

Natural 2.24cts Emerald 0.70cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 3.53cts Emerald 0.54cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

35.6TCW Two in One Emerald Diamond Necklace and Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Zambian Emerald 6.54cts Diamond 6.69cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
engagement and wedding earring. GW= 14.630gm NW= 11.984gm DIAMOND= 6.69cts EMERALD= 6.54cts FOLLOW US ON
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

5.01 Carat Emerald Diamond GIA Princess and Round Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! GIA Diamond Gold Vintage Band Ring. Centering a securely Hand set GIA Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Delicate Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Ring in Solid 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Delicate Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald and Diamond Floral Motif Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
the intellectual capacity. Designed with a octagon cut emerald set in center and diamond flower set on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.39cts Emerald 0.09cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum, the center is adorned by 6 GIA certified Square Emerald cut- Asscher cut, Channel set, Diamonds
Category

1990s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.83cts Heart Emerald 0.46cts Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 1.37carats Emerald 0.42carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Pear and Round Cut SI/H Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds, it shimmers with every movement, catching the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Round 1 ct Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bolo Bracelet in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds are prong-set in an alternated pattern. This tennis bracelet in 14k solid gold looks unassumingly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.21cts Emerald, 1.85cts Tanzanite 2.30cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
engagement and wedding ring. GW= 9.07gm NW= 7.99gm EMERALD= 1.21cts TANZANITE= 1.85cts DIAMOND= 2.30cts
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Natual 3.30cts Emerald, 1.88cts Ruby 1.00cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
unique engagement and wedding ring. GW= 8.926gm NW= 7.690gm DIAMOND= 1.00cts EMERALD= 3.30cts RUBY
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 0.41cts Emerald 0.18cts Diamond Heart Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made EARRING is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 3.44cts Diamond 0.93cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. GW= 7.986gm NW= 7.112gm DIAMOND=0.93cts EMERALD= 3.44cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 1.39cts Diamond 1.62cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding ring. GW= 4.858gm NW= 4.256gm DIAMOND= 1.62cts EMERALD= 1.39cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 3.54cts Diamond 5.65cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a radiant cut EMERALD gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 1.86cts Diamond 2.95cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding ring. GW= 6.840gm NW= 5.878gm DIAMOND= 2.95cts EMERALD= 1.86cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 1.80cts Diamond 1.26cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ZAMBIAN EMERALD gemstone set
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natura Zambian Emerald 1.82cts Diamond 0.85cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. GW= 4.23gm NW= 3.69gm DIAMOND= 0.85cts EMERALD= 1.82cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 2.98Cts Emerald, 0.19Cts Ruby 0.42Cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 3.05Cts Emerald, 3.32Cts Tanzanite 0.35Cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 3.99cts Diamond 1.25cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

9.24 Carat Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle Eternity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle Eternity Ring, perfect for any special occasion! This
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural 7.95 carats Emerald 2.00 carats Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 15.17 carats Emerald 1.17 carats Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.16cts Zambian Emerald 0.21cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
EMERALD gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 1.15cts Emerald 0.24cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 2.35cts Emerald 0.38cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 0.73cts Zambian Emerald 0.15cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.55 Ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
elegant, these emerald cut natural diamond stud earrings feature solitaire diamonds bezel-set in 14K gold
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 0.35cts Emerald 0.28cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
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2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 0.91carats Emerald Ring with 0.16carats Diamond 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Natural 1.31cts Diamond Emerald 1.94cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald

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Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond and emerald wedding set for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond and emerald wedding set may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A diamond and emerald wedding set from Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond and emerald wedding set, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set?

The price for a diamond and emerald wedding set starts at $1,750 and tops out at $25,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,100.

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.  

Questions About Diamond And Emerald Wedding Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.