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Cellini 18KT White Gold 10.69Ct. Blue Sapphire 0.72Ct. Diamond Eternity Band
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold eternity band . This unique band is set with 16 emerald cut blue
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.9ct Red Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold EM 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
diamonds set in solid 14K gold. This ring makes a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The ring is gently domed, complete with filigree on every surface, set with diamond accent and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond 18K White Gold Radiant Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center diamond is beautifully complemented by two trapezoid diamonds, all set in gleaming platinum. With
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Oscar Heyman 2.45 carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
step-cut natural emerald diamonds, totaling approximately 2.45 carats. Each diamond, graded VS1 for
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. PLATINUM ETERNITY ALL THE WAY AROUND BAND SET WITH TOTAL OF 11.26CT
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PLATINUM ETERNITY ALL THE WAY AROUND BAND SET WITH TOTAL OF 11.26CT OF GIA CERTIFIED EMERALD
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.68 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
emerald cut diamonds weighing 7.68 carats total, D-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Each diamond was carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This Vintage Estate Engagement Wedding Ring is Set with a natural Colombian emerald, oval cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tension Set Platinum Wedding band with Emerald Cut diamond
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Tension set wedding band in a brushed satin platinum finish, featuring a tension set emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.5 Carat Emerald and Old Cut Diamond 2 Piece Wedding Band and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.5 Carat Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond 2-Piece Matching Wedding Band & Ring Set in 14k Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Wedding Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking ring features 2.08ct of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in an elegantly simple
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Astonishing 4.23 Ct Emerald and Diamond Wedding Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement / Wedding Ring Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and beautiful Emerald Engagement/ Wedding Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This modern crisp design features a single .16 carat emerald cut diamond set in platinum. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jay Feder 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Invisible Set Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder Emerald Pie-cut Diamond Halo Ring in 18k white gold. Estimated total weight of all
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Platinum Band
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant full eternity band is meticulously set with 22 natural emerald cut diamonds, for a
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.44 Carats Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A precious engagement ring, featuring a 1.44 carats emerald cut Colombian emerald, bezel-set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K White Gold Diamond Emerald U-Shape Wedding Band
Located in Hong Kong, HK
engagement ring. The diamonds radiate exceptional sparkle, while the emeralds add a rich, timeless vibrancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Platinum 1.29 Carat Vivid Green Zambian Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Set in Platinum ( PT 900 ) , the ring has 1.29 carat of vivid green Zambian Emerald and 1.07 carat
Category

2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k White Gold 4.37 Carat Baguette Emerald and Diamond Wedding Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 4.37 Carat Baguette Emerald and Diamond Wedding Bracelet in 18K gold showcases endlessly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
emerald cut diamonds totaling 0.364 carats are expertly bezel-set to showcase their distinctive step-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Wedding/Stacking Band
Located in Towson, MD
This stunning 14K yellow gold channel set band features a harmonious blend of vibrant emeralds and
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum 5 Stone Anniversary Wedding Band Ring GIA
Located in Tampa, FL
Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum 5 Stone Anniversary Wedding Band Ring GIA Set with 2.54 carats of
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band Eternity Ring Set in 14K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity band ring features approximately 4.30 ct of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in a modern
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weddings Party Wear Jewelry
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Emerald and micro pave set Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.26Cts Beautifully Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Emerald White Diamond White Gold Wedding Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 15-RND57-0,52-4/6A Diamond 86-RND57-0,26-5/6A Emerald 1-0,37 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

2.67Ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.67Ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold At the center lies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut = 0.75ct Color: G-H Clarity: VS2 Side Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solitaire Oval Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 10.56 Emerald Cut Blue Sapphires and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weighing 10.56 carats total, set in a shared prong setting. Accented with a single Emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Emerald Halo Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece of a emerald F VS1 0.8 diamond, elegantly set in a secure prong setting. The captivating central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Eternity Band In Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 22 Emerald cut diamonds are D-E-F VVS2-VS2. Carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
diamonds set in a shared prong platinum mounting. 9 emerald cut Diamonds weigh 4.66 carats and 8 oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
diamonds set in a shared prong platinum mounting. 11 emerald cut Diamonds weigh 2.56 carats and 10 oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald And Diamond Ring 18K White Gold handcraft Jewelry Ring For Wedding Wear
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Emerald and micro pave set Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.23Cts Beautifully Hand crafted in 18 Karat White
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bespoke 3.50 Carat Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Marquise 18 Kt Gold Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
combination of shapes, natural marquise diamonds and oval emeralds, the gemstones will be skilfully selected
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

22K Mughal Emerald Ruby Pendant with Polki Diamonds for weddings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
diamonds, each delicately hand-set in traditional kundan technique. The reverse showcases intricate gold
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. A stunning ring featuring an emerald-cut natural emerald set in a 14k gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.00ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
-cut diamond wedding band is the epitome of sophistication. Featuring five GIA-certified diamonds, each
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.85 Carat Emerald and 7.10 carat Diamond Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modern brilliant round cut diamond encircled with five claw set round faceted cut emeralds. Each floral
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold and Platinum. Diamond Weight: 1.08
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

The LEO Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Bands White Gold 14k LEO1.45ctw GSI
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .47ct Cut: LEO Emerald Color: H Clarity: VS1 Stone Note: (solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

39.54Ct Zambian Emerald 49.15Ct Diamond Wedding 14k White Gold Choker Necklace
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, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

39.54Ct Zambian Emerald 49.15Ct Diamond Wedding 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
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, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Emerald Cut Band, Eternity Diamond Band, Infinite Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly beautiful diamond band ring would make anyone thrilled to receive it! These emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.15 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hearts Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set.
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Statement 15.77TCW Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Necklace 18k Gold
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, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

TJD 0.40 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamond and Emerald Gemstone elegantly set in prong setting. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.30 Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
with a combination of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold. The ring weighs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k white gold engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified emerald cut diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold emerald baguette diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 6.0ct Vintage Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding 18k White
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Timeless Vintage ITALIAN-MADE 18k White Gold (stamped) Green Emerald and Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 15.10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
15 Emerald Cut Diamonds each weighing over 1.0 Carat for a total of 15.10 Carats and certified by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

51.95Ct Zambian Emerald 23.26Ct Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
51.95Ct Zambian Emerald 23.26Ct Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 18k White Gold Designed with pear cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

51.95Ct Zambian Emerald 23.26Ct Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
51.95Ct Zambian Emerald 23.26Ct Diamond Drop Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold Designed with pear cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

58.73Ct Zambian Emerald 28.03Ct Diamond Wedding Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
58.73Ct Zambian Emerald 28.03Ct Diamond Wedding Necklace 14 Karat White Gold This stunning necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

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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.