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BERJANI Crossover Handcrafted 18K White-Yellow Gold 2.68ct Brilliant Cut
Located in SYDNEY, AU
, handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and linked together with a crossed-over 18K white gold Omega chain. A very
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Early 2000s Australian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 carat Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
Beryl and diamond cocktail engagement ring, handcrafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold. The ring
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2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Cut and Princess Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Clarity Grade VVS-VS. Set in 18k white gold with a length of 7 inches. The closure has an cross-over
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cuff and Earrings with Jackets Set
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a Retro-Inspired, timeless criss-cross "X" design, this set contains a total of 1.85 carats
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Vintage 1950s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Oval Round Princess cut Diamonds Alternative Engagement Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
height (oval stone area) 0.15 cwt White Square diamond stone 0.07 cwt White Oval diamond stone 0.034
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Stone 0.98 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Diamonds Central four claw set square modified brilliant cut (princess cut) diamond, measuring
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Rose Gold Layered Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
crossed diamond bands, a band of rose gold beads, and rose gold and diamond squares this geometric piece
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2010s More Rings

Vintage Art Deco 18K Engagement Ring 0.50ct Old European Cut G-VS1 circa 1930s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous antique 18K white gold engagement ring is a classic example of Art Deco style- bold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three-Stone Ring
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
rectangular cross sectioned shoulders and side profile. White gold shank. No hallmark; stamped WG18ct, testing
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Golden Beryl and Platinum Drop Earrings
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
white gold. Each earring features one 12.5 x 12.5 mm premium cushion cut Golden Beryl, set on the cross
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2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Platinum

Vintage Pure Square Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Kt White Gold
By Lischetti
Located in Roma, IT
, fashioned in 18K white gold , 5 brilliant and 25 precious and pure square emeralds. This beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18K White Gold 2.40ct Diamond Cross Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant design comes to life thanks to square-cut Diamonds with a total weight of 2.40 carats. Set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.55ct Diamond Cross Drop Earrings MF21-021424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
-shaped diamonds on shared prongs.These brand new 18K White Gold 0.55ct Diamond Cross Drop Earrings come
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.45ct Diamond Cross Pendant CH00111
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
pendant is made out of 18K white gold. The cross is elegantly adorned with square-shaped diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.28ct Diamond Cross Pendant CH00106W
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling square-cut Diamonds totaling 0.28 carats make this cross shaped pendant incredibly
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Graff Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine diamond and 18K white gold cross pendant necklace by Graff. It features high grade square
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique 1.5 ct Orange Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant Embedded in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique orange sapphire and diamond cross pendant in 18K gold. It has square cut sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant, w/ Chain, .25cttw Italian
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful 14kt white gold cross with 4 invisible set princess cut blue sapphires of approximately
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Greenwich, CT
ankh, the square cross also called Greek cross predates the latin cross and was not intended to
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.69 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cross set with square step cut diamonds, weighing 2.69 carats total, GHI color and VS
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Doris Panos 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By Doris Panos
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold and features 6 brilliant square cut diamonds showcased in a square bezel cross the front of the
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1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Graff Diamond Cross Bracelet 10.25ct TDW
By Graff
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Graff. The bracelet features 12 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green to light green in color Each arm terminates as old mine cut diamonds and cross centers an old
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Theo Fennell Diamond and Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Theo Fennell
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold cross pendant by Theo Fennell from the Crosses collection. The pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum-Topped 14k Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum-topped cross form with old European cut diamonds bead set throughout
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Ruby and Diamond Cross-over Ring
By Marshall
Located in New York, NY
, opposed by an approximately 90pt cushion cut square Ruby surrounded by Diamond Baguettes. Signed Marshall
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tectonique Diamond White Gold Bracelet 3.15 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond set Tectonique bracelet by Cartier. The bracelet is comprised of square
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Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Sapphires Band Ring 14K White Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Band Ring 14K White Gold with Diamonds Sapphires. Wideband ring all covered (even on sides) with
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage French Cut Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful Vintage cross necklace from the 1950s! The lovely piece is made of 18kt white gold and
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro 0.54 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set low in a milgrain square form head and flanked by stylized criss-crossed cathedral shoulders
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Art Deco 0.48 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flourished Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set in a square form head of a highly rendered mounting With striated shoulders, a crossed motif, and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

G. Bulgari 1.25 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Enigma Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as articulated square links bead set throughout with sapphire and diamonds in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 6 Carat Amethyst, Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The impressive cross pendant is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Watch in Grey Gold with Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
A classic Patek Philippe White Gold Squared Dial Watch. Made in Switzerland, circa 1970 Reference
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 37.39 Cts Aquamarine And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
assortment of thirty-five natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and a fantastic
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Important 18K Santa Maria Aquamarine Octagonal Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
18K white gold and set with perfectly matched F-G color Vs1 clarity round diamonds with an approximate
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Striking bangle crafted in white and yellow gold featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Ring Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
deepen the color choose higher crowns. Aquamarine usually pairs with white gold and platinum. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Angular Vase with Violet Decor, France, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Square vase on a diamond-shaped floor plan, colorless glass with flaky white, in the stand area
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework
Located in York County, PA
included silk floss, elaborately embellished with silver or gold metallic bullion thread. They were
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Square Step Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Estate 14K White Gold Square step Cut Diamond Cross Pendant. This delicate white gold cross
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
party. Sapphire use 3.05 ct, Diamond 0.05 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold. This pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
party. Ruby use 3.05 ct, Diamond 0.05 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold. This pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
White or Rose Gold. The Cross Pendant is outstanding in quality of workmanship and stone collection and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

18K White Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Cross Enhancer Pendant #19490
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Multicolored Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Cross Enhancer Pendant JAGi Certified
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Greek Style
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This vintage white gold cross was made in Italy in the Greek style. The peculiarity of this cross
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam Art Deco 0.65 Ctw Sapphire/VS Diamond Cross 18" Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
necklace. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, this necklace features a uniquely designed cross pendant
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel

No Reserve- 18K White Gold 0.5ct Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Auction Estimate: $100-$400 A very beautiful and delicate cross shaped pendant in 18K solid white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Contemporary Italian Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Contemporary Italian Gold Cross with Diamonds combines traditional religious symbolism with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 18kt Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The French 18kt Gold Cross with Diamonds is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that combines
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 0.91 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set 'cross
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern Greek Style Cross in 18kt Yellow and White Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
white gold to better bring out the shine of the diamond. The Greek Cross it is a cross made up of four
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine with White and Black Diamond Cross Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This cross and chain necklace is made in 18k white gold by Judith Ripka. The cross features a 9x9mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires and Diamonds Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
White and yellow gold Pendant in the shape of a cross. Nineteen square sapphires are set on its
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Double Cross Pendant Worn Three Ways
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This is a high quality, the center cross has six (6) square Sapphires and eighteen (18) Diamonds., the
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1990s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful cross pendant, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, is adorned with a vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

1980s 1.75 Carat Sapphire 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has an 18k white gold applied panel. The pendant suspends from a 9k yellow gold square rolo link
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

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Diamond Cross Square White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of diamond cross square white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of diamond cross square white gold 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. A choice in our collection of diamond cross square white gold from Vitale 1913, Georgios Collections Inc and La Fleur Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a square cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of diamond cross square white gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Cross Square White Gold?

On average, a piece of diamond cross square white gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,100, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $22,460 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.