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14k Gold Grape Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
depends from Availability), transparent. 2. Natural emeralds: 3 pieces, 0.28 ct total Cut: Round Color
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14k Gold Grape Ring
14k Gold Grape Ring
$526 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
(2) pear-shape brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 4.55mm x 2.98mm Weight Range: 0.141 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond Ring 6.75ct Center Sapphire
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 6.04 ct natural emerald cut Ceylon sapphire with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
green color. 2. Diamonds: Round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 4 x 0.01 ct = 0.06 ct total. 3. Chrome
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 14k Gold

Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
Vintage inspired multicolor 14k gold ring
$579 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Certified Natural Myanmar Vivid Bicolor Green and Yellow Jade 18K Gold Earring
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ SIZE OF EMERALD: 5x5x3.2 mm ◆ SIZE OF TSAVORITE: 2.9, 3.3 mm ◆ 0.4 CT LAB GROWN DIAMOND: 10 PCs ◆ GOLD
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
/ 0.25 ct rose cut diamonds with total weight about 2 ctw . All stones have their backs closed and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Rosior One-off "Baby Bear" Multicolor Gemstone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
ct; - 241 Brown Sapphires with 4,77 ct; - 74 Black Diamonds with 0,34 ct; - 73 Emeralds with 0,63 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Kunzite, R...

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Napoli, IT
– pins are iron Hallmarks: SEAMAN SCHEPPS Gems: 34 rose and 2 Swiss cut diamonds totaling approx .60 Ct
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Ruby Round Stones Carat weight: 0.23 ct (18 pcs) Color: - Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Ring
Ruby Ring
$4,020
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 rubies 1 garnet 1 emerald 1 amethyst totalling approx .45 Ct
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Modern 18 K yellow white Gold Band Ring Emarald Cabochon Diaomond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
approximately 2 ct and 32 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 1.80 ct, G color, vs clarity. The Ring has
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Incredible Pink Yellow Sapp 18 Karat White Gold Statement Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
-0,33-3/5A Diamond 2-RND57-0,01-3/5A Yellow Sapphire 54-1,09 2/2A Pink Sapphire 395-9,9 2/2A Shpinel
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.04 carat Untreated Mozambican Red Ruby Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 18K white gold, the band is 2/3 pavé-set with ~0.32 ct. of F-color, VS-clarity brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1.1 carat Blue Sapphire Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sapphire from Sri Lanka. Crafted in 18K white gold, the band is 2/3 pavé-set with ~0.32 ct of F-color, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, weight: approx 0.5 ct, color: light blue Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Peridot - 2 pieces, cut
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
Topaz and peridot 14k gold ring.
$448 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage 3 Carat Yellow And Blue Sapphire Bezel Dome Evil Eye Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
:  - Type: Diamond - Carat: 1.3 ct - Cut: Emerald - Quantity: 8 _______________________
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
/ 5.400 oz / 98.5 dwt Bracelet Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 10.76 ct. Emeralds
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: Emerald Cut AGL The Presitige Gemstone report of Earring 2 : 1092280 Natural Beryl Emerald 2.15 ct
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.2 CT Emerald Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring With Natural Pink Diamonds
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with Emerald cut natural diamond center stone and 2 Emerald cut side stones: 1.40tcw F
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Unique Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Bridal Promise Ring
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2, 40 Ct Solitaire Ring, Emerald Cut H Color Vvs1 Clarity
Located in Valenza, IT
Solitaire ring, three stones, 1,56 central stone H color, VVS1 clarity. Side stones are 0,30 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

8x6mm Natural Ruby Emerald Cut with 1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Side Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut three stone ruby and diamond ring. 1.50 Ct. Tw. Ruby center stone, surrounded by 0.50
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Natural Pear Shaped Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Art Deco Emerald
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.09 Ct Cut Emerald and Briolette Cut Yellow Sapphires
Located in Milan, IT
cut emerald. Diamonds ct 0.83 Emeralds ct 2.09 Sapphires total ct 20.51 Ring size: EU 13 (Resizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Green Emerald Cut 8x6mm Three Stone 1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Side Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Emerald cut three stone green emerald and diamond ring consist of 1.50 Ct. Tw. green emerald
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2 CTW. Natural Sapphire Emerald Cut Center Stone with Emerald Cut Side Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut three stone sapphire and diamond ring. 1.50 Ct. Tw. Sapphire center stone, surrounded
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Broad 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This broad diamond ring features a central 2 ct emerald cut diamond (E VVS1). The timeless ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2 Ct Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Band Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2 CT Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 CT Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cepheus Solitaire Natural Black Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring - 2.52 Ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
-Total Carat Weight: 2.52 Carats -14K White Gold -Size: Resizable Notes: - All diamonds are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Velvet Natural Black Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring - 3.01 Ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
-Total Carat Weight: 3.01 Carats -14K Rose Gold -Size: Resizable Notes: - All diamonds are natural
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 2 Carat Marquise Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Rings Statement Rings
Located in Orlando, Florida
Floral Marquise Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Vintage Columbian Emerald Diamond Wedding
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Noir Mystique Unique Natural Black Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring - 3.35 Ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
-Total Carat Weight: 3.35 Carats -14K White Gold -Size: Resizable Notes: - All diamonds are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
This piece has a 1.15 ct elongated emerald cut diamond surrounded by 18 round diamond and 2
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1/2 ct. Pear Emerald and Diamond Curvilinear Milgrain Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Milgrain Shank Ring
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring. A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Floral 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Floral 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Primary Stone Carat Weight: 2 CT → Diamond : Natural Mined Diamond → Clarity : vs-si → Colour : H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.51 Ct Vivid Green Oval Emerald Band Ring, 2 Troidia Emeralds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
quality, accompanied by two troidias. 2.51 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emerald 2 Vivid Green Troidias Cut
Category

2010s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Certified 1.62 Ct Colombian Emerald 2.80 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy rin
Located in Napoli, IT
emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of 1.62 Ct (7.0 mm. by side) – 2 cushion old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2. 65 Radiant Cut Emerald Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in 14k white gold this beauty features a princess cut emerald with approximately 2.65 CT
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Cut Emeralds and Pear Cut Diamonds and Marquis Earrings
Located in MADRID, MD
marquise cut diamonds.The emeralds are natural and are of "Zambian" origin. Made in 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Fancy Yellow Old Mine Diamond 3.30 Ct Colombian Emerald Trilogy
Located in Napoli, IT
rectangular cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.60 Ct (6.27 mm. x 5.98 mm. - light yellow VVS) - 2
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10.58 ct. Emerald Cut I VS1 Mid-Century Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Diamond Details and Ring Specifications: Primary Stone: 10.58 ct. Emerald Cut Color/Clarity: I / VS1
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.54 CT Zambian Emerald Ring
Located in Deland, FL
diamond; all VS and clear. The center stone is a 4.54 CT Octagonal Step Cut. An extremely rare Emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, 3.13 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
EMERALD CUT DIAMOND RING - 3.13 CT Set in 18KT White gold Total diamond weight: 2.03 ct [ 1
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Ct face up cluster diamond earrings with french wires
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Pie cut diamond Emerald cut in Bezel set suspended on French wires Easy to wear and a great
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Exceptional 2.58 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Cert
Located in Napoli, IT
Colombian emerald of 2.58 Ct - 2 tapered baguette and 30 brilliant cut diamonds totalling .84 Ct (G/VVS) UK
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Magnificent Certified 6.81 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 1 Certified emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of 6.81 Ct (10.93 mm. x 10.63 mm. - 2 trillion
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald cut diamond 2 ct you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 55 antique edition and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald cut diamond 2 ct — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an emerald cut diamond 2 ct for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct?

The price for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct starts at $616 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,750.

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.