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18K 2-Tone Bracelet with 2.75 Carat of F VVS1 Brilliant Cut Diamonds and .30 Ct
By Harry Roa
Located in Sarasota, FL
Nautical Bracelet in 18k 2 tone with 2.75 carats of F VVS1 brilliant cut diamonds and .30 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

2 Carat Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring Vintage White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Art Deco
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2#3#4#5 18 Karat White Gold Ring 1, 60 Carat White Emerald Pear Cut Diamond
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
or yellow gold 18Kt; Emerald cut Diamond: ct. 0,21 - Colour F - Clarity VS Pear cut Diamond: ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

4.38 ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
US 14Kt gold: 6.15 grams Emerald: 4.38 cts, 10x10 mm round Diamonds: 20 baguettes, 0.28 ct
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Midcentury Emerald Cut 21.30 Carat Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 1 emerald cut natural aquamarine of approx 21.30 Ct (19.52 x 14.59 mm.) - 2 tapered baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 3.59 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings - 3.59 ct Set in 18K White Gold Total emerald
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

33.25 Ct Colombian Emerald Green Certified Diamonds Ring White and Yellow Gold
Located in Milan, IT
gold, diamonds pave and round modified brilliant cut Colombian emerald. Colombian emerald: 33,25 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18kt White Gold 3 1/2 ct Sapphire and 4 ct Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Stunning 18 karat white gold ballerina style ring with an approximately 3 1/2 carat emerald cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Colombian Emerald Munzo mine 2 Diamonds 3.65 Carat
Located in Heerlen, NL
, Geographic Origin: Colombia treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2) GIA = 5.05ct Emerald step Cut. Two (2) natural
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 2 Carat Untreated Colombian Elongated Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 2 Carat Untreated Colombian Elongated Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beziers, FR
baguette diamonds. Weight Emerald Cut Diamond: 3.90 Ct approximately H-I color with Vs clarity Ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Spectacular 1.21 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond G VVS1 Tapered Diamond Side Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Below Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 emerald cut diamond of approx 1.21 Ct (7.54 mm
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
emerald of approx 1,30 Ct (6.62 mm. x 6.58 mm.) - 18 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 2.40 Ct (by spread
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

2 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring White Gold Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2 CT Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Ring, 18K Gold Green Emerald Wedding
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band
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

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 1 emerald cut diamond of approx 1.20 Ct (6.96 mm. x 5.33 mm. - H/VS1) – 2 baguette and 14
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, 3.38 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
EMERALD CUT DIAMOND RING - 3.38 CT Set in 18Kt white gold Total emerald cut diamond weight
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring 1940s Two Emerald 1.60 ct and Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
. Good color and Clarity. Step or Emerald Cut. 28 diamonds from 2.5 to 3.5 millimeters, antique cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Floral Rose-Cut Diamond Emerald Stud Earring
Located in Istinye, TR
ct. Emeralds: 11.18 carats 2 Round Rose Cut Diamonds: 1.39 ct.
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Watford, GB
7.01 Ct Emerald surrounded by diamonds 2.72 Cts Set in 18K gold 2-Tone, 9.16 Grams *Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum GIA Certified 6.42 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Platinum GIA Certified 6.42 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA Certificate is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Minimalist 2 Carat Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Minimalist 2 Carat Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two Stone Emerald and Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald cut diamond on the other. consisting of 1.00 ct. tw. Handcrafted in 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two Stone Asscher and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald cut diamond on the other. consisting of 1.00 ct. tw. Handcrafted in 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Unique Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Unique Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1950s Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 2 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0,63 ct. One emerald as central stone. Mounted in 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toi Et Moi Emerald Cut and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a emerald cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
emerald shaped cut diamond Measuring 5.70 x 4.10 x 3.02 mm Approximate total weight of 0.60ct. Graded in
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in MADRID, MD
Cabouchon pear cut emerald earrings, Zambian origin, weighing 31.66 ct. and Marquise and pear cut
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

12.50 Carat Platinum Ring, Center Emerald Cut 10.06 H VS1, GIA Certified Diamond
Located in New York, NY
flanked by two trapezoid cut diamonds, each weighing 1 Ct. for an additional 2 Ct. TTW; Bringing the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

64 Facets 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic Scallop band is rendered even more spectacular with the addition of radiant rose-cut emeralds with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

64 Facets 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic Scallop band is rendered even more spectacular with the addition of radiant rose-cut emeralds with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

64 Facets 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic Scallop band is rendered even more spectacular with the addition of radiant rose-cut emeralds with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in MADRID, MD
Modern Art Deco style long earrings with pear-cut Zambian emeralds cabouchon corporea and diamonds
Category

2010s Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ear Pendants
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 56 diamonds weighing circa 2,24 ct., 2 brilliant-cut diamonds ca. 0,55 ct. and 10 baguette
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Art deco set decorated with a 2 teardrop-shaped emeralds bordered by 312 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in MADRID, MD
Ring with oval emerald of Zambian origin weighing 4.91ct and two marquis cut diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Sapphire Long earring "Birds of Paradise 2"
Located in Moscow, RU
White gold 750 92 round full cut diamonds, 0,36 ct, 32 marquise cut emeralds, 2,56 ct, 4 pear
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Emerald and Cushion Cut Diamond Two Stone Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a cushion cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Two Stone Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a round cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Yellow Gold prongs) Center Stone: Natural Emerald (emerald cut) a little over 2 carats Accent Stones
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

8.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled emerald & diamond necklace. Condition is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Wedding Set, Emerald Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lombard, IL
set emerald cut diamond approx .80 ct. VS1 Clarity - HIJ color and five channel set baguette cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Toi et Moi Emerald Cut and Oval Shape Two Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a oval cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
natural emerald of 0.4 ct; Diamonds: 2 Rose Cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.10 ct and smaller old
Category

Early 20th Century German Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

IGL White Gold Diamond Emerald Earrings
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD DIAMOND EMERALD EARRINGS - 4.49 CT Set in 18K White gold Total emerald weight: 3.03
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Beautiful Edwardian English Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old cut diamonds totalling approx .40 Ct (G-VVS/SI) UK size: J 1/2 US size: 5 Measures: head is 10 x
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

22.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled emerald and diamond pendant with chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Emerald Green Pave Ring
Located in Milan, IT
White gold, diamonds and emeralds pave, oval brilliant cut diamonds and oval composite cut emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.04 Carat Emerald Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast emerald and diamond ring. The featured
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring For Men
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Belle Époque Colombian Emerald Diamond Rare Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
approx 7.59 mm. x 6.01 mm. – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct (G-VS/SI) – 37 old
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Adorable Georgian Diamond Emerald Daisy Ring 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
approx .15 Ct (3.79 x 2.74 mm.) - 6 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct UK size: L 1/2 US size
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster 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.