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Important Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
design. Calibre-cut emeralds surround a 1.50 ct. center marquis-cut diamond. Along the bracelet of round
Category

Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Carat Natural Emerald Ring White Gold, Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Count: 1 → Total Primary Stone Carat Weight: 2 CT → Diamond : Diamond → Clarity : vs-si → Colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
finger. Set in 14K satin finish yellow gold. The head is set with a .25 ct. old mine cut diamond; the
Category

Antique 1890s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Signature Emerald Five Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Signature Emerald Cut Five Diamond Ring in Platinum ( 4.64 ct. tw. ) Signature Emerald Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
for either hand this 14ct yellow gold 13 stone Emerald and Diamond cluster ring features an old cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Modern 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Minimalist Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Modern 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Minimalist Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow Gold 2 CT Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold Finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Brazilian Emerald Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
shaped Brasilian emerald of 10,30 carat complemented by numerous brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1,61 ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Certificated
Located in London, GB
1.37 ct. COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND 3-STONE RING, set with a central octagonal cut Colombian
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Superb Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural emerald of approx .70 Ct (4.69 mm. by side) – 26 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 1.04
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Emerald Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Turin, IT
trapezoidal shape step cut emeralds. 1910-1920 circa Marquise diamond: 12.30 x 5.16 x 2.34 mm, 0.80/0.85 ct
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Onyx Peridot Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
-cut diamonds weighing 0,90 ct. Top on the pendant/brooch accented by 2 cabochon-cut emeralds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Peridot, Platinum

1940s Emerald Cabochon Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
decorated by 6 brilliant-cut diamonds. Enhanced by 2 baguette-cut diamonds and 2 trapezoid shape diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s Certified 1.88 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
ct, 7.56 x 7.02 x 5.38 mm 36 diamonds, baguette and trapeze cut, 2.34 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G
Category

Vintage 1970s German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Heirloom 2.50 Carat Diamond and Emerald Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
sizes as required by design, centrally set with a larger Diamond of .45 CT - Diamonds are all old cuts
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Cut and Pear Shape 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 pear cut and a
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Engagement Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring on White Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
1,40 Cts, surrounded with modern brillant cut diamonds, which total weight is apx 1.10 Ct (color
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Platinum 2.68 Carat GIA Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details Main Stone Emerald Cut Main Stone Weight 1.18 ct Natural/Lab-Created Natural Main
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AGL Certified Natural Colombian Emerald, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring Set
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) emerald-cut emerald 2.00 cts., accompanied with an AGL Report 1132049, dated 23 May
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ring with Carved Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
42 old-mine-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0,90 ct. clarity VS-SI, color wesselton. Mounted in
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
loaf cabochon cut natural Colombian emerald of 5.95 Ct (10.69 mm. x 10.58 mm.) - 2 brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.20 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring, Origin Madagascar Asscher Cut
Located in Tampa, FL
with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.78 cts VS-1 - VS-2 clarity, G- H color & 4 baguette cut diamonds
Category

2010s Malagasy Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat G VS2 Emerald Cut Three-Stone Ring 18 karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
2.02 ct G VS2 GIA certified Emerald cut center diamond 1.42 tw (2 stones) G VS2 side stones 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Colombian Emerald of 2.01 Ct (certified minor oil – 8.8 x 6.8 mm,) – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold 25 Carat Briolette Emerald 0.04 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
cut diamonds Measure 1.60 - 1.60 x 0.96 mm (depth est.) Approximate total weight of 2 stones = 0.04 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Vintage 2.00 Carat Emerald 4.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
round brilliant cut Diamonds totalling 4.50 CT – a huge amount of top rated quality projecting an
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
gemstones which include 0.12 ct emerald in total, 0.15 ct ruby in total, 0.04 ct diamonds in total
Category

2010s Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

22.72 ct Briolette Checkerboard Smokey Topaz and Diamond Earrings in 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 60 brilliant cut round, 0.52 cts, Color: H, Clarity: SI Retail Value: $3,400 Free shipping
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald 1.50 Carat Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
mm.) - 25 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 1.50 Ct (G-VVS/VS) UK size: O 3/4 US size: 7 1/2
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald with Round and Baguette Diamonds White Gold Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
. This Ring has 10 Brillant Cut Round Diamonds on each side of the Emerald and 2 rows of Baguette Cut
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Swirl 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 2 Oval Colombian Emeralds, 36 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KY Gold: 4.55 gms Emerald: 3.22 ct, 11 x 8.5 oval Diamond: 0.56 cts, 24 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 0.50 Ct Emerald & 3.50 Ctw 18 Old Mine Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Title: 14K Yellow Gold 7.95ct Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Holtsville, NY
captivating combination of emerald, sapphire, and diamond gemstones. The centerpiece is a magnificent 7.95
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Statement Ring
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
diamonds (0.50 ct circa) Size US 6 1/2 - IT 13
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
1.58 Carat Emerald Ring with 95 White Diamonds and really does stand out in this oval cut too
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Emerald Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Emerald Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Vintage Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Diamond color: I-J • Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 2 CT • Gemstone: Emerald • Gemstone
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

22.0 Carat Carved Mughal Emerald 3.0 Carat Diamond Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
! Metal: 18 Kt yellow and white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 2 engraved pear cabochon cut natural emeralds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stunning Retro 7.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Jewelled Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
2 pear faceted cut natural rubies totalling approx 4.50 Ct – 9 round faceted cut natural emeralds
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
gms Emerald: 0.22 ct, 2 square Ruby: 0.42 ct, 2 square Diamond: 6 Baguette, 0.21 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.72 Ct. 3-Stone Natural White Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accent Stones: 2 baguette cut diamonds, 0.20 approximate total carat weight. (G/VS) Size 6 and, sizeable
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fresh Water Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Duck Brooch
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
pearl, 25 X 8.7 X 5.8 mm, (2) round-cut emerald eyes, and (21) full-cut diamonds, 0.25 ct. tw., VS, I-J
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
) – 5 emerald cut natural Colombian emeralds totalling approx .80 Ct UK size: Q 3/4 US size: 8 1/2
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Early Edwardian Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
2.5 mm. to 4 mm. in diameter – 2 round and 7 emerald cut natural emeralds totalling approx 1.40 Ct – 5
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

3.00 Carat Special Cut Morganite Diamond Platiunm Ring Earrings Wooow
Located in Port Richey, FL
This Beautilful Hand Made Califrnia Mined 3.00 Ct Morganite Halo Emerald Step Cut with 2 sided
Category

2010s American High Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Platinum

Monseo White Gold Emerald and Diamonds Art Deco Earrings
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
Monseo 19.2K white gold Neo Deco earrings crafted with 24 brilliant cut diamonds with 0.10 ct., 44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.40 Carat Emerald .85 Carat G VVS Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
natural rich green Emeralds 1.40 Ct with a surround of sparkly round brilliant cut Diamonds for .85 Ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Gold Earrings and Necklace Set with Diamonds and Emeralds, 114.03 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD EARRINGS SET WITH DIAMONDS AND EMERALDS - 23.25 CT Set in 18K White Gold Earrings
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Large No Treatment Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings with AGL certificate
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: Colombian Emerald, Diamonds Total Item Weight (grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Wedding Band, Over 1 Carat Each
By ML Brown, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
All GIA Certified Emerald Cut wedding band featuring 14 emerald cuts weighing 14.18 carats, crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.8 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2.8 CT Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, Minimalist Emerald Ring, Emerald Wedding Ring, 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1920s Certified 7.37 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
2 diamonds, old mine cut, 2.00 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G – Wesselton/H, vsi as well as Top
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3ct Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
gold 2 pearls in white and black 2 old cut diamonds, approx. 0.3 ct, H, Si 2 emeralds, 2 rubies and 2
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

9.25 Not Heated Burma Ruby Certified White Pave Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Milan, IT
cut, no indication of thermal treatment, GRS Certificated Diamond: ct. 3.02 Emerald: baguette cut, ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian AGL Certified Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Silver Topped 18K Gold
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) emerald-cut emerald 4.70 cts., accompanied with an AGL Report 1132086, dated 2 June
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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.