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Art Deco Platinum Diamond and .55 Ct Emerald Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: .55 Ct Color: Green Accent Diamonds: Total: 10 Shapes: Single Cuts
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

8 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Fish Hook Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Emeralds weighing approximately 8 carats and 2 carat total diamonds Color: Color: Deep
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamonds Fancy Cuts, Emeralds, Onyx, Clip-On Fashion Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with 1.24 ct of round diamonds and 1.19 ct of fancy cut diamonds. There are 0.80 ct of two emerald cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

2.33 Carat Platinum Emerald Cut and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2.33 ct total weight Platinum Emerald & Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 5.4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Snake Ring, Emerald Cut and Drop Cut Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Snake-shaped ring, with 12 emerald-cut diamonds and 2 pear-cut diamonds, for a total weight of ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum 3 Stone Emerald Cut 2.25 Carats Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ct natural earth mined Emerald cut diamond flanked with a natural earth mined Emerald cut diamond on
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 3 Stone Emerald Cut 2.25 Carats Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ct natural earth mined Emerald cut diamond flanked with a natural earth mined Emerald cut diamond on
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1.4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Two Emerald cut Diamonds on either side of the Emerald. 18 K White gold 6.2 Gm 2 Diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

18kt Solid White Gold 9.7 ct Emerald Diamond Statement Stud Earrings For Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 9.7 ct Gemstone pcs - 2 Gemstone shape - Octagon Gemstone size - 12 x 9 mm Diamond weight - 4.5 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Dome Ring 2.72 Ct Natural Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Online verification IGI 10J1664222 2 emeralds side stones of total: 0.17 ct. cut: round mixed cut color
Category

2010s Israeli Dome Rings

Materials

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

12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1.6 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.6 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White gold Ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

0.40 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a gemmy green 0.40 carat oval emerald, highlighted on each side by glittering diamonds and small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 65 Ct Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
by brilliant cut diamonds . A magnificent emerald and diamond fringe necklace, Vivid green emeralds
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald and Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
ct with attached certificate, Colombia Origin 2 x Old European Cut Diamonds weight 1.38 and 1.42 cts
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 2 Ct. Center
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum and Emerald cut Diamond 3 stone Ring with G.I.A. Certificate, Originally purchased from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Earrings w/ 1.01 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beutifull drop emerald cut diamonds earrings with 2 natural and fine Emerald cut diamonds with a
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 18Kt Gold Cocktail Ring with 8.56 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Important cocktail ring with emerald and diamonds Beautiful contemporary three gemstones ring
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

28.4 Ct. Coral Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: Round Size: 2 mm. Number: 2 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mesmerizing 0.59ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Emerald color: D clarity: VVS2 cut grade: VG 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.20 ct. cut: Taper color
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vivid Green Colombian Emerald 1.71 ct Ring with Diamonds in 18K white gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The 1.71 carat Vivid Green Colombian Emerald has a stylish emerald-cut shape, and its rich hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 18K White Gold Ring w/ 3.8 ct Emerald and Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: Good 2 diamonds side stones of total: .3 ct. cut: baguette color: E-F clarity: SI1-SI2 cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic 2.15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut diamond Flanked by 2 large tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.70 Ct. in total. The shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 15 Ct Jadeite Jade &2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum No Treat
Located in New York, NY
shine and Diamond ring. 2 ct of diamonds , Brilliant cut round and Baguettes, all VS quality and E
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

0.40 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a gemmy green 0.40 carat oval emerald, highlighted on each side by glittering diamonds and small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Emerald and Diamond Ring This timeless classic ring features a beautiful 2.33 carat emerald cut
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

46.7 ct emerald art deco pendant.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Art Deco emerald pendant, 18k gold, cabochon cut Emerald approx. 46.7 ct measures: 29.1 x 22.2 x
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 3.42ct Gubelin NO HEAT Emerald Cut Sapphire Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut Trillion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Classic Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R1594 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.5 Grams Size: 4 1/2 Center Diamond: .55 cts - Emerald Cut - GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 0.7ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring set in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication. 1 Diamond main stone of 0.7 carat cut: Emerald cut color: E clarity: IF cut grade: VG 2 diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.95 Ct. Black Diamond Emerald Art Deco Inspired Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Black Diamond Shape: Round Rose Cut Size: 6 mm. Number: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Classic GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.70 x 5.01 mm., is H in color & SI2 in clarity grade. Flanked by 2 Triangular Brilliant Cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite 1.41ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.41 ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Discover
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic 1.48ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic 1.48ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 20th Century 0.30 ct Diamond, 4.01 ct Topaz 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
, and an emerald. It has a weight of 4.46 grams. The ring is adorned with 59 single-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold

Daring Art Deco Marquise Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Vintage 1 3/4 Ct Center
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
amazing finger coverage. The asymmetrical French cut emerald and diamond halo add bold drama to this Jazz
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.25 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
emerald at the center, full of rich color. Surrounded by a halo of brilliant white diamonds for added
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Ct Ruby and 0.36 Ct Diamond, 18 Ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature claw set 1.55 carat emerald cut ruby flanked on either side with a baguette cut diamond, totalling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Ct. Diamond Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, framed by the most delicate milgrain textures. The center diamond is accented by French cut sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 1 Weight: 1.02 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstone(s) Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.25 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Featuring total 2.25 carats weight of pear shape yellow diamonds surrounded by French cut emeralds. Create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with Emerald and Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art deco platinum ladies ring with emerald & old cut diamonds circa.1920's Dimensions - Finger
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-century platinum engagement ring is centered with a very fine emerald-cut emerald (7.5 x 6.4
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Classic Emerald Cut Halo Modern Post Back Stud Earring White Diamond 18K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Stone: 2 Emerald Cut Emerald 1.77 ct Total Weight Accent Stones: 36 Round Brilliant Diamond 0.42 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.65 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fabulous Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold. With a center 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Emerald Cut Citrine Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
Brooch: 121.75 carat Emerald Cut Citrine in 14k Yellow and Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Lustrous 1.22ct Emerald-Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat weight: 0.91 ct Shape: Emerald Color grade: D Clarity grade: VS2 Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.26 Ct. Ethiopian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
vivid flashes of orange, green, and blue. Around the opal are crescents set with French cut Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring - GIA/AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring - GIA/AGL. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.46 Ct. Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with French cut emerald and shimmering diamonds on either side. This gorgeous ring would make a perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.3 Ct. Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
emerald estimated 1.30 carat weight is set in bezel with milgrain edging. The north and south of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old European Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features 3 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 CTW (the center .60 CT and the sides .50
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1950s 2.72 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 2.72 carat emerald and 0.72 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold dress
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
emerald at the center, full of rich color. Surrounded by a halo of brilliant white diamonds for added
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
centered with a square emerald cut emerald (measuring 5.23 x 5.13 x 3.8 mm, approximately 0.71 ct
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

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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.