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Vintage 3.78 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a stunning feature collet set 3.78 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald. The stunning feature emerald
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.98 Carat Emerald 5.22 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.98 Ct emerald and 5.22 Ct diamond brooch in platinum; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco with Diamonds and Emeralds Platinum Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Weight: 2.27 ct Additional Emeralds: 12 Carré Cut, Total Weight: 0.91 ct Diamonds: Single Cut, Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .20 ct. Diamond color: I-J Diamond clarity: I1-I2
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Earrings with 0.93 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Emerald cut Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K White Gold with GIA Certificates. -2 diamond main stones
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Light Yellow White Diamond 5.35 Ct Platinum 18k
Located in New York, NY
Raregemworld's Breathtaking GIA Certified Natural 5.01 cts Asscher Cut Light Yellow (WX) Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 18 Kt. White Gold Stud Earrings, 0.65 Ct Diamond, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning stud earring made from 18k white gold with 0.65 total carat of emerald cut diamonds. This
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring #14022
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold. Width: 9 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Emerald weight: .31 ct. Total diamond weight: .16 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Size : 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm Emerald- Cut : Emerald Approx Size : 4 CT Treatment : Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.11 Carat Emerald Diamond Two Tone Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
green color, surmounted by a trillion cut diamond. The emerald measures 9.3 x 6.3 x 3.8 mm and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Tiara Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural emerald and diamonds ring Weight approx. 2 g. Gold - 14k yellow gold Central stone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Estate Natural 2.09 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Emerald 2.09 ct - Diamond 0,30 total carats DESIGN ERA: Circa 1960 RING SIZE: US 7/71/2 - IT 15 - FR 55
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Diamonds: Brilliant Cut, 40 stones, 0.40 ct total, VS Clarity, G-H Color Emeralds: Oval Cut, 2 stones, 1.50
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1999 Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.88 ct step cut emerald, four claw / prong set in relief to the centre of the design. The emerald is
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s 3.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
central four claw / prong set 3.65 ct step cut emerald. The emerald is flanked on either side by a total
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco platinum ring with emeralds, onyxes and diamonds, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
weighing 2 ct, surrounded by radiating brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.44 ct (VS-SI
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
features a large, drop Colombian emerald, set with 92 huit-huit cut diamonds, total weight 1.30 ct graded G
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graduated square step cut emeralds, pave set alternately between two Old European cut diamonds. The flared
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring with Side Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
: EX 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.29 ct. cut: taper baguette color: F clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.31 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
emerald and a total of 0.31 carats of diamonds. Offered in estate condition, this item includes a gift
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings Clip Adjustable with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Crema, Cremona
the 2 pieces, and tconsequently, the earrings become Clip Earrings very easily. 8 Diamonds (Round Cut
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau More Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
/2 Diamonds: Approximately .30 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Emeralds: 1.11 ct - GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
charm and sophistication. Assay Mark: 750 18 Karat White Gold 2 emeralds, tot. 2.70 ct. 48 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
collection! CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent GEMSTONES: Emerald 2 ct - Diamond 1.4 ct METAL: 18k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

2.42 Carat Emerald 1.62 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster design is ornamented with a feature 2.42 Ct emerald cut emerald, eight claw set in relief to the
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with Natural Colombian Emerald of 3.80 Carat and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
/4 Size : 3.4 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm Emerald - Cut : Octagonal cut Size : 3.80 ct approx Dimensions : 9.49
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18 kt. White gold - Ring - 1.83 ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 1 carat Emerald natural diamond with Excellent cut full of shine
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 18k White gold Dangle Earrings with 1.50 ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 1.00 ct. Cut: Emerald Color: H Clarity: VVS1 Cut grade: EX-VG -80 diamond side stone of 0.00625 ct
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
/Si2 clarity, G/H color diamonds 2 = .10 ct oval cut emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Emerald (0.75 CT Total) and Diamonds (0.30 CT Total
Category

Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Green Chrysophrase Onyx Plate Rose White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct of 3 emeralds; 2 at the top and one at the bottom. Diamonds 1,71 ct Emeralds 0,50 ct Onyx Plate
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14kt Mabe Pearl, Diamonds Emeralds Enhancer Pendant/Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
pear cut emeralds with an estimated total weight of 4 ct. Diamonds: 5 natural round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #16332
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: 4 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Total emerald weight: .34 ct. Total diamond weight: .32 ct. Diamond color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond and 0.86 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond 0.86 ct Emerald Ring is a unique take on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Handcrafted Diamond Emerald Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, Baguette > Gemstone Size - 7, 3 x 2 mm > Gemstone Weight - 0.96 ct > Gemstone Pcs - 20 > Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.88 Carat Diamond and 1.00 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive Platinum 0.88 ct Diamond 1.00 ct Emerald Ring is a classic piece. The band
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rare Untreated 2.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a very rare untreated 2.31 ct Colombian emerald. The cushion cut emerald is extremely clean and full
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round emeralds and three single cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank measures 2 mm
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Déco Gold Platinum Diamond And Emerald Ring Circa 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
The shoulders and small oval bezel set with ten old-cut diamonds (2 x ca. 0.50 ct, K/L, SI
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 Carat Diamond and 0.57 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive Platinum 0.22 ct Diamond 0.57 ct Emerald Ring is made with a simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1910s Antique Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The multiclaw mount displays three step cut, natural emeralds totalling 0.62 ct. Two Old European
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Gold and Silver Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.40 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine oval emerald (7 mm x 5 mm), two baguette diamonds (.05 ct. each) and 14 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Rigid Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little white diamonds, 4.45 ct of deep color rubies, emeralds, blue and yellow sapphires. Diamonds 0.72
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Vintage 1960s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald cut emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Dazzling Elegance: 1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring with Exquisite Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 1 carat cut: Emerald color: D clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.3
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald 7.75ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18ct Gold, Vintage
Located in London, GB
it is flanked by 2 sparkling triangle bulged side cut diamonds. 1 x Emerald, GCS report no: 78168-83
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald 7.75ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18ct Gold, Vintage
Located in London, GB
it is flanked by 2 sparkling triangle bulged side cut diamonds. 1 x Emerald, GCS report no: 78168-83
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.70 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
total Set with: -1 diamond main stone of 0.70 ct. cut: emerald colour: D clarity: VS1 -2 diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 34 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
grams Diamonds - Cut : Round Total number of diamonds : 24 approx total size in carats : 0.55 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.82ct Emerald and 1.00ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring. Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 0.82 carat Dimensions 6.33mm (length) x
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Carat Emerald and 2.38 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, feature oval mixed cut 2.90 ct natural emerald encircled with twelve transitional modern brilliant round
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a feature 0.28 ct step cut emerald, bezel set to the center of the arrangement. The emerald is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Ladies Earrings with Emerald and Diamonds, London, circa 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
: 1 ct each Total 2 carats Treatment : Natural Diamonds - Cut : Round Number of diamonds : 2 total
Category

1990s British Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Engraved Triple Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
- 2 diamonds weighing about 0.25 cts total and one emerald weighing about 0.15 ct. The engraving on
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings c. 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
), surrounded by old cut sparkling diamonds with an estimated combined weight of 1.50 ct. Made in Moscow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k 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.