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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

Tourmaline Trillion-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
approx. 10.7 grams. A significant and vivacious emerald-cut green tourmaline of approx. 5.50 ct is
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond and 6.10 Carat Columbian Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive Platinum 2.03 ct Diamond 6.10 ct Columbian Emerald Ring is a must for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1990s 1.06 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting. The feature oval cut 1.06 ct natural green emerald is four claw / prong set in 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. The pierced decorated and fluted, multi
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Neo-Classical with Emerald and Diamonds 18K gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
brilliant-cut diamonds – total weight: 1.16 ct Clarity: VS–SI Color: H–G 2 oval-cut emeralds – total weight
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Peacock Cocktail Ring in 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
oval cut emerald studded in gold covering the body of peacock and diamond studded in gold making the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gorgeous 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring w/1.47 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
three-stone ring features a stunning emerald-cut at its center with 1.00 carat. And 2 elegant baguette
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum SSEF Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful emerald and diamond vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum and
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine emeralds (center: 6 mm x 4 mm, sides: 4 mm x 2 mm) accented with six single cut diamonds set in
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature 2.05 ct oval mixed cut emerald to the centre of the design. The emerald is encircled by ten
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Claddagh Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round single cut diamonds and crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 12 mm. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique French Emerald 2.82 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive large marquise diamond ring with emeralds has been crafted in 18 ct white gold. The
Category

Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 2.00 ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1674522 28 diamonds side stones of total: 0.85 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Lion 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Braintree, GB
Weight : 27 grams Cabochon Emerald - Cut : Oval Approx Size : 2 carats Treatment : Natural Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Art Nouevau ring featuring a small old cut pear shape diamond with emeralds creating an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

20th Century Contemporary with Diamonds 1.30ct and Emeralds Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
gold and adorned with diamonds and emeralds. The brilliant-cut diamonds weigh 1.30 carats, boasting
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Certified 4.42ct Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
true masterpiece. There are 8 round fine Colombian emeralds, totaling 4.42 ct in exact ct of diamonds
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
cushion emerald and is surrounded why beautiful old mine cut diamonds. This gorgeous ring is in great
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Genuine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one oval genuine emerald (8 mm x 6 mm) accented with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Ladies Platinum Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, France, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Weight: 5 g Ring Size : 2.4 x 2 x 1 cm Emerald - Cut : Emerald Size : Approx 3 Carats Treatment
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum bracelet with diamonds and emeralds. The bracelet has marquise and round-cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 0.76 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
impression. Key Features: 0.53 carat square emerald diamond 2 side stones, totaling 0.23 carats 18K white
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
features a finely saturated green Colombian emerald in the center with two chunky old mine cut diamonds on
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Antique 1890s Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Certified Ruby, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Changeable Drop Clip on Earrings
Located in London, GB
Certified natural Thai Ruby, Colombian Emerald & Diamond interchangeable drop earrings in 18 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

GCS Certified Antique 1930s 5.00 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a feature 5.00 Ct cushion cut Colombian emerald, four claw/prong set in relief to the center
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
with the fine content - 1 oval cut Colombian emerald of approx. 1 ct. - Approx. 50 diamonds in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
: Emerald Size : 1 CT Treatment : Natural Diamond - Number of Diamonds : 2 Cut : Old Cut Round Carat
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1880s
Located in Braintree, GB
Size : 2.3 x 2 x 0.8 cm Weight: 4 grams total Emeralds - Cut : Square Quantity : 7 Approx total
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pegasus and Dragon Pendant, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds
Located in Braintree, GB
carats : 0.40 ct Treatment : Natural Emeralds - Cut : Round Number of stones : 3 Approx total weight
Category

Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Pear Shape Emerald and Diamonds Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.0 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and 0.55 ct diamond flower screw back earrings perfect pair Screw
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 carats Diamonds, 0.30 carats Rubies, 0.50 carats Emerald Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Weight: 1.05 ct 21 rose-cut diamonds Clarity: Commercial grade typical for the period Rubies: 2 cabochon
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

3 Carat Colombian Emerald Black Opal Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
cut Columbian Emerald ( no resin, only oil ) 3.08 ct., Bright Green and Blue Solid Black Opal from
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Emerald and Diamond Earrings with White Enamel Lillies, Antique Conversions
Located in Hummelstown, PA
earrings. Diamonds: two old mine cut diamonds, estimated .50 ct each, Si1 - SI2 range in clarity with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Contemporary "Serpent" Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Yellow Sapphires with 1,48 ct, - 2 "Navette" Cut Pink Sapphires (Eyes) with 0,18 ct, - 265 Emeralds with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Mellerio dits Meller, Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emeralds and Diamond
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Braintree, GB
5 x 2.5 cm Weight : 24 grams 2 Emeralds - Cut : Oval Approx Size : 0.50 carats each Treatment
Category

Vintage 1920s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat (stamped) yellow and white gold, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold, this captivating piece features a 0.40-carat emerald-cut diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #19044
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emeralds (5 mm x 3 mm each) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Width: 7 mm
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Stud Emerald Earrings with 0.80 Carat Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. 2 diamonds main stone of 0.8 carat cut: emerald color: D clarity: VVS2 cut grade: very good sku: E
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1950s Rectangular Emerald and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
to a gorgeous green emerald gemstone on a 18 ct white gold band. Both the diamonds and the emerald
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hand Holding Emerald Ring Size 6.75 #20011
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds at wrist. Width: 11 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Matching bracelet: #20012 Approximate total
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.94 ct. Blue Sapphire Channel Set Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade by our jewelers in Los Angeles. Blue sapphire, 9.00 x 6.89mm, 3.94 carats Baguette cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round genuine emeralds and 12 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Width 7 mm
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Emerald and Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
natural deep green pear shape emerald and has rose cut and old mine cut diamonds throughout the top of the
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Fancy Green Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald Bypass Ring (GIA Report)
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond 1.07 ct I SI2, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.25 ct H-I VS2-SI1, Emerald Round 0.80 ct 18K White
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G LP2061 3.56 Ct. Mosaic Diamond Ring Pink in 18k White and Rose Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Carmel, IN
mosaic diamonds total approximately 2.25 carats with a center emerald cut which is approximately 0.25
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
all natural emeralds have inclusions Brilliant round cut diamonds in the setting Total Diamond weight
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
- Number of Diamonds : 10 Cut : Old cut round Carat : 0.70 ct. total Clarity : VS1 Colour : G Emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 8.33 Ct. Morganite and Diamond Drop Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Morganite Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 11 x 9 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 8.33 Carat (approx. in total) Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Orange Sapphire Emerald Diamond Pave 18 Karat Rose Gold Frog Animal Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 CT Pink Orange Sapphire 0.15 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon request
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco French 18K Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Columbian Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
) = 7 1/2 (EU) = 55 1/4 Size : 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm Weight: 4 grams total Emerald Size : 1.5 CT Cut
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weight: 3.7 Grams  Size: 6 1/2 Emerald: 1.26 ct - GIA # 6224757803 Diamond: Approximately 1.50 cts
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K White Gold 1.58ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is a truly gorgeous emerald and diamond engagement ring crafted in solid 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald. diamond ring 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
emeralds ovel cut are ever 2 diamonds in brillant cut is is. really a ring you will wear all your life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings

Materials

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.