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$1 NO RESERVE - 4.39ct Emerald, 1.17ct Fancy Diamonds 0.50ct F-G Diamonds
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald Shape: Square Emerald Cut Carat: 4.39 ct Color: Green
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Earring Studs 1/2 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1/2 CT diamonds set in platinum low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
surrounding the emerald , approximately 0.3 ct Measurement of the stone 9X7 MM Emerald: 2 ct Cut: Oval Origin
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totalling approx 2.50 Ct (H-VS/SI) – 5 round and 2 pear faceted cut natural rubies totalling
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

6 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
total approximately 6 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 3 ct . The
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
total approximately 5 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 2.5 ct . The
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
total approximately 5 carats, accompanied by brilliant round cut diamonds. Each emerald is 2.5 ct . The
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Square Cut Emerald and 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Square Cut Emerald & 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emeralds are very
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 1.85Ct Emerald 0.30Ct Diamond - 14kt White gold - Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
. Necklace length: 42 cm and 2 cm pendant Center Emerald Stone: Weight: 1.92 ct Color: Green Shape: Oval
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Emerald Diamond Cut Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
7.86 x 5.60 x 3.52 mm. There are 2 Emerald Cut side diamonds weighing approximately 0.49 ct total
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
elegant and charming Art Deco Style snake ring. Centered by a 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond of a
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
cut round Diamonds around the stones. each emerald is surrounded by 2 ct of round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald cut cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 18k white gold diamond setting. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.3 Ct Emerald Drops, 5.10 Ct White Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Level-Back Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with 4.3 ct of 2 gorgeous emerald drops and surrounded by 5.10 ct of round and baguette cut white
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 5.70 Ct Zambian Emeralds Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Zambian Emeralds of 5,70 carats, fine quality, vibrant color , in perfect oval cut , and 40 pieces of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Brilliant and Emerald Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Lucerne, CH
following gorgeous diamonds: 15 emerald cut diamonds totaling approx. 7.50 ct of G/H-vs quality 15
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Soviet Russian diamond cluster earrings, circa 1960s, feature two sparkling emerald cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

2 2/5 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 62 Round 2/5 ct. brilliant cut diamonds , 2 pc. Square princess-cut 1/6 ct. diamond in a prong
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

AIG Certified 8.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 8,00 carats, in perfect cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 & 1/2
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Natural Square Emerald 1.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 diamonds 50 pointer each Brilliant round cut diamonds in the setting totaling 1 ct of solitaire
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.14 Ct Vivid Green Emerald, Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Oval Shape Brilliant cut Emerald Total Aquamarine weight is 2.306 ct Total Natural Diamond weight
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Emeral 18.49 Ct Diamond Ring+18 kt Gold Diamond Earrings+2 Bangles
Located in Antwerp, BE
13.6 CT white & black diamonds Adler Geneva 2 Bangle Bracelets 18 kt Gold with Emerald, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Beautiful 18k White Gold Emerald Stud Earrings 0.72 Ct Diamond GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning earring made from 18k white gold with 0.72 total carat of emerald cut diamond. This
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 3.47 Carat Emerald 0.32 ct diamond Ring - Vintage Inspired Engagement
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
: 3.15 Gemstone: DIAMOND Cut: Round Brilliant Quantity: 2 Diameter: 0.138 inches each Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 5.32 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.40 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
contemporary in same time. Earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds , in perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Engagement Ring Women s Emerald 2.76ct Diamonds 0.35ct Brilliant Cut
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
) Carat weight: 2.76 ct Diamonds: Cut: Brilliant Quantity: 2 Diameter: 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) Carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Genuine 1.99 Ct Emerald and 0.27 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold Engagement Gift
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Size: O EU Size: 14,5 Gemstones: 1. Center Stone: Type: Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 0.50 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1/2 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond . Both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

12 Carat Natural Brazil Emerald 2.5 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat W Gold
Located in New York, NY
carat as each emerald is approximately 2 ct. Weight of the diamond is approximately 2.5 ct The bracelet
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Natural Brazil Emerald 2.5 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
carat as each emerald is approximately 2 ct. Weight of the diamond is approximately 2.5 ct The bracelet
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.18 ct Natural Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold Gift for her
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
in natural emeralds. On each side, a natural brilliant-cut diamond of 2.5 mm enhances the design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
emerald cut 1.04 ct Natural Emerald framed by six baguette cut diamonds and two Trillion diamonds. Circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald is spaced by brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 2 carat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald is spaced by brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 2 carat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Giant GIA 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Large Solitaire
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Mesa giant GIA certified 8 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring. This platinum solitaire
Category

2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Step Cut Diamond w/Green Emeralds Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Top of Ring: 3.36mm Center Diamond Details Shape: Step Cut Carat Weight: .75 CT Color: E Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified 1 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
color of N and clarity of VVS1. The central diamond is surrounded by a halo of channel set French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Carat Round Natural Emerald Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Round Natural Emerald & Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This luxurious pair
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 1.06 Carat Natural Emerald - 14K White Gold - Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Natural Emerald: Weight: 1.06 ct Colour: Green Shape: Asscher Cut Item ships from Israeli
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
. Accenting the center marquise are an additional 3.51 ct. of round brilliant cut & emerald cut diamonds. The
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Blue Cut: Excellent Natural Emeralds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.30 carat Color: Green Number of stones: 2
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1.5 Carat Emerald and 2 Carat Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with 25 pointer round brilliant diamond to make a unique flower shape. Diamonds 2 ct Total weight
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and 0.8ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & 0.80 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 2 Pear
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Freshwater Pearl Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearl as the centerpiece surrounded by small diamonds and one 1/2 ct emerald cut diamond. Pair with
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds and 12 baguette emeralds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

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

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold earrings.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Central stones: Natural emeralds - 2 pieces Cut: Pear Weight: aprx 1.2- 1.3 ct. total. Color: green
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Upper Crust Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Upper Crust Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring The marquis shape adds a hint of royalty to any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold

Emerald Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
piece approx 0.50 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.10 ct.
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
piece approx 0.50 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.10 ct.
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
piece approx 0.50 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.10 ct.
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1923 Nordic Ring natural 0.25 ct. Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 /1.2gr
Located in SE
cut Emerald stone of deep/strong Green color Ø 4 mm / ca. 0.25 ct Swedish ring. Marked 18K. Maker
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Three-Stone Emerald Ring 18K Gold: Diamonds Emerald, Perfect Engagement Gift
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
0.96ct emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds. Contemporary design for daily wear, stacking, or a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
stones: 1 oval cut emerald approx. 2 ct 2 small emerald triangles 16 old cut diamonds totaling approx
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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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.