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New African If 10.7 Carat Deep Blue and Neon Blue Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
for "Internally Flawless". It is a very high quality stone. It is an emerald cut and is 10.7 Ct
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1913 Anna s Ring natural Blue Purple Sapphire Pearls solid 18K ØUS6.25 / 1.89 gr
Located in SE
6.5mm x 4.5mm x 3.75 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct with culet that was cut a bit askew to spare the maxim of
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elegant Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in New york, NY
emerald cut diamonds flanking 3 larger vivid deep green emerald cut stones. The setting has been carefully
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified Emerald Cut 3.50 ct Diamond Ring
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
EMERALD CUT DIAMOND RING - 3.50 CT Set in 18KT White gold Total emerald cut diamond weight
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond

13.24 CT Harry Winston Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage ring consisting of 1 square emerald cut diamond weighing 13.24 carats having a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.10 ct. Columbian Minor Emerald Cut Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stone: 4.10 ct. Octagonal Step Cut Color/Clarity: Columbian Minor Emerald Accent/Side Stones: (2
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Superb Midcentury 1.70 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.70 CT F/G VVS/VS Diamond Earring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 2 emerald cut natural Colombian emeralds totalling approx 1.70 Ct (6.98 mm. x 5.48 mm. - average
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Solitaire, Rare Fancy 2 Ct, GIA Brown Diamond, White Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This stunning ring contains the following. The center diamond on this ring is over 2 carats and GIA
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified 3.62 Carat Emerald and 4.48 Ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
cut, 3.621 ct 29 diamonds, marquise cut, 4.48 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G – Wesselton/H, if–vsi
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Ctw) Baguette Cut diamonds (Approx. 1 Ct) Center Emerald (Approx. 1 Ct) Ring Size: 6 Total Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in Barcelona, ES
centre with 13 old European cut diamond surrounding. Emerald weights: 42,50 ct and 44,30ct approx
Category

20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco 1.40 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
- 1.20 Ct TCW for the Diamonds rated as H VS/SI 2 Crown measures 15 mm. x 18 mm. with 8.8 grams of gross
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pink Diamond Ring GIA 1.08ct Emerald Cut with 8 Diamond with certificat ! NEW
Located in Denia, VC
This exceptional certified ring NEW ! composed of a superb fancy light purple diamond of 1.08 Ct
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Diamond Ring GIA 1.08ct Emerald Cut with 8 Diamond with certificat ! NEW
Located in Denia, VC
This exceptional certified ring NEW ! composed of a superb fancy light purple diamond of 1.08 Ct
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Diamond Ring GIA 1.08ct Emerald Cut with 8 Diamond with certificat ! NEW
Located in Denia, VC
This exceptional certified ring NEW ! composed of a superb fancy light purple diamond of 1.08 Ct
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum/18kyg 1.95 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Columbia, MO
(Max) 6.00 mm Stone Weight 1.25 ct Stone 2 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

15.54 Carat GIA Cert Center Emerald Cut Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Beautiful Platinum Three-stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Center Emerald cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Brilliant Cut Snake Design Diamond Bracelet Set with Emeralds 1.75ct
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD BRILLIANT CUT SNAKE DESIGN DIAMOND BRACELET SET WITH EMERALDS - 1.75 CT Set in 18K
Category

2010s British Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

GRS Certified Gold Zambian Emerald and Mixed Cut Diamond Earrings, 17.76 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD ZAMBIAN EMERALD AND MIXED CUT DIAMOND EARRINGS - 17.76 CT Set in 18K White gold
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 5.012 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Art Deco circa 1935 Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
the test of time. MATERIALS 1 diamond, emerald cut, 5.102 ct, Top Crystal+/I, si1 2 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Kahn Illusion Emerald Shape 18 Karat White Diamond Jacket Ring, 2 Way
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
18k gold , 9 pcs of white diamond forming the shape of a 3 ct Emerald Diamond. A total 1 carat/ 9
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Penny Preville White Gold 3.77 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
By Penny Preville
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone Width (Max) 8.00 mm Stone Weight 3.00 ct Stone 2 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
vibrant center emerald,.45 ct. Dazzling Wow Look!!! Size 5 1/2 and may be sized
Category

American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Edwardian circa 1910, 1.0 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
-cut emeralds, which are made to frame the ring face seamlessly; there are the platinum diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Floral Shape Stud Gold Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
These emerald and diamond studs are designed in a floral shape, circa 1960's. With 2 brilliant-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

French Antique Art Deco 2ct Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
2 CT each (8 x 6 mm) and 8 clear diamonds SI1, H, total of 0.8 CT; Ring Size: 52, 16.75 or US size
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.95 Carat 3-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
emerald shaped cut diamonds Measuring 3.20 x 2.00 x 1.34 mm (depth est.) Approximate total weight of 2
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold 7.13 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelets
Located in Columbia, MO
Weight 4.13 ct Stone 2 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone Color G/H Clarity VS2-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany, 1970's. One oval emerald in cabochon-cut approximately 0,92 ct., 2 emeralds in french-cut
Category

Late 20th Century German Cluster Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY Co. Emerald and Diamond Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
diamonds totaling approx. 1.ct. alternating with 18 round faceted fine color natural emeralds totaling
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1930s Emerald Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
high quality and beautiful color emeralds weighing approximately .75 ct and total diamond weight of
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

White Gold Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Diamonds, Germany, 1960
Located in Heerlen, NL
Origin: Zambia 29 Diamonds single cut = 0.50 ct. VS/P1 IJK Model: Fantasie Cocktail. Made in Germany ca
Category

Late 20th Century German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Midcentury 5.20 Ct Madeira Citrine 5.20 Ct Diamond Butterfly Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct (G/H-VVS/SI) – 2 emerald and 1 ruby round faceted cut Measures: 47 mm. x 73 mm. (h. x w.) Weight
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
surrounded by 8 square cut gleaming emeralds. The emeralds’ hue is a very deep saturated green, not too dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Ring - final reduction!!!
By Bulgari
Located in Inverness, GB
Gorgeous Bulgari diamond, emerald and ruby ring. This ring is in very good condition with no
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Basket set and flanked by 2 trilliant cut diamonds. The emerald is vivid and transparent with
Category

Late 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.30ct Emerald and 0.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum with Diamond Shoulder
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
total of 0.90 ct and all set in Platinum. Emerald Details: Cut: Oval Cut Carat: 1.30ct Diamond Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Panther Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in La Jolla, CA
, totaling approx 5 cts-- G color, VS clarity and 4 brilliant cut emerald, totaling approx 0.20 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

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

Colombian Emerald and Round and Baguette Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
2 Rectangular Colombian Emeralds Emerald Weight: 2 ct Diamond Weight: 2 ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with Emerald and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
round cut diamonds of approx 2.20 carat diamond weight with the largest diamond approx 0.35 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald White Gold Earrings with Diamonds Gubelim Gem Lab
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
Emerald weight: 16.75 ct [ 2 stones ] Color: Green Total princess cut diamond weight: 1.55 ct [ 2
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified White Gold Emerald Cut Dangle Earrings, 4.17 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD EMERALD CUT DANGLE EARRINGS - 4.17 CT Set in 18K White Gold Main center diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified White Gold Emerald Cut Dangle Earrings, 6.03 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD EMERALD CUT DANGLE EARRINGS - 6.03 CT Set in 18K White Gold Main center diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

5.34 Carats GIA Cert Colombian Emeralds Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in La Jolla, CA
Stunning Emerald and Diamond Earrings featuring: 2 high quality Square Emerald Cut Emeralds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cocktail Ring Carved Pink Rubelite Flower Carved Emerald Leaves Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
, carved emerald leaves, round brilliant cut diamonds and pink sapphires and green enamel. Diamonds total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Gherardini 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Emerald Brooch 0.17 Carat 7.4g
By Gherardini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 0.11 ct Diamonds: 0.06 cts. Weight: 7.4g Stamps: Gherardini 750 D0.06 E0.11 Measurements: 2
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Magnificent 7.20 Carat Colombian Emerald 2.60 Carat Diamond Rare Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 emerald cut natural emeralds totalling approx 7.20 Ct (11.58 mm. x
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1970s Certified 3.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
ct, 9.7 x 11.4 mm / 0.38 x 0.45 in 8 emeralds, round, faceted, approx. 0.40 ct altogether 8 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Kahn Illusion Emerald Shape 18 Karat Diamond Jacket Earring-Double Halo Effect
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
This earring also design to wear with a diamond jacket. You can wear the 2 carat look like emerald cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Zambian Emerald Set
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
16.58 ct [ 1187 diamonds ] Zambian Emerald pear cut cabochon 180.14 ct [ 32 stones ] Total necklace
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Chain Ring, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
karat yellow gold chain link. Diamond weight approximately 0.75 ct tw. Shown in size 7 1/2. Extremely
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA certified 3.00 ct Asscher, I color, VS1 clarity. Platinum Diamond Setting.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Platinum and diamond ring set in the center with an asher-cut (square emerald-cut) diamond weighing
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

12.48 Carat Platinum Ring, Center, Radiant Cut 10.11 K SI, GIA Certified Diamond
Located in New York, NY
flanked by two trapezoid cut diamonds, each weighing 1 Ct. for an additional 2 Ct. TTW; Bringing the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dior Bracelet White Gold Diamond
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
carats). 3 settis patterns of mother-of-pearl and diamonds. 3 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight
Category

20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
. and 2 of about 0.25 ct each. as well as a pavement of 48 brilliant cut diamonds. about 0.01 ct each
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified White Gold Mix Cut Earrings, 5.14 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD MIX CUT DIAMOND EARRINGS - 5.14 CT Set in 18KT White gold Total emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Fred Brooch Panthère Yellow Gold Diamond
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
0.010 ct each. about G-VS; 2 diamonds of about 0.015 ct each. 2 emeralds of about 0.15 ct each. length
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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.