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Full Eternity Diamond Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary 14k Gold Weight: 1.4 Grams Approx Thickness: 2 mm Approx Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Co. French 1960 s Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy 'X' link chain comprised of intersecting twisted rope and brushed gold ovals
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 5.45 Ctw in Diamonds Madeira Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 16 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.64 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2
Category

Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 32.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
certificate. Diamond weight approx. 2.93 carats total. Overall weight approx. 16.36 grams, made in 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter s Palette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut and one baguette-cut diamonds, 2 fancy-cut and cabochon-cut garnets, and a supposedly fine
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Zorab Creation The Equine Elegance Ring: A Captivating Symphony of Diamonds
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
with great care and attention. The centerpiece boasts a mesmerizing 4.76-carat fancy-colored diamond
Category

2010s Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Pa...

Geometric Design 14k Solid Gold Octagon Diamond Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Excellent Country/Region of Manufacture: India Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Dragonfly Ring Natural Diamond Damselfly Insect Jewelry 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Weight: 0.13 cts Approx 14k Gold Weight: 2 grams Approx Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond Color: White
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Statement Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: White Diamond Weight: 0.85 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: VS-Si Main Stone Shape
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold Drop Earrings w/ 2.59 ct Natural Diamonds-AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds canary and white pears. This earring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -2 diamond main
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tapered 14k Gold Diamond Band Bow Tie Dainty Minimalist Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Tapered Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau diamond ring. Set with a total of thirty two round old cut diamonds of varying sizes in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Diamond Open Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Couple Ring Fashion Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Open Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Type: Ring Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 8 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Clarity: VS2 Certification: 14K
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 16 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Clarity: VS2 Certification: 14K
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Spider Web Dangle Earring in 14k Gold 925 Silver ND4
Located in Chicago, IL
: Excellent Theme: Beauty Fastening: Butterfly Diamond Color: S - W Metal 2: 925 Sterling Silver Fancy Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1980 s Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Horsebit Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as link style bracelet comprised of fancy looping yellow gold horsebit motif links
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Zodiac Gemini Dog Tag Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fancy dimensional link chain comprised of yellow and white gold Centering an elongated
Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Foliate Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Central leaf is yellow gold and set with fancy colored old European cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pamela Huizenga Rock Crystal Dia Chinese Dragon Ring Yellow Gold 18k Halo1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant, & Pear Color: Fancy Grey, Fancy Yellow, & Fancy Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Oval Cluster Diamond Stud in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
their jewelry. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.67ct Clarity: SI Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 2000s Diamond Anodized Steel 18 Karat Gold Panther Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellow gold Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total - eye clean and bright Suspending from a tapered bale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Orb Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
natural round and fancy cut diamonds in 14k solid gold. The intricate lattice structure allows light to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.48ct Color: GH Clarity: SI-I1 ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Joseph Harris Antique Natural Burmese Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark 'J.H' for Joseph Harris, circa 1896, accompanied
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Floral Antique Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy cable link chain with grooved links suspending an oval shaped pendant Centering
Category

Antique 1870s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k TT Gold 2.58ctw Pear Cognac White Diamond Drop Dangle or Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Cognac Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band Anniversary Couple Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natural
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main
Category

2010s Indian Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
claw setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, further set with six round rose cut diamonds in
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise With Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Faceted 3mm balls, 14k yellow gold, 4 pieces 14k yellow posts with diamonds and omega backs Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pearl Orange Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
texture is 2.40 carats. The round diamonds weigh 0.12 carats (F/G-VVS). The detachable pendant was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Diamon...

Suzy Levian 18K Two-Tone White Rose Gold Round White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
and rose gold setting with a round-cut, fancy yellow diamond center stone (1.01ct) . An array of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
and rose gold setting with a round-cut, fancy diamond center stone (1.06ct) . An array of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Italian 1970 Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 21.60 Ctw Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds, 1.60 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Coral: Mounted at the sides
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
and yellow gold setting with a round-cut, fancy yellow diamond center stone (1.08ct) . An array of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Oval Cabochon Ruby Diamond Twisted Wire Dual Finish Clip on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Zambian Minor Oil Drop Cabochon Emerald Diamond 18k Link Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold, with a fancy link chain and lobster clip closure. Certified by GIA and AGL. Two
Category

Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dilys Old Hollywood Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of Old Hollywood grandeur. Set with 74 fancy color diamonds totaling 1.28 carats, 20 white diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Layer GIA 8.48-8.98mm Pearl Strands 18k Gold Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
x2.25 mm Vintage Substantial 3 Layer Saltwater Pearl Necklace Fancy Calibre Cut Ruby & Diamond Clasp .
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Square Dome Flush Set Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Carat: 0.51ct Clarity: SI Color: HI ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Mix Fancy Carat: 3.69ct Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New Platinum 14K Gold 4.39ctw GIA Cushion Tsavorite Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and truly fine quality green tsavorite and diamond custom made ring is crafted in solid
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Bluish, Purplish and Yellow Fancy Sapphires 7 Carat Natural Round
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Glamorous 18k White Gold with .30 Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main Stone: 1 pc Diamond Main Stone Shape: Cushion Colour: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS Main stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ambrosi Crystal Tourmaline Diamond Brooch
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
unusual. The brooch is crafted in 18K white and yellow gold and features 2 rock crystals layered with 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 17.48ct GIA Pear Ruby Diamond Large Drop Chandelier Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
with yellow gold backings and feature fine rubies and diamonds throughout. The rubies consist of both
Category

2010s Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Giorgio Chilleri Bow Cocktail Ring 18 kt Gold 1.80 Cts Diamonds Onyxes Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Has a total weight of 25.95 and the actual size is 7.5, sizeable. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified Oval Cut Engagement Ring with Halo Diamonds din 18K White Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
exquisite 2-carat oval cut fancy light grayish greenish yellow diamond is GIA certified, showcasing a
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Retro Modern 1970 Sculptural Geometric Ring in 18kt Gold Diamonds Coral and Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.36 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Stunning 1.37ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 14K White Gold Main stone: 2 Stones Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.95ct Shape: Cushion Color
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in flush settings, with 41 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.05 carats, white colorless F color, VS
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
rubover setting with a weight of 0.40 carats, additionally set with a square step cut cognac diamond in an
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sparkling 1.47ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone carat weight: 1.03ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Clarity grade: SI1 Side
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bull-Dog Diamond Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fancy yellow diamond ears and 2 cats eye chrysoberyl as eyes. Hand fabricated in 18k rose gold, keep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Earcuff Diamonds South Sea Pearl Bird Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
inclusion of 3 fancy cut diamonds (2 drop shapes and 1 marquise) weighing 0.70 carats. The eye is accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Simon G designer necklace with pink tourmaline and diamond pendant set in 18k white and yellow gold
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Blossom Convertible Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
weight approx. 18.00 carats, G-H colors, VVS to VS clarity. Yellow hue diamond (Vivid to Fancy Vivid
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Fancy Yellow Diamond 2 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact fancy yellow diamond 2 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a fancy yellow diamond 2 carat 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A fancy yellow diamond 2 carat from SCARSELLI, J. Birnbach and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also radiant cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our fancy yellow diamond 2 carat for sale are for women, but there are 587 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Diamond 2 Carat?

Prices for a fancy yellow diamond 2 carat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $3,600,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $22,236.

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.