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GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Lever-Back Earrings
By EJ Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds Carat Weight #1: 2.04 Carat Weight #2: 2.17 Clarity #1: VS2 Clarity #2
Category

2010s North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Natural and Fancy Round Diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Natural and Fancy 2 Round Diamonds of about 4.00 carats Clarity SI2, I1 and Color Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.15 Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Caspian Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIAMONDS: F-G CLARITY: SI-1 5.15 FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ATTRIBUTES CARAT WEIGHT: 5.15 CUT: RECTANGULAR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Drop Earrings with Pink Diamonds
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Entirely handmade GIA certified fancy yellow radiant cut diamond drop earrings. Diamonds are set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Light Yellow and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The natural Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut central Diamond is rated VS2 and weighs 1.02 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2.01 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with 2 Shield Cut Fancy diamonds and 168 Round Diamond side stones with a total weight of 2.01 Carats
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.24ct GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Cushion Round Diamond Earrings in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 2 • Carat Weight: 3.91ctw • Color: W-X & Y-Z • Clarity: SI1 – SI3 • GIA: 2467419825 & 6462087781
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

5.01ct Fancy Brownish Yellow GIA Certified Cushion Diamond Ring with Bullet Dia
Located in New York, NY
• Gold: Platinum & 18KT Yellow • Size: 6.5 • 5.85 Carats • Number of Cushion Diamonds: 1 • Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2 Carat Orange Emerald Cut Diamond Modern Cocktail Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
magnificent pendant New ring Main diamond: Fancy Intense Yellow-Orange 2.02 carats SI2 GIA Side diamonds
Category

2010s Asian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold and Platinum Necklace
By Caspian Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This riviera necklace has over 46 carats of white and fancy yellow diamonds. The yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Original Art Deco Fancy Cognac White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
unique design c.1930s. In the center it is set with a .65 carat old mine fancy cognac diamond VS-2
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.57 CT IGI Certified Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earrings White Gold
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Yellow Diamond weight: 2=2.01 CARAT Center Gemstone cut: square cushion Center Gemstone measurements
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

5.15 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Fancy Light Green Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
diamond of 5.15 carats enhanced with 2 GIA-certified colorless Trapezoidal diamonds weighing 0.40 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with 0.3 Carat Marquise
Located in Darmstadt, DE
, colors and sizes. From 0.10-10.00 Carat and more. Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow
Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut 14 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
= Fancy Light Yellow Depth = 64.2% Table = 73.6% Two prong set princess cut diamonds Measuring 3.00 x 2.70
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Black Silver and 18 K Yellow Gold Set With Emerald and 2, 02 carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
body is in black silver. Size 56- US 7 1/2 Fancy colours diamonds weight: 2.02carats Price without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Yello...

1.50 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Shape and Tapers Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
HRD (Antwerp diamond high council) certified VS2 Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond 1.50 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Lever Back Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
feature the following stones: 2 Fancy yellow diamonds = Pear shape, .96 carats total weight 30 Fancy
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning piece is made up of a fancy intense yellow main 1.27 Carat Diamond set between 2
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

"Samuel Getz" White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings with Leaf Design
By Samuel Getz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Briolette Diamonds, 1.11 Carats, 68 Fancy Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 0.55 Carats, of VVS - VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy 18 Karat Gold Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds Emerald Shape
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
18kt yellow and white diamond band style ring. This ring showcases 4 emerald shaped diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Rock Candy Earrings with Fancy Color Diamonds
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 2 pieces, 0.53 carats (total) Rose Cut Diamonds: 2 pieces, 2.44 carats (total) Briolette Diamonds: 6
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Fancy coloured Diamond Dress Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in Glasgow, GB
heart cut diamond of 0.63 carats, an oval cut diamond of 0.60 carats and a cushion cut yellow diamond of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Intense 1.92 Ct. Yellow and White Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
This beautiful ring centers 1 Pear Brilliant Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, 1.92 carats, clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Ring with 1 Fancy Cushion Cut Diamond 1.57 Carat Certified
By Ansuini
Located in Roma, IT
18k white gold engagement ring with 1 fancy yellow cushion cut diamond 1.57 carats with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Flat Diamonds Earrings in White and Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Details: 18k White and Yellow gold 7.65 grams tw. 4 Flat Diamonds 6.18 carats 2 Diamonds 0.12 carats, 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.04ct Fancy Yellow 1.02ct F-Color Diamond by Pass Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
5161905045 - Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing 1.04ct, color grade Natural Fancy Yellow and clarity grade
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Berquin Certified 1.02 Carat Yellow Diamond Brilliant Cut Gold Engagement Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
been set with an exclusive Yellow Diamond of 1.02 carat; this fancy colour Yellow Diamond has an
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Art Deco Double Fancy Intense Diamond Lavaliere
Located in San Francisco, CA
fabulous pair of European-cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds: a 1.28 carat pear shape, and a 2.40
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Frohmann 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Yellow Diamonds Swivel Butterfly Flower Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
yellow gold with 8 fancy yellow heart shape diamonds with a total of 2,36 carat.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Brown Pave Diamond Gold Panther Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
repairs to note. Tested to 18K yellow gold with white gold accents. Gemstones: 490 Fancy Brown Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 18.35 Carat Tourmaline 1.35 Carat Diamond Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Accented by round diamonds with an estimated weight of 1.35 carats Size: 6 1/2 Gross Weight: 15.3 grams
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady s 14 Karat Fancy Diamond Omega Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in METAIRIE, LA
electronically tested for metal purity) Containing approximately 7 carats of Genuine Earth-Mined Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 3.5 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
colour VS clarity 1.00 carat total 2 Pear shape diamonds 1 carat each Fancy Yellow and Y-Z colour Clarity
Category

2010s Irish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Gold GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Yellow Diamonds Earrings
Located in New York, NY
METAL: White Gold METAL PURITY: 18K 2 NATURAL FANCY YELLOW : Cushion Cut Diamonds 2.54 TCW
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut Baguette with Two-Tone Gold and Yellow Diamond Pave
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom ring is crafted in 18k 2-tone Gold and contains a 4 Carat Cushion Cut center diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow Cognac Champagne White All Diamonds Ruby Emerald Large Owl Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Apprx. 60 carat, fancy color, VVS-VS2 clarity diamonds total weight Apprx. 2 carat Marquise diamond on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

6 Carat GIA Certified Emerald and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
additional 1.5 to 2 carats collectively. There is a lace work of fancy intense yellow diamonds that line the
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Diamond Gold Leaf Pins
Located in New York, NY
Two 18 karat white and yellow gold and diamond leaf pins Each pin contains 17 round diamonds of
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.56 Carat Brownish Greenish Yellow Oval Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
GIA 4.56 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Oval Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring This
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Fancy Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous statement ring has almost 4 carats of fancy colored and white brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold 1.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pearl Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
ring from the Bionics collection of Jewelry Theater features a fancy yellow 1.03 carat diamond
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

2.37 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Central, HK
, VS+ clarity), 2 pear shape white diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity) and a 1.507 carat Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

4.96ctw Fancy Color Diamonds 14K Concentric Circles Earrings
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
matte gold. Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold (XRF Tested) Total Diamonds: 54 Total Carat Weight: 4.96 ctw
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Art Deco Solitaire 2 Carat Black Pear Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
-cut diamond set in bezel yellow gold, unique and STUNNING! Minimalistic and timeless ring, with a
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.85 Carat Yellow Cushion Diamond Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
Item Details • Gold Kt: 18K White Gold • Cushion Yellow Diamond: 1 pc 0.78ct • Baguette White
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold, 2 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
and sizes. From 0.10-10.00 Carat and more. Natural Fancy Color Diamonds in all colors: - Yellow Color
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Round Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 2 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Round Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold 2 Carat Round Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond Studs in 18K Black Gold 2 Carat Round Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 0.83 Carat Fancy Color Pear Cut Diamond Halo Set Pendant with Platinum Chain
By DesignsOnDiamonds
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
This very elegant drop pendant is made up of a GIA Certified 0.83ct Fancy Yellow/Brown* Pear Cut
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Frohmann 3 Roses 18 Carat Gold with Diamonds on 2 Fingers Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
cut 1 carat light fancy yellow, 2x side stones round cape color with a total of 0.37 carat. Petals of
Category

2010s Belgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

One-of-a-Kind Mix Fancy Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable diamond ring set with mix fancy cut diamonds radiating in elegant 18K yellow gold. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GRS and GIA Certified 5.24 Carat Colombian Muzo Emerald and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Central, HK
Fancy Intense Yellow round cut diamond with VS1 clarity. A curved band modernizes the ring and features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.28 Carat Heart Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Central, HK
color, VS+ clarity) and 2 heart shape Fancy Yellow diamonds (VS+ clarity). The pendant and chain are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.55 Carat Toi et Moi Yellow and White Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Central, HK
1.004 carat Fancy Yellow pear shape diamond (VS1 clarity) and a 0.543 carat marquise shaped diamond (F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 3.08ct Fancy-cut Colored Diamond Two-Stone Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Karat White Gold Fancy cut Natural Colored Diamond Two Stone Halo Ring with 2 Fancy Shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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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.