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Alexander EGL 3.02ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond with Halo Drop Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
cushion cut diamonds, 3.02 carats total. Fancy Intense Yellow color grade and VVS2 clarity grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA 3.49ctt Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
mounting 3.49 carats total diamond weight. 2.44 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and SI2 clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and Vs clarity) and 142 fancy yellow diamonds. In total, there are 10 carats of brilliant diamonds to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Rectangular Fancy Intense Yellow 2.79 Carat with White Half Moons
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIAMONDS: 2 Half Moons 1.04cts. Color F VS carat total weight: 2.79 CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT color: FANCY
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco 2ct Fancy Yellow Orange Upside-Down Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Diamond Stone Carat: 2 Carat Color: Fancy Yellow/Orange Clarity: I2 Ring Face: 9.75mm x 9.4mm wide
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Light Yellow Pear Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
effortlessly captivates the beholder. At its heart, a GIA certified pear-cut fancy light yellow diamond
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA Certified 10.25ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
cut fancy yellow diamond, VS1 clarity grade, GIA certified. 2 GIA certified shield cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond is 3.32ctw Diamond Color Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity VS2 Diamond Measurements 8.57 x 8.06 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 4.71 Carat Fancy Intense Green Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
found in the entire world. This ring features a center stone Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow diamond GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 6.11ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring 18k Two-Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 diamond, GIA graded. Complimented by 2 pear shape diamonds, 0.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 2.63ctt Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Three Stone with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Yellow color and VVS2 clarity diamond, EGL graded. Complimented by 2 half moon diamonds, 0.41 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.54Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
two side diamonds weigh a combined .96 carats, showing G-H color and Vs1-2 clarity. The ring is set in
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.46 Carat Total Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut 1/2 Eternity Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Half Eternity Ring with a diamond halo is a testament to fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.32ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Platinum Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
carat fancy yellow untreated diamond 900 platinum ring. Centre stone is a 0.53ct natural fancy light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old Mine Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Star Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Star shaped platinum mount centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.23 carat, I
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Hancocks Three-Stone Diamond and Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
centre with a beautiful old mine brilliant cut yellow diamond weighing 8.28 carats and of fancy intense
Category

2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Fancy Yellow and Pink 6 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wild Flowers Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-purple diamonds surrounded with natural earth mined fancy yellow pear shaped diamonds with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.96 Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond GIA Certificate White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 White gold split shank engagement ring featuring a natural fancy yellow oval center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
SI clarity. 2 round brilliant diamonds, 0.04 carats, approximately fancy intense yellow, SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Round Diamond 2.26 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 1.02cts Clarity Grade: I1 Natural Round White Diamonds 18K Yellow/White Gold Size 6 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA 1.60ctt Fancy Purplish Pink Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, Fancy Deep Pink color, GIA certified. Complimented with 2 marques diamonds, 0.24 carats, approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

GIA Certified 14k Fancy Yellow Diamond Pear Shapes Dangling from White Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROUND DIAMONDS G SI1-2  diamonds:24PCS carat total weight:1.01 ctw metal:14K GOLD TYPE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant Fancy Intense GIA Cert Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat diamond has a GIA certificate indicating the color grade as "Fancy Intense Yellow", one of the
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

French 18k Yellow Gold Marina B 1.20ctw Fancy Yellow Trillion Diamond Cuff Links
By Marina B
Located in Montclair, NJ
is fancy light yellow in color and approximately 0.60 carats in weight. The fancy diamonds add a bold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.58 CTW Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant cut diamonds bead set throughout Yellow gold clusters are Fancy Yellow in color with VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

7.80 Carat Cushion Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
fancy yellow color and Vs1-2 clarity. The white diamond accents weigh .72 carats in total. Size 6.25 can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alexander GIA 1.22ctt Fancy Deep Pink with Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, approximately Fancy Deep Pink color. Complimented with 2 marques diamonds, 0.24 carats, approximately Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Alexander GIA 1.39ctt Fancy Pink with Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Fancy Pink color, GIA certified. Complimented with 2 princess cut diamonds, 0.26 carats, approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men’s Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
diamonds: Fancy Light Vs-2 clarity (please focus the gorgeous detail) 14kt. yellow gold. 8.4 grams
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

12 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet - 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in Carmel, IN
Yellow Oval Cut Diamond (GIA 2191412319) 0.73 Carats 6.04 x 4.62 x 3.30 mm 4 - Fancy Deep Brownish
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond

1.89 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Color Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white and yellow gold ring featuring a GIA graded 1.89ct radiant cut natural fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexander GIA 5.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Three-Stone Ring Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. 6.07 carats total diamond weight. 5.01 carat radiant Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS2 clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA 2.33ct Fancy Yellow VVS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
3.16 carats total diamond weight. 2.33 carat radiant Fancy Yellow color and VVS1 clarity diamond, GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander GIA 4.48ctt Fancy Yellow Vs1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
in the mounting 4.48 carats total diamond weight. 3.86 carat radiant Fancy Yellow color and VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Sapphire Diamond Elastic Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This bracelet features 14.33 carats of emerald cut rainbow sapphire, assented with 2 rows of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18KT YG 3.77 Ct Fancy Light Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 13 grams, is a 3.77 carat Radiant Cut Fancy
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Colored Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A veritable rainbow of 798 fancy-colored diamonds, ranging from light yellow and pinks, to rich
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexander GIA 2.44ctt Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity diamond, GIA graded. Complimented by 2 trapezoid diamonds, 0.42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Studs
Located in Princeton, NJ
Contemporary 18 karat fancy light yellow radiant cut diamond bezel set stud earrings. The 2
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co fancy intense yellow diamond floral cluster ring set in platinum
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Antique Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
emeralds which in turn are surrounded by approximately 1-1/2 carats of diamonds. What a statement! What a
Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.30ctw Diamond Line Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, Length 6.75 In., Fancy Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.30ctw Diamond Line Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes
Category

Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brownish Green Yellow Diamond Trillion Sides Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
: 0.77 Carats Long Trillion White Diamonds - Totaling 2 stones 5.19 Carats Pear Shape Natural Fancy Deep
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.36 Carats Total Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds Drop Earring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Fancy Yellow Diamond cushion cut dangle earring is a testament to fine craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Pair of Mish New York Fancy Colored Diamond Bangles, over 23 carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each round diamond is bezel set in 18kt yellow gold. Approximately 23 carats of diamonds between
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Joke Quick 3.45 Carat Fancy Chocolate Brown, Pink and Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brilliant-cut diamonds 2 ct., Fancy Pink brilliant-cut diamonds 0.18 ct.; Fancy Blue brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Lock Charm Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Lock & Charm 1.00ct. Natural diamonds bracelet. (.50ct natural fancy yellow browns & .50ct
Category

2010s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Edwardian Fancy Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian fancy yellow diamond platinum ring. 4.3 grams. Old mine cut fancy yellow diamond @ 1.25
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 15.07 Fancy Yellow VS1 Center Diamond Stone 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 15.07 Fancy Yellow VS1 center diamond set in Platinum and 18k yellow gold with 2
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.55 Carat Fancy Intense Green Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
than a colorless diamond, a fancy color diamond is truly the most brilliant and exotic stone that comes
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.03 Carat Fancy Light Yellow SI1 Oval [GIA #1488278194] Oval 3 Stone Ring 18K
Located in New York, NY
This 3.03 Carat Fancy Light Yellow GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Ring is a testament to fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
Fancy yellow diamond is graded as a natural 1.58 carat stone, graded as SI1 (GIA report number
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.47 Carat Fancy Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Horse Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baguette diamonds weighing approximately 0.47 carat total, F/G color and VS clarity Stamped 18k for 18
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fancy Woven Chain Bracelet, 14k Single .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .60ctw Cut: Single Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Bracelet Style: Chain
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fancy Brownish Yellow Natural Colored Diamond Dangle Earrings in 22K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 22 karat yellow gold dangle earrings, each set with two(2) brilliant cut fancy
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander All GIA 3.01ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. 3.49 carats total diamond weight. 3.01 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and VS2 clarity diamond, GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.61 CTW Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 0.75 carat - fancy light yellow in color with VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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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.