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Platinum 18k Gold 3.47ct GIA Fancy Yellow White Cushion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
with an 18k yellow gold center basket that carries a stunning, GIA certified, fancy yellow diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA 2.58 Carat Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified NATURAL FANCY YELLOW 0.51ct Pear Center Diamond in I2 clarity (appears clear and nice
Category

Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

3.49 Carat GIA Cert Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow diamond, VS2 clarity, accented by 2 trillion cut diamonds weighing 1.00cts total, H color, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat White GHVS Rose-Cut and DEGVVS Brilliant-Cut Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
) Set with six GHVS Fancy Shape Rose-cut diamonds 1.08 ct., White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0.97
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cultured Pearl Fancy Cat Brooch, 18k .12ctw Feline Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Carats: .06ctw Cut: Round Color: Red Natural Diamond Carats: .06ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

2.91 Carat Yellow Diamond Radiant Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold *1 of a Kind*
Located in New York, NY
) at its center, accented by two rare 0.73 carat matching fancy yellow trilliant-cut diamonds on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.54 Carat Pear Yellow White Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Fancy intense yellow pear shaped diamond flanked by two white pear shaped diamonds. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

6.28 Carat Vintage Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding Three-Stone Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
price! It is set in HANDMADE 18K yellow gold (stamped) with 2 large Fancy Cut diamonds -Cadillacs , the
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Pink To Green Diamond Gradient Mosaic Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
combination of fancy green, blue, fancy pink and purple diamonds, in a meticulously arranged mosaic pavé
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.75 Carat White and Yellow Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pear Shapes are yellow diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats Round diamonds weigh approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

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

19th Century 1.95 Carat Yellow Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
set on its top with an antique marquise-cut diamond in fancy yellow. 2/3 of the mounting body is black
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.64 CTW Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.10 carats total - fancy brown-yellow in color with
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Oval Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1.00 Cut: Oval Brilliant Color: Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: VS2 Accent Diamonds: 2 Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow SI1 [GIA# 6351364813] Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This three stone fancy intense orange-yellow diamond accented by two white trapezoids on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Three-Stone Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond and Round Sides Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ladies platinum and 18kt yellow gold diamond ring featuring a 1.05 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 6.64ct Fancy Color Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 2ct White Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handmade fancy color diamond tennis bracelet set in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold. One of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k...

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
/2 carat of diamonds wrapped in a pear-shaped frame of round diamonds. Additional channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

New 14k Gold Light Yellow .55 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity: VVS2 Accent Stone: (42) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: .24
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.99 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
total of 1.99 carats of diamonds – the center, light fancy yellow diamond features VS clarity and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18k Gold 2.58ct GIA Fancy Yellow Princess Diamond Trillion Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
, fancy yellow diamond solitaire prong set in the solid yellow gold basket and flanked on either side with
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 45.19 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A one of a kind radiant cut Yellow Diamond bracelet, set in solid 18K Yellow Gold. There are a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate GIA Certified 3 Carats Yellow Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Octagon Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS1 Diamond: 2 Carat Weight: 0.80 Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H
Category

1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
fancy yellowish brown diamond encased with yellow gold prongs, dangling in the middle of a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

3.06 Carat Yellow and Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Feature Diamond Color Fancy Yellow Clarity SI2 Cut Radiant Content 2.02 carats Dimensions 6.78mm (length
Category

1990s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style White and Fancy Yellow Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
approximately .80 carats total, G-H color, VS-SI clarity and 2 Old European Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vibrant and one-of-a-kind 1.85 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this fancy-colored diamond ring showcases a magnificent 0.50-carat round
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.91 Carat Yellow Diamond Cushion Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold *1 of a Kind*
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut *Three Stone Ring* accented by 2 Yellow Trilliants on each side is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Yellow Diamond Marquise Cut Double Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful GIA Certified 1.42 carat fancy light yellow Marquise cut diamond ring. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

2000 s Pink Sapphire Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamond weighs 1.00 carat - fancy light greenish yellow with VS2 clarity Sapphire weighs 1.10 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Beautiful 18K yellow gold earrings with dazzling 2.95 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat of natural fancy intense yellow diamonds in 18K yellow gold These exquisite earrings feature a
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 0.87ctt Fancy Purplish Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, Fancy Purplish Pink color, GIA certified. Complimented with 2 pear shape diamonds, 0.33 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Natural Vivid Yellow Diamond Butterfly Wing Effect Knuckle Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
1.01 carat of highly saturated fancy vivid yellow diamonds are set in this new innovative ring. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum 3.15 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Sapphire Carat Weight: 3.15 Carats Primary Stone: Two Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds Carat Weight
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold with 0.97 Carat Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.97 total carats of cushion shape diamond and
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century Oscar Heyman 5 Carats Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
total 2 Round Brilliant Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow-orangey brown 0.42 carats total 9 Marquise Cut Fancy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 0.93ctt Fancy Deep Orangey Pink Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
certified. 2 pear Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds, 0.19 carats. Complimented by 95 round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Alexander GIA Certified 1.14ctt Fancy Purple-Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
certified. 2 oval Fancy Intense Orangey Yellow diamonds, 0.24 carats. Complimented by 92 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Alexander GIA Certified 1ctt Fancy Deep Brown-Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
certified. 2 cushion Fancy Intense Orange Yellow diamonds, 0.24 carats. Complimented by 85 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Dover 4.66ct GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Three Stone Style GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Dazzles us with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Chocolate Diamond Stud Earrings 1 Carat Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold 1ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Chocolate Diamond Stud Earrings 1 Carat Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold Features Two Genuine
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with 2.22 carat Natural Diamonds- AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: EX -2 diamond side stones of 0.135 ct. each, total: 0.27 ct. cut: oval color: natural fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Afarin Collection 5 Row Fancy 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Brilliant Diamonds = 7.15 carats total weight. Diamonds are F-G in Color VS1-2 Clarity. Excellent Make and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings with 2.06 Carat of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
has 1.8 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Singaporean Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Vivid Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy natural vivid yellow diamonds surround an emerald cut white diamond all in the shape of a
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Cognac and Brown Colored Diamond Gold Cherry Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant fancy colored diamonds set in yellow gold cherries with a white gold stem. Made in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 3.24 Carat Vivid Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Ring
By Mellen
Located in New York, NY
The 3.24 radiant-cut vivid yellow center stone is flanked by 2 trapezoidal diamonds weighing total
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Halo Drop Earrings with 2.11 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
box. 2 diamonds main stone of 1.02 carat cut: heart brilliant color: F-G clarity: VS2 cut grade: very
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with 1.42 Carat Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 2 diamond main stones of 1.42 total carat cut: Cushion color: H clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings w/ 1.02 Carat Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
jewelry box. 2 diamonds main stone of 1.02 carat cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VVS1 cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Splendid 18k Yellow Gold Halo Stud Earrings 0.55 Carat Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 2
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings W/ 1.39 Carat Natural Diamonds Gia Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
has 0.58 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Israeli Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.69mm, 2.25 carats 2 trapezoid diamonds, .25 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Yellow Diamond Cushion Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold *1 of a Kind*
Located in New York, NY
This Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut *Three Stone Ring* accented by 2 White Baguettes on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.34 Carat Natural Diamonds with AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k yellow gold with 0.34 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
Category

2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy Emerald Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
enhancement 2 fancy yellow to fancy light yellow trilliant cut diamonds, approx. total weight .87cts, SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

EGL Certfied Oval Fancy Light Yellow 2.02ct. Halo 3 Stone Ring Total Weight 3.09
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: EGL Certified OVAL FANCY LIGHT YELLOW 2.02 CARAT DIAMONDS: 2
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified, 1.10ct Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cushion Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.10-carat Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow GIA Certified Center Stone Ring. This exquisite ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 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.