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Yellow Rose-cut + Pink + Lemon Yellow Diamond + Chrysoberyl + Blue Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. , 7 X Fancy Lemon Yellow brilliant-cut diamonds 0,19 ct, 9 X Fancy pink brilliant-cut diamonds 0,21
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Yellow Diam...

4.95 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum and 18k yellow gold ring featuring a 3.05ct radiant cut diamond natural fancy yellow VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Aletto Brothers Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire Fancy-Cut Diamond Ring Set
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
1.75 carat. The 2 square diamonds are 0.28 carats, G color VS clarity. The sappire is 1.22 carat. The
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.56 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2.56 carats of diamonds – the center, fancy yellow diamond stone features I1 clarity and weighs 1.52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Elegant Fancy Color Three Stone Ring with 1.27 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
main stone of 1.01 ct. cut: radiant color: natural fancy intense yellow clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX -2
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Fancy Colored Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Ivy Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matched, and violetish-blue in color Surrounded by bezel set fancy colored old mine cut diamonds weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Yellow Pear Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, England
clarity with 2 pear shaped fancy yellow diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats each. The posts are
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sun Face Quartz Carving, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting. Natural fancy yellow diamonds adorn the bail and bring even more of nature's sunshine to this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.17 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k White & Yellow Gold Featuring 2 GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy Natural Canary Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
real beauty. The unique and color cause it to face up more like a fancy yellow diamond than a sapphire
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Fascinating Fancy Colored Diamond Drop Earrings w/2.62 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.30 ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fancy Light Brownish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

0.95 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
measuring approximately 0.95 carats and grading J in color, SI1 in clarity. The setting is 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Wendee Rene 15.00 Carat Amethyst Topaz Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
. Clip and post style. Pave diamonds. 2 fancy cut Amethyst, approx. total weight 6.00cts, 13.23 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Oval Yellow Diamonds Gold Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This ring features 2 oval diamonds weighing 2.76 carats total set perpendicular to each other in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold 2.90cttw GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
2 x .25ct side stones H color and SI1-2 and .30cttw Fancy color yellow diamonds for a total diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Lovely 1.82ct Diamond Fancy-Colored Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 1.40ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Yellow Diamond Large Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K white gold diamond and fancy yellow round diamond large heart pendant necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.80 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 2.80 carat ruby and 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Diamond Panther Cuff
Located in New Orleans, LA
cuff features pavé set untreated fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling 13.21 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K TT Gold 38ctw GIA Bezel Cabochon Sapphire Pave Diamond Fancy Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 4.00ctw approx. Total Diamond Carat Weight: 38.00 approx. Material: 18k Solid Yellow & White
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Fabulous 11.00 carat Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and fancy! in 14 karat yellow gold, this 11.00 ct citrine and diamond ring is a great look
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
. Natural certified soft fancy light yellow diamond, circa 1890-1900. Ideal cut depth at 60%. Perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Orange Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Three Stone in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
3.05 carats. Both siding trilliant cut diamonds are have a combined weight of 0.49 carats, being fancy
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Gold Black Onyx Yellow Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
fancy yellow diamonds. Total diamond weight approximately 6.30 carats. Gross weight approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

7 Carat Multi Color Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Outlining the flower is 1.16 carats total of natural pink diamond pave. The flower measures 2 cm wide
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring w/ 0.7ct Natural Diamonds-AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
One of a kind ring mounted with a cushion cut diamond with a rare fancy vivid yellow color and 2
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Filigreed Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 2 diamonds Cut: Old European Weight: 0.33 carats Color: J-K Clarity: VS Metal: 18k yellow gold Era
Category

20th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 1 pc Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.06ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Garrard Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Wing Ring
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 0.65 carat, fancy yellow sapphires total weight is
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Ct Fancy Light Brownish Greenish yelow I1Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 3.01 ct Colour: Fancy Light Brownish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, diamond and sapphire ring by Bvlgari from the Sapphire Flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious Fancy Color Three Stone Ring with 2.01 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. cut: cushion modified color: fancy brownish yellow clarity: S1 cut grade: EX-G -2 diamond side stone
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Yellow Clarity grade: SI2 - I1 Cut grade: Good Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.30
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sparkling 18k White Gold Fancy Earrings with 2.05 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural fancy yellow cushion cut diamonds. This jewelry comes with GIA certificates for the main stones
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.12 Carat Natural Deep Brownish Orange Yellow Oval Engagement Ring In 18k
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural fancy color diamond ring by Moguldiam Inc. This GIA certified 2.18 carat
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Lovely 14k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/0.56 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 2 pcs Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.28 ct Shape: Kite Color grade: Natural Fancy Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline, Rose-Cut Brilliant-Cut Marquise Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
the ring. 18K Yellow gold 6.7 g. 16 X White DEFVVS Fancy shape Rose-cut diamonds 0,39 ct. 2 X
Category

2010s Belgian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.01 Carat Natural Tsavorite Cushion and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
radiates from an almost equally stunning Diamond mounting with 3 large fancy cut diamonds on each side
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 1.56ct Diamonds 3-Stone Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 1.00ct Shape: Cut-Cornered Rectangular Color grade: Natural Fancy Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
. total weight 2.53cts, Depth: 63.8%, Table: 45%, natural fancy yellow even color distribution, VS1
Category

Vintage 1930s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French 3.60Ct Aquamarine and 2.70Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 3.60 carat aquamarine and 2.70 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 2.84 Ctw Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Geometric Inlay Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Fancy colored light blue, light yellow, greenish blue, greenish yellow, medium yellow, and white
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.645 Carat Brilliant, and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant with 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
sterlingsilver to create a black background). pave set with fancy olive green diamonds, natural colored purple
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Bracelet 1.00tdw, 29.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Tests 14k with a electronic tester and weighs 29.3 grams. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.11ct Fancy Ascher Cut 3-stone Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats. The square modified brilliant diamond, ablaze with Natural Fancy Deep Orange Yellow color
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Fancy Color Open Ring 18k Rose Gold W/ 0.32ct Natural Diamond, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2 stone open ring made from 18k rose gold with 0.32 total carat of fancy pear shape
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Natural Brown Green Yellow Oval Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Ideal cut oval 2.20ct fancy color diamond ring. Each and every natural color diamond is
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Color Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brownish green to light yellow and fancy orange. There are 5 pear shape diamonds, 3 oval shapes diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.88 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow in color. 2 Pear Shape diamonds, Approx. 0.32ctw. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry 9.74 Carat Genuine Heart Shape Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
fire, absolutely clean stones, and rich blue color. Submitted to GIA for cetification. 2 Fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alluring 2.11ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond. Flanking the main stone are two stunning fancy intense yellow pear-shaped diamonds with 0.55
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.54 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.54 carats of diamonds – the center, light fancy yellow diamond weighs 0.34 carats and the remaining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.01 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2.01 carats of diamonds, with the fancy yellow diamond weighing 1.00 carat and the remaining stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Natural yellow Pear Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
center is one pear shaped Fancy yellow pear shaped diamond weighing approx. 2.39 carats. This yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Three Stone Fancy Color 18K Ring with 0.91 ct Natural Pear Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: pear color: natural fancy brownish yellow clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side stones of 0.155
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.85 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.85 carats of diamonds – the center, fancy yellow diamond features SI1 clarity and weighs 1.04 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.