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Rose Cut Aquamarine, Diamond-Shaped Peridot, and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Peridot Weighing 2.50 Carats and Measuring 9 x 6 x 4 mm 8 Diamonds Weighing: 0.48 Carats Length: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Gold Skull Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gold skull pendant featuring 2.01 carats of round brilliant cut fancy colored diamonds. There are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Beautiful 14k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.30 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.53 total carat of round brilliant diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.43ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of 0.25 ct. cut: oval color: natural fancy vivid orange clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Studio Designer Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.62 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 2 princess cut diamonds, 0.32 Carats, fancy yellow color, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 27.95 Grams
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 18k Two Tone Hoop Earrings with 0.04ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
box. 2 diamonds main stone total of: 0.04 carat cut: round brilliant color: I clarity: VS2 sku: SE
Category

2010s Singaporean Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Flower Tree Two-Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a total of 6.29 carats of white and fancy colored diamonds which are set around the flower and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold .34ct Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Large Pendant Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Montclair, NJ
make special statement! Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Long Drop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.20 Cts In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
four-prongs settings, with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2 carats, fancy champagne, VS clarity
Category

1990s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

H. Stern Gem Set Flexible Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold with 58.68 Cts in Gemstones
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
alternates bezels, mounted with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.18 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. Has a
Category

1990s Brazilian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Victoria Platinum 18k Gold Oval Emerald Marquise Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fancy, Tiffany & Co., emerald and diamond drop earrings are crafted in solid platinum and 18k
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Boris LeBeau 1970 White Enamel Clip Earrings 18K Gold 23.12 Ctw Coral Diamonds
By Boris Lebeau
Located in Miami, FL
. Gemstones: Mounted in four-prongs settings with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.28 carats, Fancy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum 18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Trapezoid Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Prong Set - Very Fine Rich Green Color - 2.07ct (exact - certified) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Olive Green Rose-Cut Diamond Black Lightning Ridge Opal, Paraïba Tourmaline Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Fancy Olive Green rose-cut diamonds 0,75 ct., Black Opal cabochons from Lightning Ridge 0,73 carats
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18k Gold 4.67ctw Sapphire Diamond Flower 7 Row Bead Wide Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
approximately 4.67 carats in weight and add a fancy and truly glamorous look to the pair. The sapphires are well
Category

Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alien Design 18K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.84 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sweet and shine Alien design diamonds ring mounted with 2 pear shape diamonds with a canary yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 18" Diamond Cable Chain Link 3.50ctw Choker Necklace w/ Toggle Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold. It features plain and diamond accented cable links and a large toggle clasp that's
Category

1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 1.98ctw Red Ruby Solitaire Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fancy vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a lovely cluster
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 5.83ctw Bezel Pink Paraiba Tourmaline w/ Diamond Wide Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.48ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Gem set Geometric Signet Ring In 18Kt Gold And Platinum With 2.82 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
) diamonds, 1.14 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity Note: Kite shapes diamonds are one of the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 18k Two Tone Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.095 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k white & yellow gold with 0.095 total carats of round brilliant
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER 1950 Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Turquoise Corals
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, 1950. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 24 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.60 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Dual Finish Wide Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold. The necklace features fancy links with a wide and unique design that give the piece a
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Convertible Day and Night Cluster Drop Earrings 18kt Gold 15.12 Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mix of fancy cuts and color diamonds. The top parts are mounted with 32 baguettes cuts on channels
Category

1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 1960 Sculptural Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
, with 12 calibrated European round cut diamonds, 0.60 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Retro Modern 1970 Sculptural Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 0.82 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Coral: Mount in inlaid settings, with 2
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Victorian Year: 1837-1901 Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: Carat Weight: 2.00 carats total Cuts
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Black Onyx
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. Mounted with two fancy cut of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Colombian emerald and diamond ring, French, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
approximate weight of 2.09 carats, further set with two triangular step cut diamonds in open back claw
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Platinum, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.00 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Grape Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 3.00 carats total - J/K color with VS2 to SI1 clarity
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Di Modolo Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold With 28.65 Ctw Tiger Eye Quartz Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds, 0.65 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Has a total weight of 24.4 Grams and the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.96 carats, white colorless E color, VS-1 clarity. Coral: Mounted
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.30ct Old European Cushion Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
turn are surrounded by approximately 1-1/2 carats of diamonds. What a statement! What a beautiful ring!
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1970 Fluted Coral Necklace Pendant in 18Kt Gold with 3.12 Ct in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, with a combined weight of 3.12 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-2 clarity. Flanked by a
Category

Vintage 1970s Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Jade Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bird Drop Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.11 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by engraved
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k TT Gold 8.25ct GIA Oval Square Bezel Burma Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold with a solid 14k white gold top. The bracelet is very well structured from ruby and diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Charles Krypell Pink Sapphire Pink and White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Pendant
By Charles Krypell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink color Surrounded by a halo of fancy pink round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set in yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Men s Multi-Colored Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Color: Natural Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 18Kt Gold Cocktail Ring with 8.56 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
cut (8 x 5.1 x 4.5 mm) of natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 3.44 carats, fancy L-M color
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

ITALIAN Modernist Azur-Malachite Domed Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.14 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, 1.14 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Azur-Malachite: Mount in a channel setting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
continues with five cushion brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.90 carats, boasting a range of natural fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bellarri Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Convertible Gemstone Station E
By Bellarri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yellow gold collar necklace is comprised of fancily cut gemstone cluster stations alternating with
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tour...

Antique Georgian 14k Gold GIA Natural Pearl 12.75ctw Mine Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and fancy pair of antique cocktail earrings was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold with
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Clip In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Gems And Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, fancy cut citrines and carved green tourmalines. It is fitted at the reverse with a mechanical
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Paul Binder 1970 Swiss 18Kt Gold Bracelet with Ebony Wood 3.80 Cts VS Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
, 1.56 carats, fancy colors (yellow, orange, champagne, brown, pink and green), VS-2 clarity. have a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emil Meister 1960 Zurich 18Kt Gold Palladium Earrings 21.12 Ctw Diamond Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
, with a total weight of 1.12 carats E/F color, VS-2 clarity. They are pretty large, with a weight of
Category

Vintage 1960s Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

DAVID WEBB 1970 Clips-on Earrings 18Kt Gold With 41.68 Ctw In Diamonds Lapis
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in pave settings, with 36 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.68 carats, white
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Ename...

Sophisticated 2.97ct Diamonds Halo Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 2.65ct Shape: Cushion Color grade: Fancy Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980 s Large Carved Aquamarine Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
125 carats estate Aquamarine Diamond Gold Carved Pendant Necklace This is a spectacular Large
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Diamond Milgrain Filigree Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond- Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Light Brownish Yellow Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.57ct (exact
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite 1.34ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
-yellow diamonds totaling 0.60 carats. Enhanced by 16 round side diamonds, totaling 0.74 carats these
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Ring with 3.36 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: fancy light brownish yellow & fancy brownish yellow clarity: VS2-SI1 cut grade: EX-VG -40 diamond side
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k Pink Gold 3stone Ring w/ 2.11 ct Natural Diamonds - AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
shape diamond and rare and natural fancy pear diamonds on the side of the ring \\. This ring comes with
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Retro Emerald Cut Citrine Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
Brooch: 121.75 carat Emerald Cut Citrine in 14k Yellow and Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

【Crown Radiance】South Sea Pearl Jewelry Set with CGL Certified Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
pearl measures 12-13mm and is paired with a CGL-certified fancy yellow diamond: 0.554 carat, SI-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.