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3.84 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Dangle Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A mix of fancy vivid yellow diamond and fancy light lemon color diamonds are set together in this
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.16 Carat Fancy Yellow Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.16 ct Colour: Fancy Yellow Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.15 Carat Fancy Orange / Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.15 ct Colour: Fancy Orange / Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.113 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.113 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.51 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Yellow Diamonds Carat weight: 0.043 ct (11 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.344 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.344 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.251 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.251 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.235 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.235 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.198 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.198 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.73 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Yellow Green Diamond Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Fancy Diamond Cross. .48ct. Brilliant Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Green
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.484 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.484 ct Colour: Fancy Light
Category

2010s Asian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3-Stone Ring with GIA Certified 16.95 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Center Diamond
Located in New York, NY
16.95 carat Fancy yellow SI1 center diamond set in Platinum and 18K yellow gold with 2 trillion cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.70 Colour: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.01 ct Colour: Fancy Deep Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 Colour: Fancy Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Fancy Light Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.80 ct Colour: Fancy Light Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color and flashes of blue and green. There are 1.14 carats of fancy yellow and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This magnificent 18K White Gold Ring features a striking 5.62-carat Fancy Yellow Cushion-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant fancy yellow intense diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18
Category

2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.70 ct Colour: Fancy Brownish Greenish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.68 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.68 ct Colour: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Si1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.71 ct Colour: Fancy Light
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.06 ct Colour: Fancy Yellow Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow White Diamond Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
with an estimated weight of 12.78 carats total. The yellow diamonds are accompanied by a reort by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.26 Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.02 Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.00 Colour: Fancy Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.00 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Fancy Yellow Diamonds ring in a contemporary design , so elegant and refined style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

AGL Certified 0.353 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.353 Colour: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fancy Light Brownish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.02 Colour: Fancy Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.508 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.508 ct ( 2 ) pcs Colour: Fancy Intense
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.50 ct Colour: Fancy Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 3.19 / 0.30 / 0.30 Colour: Fancy Light
Category

2010s Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.85 Carat Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.85 carat of brilliant round cut 2 fancy yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Yellow Orange Brown Pink Diamond Brooch and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
. Gorgeous pin depicts floral bundle in 3D. Fancy Yellows, Orange, Brown, Very light pink, & white diamonds
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k G...

GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 7.57 ct Colour: Fancy Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic .56 Carat Gia Certified Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect and Classic. Center Yellow Cushion weighs .56ct, 2 two side Yellow Radiants weigh .61tcw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.19 Carat White Diamond Round 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Huggie Earring
Located in New York, NY
. The pair of earrings have a combined total of 18 White Diamond rounds, totaling to 0.19 carats. While
Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow VVS-VS Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Oval Carat: 0.65 Colour: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VVS-VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.02 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, in 18K Gold A beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Brown Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Edwardian Crown Deco
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring. Report # 2155624773 Stating: Fancy Brownish Yellow Si-1 clarity. (No visible black
Category

2010s American Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

26.88 Carat Hex Cut Green Amethyst, Fancy Vivid Yellow and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
earrings are set in 18k white gold, Starting form the top are 0.30 cts of fancy vivid yellow diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Antique 3 Stone 4 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1.39 carats total Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H Clarity: VS2 2 Yellow Diamonds: Carat Weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Fancy Yellow-Green Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 2.22 carat fancy yellow-green radiant cut diamond three-stone ring. Featuring two
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.90 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Brownish Diamond Pear Shape Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut. I-color VS-2 clarity. 7.4 X 5.2mm Side (2) pear shape diamonds: 1.52ct. Natural Fancy
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 ct Colour: Fancy Light Brownish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.10 ct Colour: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
complemented by 2 carats of princess-cut diamonds which are invisibly set on the two sides of the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Carat Fancy Color Natural Yellow Brown Diamond Circle Eternity Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vs-2 Clarity. Fancy Yellow green color. .40ct. white diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.40 Carat Natural Fancy Color Yellow Brown Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Halo Raised Solitaire .40ct Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond. Vs-2 clarity. .50ct. Side
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Fancy Drop Earrings w/ 2.18 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.77 carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut 1.96 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
: Fancy Light Yellow / I1 Accent Stones: 2 Princess Cut Diamonds 0.12 TCW G - H / SI
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 1.13 Carat
Located in New York, NY
A cushion diamond double halo ring with a light fancy yellow round cut center stone, certified by
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6.27 Carat Fancy-Cut London Blue Topaz Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond (2 Pcs) 0.03 Carat, Baguette-cut White Diamond ( 2pcs) 0.06 carat. This Earring is weight 2.21
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.