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Modern Diamond Filigreed Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Emerald Weight: 0.30 carat Color: Fancy brown Clarity: VS Accent Stone
Category

20th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

11.75 Carat Heart-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and alluring emerald and diamond necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, weighing
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Multi-Coloured Natural Fancy Diamond Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring has an opulent look with a Rare selection of Natural color diamonds including yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald, Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
earrings is composed of Natural Sri Lankan Blue Sapphires, Colombian Emeralds, Fancy Yellow Diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

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

Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin
Located in London, GB
surrounding a fancy light yellow old cushion cut diamond of 0.92cts approximately, assessed as P1 clarity, all
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Elongated Orange Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Three Stone in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
perfectly matched trilliant cut yellow diamonds. These diamonds are each securely three claw set and
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
both daytime and evening outfits. - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.31 carat - Round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

4.56 ct Colombian Emerald White Diamond Classic 18K Gold Certified Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
exceptional clarity, accented by a sleek gold band, blending modern design with classic luxury. Emerald Cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Elaborate Peridot, Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Contemporary Necklace Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
cut emeralds weighing approximately .30 cts. Accenting these emeralds and fancy cut peridot are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Issac Nussbaum 12.91 Carat 18K WG-YG Square Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Certified 12.91 Carat 18K WG and YG Fancy Yellow dangle earrings with two colorless white (D-E) square
Category

2010s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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

Chaumet London 1968 Hair Comb in 18kt Gold with 2.32ctw in Diamonds and Emerald
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with customized fancy cuts carved
Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

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

14.26 Carat Total Fancy Assorted Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
contrasted by 22 white princess, cushion cut & emerald cut diamonds totaling 6.90 carats. Handcrafted in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

18k Gold 4.51ct GIA Colombian Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
bright effects for a truly glamorous look. This pendant hangs from an 18 inch fancy diamond cut tube link
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Arts Crafts 8.80 Carats No Oil Emerald Diamond Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
emeralds. One is trapezoid-shaped step cut, and the other is an emerald cut - weighing approximately 6.08
Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

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

Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set horizontally to center with an octagonal emerald-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. - Centre Diamond, GIA Certified Heart-Shape Yellow Diamonds total 1.00 carat (0.49 carat, color Fancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Clasp Multi Strand Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow & white Gold insert Clasp. Adorned with (9) Fancy Yellow and Natural brown, yellow Diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.02ct Heart shape Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sweet heart shape, set in 18K gold. NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND- 1.02 CT, GIA CERTIFIED YELLOW DIAMOND
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Certified Yellow Diamond Platinum Brooch-Pendant Necklace 2-Way
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
attention, whichever way they choose to style it. - Japanese Lab Certified 16pcs Fancy-Shape Yellow Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 14.0ct Face Up Asscher Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond stud earrings will make your dream come true! This
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Silver 2.84ctw GIA Square Step Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Old European Cut - Shared Prong Set - Fancy Champagne & Yellow Color - VS1-I1
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1.10 Carat Yellow Diamond Three Stone Platinum Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
, creating a timeless setting for a radiant cut fancy yellow diamond of approximately 1.10 carats with VS2
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Three Stones Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
glamour to any evening look. - Center Diamond, GIA certified Emerald-cut Yellow Diamond 1.00 carat (color
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color grade: Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity grade: SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
elongated arms with alternating square emerald cut rubies and diamonds. There is a single round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

No Oil Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
No Oil Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval step cut
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Hungarian 29.50Ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine. The upper portion of the pendant is further accented by three fancy yellow coloured diamonds, in
Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Yellow and White diamond Heart shape Pendant with Platinum Chain
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brilliant cut yellow and white diamonds. Heart shaped Yellow diamonds are rare and known to attract
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond K18 Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring has a rare Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond that is GIA certified and has high clarity. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-shape Yellow Diamonds total 1.01 carats (0.50 carat, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Joke Quick 0, 98 ct. Chocolate Pink Diamond Emerald Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
brilliant-cut diamonds, Fancy Brown rose-cut diamonds & Emeralds. Total carat diamonds: 0,98 ct. ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VS1, certificate GIA 5406099691) - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Large Panther Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
108 genuine black diamonds, round cut, pave set of 3.25 carats and 450 genuine fancy brown diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-shape Yellow Diamond 0.81 carat (color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS2, certificate GIA 2407099945) - Round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS2, certificate GIA 2376778800) - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond set amongst a diamond twist in Platinum and 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage David Yurman 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Double Cable Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
design connected throughout the 18 inches through fancy diamond and emerald stations. Each station is set
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with 2.02ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. 2 diamonds main stone of 2.02 carat cut: square emerald color: G-H clarity: VVS1 cut grade: VG sku
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-Radiant-Cut Yellow Diamonds total 1.08 carats (0.53 carat, color Fancy Intense Yellow, clarity VS2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These intricate earrings feature beautiful square-radiant-cut Yellow diamonds with halos of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow gold Solitaire Engagement Ring w/ 0.52 ct natural diamond AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.52 carat Emerald Diamond. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
yellow and white diamonds, suspended from clusters of round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Contemporary
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sparkling pear-shaped and round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Set in 18 Karat white and yellow gold to
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. - Centre Diamond, GIA Certified Oval-Shape Yellow Diamonds total 1.14 carats (0.56 carat, color Fancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Certified Yellow and White Diamond K18 Gold Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Yellow Diamond Studded Earrings with Round Brilliant cut white diamonds creating a flower
Category

2010s Hong Kong Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold

Colombian emerald and diamond ring, French, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural Colombian
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Platinum, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-Shape Yellow Diamonds total 1.02 carats (0.51 carat, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS2, certificate
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch 7.45 Carat Natural Gemstones Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats of emerald, ruby, and diamond side stones which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of
Category

2010s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy Yellow White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Made in the Peter Suchy Workshop, One 3.04ct trillion cut and a 0.73ct emerald cut. Fancy intense
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
) (0.55 carat, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS2, certificate GIA 5403099929) - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Oval-shape Yellow Diamond (0.50 carat, color Fancy Yellow, clarity VVS1, certificate GIA 6183357299
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Ring with GIA Certified Pear Shape Yellow Diamond and White Diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.09 carat - Pear-shape White Diamonds total 0.50 carats - Round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 23.70 carat, Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
) ✦ Diamond Weight: 2.98 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: G - H - Heart is Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exquisite 1.19 Carat Modified Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat cut: cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant color: natural fancy vivid yellow clarity: VVS1
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A fancy yellow emerald cut diamond from J. Birnbach, Cartier and M&V Vanguard Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and asscher cut versions for sale. Finding a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond?

Prices for a fancy yellow emerald cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,045 and can go as high as $620,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $34,000.

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.