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Yellow and White diamond Pendant with Platinum Chain
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, handcrafted in a charming design. - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.153 carat - Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tourmaline, Diamond Multi-Gem, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch, Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold. The pierced decorated mount displays a feature 2.81ct triangle fancy cut tourmaline nine
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yel...

GIA Certified Pear shape Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Dangle Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
vertical drop. GIA Certified Pear shape Yellow Diamonds - 1.21 cts Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Yellow and White diamond Pendant with Platinum Chain
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut yellow and white diamonds. The intense yellow diamond has a beautiful lustre and finish and makes
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shining 14k White Gold Citrine and Diamond Fancy Colored Ring w/1.52 ct - AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 0.50 ct Shape: Emerald Color grade: Orangy Yellow Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 6 pcs
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Pear shape 1.0 ct Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, set in 18K gold. GIA Certified Pear shape Yellow Diamonds - 1.0 cts Round Brilliant Cut Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Gemstone, Cultured Pearl Pendant #19036
Located in Washington Depot, CT
square cut lab grown yellow sapphires, 2 round cut lab grown emeralds, and 1 square & 2 round cut
Category

20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy Natural Canary Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Canary yellow original square emerald cut genuine 4.09 natural color no heat sapphire certified by
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

33 Carat Total Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1970 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Unique Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Circa 1970 In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, set with five
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Cushion shaped Yellow Diamond Earrings made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cts (GIA Certified) Fancy yellow diamond - 0.54 cts (GIA Certified) Round Brilliant Cut Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 1.53ct Yellow YZ Diamond with Halo 18k White Gold Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow YZ diamond three-stone with halo ring, GIA certified. Fancy yellow appearance. 2.46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Untreated Yellow Sapphire Ring, 17.82 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
sapphires. Weighing a monumental 17.82 carats, the rectangular emerald-cut jewel displays a superb yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Cut 3.5cts Tanzanite and White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
specializes in fine jewelry and is renowned for its exceptional range of Fancy Color Diamonds (Pink, Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.51ct Yellow YZ Diamond Three Stone Ring with Halo Ring 18k Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow YZ diamond three-stone with halo ring, GIA certified. Fancy yellow appearance. 2.44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Goshwara G-One 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beryl Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in Troy, MI
gold with faceted warm yellow beryl ( an emeralds sibling) dangle at the bottom accented by fancy step
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.10 carats, white
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

CGL Certified Pear Cut 0.64ct White and Pink Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds (Pink, Yellow, Blue Diamond) and Color Stones (including Colombian Emeralds and Burma Rubies) in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Color Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The emerald-cut triad includes a rare 0.36-carat fancy intense pink diamond, 0.26-carat fancy intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Sonia B. 14k Gold 5.80ctw Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid 14k yellow gold and feature very fine quality rhodolite garnet and diamonds throughout. The
Category

1990s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.94 carat Burmese sapphire diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural
Category

Vintage 1950s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Florentine Engraved Natural Lavender Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
example of a natural, fancy tanzanite! Measuring approximately 2.85 carats, this emerald cut stone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
corners. Set with two fancy intense natural yellow trapezoid diamonds. So bright a canary yellow they
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Shamballa Rose Gold Diamond Set Bracelet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
single pave set diamond ball rondel totalling 1.75ct, featuring a single round brilliant cut pink diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Modernist Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
1950s - Early 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst Carat Weight: 13.7 Cut: Fancy Polygonal
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Platinum dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum and Gold Diamond Earrings Featuring 2 Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds with an Estimated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamond Bangle
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
: 60 carats, round, oval faceted sapphires, emeralds, rubies Diamonds: 7 carats, fancy shape rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver

Retro 20.00 Total Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this impressive piece adorns a particularly large fancy cut rectangular aquamarine stone its
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certfied ring with Oval shape center diamond and 12 Pear shape diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CERTIFIED) - Pear Shape White diamond (12) and round brilliant cut white diamond- 1.446 CT HYT Jewelry is a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

9.50 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: Natural Fancy Grayish Brown Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Total Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Superb 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.70ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning classic solitaire ring with a dazzling 0.7-carat emerald cut diamond. The jewelry is
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...

Uniquely styled Ring with certified marquise shaped Natural white diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds, Rosecut Diamonds, and Precious Gemstones (including Colombian Emeralds and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
alternate with channels of TOP quality baguette cut diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and ruby stones that come
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Tourmaline, Gemstones and Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Yellow Sapphires, 1 Emerald cut Ruby, 3 Marquise-shaped Aquamarines, and 10 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White ...

Marina B Pearl Gemstones Collar Necklace Vintage Jewelry
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shaped cabochon emerald accented with diamonds, ruby and black onyx set in 18 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Ceylon Orange Sapphire Ring by Tiffany Co., 11.75 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
the rarest of all fancy colored sapphires. Weighing 11.75 carats, this rectangular emerald-cut jewel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
circular and pear-shaped emeralds totaling 16.02 carats and 372 circular cut diamonds totaling 61.90 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB GIA 4.52cts Natural Burmese Ruby, Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The ruby is accentuated with two emerald cut light fancy yellow diamonds. The stones are set in yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s American Three-Stone Rings

TEMPLE ST CLAIR Byzantine Heart Pendant In 22Kt Gold And 35 Ctw Rock Quartz
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
, with twisted byzantine patterns in solid yellow gold of 22 karats, all in high polished finish. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

16.89Ctw Alternating Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet in 18K Two Tone
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alternating Fancy Yellow & Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K Two Tone Gold. This tennis
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous three stone ring features a 7.38 carat emerald cut diamond center stone that GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

PGS Certified 2.08 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a PGS certified emerald cut diamond that is naturally fancy intense yellow. A weight of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

$1 NO RESERVE - 4.39ct Emerald, 1.17ct Fancy Diamonds 0.50ct F-G Diamonds
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: 1.17 tccw Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: SI Side Stones Diamonds 2: ___________ Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

7.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 7.52 VVS2 fancy light yellow emerald cut diamond flanked on either side by a tapered baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.11 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring In 18 K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
10.14x7.44mm. 1.10 carats of round brilliant cut, natural fancy brownish-yellow, diamonds frame all of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Fancy-Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pear-shape and round brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamonds set on each earring weighing a total of 1.94
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA 2.36 Carat Fancy Reddish Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA fancy reddish brown emerald cut natural diamond ring weighing 2.36 carats. Beautiful diamond
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Asscher Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.14 carats of royal blue, square emerald-cut sapphires, and 3.38 carats of fancy yellow Asscher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

$1 NO RESERVE 0.92Ct Emeralds 0.15Ct Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.15 cttw Color: Fancy Light Pink Clarity: VS-SI Item ships
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Natural Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
side (2) cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds. & 1.04ct natural fancy canary yellow diamond accents set
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.25Ct Emerald 0.35Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. Yellow gold - Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emeralds Cut: Oval Carat: 2.25 tcw / 2 pieces Color: Green Minor
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7 carat emerald Cut Fancy Yellow is accompanied by a GIA certificate. This beautiful
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Large Emerald Fancy Yellow Half Moon Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This impressive emerald diamond three stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.70 Carat Oval Emerald and Marquise Fancy Yellow Diamond Two-Tone Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring showcases one oval cut 0.70 carat emerald in a rich yellow gold prong setting in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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