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14KT Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Diamond Fancy Petal Ring
Located in New York, NY
-shaped emerald accented by a complementary pear-shaped diamond cluster. A sweeping curve of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
arrangement to the center of the large hat is ornamented with four fancy yellow diamonds, four emeralds, four
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Vivid G. Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
: None Diamond: Fancy Yellow Diamonds - 1.01 Carats Baguette - 1.30 Carats
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

LEGACY 40 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Mumbai, IN
Fancy Yellow radiant cut diamond bracelet is an exquisite expression of color, scale, and craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Floral 2.01 Carat Emerald Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Showcasing a dazzling 2.01 Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond / VS2 and accented by 2.29 Carat of 20 E-F
Category

2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring Emerald Halo 6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 3.53 Carat Clarity: VS2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round Emeralds = 0.84 Carats Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Rare Fancy 18KT Gorgeous 140CT Heart Emerald Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with 8 Magnificent Large Heart Shaped Emeralds Flanked by Fine Flawless Pristine Rose Cut Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fancy Wedding Band - Square Emerald (Bezel) East-West
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K yellow gold fancy wedding band features a striking row of square emerald-cut diamonds, each set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring Emerald Halo 6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 3.53 Carat Clarity: VS2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round Emeralds = 0.84 Carats Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Ring with 3.15 Carat Emerald and Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt white gold ring with beautiful emerald and fancy yellow diamonds A ring to enjoy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring Emerald Halo 6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 3.53 Carat Clarity: VS2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds = 1.70 Carats Cut: Round Emeralds = 0.84 Carats Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphires, rubies, diamonds and emeralds. 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

J. Birnbach 9.63 Carat Total Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
clarity) and fancy intense yellow diamonds totaling 2.47 carats, creating a dazzling interplay of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 7.45 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7.45 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring A magnificent 7.45-carat Fancy
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.85ct Natural Pear Brilliant Emerald diamond ring 14kt G/Vs +Fancy Yellows
Located in New York, NY
Clarity & Transparent Vivid Green 1.45ct. Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds. Round & full cuts Vs-2
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Issac Nussbaum 10.14 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Emerald Diamond flanked by two dazzling emerald white diamonds F color & VS
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

3-Stone Ring, with a Round Emerald Accentuated by 2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
and is accentuated by 2 round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds that weigh 0.25 carats and are bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Gold Platinum GIA 5.55ctw Emerald Fancy Yellow White Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Fancy Intense w/ Vivid Yellow & F/G Color - VS1/VS2 w/ Few SI Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.30 Carat Eternity Natural Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring A+ Micro Set
Located in New York, NY
Fancy yellow diamonds Microset french pave by hand! Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold ring is
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 1.13 Carat Vivid G. Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
and a 1.00-carat fancy yellow oval-cut diamond. The vivid green emerald, certified by GRS and
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 8 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 8 carat fancy yellow carat emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum and 18 carats
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Anniversary Band with Emerald Cut Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
wedding band with Emerald cut diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold 20 stone 0.38ct each Fancy Yellow Total Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Yellow Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
arrangement of natural fancy yellow rose-cut diamonds, each one shimmering with a soft, romantic glow. Set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

NWT $176, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gorgeous 50CT Emerald Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with Magnificent Large Fancy Cut Emeralds Flanked by Fine Flawless Pristine Rose Cut Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 1.50 Ct Zambian Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond of 1,00 carat,in perfect pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA certified Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond-0.51 ct Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond-0.07 ct White Diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA 3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
piece. Main Stone 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Clarity SI2 Color Fancy Brownish
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA certified Rectangle cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic design with Natural Fancy Yellow diamonds with emerald-cut White diamonds and round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified 1.06 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Emerald cut, Fancy Intense color Yellow Diamond weighing 1.06 carat, flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified Round cut Colombian Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cts Round Brilliant Cut yellow diamond - 0.1 cts Round Brilliant Cut white Diamonds - 0.38 cts Made
Category

2010s Hong Kong Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald, Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Studded Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings studded with beautifully Hand Carved Emerald Pear Cabochon Weighing
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 7.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Square Cut Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy yellow square emerald cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy yellow
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Channel Young Hollywood glamour with these Contemporary Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

NWT $90, 000 Important 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with Magnificent Large Fancy Oval Cut Emeralds Flanked by Fine Glittering White Diamonds Throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Multi Cut Diamond and Emerald Cut Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone: Emerald Cut Sapphire Two Pear Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
centerpiece, complemented by elegant emerald cut diamonds on each side. The setting is crafted in 18K yellow
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Louis Newman Co 5.09 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Diamond, the stone is not dull at all and does have sparkle that most off color stones do not
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 11.73 Carats Total Emerald Cut Yellow White Diamond Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant pair of dangle earrings, showcasing GIA certified emerald cut yellow and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Amazing GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond and Colombia Emerald on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive design in 18k gold with GIA certified fancy brownish yellow diamond ct 1,40 and Colombia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Magnificent GIA Certified Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold, adorned
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiant GIA Certified Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold, highlighted by a halo
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold 6.07ct GIA Emerald Cut Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and fancy diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Square Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in PLAT/18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yellow square emerald cut diamond at its heart. Made in platinum and 18k yellow gold, this ring has: 1
Category

2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 5.5 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds London
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 6 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

1 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a fancy emerald cut yellow diamond weighing 1.00 carat surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal

NWT $45, 000 Important 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald Diamond Clover Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Large Emerald Diamond Clover Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
natural fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds in a cluster surround, with further white round
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.17 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity. Flanked by smaller emerald cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 1.17
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Yellow Oval White Emerald Cut Diamond Half &Half Eternity Band - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
diamonds with F/G color emerald cut diamonds for a striking contrast. With VS+ clarity yellow diamonds and
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Scarselli GIA-Certified 2 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Fancy Yellow GIA-Certified Radiant Cut SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring with 18 Karat White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Scarselli GIA-Certified 2 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Fancy Yellow GIA-Certified Radiant Cut SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring with 18 Karat White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
displaying very good polish and symmetry, and the yellow diamond is certified as natural fancy vivid yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Certified Oval cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow and White diamond Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
scintillating brilliant cut white diamonds. - Centre Diamond is CGL Lab Certified Fancy Intense Yellow diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring, 2.02 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
The rarity and brilliance of a fancy vivid yellow diamond are seldom matched in the realm of
Category

20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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.