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13.65Carat Tourmaline, Emerald 2.56, Black Enamel Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The weight of the Diamonds is 2.12 carats. The weight of the black enamel is 0.04carat. Net Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage French Lucky Black Cat Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky black cat in a
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Angela Kramer Rock Crystal Enamel Diamond Gold Earrings
By Angela Kramer
Located in New York City, NY
black enamel half spheres studded with tiny 18K gold pyramids and adorned with high grade round
Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
ring to wear in a chain or a fob. Dial: Round white porcelain, analog with black Roman numerals and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
adorned with black enamel stripes. There are initials (possibly letters “A” and “C” or “G”) encrusted with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

3.20 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Enamel Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
assented with a diamond halo then outlined with black enamel. A classic yet modern design. Matching ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Frascarolo Red Panda Bear Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Italy 1960s
By Frascarolo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Frascarolo Mid-Century enamel and diamond red panda bear bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Purple Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
ring to wear in a chain. The flower is embellished with applications of non-glossy powder enamel with
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the same period. Materials: 18Kt yellow gold, platinum, diamonds, enamel and carved comb. Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

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

1960 s French 18K Yellow Gold, Wood, Enamel, Ruby and Diamond Leopard Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
motif with ruby eyes, black enamel spots, and a diamond set ring. Designed with a __ length and weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
embellished with applications of enamel, with colors gradations of purple, black, yellow and white. The enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
of purple, black and white. The enamel work is exceptional and meticulous, far exceeding the details
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Double Headed Tiger Hinged Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful diamond, ruby and black enamel double headed tiger bangle set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s British Modern Bangles

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Custom Made "Evil Eye" GIA 0.90ct Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in Victoria, BC
surrounded by a black enameled outer ring and the outer edges of the pendant resembling eye lashes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1970s Vintage Gucci Gold Tone Black Enamel GG Motif Oval Cufflinks
By Gucci
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features the iconic interlocking G motif embossed on a black enamel. Signed. (shown in photos). Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Enameled Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
head has a black enamel border and is lined with delicate rose cut diamonds, adding a lovely sparkle
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

ART DECO 1920 Celestial Enameled Round pendant 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, there is no damage to the gold. The 12 diamonds and the enamel are secured in their settings. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Memento Half Diamond Black Enamel Flower Dangle Earring in Yellow Gold Small
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
encrusted pieces set in 14k gold, and includes variations with gemstone inlay and enamel to express your
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
ornamented and is adorned with black enamel stripes. There is an old mine cut diamond in the centre. Pendant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
multicolor enamel, black onyx, and diamonds covering the essentials of the art nouveau time period. Special
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
tree of the cherry blossom, entirely embellished with applications of blue, black and rose enamels. It
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Je T Aime Flip Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round gold disk glossed with black enamel with white enamel accents on one side
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1970s Italian Diamond Red Enamel 18-Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
with 'FC' Italy, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, with underlying reddish Italian enamel. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond

Antique Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
x 5.6 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.60 ct), glossy black enamel and sparkling old mine cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

14K Gold 1.05ct Diamond Enamel Masonic Knights Templar Fob Charm MF02-0721325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The fob measures 1.5 inch by 0.88 inch.This 14K Yellow Gold 1.05 ct Diamond and Enamel Masonic Knights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Pearl, Enamel and 0.17Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Pendant - Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and an exterior ring of enamel decoration. The 15k yellow gold frame to the reverse of this Victorian
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
with a black enamel pattern, jadeite 'Bi' disc caseback, pavŽ-set rose-cut diamond bail with integrated
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Enamel

Gold and Enamel Minaudière Art Deco, 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
black enamel stripes and ringed with a frieze of small diamonds. The main face of the case is decorated
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18k/Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Guilloche Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
(ca1920) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this extra long enamel chain has an enamel and diamond watch
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Diamond and Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
before being circulated by a solid black enamel filled frame. This sleek and stylish ensemble is then
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s Vintage Christian Dior Orange Crystal Black Enamel Clip on Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
gold plated. It is adorned with orange shiny rhinestones and black enamel creating an image of tiger
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Victorian Opal Moon Crescent Diamond and Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
by an ornate frame consisting firstly of a fine border of black enamelling and then patterned
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning piece is comprised of an 18kt yellow gold enameled watch pendant which hangs from the center of a
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Hermes Gold Tone Enamel Equestrian Theme Loquet Bangle Quartz Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
1990’s. The piece is gold plated and adorned with enamel (in black, orange, white colors), depicting
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Victorian 0.50 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by swirling volute shoulders Showing signs of antique patina and remnants of black enamel With
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
karat yellow and white gold, black enamel and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS1
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Agate and Enamel Memorial Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, black enamel embellished ring loop attachment. The neck chain secures with a hallmarked cylindrical
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

United States Marines Sergeant Major Ring, 10k Gold Military Diamonds .28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Corps with this handsome ring. Crafted in 10k yellow gold, this piece showcases a red enameled rendering
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold

Art Deco c. 1920s Multi Gems Enamel Gold Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is made of platinum and 18k gold (tested), encrusted with diamonds, ruby, sapphire, emerald, black
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

1940s Gold and Diamond Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
numerals in black enamel. Manual winding. Total diamond weight: about 1.22 carats. Dial height: 2.6 cm
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made of 18k yellow gold, platinum and black enamel; the tiger's eyes are accented with round cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and accented with application of black enamel
Category

Antique 1810s English Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
18 karats and accented with applications of black enamel. Embelished with fine selection of gemstones
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Art Nouveau 1900 Scarab Brooch Gold Silver Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
applications of blue, red, black and green enamels and is mounted with a great selection of sixty-one earth
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Victorian Enameled "Dieu Te Garde" Looped Belt Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
. Dangling from a hook bail on the back is a small 15kt gold and black enameled heart-shaped padlock, which
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
enamelled black. On the back of the case is the number 14244. The bracelet is in gold, smooth polonaise mesh
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a fob and two hinged lids, one of
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Opal and 1.43 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and black enamel, 14 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Cat Crescent Tri-Color Gold Earring Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
three-tone mixed metals design comprised of rose, white, and yellow gold. The inner ring of the crescent
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant tubogas 18k gold necklace, featuring Old European cut diamonds. It’s a gorgeous tubogas
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

DAVID WEBB Carved Coral Elephant Bracelet 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds Sapphire
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle. Literature: Ruth Peltason
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Edwardian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Onyx and Platinum and Gold Dress Set
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian rock crystal diamond black onyx enamel platinum and gold dress set, with an old-cut
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 2.75 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch 1909
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
circular, minute marked chapter ring. This impressive antique diamond watch is fitted with gold hands and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carving Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
lucious red rubies with black enamel. This magnificent masterpiece, handcrafted in white gold. Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
starburst reverse, round brilliant cut diamond centre, on black enamel, open rectangular shape link above
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Jewelry

Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold. The impressive oval shaped black onyx panel is embellished with an impressive feature round bead
Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold panther bracelet - Vintage tiger bangle - 1980 s statement jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
wonderful treasure is made in 18k yellow gold and decorated with black enamel spots. Both leopards have
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Bangles

Materials

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

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Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold black enamel diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gold black enamel diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A gold black enamel diamond ring from David Webb, Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd and Mousson Atelier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and rose cut alternatives. Finding a gold black enamel diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 52 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring?

Prices for a gold black enamel diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $319,341, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,925.

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.