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Bochic “Vintage Retro” Diamonds Emeralds Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Oval Natural Emeralds from Zambia Diamonds Set In 18K Gold &
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Emeralds Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Emeralds from Zambia Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Vanki Indian Ring - Half Studded
Located in New York, NY
The Vanki ring is a South Indian staple. The inverted V shape is inspired by the shape of a snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Diamonds set in flush setting. Colombian emerald (pear shape). Gorgeous Indian multi gemstone
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Style 1.14 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds. 100% natural earth mined diamonds. Beautiful ladies Indian style earrings. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Indian Gold Ring with Diamond
Located in London, GB
Ring Rajasthan, North India Early 19th century Gold with a single foiled diamond.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Indian Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
foiled flat-cut diamonds in the Mughal style. (The bracelet is fabricated from 22k gold except for the
Category

Late 20th Century Indian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

Pearls Diamonds Gold Indian Necklace
Located in London, GB
pure gold setting) technique with diamonds in the form of lily flower-heads and leaf motifs. The top
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Late 20th Century Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold

Anglo-Indian Antique Style Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 154 pcs 1.08ct Ruby 44pcs 278ct
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Vintage 1920s British Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

India Style Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Indian Traditional Hindu
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds. This ring is great for Anniversary, Engagement, Party, or Wedding gift. The finger size is
Category

2010s American Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Indian Rajasthani Diamond Necklace and Earrings
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Fringe necklace and pendant earrings with numerous diamond polki, approx. 12 cts. TW, in silver
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20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Indian Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
, slightly faceted, gold-foiled diamond. The ring is delicately enamelled on the reverse in poppy-bud motifs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Enamel

Antique Indian Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
traditional style) bracelet is set with diamonds on each individual element and enamelled in lapiz blue on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Indian Bracelet
Located in London, GB
diamonds and rubies in a floral and foliate design. The reverse is enamelled.
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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Enamel

A MUGHAL INDIAN BAZUBAND WITH DIAMONDS
Located in London, GB
A beautiful enamelled bazu band set in the kundan style with diamonds around a raised figure of a
Indian Ring in Pure Silver with Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Modern A long finger ring of silver set with diamonds in a floral and foliate
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Large Rose Cut Slice Diamond Indian Ring
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Victorian Ring with single cut diamonds set in oxidized Silver by Amyn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Indian Earrings
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Victorian Earrings with single cut diamonds set in oxidized Silver by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Indian Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
gold and set in kundan (traditional pure gold setting) technique with diamonds, strung with natural
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 24k Gold, Enamel

Gold, Indian, Rosecut Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
Pr. Gold, Rosecut Diamonds Indian Drop Earrings
Category

Indian Drop Earrings

Indian Carved Green Crystal Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern Indian earrings in gold set with diamonds and each with a hexagonal carved green
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Gold and Silver Indian Ring Flat Diamonds
Located in Bari, IT
Gold an silver indian ring with flat diamonds 1.46ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

FRED LEIGHTON Ruby Diamond Indian Pendant
By Fred Leighton
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby pendent. Signed Fred Leighton
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Indian Drop Necklaces

Indian Ring in Silver Gold Gilded with Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Contemporary White and champagne hued diamonds in silver – gold gilded. UK
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of 20th Century Indian Diamond Gold Bracelets
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
table-cut diamonds in silver foil on the front. The back and interior of the bracelets embellished with
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mughal Style Indian Tourmaline Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Tourmaline Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds set in Gold by Amyn The Jeweler ™
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Indian Antique Earrings in Gold with Diamonds and Enamel
Located in London, GB
(traditional pure gold) technique with diamonds forming a rosette. The back is enamelled.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Enamel

Blue and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Indian Ocean Ring
Located in London, GB
Blue and Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. The Indian Ocean ring is handmade with
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Diamonds and Spinel
Located in London, GB
pure gold setting) technique with diamonds in a floral design. The pendant is hung with a spinel bead
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 24k Gold, Enamel

Antique Mughal Indian Champakali Set with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A champakali diamond and pearl necklace. made from gold and enamelled. Jaipur 1th Century
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Indian Link Necklaces

Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds. Recreation of Jewelry worn by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds. Recreation of Jewelry worn by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Indian Style Vintage Cufflinks 18 Carat Gold, Diamonds, Rubies Enamel, 1950 s
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of Indian style 1950’s vintage double sided cufflinks in 18 carat yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6.80 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Indian Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
. Cabochon cut sapphire. 100% natural earth mined. 0.25 carat round brilliant cut diamonds. VS clarity and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Indian Pearl Ruby Diamond Four Strand Necklace
Located in London, GB
comprises four rows of diamonds and rubies suspended with natural pearls and glass beads. Four diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Latkan Antique Indian Sapphire Diamond Gold Carved Feet Pendant Necklace
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
A gold pendant, LATKAN, set with nine diamonds in open collets, and with two central sapphires
Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Necklace with Organic shaped Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Enamel Necklace with Organic shaped Rose Cut Diamonds by Amyn The Jeweler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies set in Gold by Amyn The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Diamond Emerald Pearl Gold Double Earpendants Jhale Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
flat cut diamonds. The top is a flower shape rosette and suspended a fish, machhli, with stones set on
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Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel set in Gold by Amyn The Jeweler ™
Category

20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Coral Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Coral Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls set in Gold by Amyn The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Diamond Enamel Gold Flower Peacock Bazu Bands Arm Bracelet
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
Pair of open worked, gold armlets, BAZU BANDS, kundan set with foiled table cut diamonds. On the
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Antique Early 1900s Indian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems. Recreation of Jewelry or
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Pair of Antique Indian "Karnphul" Diamond Blue Glass Gold Flower Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
the ear”. A kundan set with table cut diamonds, and a rim of dark blue glass paste. Ear ornaments
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mughal Style Indian Chand Bali Earrings with Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Chand Bali Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds Pearls and Enamel by Amyn The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Berquin Certified 4.99 Carat Indian Moonstone Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
goldsmith, jewellery artist and gemmologist, consists of 18 kt white gold. It has been made in her own
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium

Pink Morganite Engagement Ring with Custom Engraving
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and specifics of the center diamond. Dan Moran is a private jeweler and diamond expert and founder of
Category

2010s American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Morganite

Enamel Gold Indian Lion Bracelet
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
This early 1900's Indian Enamel and gold bracelet quite unique. The enamel work is extremely
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20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and Pearl
Located in London, GB
(traditional pure gold setting) technique with diamonds, emeralds and a central cabochon ruby, with pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
, delicately perched on the leaves of a flower. The flower has an Indian cut diamond at it's center and - on
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Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
, delicately perched on the leaves of a flower. The flower has an Indian cut diamond at it's center and - on
Category

Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century Indian Diamond Ruby Spinel Almandine Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
vertical, polygonal units. Each pendant has an open worked, stylized arrowhead shape, set with diamonds and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Silver

Indian Necklace in White Gold with White Citrine and Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
setting. The necklace is embellished on either side with two diamond-set clasps.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Pair of Antique Indian Diamond and Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of 19th century Indian earrings with gold,silver diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Indian Ring in Silver and Gold Plated with Pink Corundum Sapphire and Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
of light pink hue and a surround of diamonds. UK finger size O
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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Indian Diamond Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact indian diamond jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 269 vintage editions and 359 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a indian diamond jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing indian diamond jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bochic, Malpani Jewels and Gems Paradise each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a indian diamond jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 263 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Indian Diamond Jewellery?

On average, a indian diamond jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $4,736, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $6,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.