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Indian Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Set (Necklace Earrings)
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This amazing Indian Ruby and Diamond Necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, and stylized with
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Exotic Enamel and Ruby Indian Tassle Earrings
Located in TRYON, NC
These stunning layered earrings are handmade in India. The caps are 18kt gold , diamond slices and
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Late 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Moon Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and diamond moon earrings. The moons are suspended from graduated 18kt
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
Faceted rubies are encircled by flat cut, pave set diamonds in these oval shaped studs. The
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet
Located in London, GB
interlocking vertical units, each set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The semi-circular ends are set with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 24k Gold

Indian Pendant Jade and Precious Gems In Gold
Located in London, GB
, emeralds and diamonds.
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20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold

Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls
Located in London, GB
'tanmani' style is kundan (traditional pure gold setting) set with diamonds and rubies with a cluster of
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

3.94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
3.94 Carat round sapphire , heat , set in classic 18k white gold earrings with 1.18 ct diamonds , g
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2010s Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Silver, Diamonds and Sapphires Pendant Earrings
Located in Bari, IT
Fashion Silver pendant earrings feeature with diamonds and orange sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
framed in 18-karat gold. These traditional earrings are handcrafted using traditional Indian jewelry
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rebecca Koven Gold and Portrait Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and portrait diamond hoops. There are 28 diamonds weighing approximately
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

18KY Nazca Line Spider Brooch with Black Diamonds and Black Mica
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
18KY, Black Diamonds, Black Mica, Nazca Line Spider Pin was inspired by my intrigue of the organic
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Vanki Diamond Ring - Fully 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond gold shield Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and rose cut diamond shield earrings. There are approximately 1.30cts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate baguette and round brilliant diamond earrings set in 18k white gold. The earrings feature 88
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Arrowhead Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Arrowhead Necklace Featuring a Pavé Diamond Arrowhead Necklace, set in 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
jewelry, and will only use the most exceptional quality diamonds and gems for each unique vision. Based
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Arrowhead Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Arrowhead Necklace Featuring a Pavé Diamond Arrowhead Necklace, set in 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Maharaja "Bajuband" of Gold and Diamonds
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Maharaja "Bajuband" of gold and 175 diamonds arranged in diagonal patterns. 6 tiny
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Exquisite 3.50 CT Pie-Cut Emerald Diamond Earrings A Timeless Statement
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Indulge in the brilliance of these stunning 3.50 carat pie-cut emerald diamond earrings
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pavé Diamond, Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
jewelry, and will only use the most exceptional quality diamonds and gems for each unique vision. Based
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

16 Carat Star Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Solid 18kt Gold (shown in picture) ◆Stone Weight: 16 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1.10 CT ◆Diamond Shape
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2010s Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

"Karn Phul Jumkha" Antique Indian Gold Emerald Pearl Enamel Peacock Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
with diamonds and a rim of pearls. They are hung from MATHAPATTI, the decorative chain with which they
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Elegant Diamond Silver Gold Dangle Earrings
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Charming earrings with rose cut diamonds set in silver. The top is a half ball with a post .A
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
diamonds set in 18 karat gold with green enamel. These Rajasthani earrings were handmade using the
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
An iconic engagement ring style features an Asscher-cut diamond center stone, given prominence by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Emerald-Style Piecut Diamond Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
made with precision-set piecut diamonds. Measuring 7 x 5 mm, the drops hang gracefully from polished
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

1.50 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
An iconic engagement ring style features an Asscher-cut diamond center stone, given prominence by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
An iconic engagement ring style features an Asscher-cut diamond center stone, given prominence by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mandala Pendant/Enhancer with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Diamonds. The pendant can be custom ordered in any gemstone, an example is the aqua marine pendant shown
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

White and Black Diamonds Pavè Cut Out Necklace in 18kt White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
Inspired by Indian art, this black and white diamond necklace adds an exotic touch to both your
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2010s Italian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 950 Platinum Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
The One, an exceptional engagement ring and unique piece of fine jewelry, features a asscher-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.50 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 950 Platinum Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
The One, an exceptional engagement ring and unique piece of fine jewelry, features a asscher-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.00 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 950 Platinum Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
The One, an exceptional engagement ring and unique piece of fine jewelry, features a asscher-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.00 Carat Asscher Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 950 Platinum Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
The One, an exceptional engagement ring and unique piece of fine jewelry, features a asscher-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 carat face up emerald cut piecut diamond ear studs
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
wear/ office wear /evening wear. A 10 carat Emerald cut diamond pair costs 10 times the price of these
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Platinum 950 Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center is 1 carat Emerald cut GIA Diamond F VS, sides are 0.50 carat bullet cut diamond. Mounted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mother-of-Pearl Silver Diamond Pearl Chain Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
a large dome of Mother of Pearl surrounded by diamonds with a silver and diamond floral center. It
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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.45ct total weight and 13.45ct of Natural Ruby set on 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.80ct total weight and 11.00ct of Natural Emerald Oval Cut set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

7 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Nicosia, CY
One of a Kind, Pear Shape 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring, M-N Color, I Clarity, set in Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Necklace, Polki Diamonds, Ruby 22, Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
diamonds. Brand : 5 OCTOBRE Designer : Sophie Pfeffer
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Early 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum 950 Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
diamonds of 0.40 carat. Could be order in white gold, rose gold as well as yellow gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alice Cicolini Chattri Yellow Diamond Pink Tourmaline Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alice Cicolini
Located in London, GB
. Inspired by the window frames of Indian temple buildings, the pendant is also reminiscent of the throne of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
petals, Diamonds, emeralds and enamel on the border of the ring and below as well. The center of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

1 Carat GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
diamonds of 0.40 carat. Could be order in white gold as well as platinum.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old gold Princess necklace with rubies in one side and diamonds on the back, with hanging Basra
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

3.82 cts Rose Cut Diamonds And Natural Emerald Studs Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Emerald Earrings Studs in 18K Gold. Gold Weight - 11.634
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
Each stone is half a carat which makes the total of 1 carat mounted in either screw back or push back 18k white gold. We could customize the metal in yellow and rose gold as well as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
Each stone is 1 carat which makes the total of 2 carat mounted in either screw back or push back 18k white gold. We could customize the metal in yellow and rose gold as well as plati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
Each stone is 0.75 carat which makes the total of 1.50 carat mounted in either screw back or push back 18k white gold. We could customize the metal in yellow and rose gold as well as...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat a Statement Ring with Contemporary Design
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
used in fine jewelry by the 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive Jewelers. We focused on Colombian and Brazilian
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18.50 Carat Rose Cut White and Brown Diamond Silver Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Impressive White Rose Cut and Brown Diamond total weight 18.50 carat Cuff Bracelet designed as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

3.20 Cts Flat Cut, Rose Cut Diamonds and Coral Stud Earring in 14k Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Studded with Flat Cut Diamond, Rose Cut Diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

18Karat Gold Diamond And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
13.4CTS oval cabochon Ithaca turquoise center stone, set in 18K yellow gold with 6 pcs diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls
Located in London, GB
with rare yellow sapphires (Indian topaz), rubies and emeralds. The necklace terminates on each side
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

2 carat face up Bezel set emerald piecut diamond suspended on a gold ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This pair of earrings is made with 1.10 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a look of 4
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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.