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Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds Tutti-Frutti Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 11.03 carats and of Zambian origin. The weight
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.66 Carat No Heat Vibrant Purple Sapphire Diamond 18K Crazy Cuts Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Introducing the exquisite 1.66 Carat No Heat Vibrant Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18K Crazy Cuts Ring
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

22 Karat Jaipur Indian Gold Enamel and Diamonds Pill Snuff Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
22-karat Indian gold enamel and diamonds pill snuff box, Mughal style, Jaipur. Finely painted
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Early 20th Century Indian Boxes and Cases

Materials

22k Gold, Enamel

Mughal Empire Vintage Enameled Bracelet 22Kt Gold 8.93 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
discrete screw as a security lock which complement and integrate in the design. Diamonds: Bezel set with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Indian "Mughal" rock crystal and gold handle with diamonds rubies and emeralds. Mughal
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Peacock Inspired Ruby Emerald Vivid Yellow Diamond Antique Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
of vivid yellow natural color diamond , the ring design has extracted its inspiration from the
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K white gold, natural carved Ruby, Diamonds Morganite Drop earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of Ruby & Morganite drop earrings set in 18K gold and diamonds. The ruby is natural
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K gold natural emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond t dangling earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi Stone style Earrings set in 18K white gold with diamonds, carved Zambian emeralds, natural
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18 Karat White Gold Oval Emerald, Ruby and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
natural, without any treatment. The weight of the diamond is 0.51 carats. The ring is made in Indian ring
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Earring Set in White Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 5.38 Carat aquamarine and 0.58 Carat diamonds set in 14 Karat white gold is one of a kind
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

CGL Certified 1.18 Carat Alexandrite Set in PT 900 Platinum Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
clarity white brilliant diamonds. The ring has been certified by CGL Lab Japan. The image of the
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

36.85 Carat Emerald Dangle Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
to your cocktail jewelry collection. The shell are carved by hand and the emerald is picked out of an
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

2.05 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and 3.52 Carat Rare Pink Sapphire Party Wear Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond are set. Ring Size : US 6.5
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
round diamond are set in this ring. The details of the diamond are mentioned below: Color : F Clarity
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic Honey Tourmaline Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bochic wine color tourmaline drop earrings with white purple sapphires and diamonds. 18 K Gold 24
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Fancy Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Natural Sri Lankan not heated sapphire and Diamond ring. Sapphire is a fancy unique color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Anglo-Indian Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Enamel Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Old world design with colorful old world style. Featuring rose cut rubies and diamonds that are
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Indian Silver, Gold, Polki Diamond, Citrine Jhumka Chandelier Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver. (Posts in 14k gold). With pave-set polki diamonds covering all surfaces of the chandelier, tube
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver

19th Century South Indian Gemstone Cluster Ring Emerald Rubies Diamond
Located in London, GB
A scarce 19th century Indian emerald, ruby and diamond gold cluster ring, from Deccan or South
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Indian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This amazingly gorgeous Victorian Looking Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Earring in Gold & Silver is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Indian Diamond and Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indian Diamond & Diamond Enamel Bangle Bracelet Mughal Style hand painted enamel mythological
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Vintage 1970s Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

Indian Rock Crystal Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indian necklace in yellow gold with rock crystal, pink tourmalines, amethysts, diamonds and onyx
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Vintage 1960s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Massive High Karat Indian Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Massive Indian Ring - Moghul Style set with Tigers marauding Wildlife. Size 9
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Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Indian Mughal Court Jeweled Necklace 21Kt Gold 32.55 Cts Diamonds Emerald Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry style. This type of pieces are commonly used in Indian wedding festivities and was crafted in
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Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Gold-Plated Indian Cuff Bracelet with Amethysts, Citrines and Granates
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k Gold plated Indian Cuff Bracelet with amethysts, citrines and granates A superb anglo-indian
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Late 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cuff Brace...

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver

Ancient Indian 1500 s Coin Diamond Pendant 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
diamond. The goddess Durga is a major diety in Hinduism. She is worshipped as the principal aspect of of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Indian Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Love Bird Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful Indian bangle bracelet made of 22k yellow gold (tested), features hand painted enamel
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A 22K gold Indian Emerald and Diamond polki peacock pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Set with a 40ct carved emerald as tail, this pendant is adorned with diamond polkis and small
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

14K Yellow Gold $5 Indian Coin Pendant w/ Diamond Bezel 1.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold pendant with $5 gold Indian, a diamond bezel, 1.20tdw. Total weight 12.6g.
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925 Indian Head $2.5 1.65 Carat Diamonds Coin Necklace 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
22kt $2.5 1925 Indian Head Gold Coin necklace Coin in Good condition 17.5mm diameter Natural
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22/24K gold turquoise diamond long earrings / Indian turquoise jhumkis
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A mesmerising turquoise earrings done in 18K gold back, is inlaid with natural uncut diamond polkis
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Early 2000s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

22 Karat Diamond and Ruby Indian Pendant 1.50 Ct Necklace 33.60 grams
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Indian-style pendants and chains are set with rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and pearls. A large style
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20th Century Indian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Diamond Emerald 22 Karat Drop Earrings with Indian Kundan Enamel Work, Mid-1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of 22K gold earrings with rosecut diamonds and tumbled Columbian emerald drops. Green enamel
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Mid-20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

1908 Indian Head Bezel Set Coin with Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the rich tones of the Indian Head Gold Coin, while the surrounding diamonds add a touch of brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Oval Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond emerald oval drop earrings on diamond set ear wire. One inch long drop plus one inch for
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Bracelet Snake Diamond and Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Bracelet Snake set by rose cut diamond. Total 3.50 carats on twisted yellow gold. Rose cut
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Rose Cut Diamond foiled back on Gold Pendant. An Antique Rose Cut Diamond Foiled Back on
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Black Bakelite ruby diamond silver Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
safeties at the side. Sits close to the wrist. diamond weight is 3.46ct; ruby is 2.40ct Fine Jewelry
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Champagne Diamond Chandelier White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
**All jewellery is one-of-a-kind** **Hallmarked with diamond weight and gold purity** Add some
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold

Faceted Aquamarine Diamond Ear Drops
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Aquamarine diamond sterling ear drops 1.5 inches long
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Charming Modern Antique Cut Diamond Cartouche Wire Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Modern Antique Cut Diamond Cartouche Wire Pierced Vermeil Earrings 1.15carats 2 inches
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Vermeil

Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant . Total height: approx. 4.60 centimeters. Total width: approx
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Mid-20th Century European Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Labradorite diamond Mogul bead necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
"Mogul" beads studded with rose cut diamonds. The largest bead is 20mm. Gold spacer beads and extra
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Enamel and Ruby Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Enamel rose cut Diamond and cabochon Ruby Ring. Blue and green enamel, diamond and ruby
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Triple Natural Faceted Moonstone Antique Cut Steel Grey Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Triple Natural Faceted Moonstone Antique Cut Diamond Vermeil Post Earrings 3 inches long and each
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Moonstone

Cartier Les Oiseaux Liberes Ruby Diamond Necklace, Parrot
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
has a chain encrusted with Diamonds and the tassels are leaf shaped and covered in Diamonds as well
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2010s French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

22K Gold Indian Navratan ring enamelled in green and yellow
Located in Bangkok,, TH
selected nine natural gemtones at top. The ring is set with real flat uncut Diamond Polki and nine precious
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Genuine Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Striated Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Antiqued Sterling Earrings 2 /14 inches long by 3/4
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Genuine Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Striated Blue Kyanite Slice Diamond Antiqued Sterling Earrings 2 /14 inches long by 3/4
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Natural 30.20cts uncut diamonds sterling silver single line 36" necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This 36" inches long beautiful diamond necklace with sparling diamonds is a statement of elegance
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural 30.20cts uncut diamonds sterling silver single line 36" necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This 36" inches long beautiful diamond necklace with sparling diamonds is a statement of elegance
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Rare and Magnificent Precious and Semi-Precious Gold Indian NavaRatna Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is an incredible and beautiful necklace connected to the Indian mythology of the NavaRatna
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Zambian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and
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Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Boho Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Jewels by Jacob
Located in Dallas, TX
This Bohemian style ruby and diamond ring is perfect for everyday. Its low profile makes it
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise cut Diamond Stud earrings in 18K gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

36" inches long uncut diamonds sterling silver long single line necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This 36" inches long beautiful diamond necklace with sparling diamonds is a statement of elegance
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diamond Surrounded Opal Rutilated Needle Quartz Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Fine Quality Diamond Opal Rutilated Needle Quartz Long Earrings measuring 3.5 inches long
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2010s American Anglo-Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, 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.