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1.03ct Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut Solitaire Ring 14k White Gold Sz 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.03ct Cut - Emerald Color - Fancy Intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.51 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds set in staircase decorated with millegrains. Weight of the sapphire: approximately 2.51 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

MDJ Jewels Bangle Vivid Yellow Cushion Diamonds 22.41 Carats Bracelet 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
: 20.80 Carats in Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds (396 stones) 1.61 Carats in White Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Bangles

Materials

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

7.70 Carat Tanzanite Cushion, Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intense, violet blue color. The tanzanite is cushion shaped and weighs an impressive 7.70 carats! It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow And White Diamond Pave Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
stone. With an 18k yellow gold top, hand pave set with 22 genuine natural fancy intense yellow diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 18 K Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Oval
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA 18K Gold Unheated 1.15ct Intense Red Ruby 0.71ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
the report. Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, Intense
Category

20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold Width at top: 2.7mm Height at top: 9.5mm Width at bottom: 7.6mm Size 7 1/4 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Bezet Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
carat heart shape diamond is fancy intense yellow and internally flawless. Set in a Bezet of 18 kart
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.46 Carat Total Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut 1/2 Eternity Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
offers a balance of luxury and tasteful simplicity. Diamond Breakdown: 1.11 Carats in Fancy Intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
articulate 18k yellow gold floriform is set with 12 carats of Fancy colored diamonds. Arranged in variegated
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.00 Total Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning emerald and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1915) era! This incredible piece is
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Alexander 15.19ct Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet with Halo 18k Two-Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beverly Hills. *The fancy yellow diamonds look fancy intense yellow in this mounting 15.19 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Alexander GIA 3.49ctt Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. *Center stone looks like a Fancy Intense Yellow diamond in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified, Yessayan Designer Pink, Yellow, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
1.20 carats 7 X Natural fancy intense yellow to orangy yellow, Marquise Cut and 1 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yessayan Certified Natural Fancy Pink, Yellow, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
1.20 carats 7 X Natural fancy intense yellow to orangy yellow, Marquise Cut and 1 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.31 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Fancy Intense greenish-yellow diamond weighs approximately 1.48 carats with SI clarity Fancy
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

12 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet - 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in Carmel, IN
7 - Fancy Deep Yellow Oval Brilliant Diamond (GIA 14890630) 1.32 Carat 7.33 x 6.15 x 4.23 mm 8
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond

Platinum 18k Gold 20ctw Princess Fancy Yellow White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow diamonds are fancy yellow with some being fancy INTENSE yellow diamonds, while the white diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Charles Krypell No Heat Ceylon Sapphire White Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with fancy intense yellow color Total white diamond weight is approximately 2.10 carats; G to I color
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
adorned with 4x4 rose-cut diamonds. Total weight of the sapphire : 4,20 carat approximately. Total weight
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

5.59Ct RadiantCut Platinum Fancy Vivid Yellow Threestone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
center diamond is a 5.59 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, extremely rare and special. When searching for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Modern Sapphire Double Row Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with claws of a double row of modern brilliant- cut diamonds and in the center of an intense blue oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and one colorless. The fancy yellow diamond weighs exactly 2.22 carats and is mounted in an 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century Joseph Legrand Peridot Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
weight of diamonds : 0.24 carat approximately. Height : 10.5 mm approximately, width : 17.3 mm
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Princess Brilliant 17.80 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
have additional treatments) Colors: Blue & Fancy Intense Rainbow Cut: Princess Brilliant Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold studded with 2 carats of intense yellow, champagne, cognac
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite...

Alex Soldier Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold studded with 2 carats of intense yellow, champagne, cognac
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite...

Estate 39.06 Ct Tanzanite Necklace 1.35ct Solitaire Diamond, TDW 7Ct, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Striped Ruby Diamond Modified Hoop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
white diamonds dazzle on stripes of 18k yellow gold and are fashioned into a modified hoop design. 1
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco IGN Pearl and Diamond 18k White Gold Arrow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Accented by 48 old mine and senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.50 carats, graded
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Magnificent One Of A Kind Natural Colored Diamond Bracelet.
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intense yellow and weighing a total of 33.93 carats, comprise this luxuriously crafted 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Line Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.45 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The rubies have an intense red color and are accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
natural opal, with an estimate weight of 7.89 carats. Diamonds: Mounted around the center gemstone in
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1980s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds. On both sides, the start of the ring is set with a diamond. Total weight of sapphire: 1 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Garnet and Diamond Set Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k and platinum, American. This chic sixties ring is set with an intense 4.11 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic estate Bangle bracelet is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

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

1960s Toliro Fluted Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18K Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Toliro
Located in Miami, FL
lazuli Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 ct total weight Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 20.36 grams Ring Size: 7
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Teresa.’ Features of the Vintage-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire: It is all
Category

2010s Hong Kong Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...

Opal Spessartite Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
intense colors is surrounded by 10 pear shaped spessertite garnets (10 at 10.14 carats) and 10 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1940s Mellerio dits Meller Natural Saphir Color Change Diamond Tank Ring
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Poitiers, FR
the slice. Total weight of sapphire: about 2.38 carats, total weight of diamonds: about 0.60 carat
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard earrings, measuring 7/16 X 7/16 inch, set
Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

English Carved Style Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
3.80 carats of rubies and .60 carats of old European cut diamonds. The rubies are lovely quality, with
Category

2010s British Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Glamorous 2.25ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
of attention, radiating a sunny and joyful aura. 7 Diamonds main stone of 1.3 carat cut: Cushion
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
bangle bracelet. It is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Adorned with brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold. It exposes at the center an oval genuine sapphire of intense blue color, Certified
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Zircon Pave Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
with 1.44 carats of pave set, brilliant cut white diamonds in this one-of-a-kind, 18k yellow gold dome
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 8.14 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline set with 0.52 Carat Intense Yellow Pear shape diamond,Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Seventies Swiss Modern 18k Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
green 5.59-carat tourmaline accented by .30 carats of fine white diamonds. Spectacularly heavy and well
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Station Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
necklace. Perfect anytime, anywhere, it features 5.60 carats of intense cornflower blue sapphires. Finely
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7 carat emerald Cut Fancy Yellow is accompanied by a GIA certificate. This beautiful
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.18 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat Shank Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 6.18 carat total of Vivid Yellow Intense Oval diamonds, clarity ranging between VVS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

AJD Exquisite Elegant 8 Carat Intense Tourmaline Diamonds 18Kt Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous sparkling 8 carat natural translucent Green Tourmaline in this beautiful 18Kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 7 Carat Sapphire Engagement Ring Cocktail Diamond Halo Ceylon Blue
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Plano 7 carat GIA certified natural sapphire centering this magnificent engagement ring only
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

6 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring 14 K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Size 7 Emerald cut emerald is the most popular and in demand Emerald Two brilliant cut
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline 4.96 Carats set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7 mm Diamonds Quantity Multiple Total Weight 0.22 carats Color White Color intensity G-H Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intense Color Australian Semi Black / Grey Crystal Opal, Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful Australian free form opal approximately 6-7 carats mounted in a handmade custom gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

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Intense Yellow 7 Carat Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate intense yellow 7 carat diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an intense yellow 7 carat diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an intense yellow 7 carat diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, SCARSELLI and Antinori Fine Jewels are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a radiant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding an intense yellow 7 carat diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 88 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Intense Yellow 7 Carat Diamond?

On average, an intense yellow 7 carat diamond at 1stDibs sells for $48,750, while they’re typically $708 on the low end and $1,920,000 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.