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Luca Carati Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati square shape amethyst and swirling diamond dangle earrings with a total carat weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Luca Carati Rose Gold Charm Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modern Luca Carati 18Kt Rose Gold Necklace Features 2.77cts of F/G Color and VS Clarity Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Rose Gold Charm Necklace
Luca Carati Rose Gold Charm Necklace
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Luca Carati Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Italian
By Luca Carati
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Luca Carati Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Italian This authentic hard to find Luca Carati
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Late 20th Century Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Amethyst Diamond Gold Square Swirl Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati Italian designed 18k white gold cocktail ring features a 1.16 carat square cut amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18k White Rose Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Luca Carati Leaf Pendant Earrings 18K White & Rose Gold Diamond: 0.74ctw G-color, VVS clarity SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Italian .70 TDW
By Luca Carati
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Luca Carati Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Italian .70 TDW This authentic hard to find Luca
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Late 20th Century Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings 0.99Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, made in the shape of beautiful flowers. The total diamond weight for the pair is 0.99 carats of VVS ...
Category

2010s Italian Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18k White Rose Gold Diamond Leaf Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Luca Carati Leaf Pendant Necklace 18K White & Rose Gold Diamond: 0.50ctw SKU: LC01022 Retail price
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow White Gold 0.62Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18k yellow white gold diamond cocktail ring. The ring is set with 0.62cttw of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 0.71Cttw C1BB
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.71cttw of round
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 0.68 Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring is crafted in 18k White Gold. The ring is set with
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Rose Gold 1.33Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K rose and white gold diamond large floral circle design cocktail ring. The ring is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 1.73Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features a gorgeous display of diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 1.96cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent diamond pendant necklace features a brilliant look that will make you feel luxurious and elegant. Crafted in fine high polished 18k white gold and encrusted with daz...
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Flower Pendant Necklace 18K Rose White Gold 0.39Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati 18k rose and white gold pendant necklace features a gorgeous display of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Italian White Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds, 1.24 Carat Total
By Luca Carati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a wish with these stunning celestial earrings by Italian designer Luca Carati. These eye
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Luca Carati 18k White Rose Gold Diamond Bow-Knot Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Luca Carati Bow-Knot Pendant Necklace 18K White & Rose Gold Diamond: 0.91ctw SKU: LC01023 Retail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Two-Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Rope Necklace, 1980s–1990s
By Luca Carati
Located in Miami, FL
A striking creation by Luca Carati, this substantial Italian necklace exemplifies the brand’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Diamond Medium Drop Earrings 2.66Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent diamond medium drop earrings with their lavish diamond detail create a look that will make you feel truly luxurious and elegant. Presented in fine 18K white gold. S...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati White Brown Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.89Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, black rhodium, white and brown diamond cluster cocktail ring. This ring is pave set with 1.97cttw of brilliant cut white diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. A...
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Red Agate Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold 0.34cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon center red Agate ring with pave set diamonds. Crafted in 18K rose gold. Total carat weight 0.34. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. Ring size 7.75. Comes with original box a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Dimond Flower Earrings 1.29Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold, made in the shape of beautiful flowers. The total diamond weight for the pair is 1.29 carats...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Chalcedony Gemstone Diamond Ring 0.13cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and unique this ring features a large single natural pink Chalcedony gemstone set in a romantic rose gold setting. Set with tiny 0.13cttw of white diamonds. Diamond color G...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.68Cttw C080
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.68cttw of round
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold 0.45Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Chalcedony and diamond drop earrings of classic contemporary styling. The earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a combination of Chalcedony and round brilliant cut dia...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Dimond Flower Earrings 18K Rose White Gold 1.31Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold, made in the shape of beautiful flowers. The total diamond weight for the pair is 1.31 carats...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Brown Diamond Bow Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold 0.37cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful bow stud earrings by Luca Carati are crafted in 18k yellow gold. These earrings
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2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold Size 7
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.3cttw of
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Rose White Gold 0.59Cttw KC353
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose white gold. The ring is set with
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Diamond Pendant Long Necklace 1.28Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Luca Carati 18k rose and white gold large diamond flower pendant long necklace. Features
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Red Agate Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.30Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Luca Carati gold red Agate and diamond pendant necklace. Crafted in 18k rose gold and
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Pendant Long Necklace 18K Rose White Gold 1.28Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Luca Carati large diamond flower pendant long necklace crafted in 18k rose and white gold
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 18K Rose White Gold 1.11Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati 18k rose and white gold pendant necklace features a gorgeous display of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Sapphires Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow White Gold 0.66Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Luca Carati 18k yellow and white gold pendant necklace features a gorgeous display
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold 1.21Cttw Size 6.75
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K rose gold diamond large circle cocktail ring. The ring is set with 1.21cttw of
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Rose Gold 0.69Cttw Size 7.5
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.69cttw of round
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Luca Carati Zodiac Cancer 1.68 Carat Diamonds and Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
G101C Luca Carati. This casual style pendant comes with 18K white gold chain. It depicts white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Luca Carati 18Kt Gold Opal Lotus Pendant, 1.17Ct. Yellow .76Ct. White Diamond
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
in Italy by Luca Carati Total Yellow Diamond Weight 1.17cts Total white Diamond Weight .76 cts.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Luca Carati Diamond Flower Pendant Long Necklace 18K Rose White Gold 0.87Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Luca Carati diamond flower pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and white gold. This
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Arabic Symbol Pendant Necklace 0.95Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features brilliant diamonds 0.95cttw, with a beautiful satin yellow gold Arabic symbol for Allah. The pendant is on a delicate 18k yellow gold c...
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Diamond Red Tourmaline Drop Earrings 2.72Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
These alluring pink tourmaline and diamond drop earrings are crafted in 18k white gold. The pear-shaped pink Tourmalines are prong-set with some of glimmering round cut diamonds. Tot...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold, made in the shape of beautiful flowers. Set with pink natural Sapphires and brilliant cut di...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Red Agate Gemstone Diamonds Ring 1.22cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a large natural pear shape red Agate gemstone in 18k rose gold setting. Set with 1.22cttw of brilliant cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS cla...
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Purple Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.03Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful purple Amethyst diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 18k rose gold. Bail is set with tiny diamonds that are 0.03cttw. Amethyst weight: 7.80cts. Pendant size: 1...
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose Gold Purple Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.21Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful purple Amethyst diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 18k rose gold. The setting is set with tiny round cut diamonds that are 0.21cttw. Amethyst weight: 8.55cts...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati White Brown Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold 5.73Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent diamond medium drop earrings with their lavish white and brown diamonds create a look that will make you feel truly luxurious and elegant. Presented in fine 18k ros...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Luca Carati Quartz and Diamond Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
By Luca Carati
Located in London, England
An interesting vintage pair of Luca Carati diamond and quartz earrings set in 18k white gold. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Smoky Quartz Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 1.18 Cttw Size 7
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati smoky quartz diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. Creating a look
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Gemstone Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.25Cttw Size 7.5
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a large natural pear shape Chalcedony in 18k yellow gold setting. Set with 1.25cttw of brilliant cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. ...
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold White Brown Diamond Pendant Large Necklace 6.82
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent diamond pendant with lavish white and brown diamonds create a look that will make you feel truly luxurious and elegant. Presented in fine 18k yellow gold with a blac...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 0.86Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Luca Carati 18k yellow and white gold diamond flower pendant long necklace. Features a
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2010s Italian Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver and Grey Rhodium Diamond "S" Charm Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
marvelous ring from Luca Carati boasts perfectly smooth shapes and a tastefully contrasting combination of
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Pave Diamond 5 Strand Chain Pendant Necklace in 18 White Karat Gold
By Luca Carati
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely stunning pave diamond pendant necklace by jewelry designer, Luca Carati. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Black Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 0.79Cttw Size 6.5
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a large natural marquise shape Black Onyx in 18k white gold. Set with 0.79cttw of brilliant cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. Onyx ...
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Luca Carati Floral Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Rose White Gold 1.57Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold. Made in beautiful round floral design. The total diamond weight for the pair is 1.57 carats ...
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luca Carati Two Tone Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Rose White Gold 0.78Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18k rose and white gold, made in the shape of beautiful flowers. The total diamond weight for the pair is 0.78 carats...
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Roger Lucas For Cartier Diamond Modernist Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by renowned Canadian jewelry artist Roger Lucas—celebrated as “The Lord of the Rings” for
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lucas Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lucas jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 45 antique edition and 374 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lucas jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A lucas jewellery from Luca Carati, Luca Jouel and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A lucas jewellery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 328, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a lucas jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 119 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Lucas Jewellery?

On average, a lucas jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,926, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $160,837 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.