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18 Karat White Gold and 15.07 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Luca Gems
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic diamond bracelet created by Luca Gems is designed with 5 rows of diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wittmann Antilles Marble Top Table Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
made in traditional craftsmanship. These colorful time- lessly beautiful jewelry inspired Luca Nichetto
Category

2010s Austrian Tables

Materials

Marble

Splendido Oro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bella Luca Crochet D’Tuscano Bollo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Splendido Oro Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit between a 5-10 inch wrist Weight: 2.70 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittmann Antilles Marble Top Round Dining Table by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
made in traditional craftsmanship. These colorful time- lessly beautiful jewelry inspired Luca Nichetto
Category

2010s Austrian Tables

Materials

Marble

ROGER LUCAS 1970 Cubism Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry designer Roger Lucas and has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in white
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

CARTIER 1970 Roger Lucas Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt Gold And 1.76 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric bangle bracelet designed by Roger Lucas for Cartier. All is about geometry and volumes
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

STEWART LUCAS NEW YORK signed gold black designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed STEWARD LUCAS NEW YORK • gold tone with resin • vintage designer earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Wittmann Set of Four Antilles Marble Top Side Tables by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
made in traditional craftsmanship. These colorful time- lessly beautiful jewelry inspired Luca Nichetto
Category

2010s Austrian Tables

Materials

Marble

Money Clip with Multiple Stones Sterling Silver by Don Lucas
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hand-stamped sterling silver money clip made by renowned Southwestern jewelry designer Don Lucas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister, Holly. Holly shares her lifelong
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
$2,310 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
$2,310 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Golden South Sea Pearl and Emerald ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Yellow Gold with yellow diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2ct Emerald Bold Icon Pendant Necklace made in 18k Yellow Gold with chain
Located in Brisbane, AU
Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct pair of Emerald Bold Icon studs in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Forget Me Knot Unisex ring in 18ct white gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
a Masters in Jewellery Design in Roma. Her time in Roma studying with the jewellery greats taught
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.57ct Colombian Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 22ct yellow gold and platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares her lifelong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
$2,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
2ct emerald bezel set pendant with slider chain in 18k gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6ct Kunzite Forget Me Knot ring with diamonds in 18ct white gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
the creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spiked Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct Rose Gold with filigree
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

10ct Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Ring with Diamonds and 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18ct yellow white or rose gold cuff bracelet bangle solid gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares her lifelong
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Citrine and Diamond Reef Knot solitaire in 18k yellow gold with diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.30ct Emerald and diamond ring set in 18ct rose gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Spiked Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct White Gold with filigree
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Double Knot Ring in 18 Carat Yellow / Rose or White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Forget Me Knot Oval Cut Emerald Ring 1 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of emerald earrings/ studs 18k gold studs bezel set
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares her lifelong
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Stud Earrings

Crocodile Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
creator of one of the most iconic designs in the history of Italian high jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she
Category

2010s Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Rose Gold with Pink Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery, Luca Bartoleschi, she founded her own Maison with her sister. Her sister shares her lifelong
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

Luca Carati Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Luca Carati Ring in 18 kt p/g 0.30 ct champagne diamonds 0.20 ct in white diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Gold Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Luca Carati Diamond Cufflinks in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight 3.16 ct.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Jouel Gold and Silver Patterned Cufflinks
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
gold surround with silver findings. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Luca Jouel Diamond Platinum Floral Diamond Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luca Jouel Botanical Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Luca Jouel Ornate Triangular Cufflinks in Yellow Gold and Silver
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Luca Jouel Ornate Circular Cufflinks in Yellow Gold and Silver
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
with silver findings. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Luca Jouel Decorative Cufflinks Trio in Yellow Gold and Silver
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Luca Jouel Rose Gold White Diamond Circular Necklace
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond Cross Ring in Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Arabesque Patterned Ring in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond Labyrint Necklace in Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Triangular Diamond Necklace in Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond Gents Band in Palladium
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Palladium

Luca Carati Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Heart Pendant
By Luca Carati
Located in Chicago, IL
Luca Carati 18K rose and white gold pink sapphire (.61cts) and diamond (.75) heart, suspended from
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Luca Jouel Yellow Gold Grooved Bangle with Black Enamel
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond Petite Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond Floral Motif Ring in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Rose Gold Black Diamond Petite Arch Necklace
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Solitaire Baguette Diamond Lotus Ring in Platinum
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luca Jouel Diamond White Gold Floral Diamond Cigar Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
white gold, price on application. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond Rose Gold Symbolic Arch Necklace
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond and Palladium Lotus Cocktail Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
happiness of fit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Palladium

Luca Carati White Yellow Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Carmel, CA
A bold and beautiful ring from Italian designer Luca Carati. This stunning piece features 3.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luca Jouel Petite Black Diamond Heart Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond Demi Ancienne Diamant Ring in Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
Ring size: 6 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.