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18 Carat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
. Total piece weight 10,00 gr. Size 50x60 mm. Handmade in Italy. In stock. Each Luca Carati creation is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
. Total piece weight 10,00 gr. Size 50x60 mm. Handmade in Italy. In stock Each Luca Carati creation is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
. Total piece weight 10,00 gr. Size 50x60 mm. Handmade in Italy. In stock Each Luca Carati creation is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Geometrical Design Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
jewelry, among various disciplines such as arts, architecture and interior design, the use of edgy shapes
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
. Ring size 6.5 US / 53 EU Handmade in Italy, in stock Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Carnelian Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
beautiful intense red carnelian is captured by delicate and sinuous diamonds leaves Each Luca Carati
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Carnelian Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
and sinuous diamonds leaves Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Amethyst Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
11,80 gr. Earrings length 4,5 cm Handmade in Italy, in stock Each Luca Carati creation is delivered
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold White and Light Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
. Ring size 6,5 US, 53 EU Handmade in Italy, in stock. Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Cut Diamonds Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
weight: 13,30 gr; size 7 Handmade in Italy Ready in stock Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Carnelian Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity
Category

2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
elegant and feminine flower shape Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink and White Gold Round Cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
chain Ready in stock Handmade in Italy Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
elegant and feminine flower shape Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
elegant and feminine flower shape Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Amethyst Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
gr. Ring size 6,5 US, 53 EU Handmade in Italy, in stock. Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
jewels perfect for an unforgettable special occasion Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Malachite Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
unique collection. Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Malachite Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
unique collection. Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
elegant design which creates an elegant and feminine flower shape Each Luca Carati creation is delivered
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink and White Gold Round Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
radiant effect and the jewel shines with grace as an étoile ballet Each Luca Carati creation is delivered
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink and White Gold Round Cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
ballet Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamonds Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
order, production time: 3 weeks Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity Neoclassic
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
size 1 cm Handmade in Italy, ready in stock Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
39,5 cm adjustable chain, flower size 1 cm. Handmade in Italy, ready in stock. Each Luca Carati
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
7 US, 54 EU. Flower size 1 cm Handmade in Italy, ready in stock Each Luca Carati creation is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VVS clarity 0,12 carats each (0,24 carats total). Size 50 mm X 60 mm Handmade in Ital...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VVS clarity, 0,12 carats each (0,24 carats total). Size 50 mm X 60 mm Handmade in Italy...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.55 Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 6 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,55 carats total. 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain This beautiful classic design can be worn as ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,10 carats each (0,50 carats total). 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain Handmade in Italy Ready in s...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Carat White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,10 carats each (0,50 carats total). 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain Handmade in Italy Ready in...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.55 Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 6 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,55 carats total. 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain This beautiful classic design can be worn as a...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,10 carats each (0,50 carats total). 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain Handmade in Italy Ready ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.55 Carat Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet featuring 6 round brilliant cut diamonds 0,55 carats total. 18 cm to 16 cm adjustable chain This beautiful classic design can be worn as...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.55 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Ring
By Luca Gems
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat white gold diamond ring, featuring one 0.55 Ct. oval cut diamond, with a color and clarity of G-H/VS2-SI1, respectively, surrounded by a halo of full cut diamonds, on the sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Cut Diamonds Classical Design Clip-On Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Jewelry Collection Luca Carati High Jewelry is the highest expression of our passion for diamonds
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Malachite Clip-On Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
inspired by Nature, delicate Leaves and Wild Flowers, a piece of Jewelry to be worn everyday Each Luca
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2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
color, VVS clarity; total piece weight 7,60 gr Handmade in Italy; in stock Each Luca Carati creation is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Pink Gold Round Cut Diamonds Geometrical Design Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
shapes and the spirit of the American Art Deco. From the first skyscrapers to jewelry, among various
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2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Clip-On Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
gr. Flower size 1 cm Handmade in Italy, ready in stock Each Luca Carati creation is delivered with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Lucas Priolo 54.87 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
This 54.87ct Cabachon cut Pink Tourmaline Ring speaks for itself! The Ring has been hand fabricated out of 18K Yellow Gold with a brushed finish, and was designed to be like a yummy ...
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

70 S Gold Resin Carved Owl Pendant Necklace By Luca Razza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Gold & Resin Owl pendant Necklace By. Lucca Razza. The large own pendant is sculpted from resin composite with plastic eyes and gold plate in the beak, bale and lower faux boi...
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Lucas Priolo Designed 1.08 Carat Pave White Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
An homage to his former career as a professional ballet dancer, this bypass ring is part of Lucas
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Lucas Priolo 1.46 Carat Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
- 134 diamonds - 1.46cts G VS diamonds - pave set and flush set diamonds - bypass designed bangle bracelet - 18K yellow brushed gold - inside diameter 2.5 Inches
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2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Luca Jouel One of a Kind Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Tanzanite Huggie Hoop Earrings in Silver
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian ethical fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Silver

Contemporary Luca Carati Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Luca Carati 18Kt White Gold Dangle Earrings Feature 15mm Perforated Hollow Spheres
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Floral Diamond Bracelet
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian made Luca Carati flora design link diamond bracelet set in 18k white gold features 7.36
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati White Gold Diamond Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
The glamorous design of this sublime ring by Luca Carati presents an alluringly gorgeous sight! The
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati Dazzling Dangle Pave Diamond Ball Earrings totaling 4.27 carats set in 18Kt White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati D-Duke Silver Onyx Oval Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
This classy pair of cufflinks by Luca Carati symbolizes elegance and beauty! The chic pair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Luca Carati Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
Feast your eyes upon the fiery diamond-set design of this Luca Carati ring. The ring is made of 18K
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Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold Onyx Square Cufflinks
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
presented by Luca Carati and the pair is exquisitely crafted from 18K white gold, with each of the two
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, White 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.