Modern Diamond Bezel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Gold
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Scottish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s English Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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A Close Look at Modern Jewelry
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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- What is a diamond bezel?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A bezel is a type of setting style that surrounds the diamond with metal to hold it in place (instead of prongs). - Is a diamond bezel real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a diamond bezel has real gemstones depends on the pieces. Luxury watchmakers like Rolex and Cartier use genuine diamonds on bezels. Other watch brands frequently utilize synthetic diamonds, crystals or rhinestones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted diamond gemstone watches on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex make diamond bezels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Rolex does make diamond bezels. You can see gemstone-encrusted designs on timepieces like the Day-Date 36, the DateJust 3 and the Pearlmaster 34. Many watches in the Lady-DateJust collection also have diamond bezels. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Rolex watches.
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