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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Orange and Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
total weight of 1,04 Carats. The orange and blue pear cut sapphires are also sourounded by brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

White Ethiopian Opal Orange Sapphire Ruby Style Cocktail 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. At each of the four points of the ring, stunning orange sapphires are set to complement the opal’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.31Ct Oval Natural Pink-Orange Sapphire
Located in San Diego, CA
This Pink-Orange Sapphire looks very much like a Padparadscha Sapphire, which is among the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Orange Moonstone Brilliant Earrings 0.26 ct 14 ct best Goldsmithwork from Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
an orange moonstone cabochon of 10 x 10 mm in the shape of a cushion, totaling approx. 14.17 ct, in a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Fly Shaped Orange Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug FLY Shaped Orange Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Brooch 8 Mixed Diamonds - 0.06 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Amber Orange Citrine Halo Citrines 14K White Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant Multi-Stone Ring with Citrine and Citrines Accents. This striking ring features a large, vibrant citrine as the centerpiece, surrounded by a halo of sparkling citrine accents...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.84ct Natural Fancy Orange Brown Arch Dome Mod Edge Deco Ring 18kt
Located in New York, NY
1.84 carat natural round diamonds band. Natural fancy orange brown diamonds set an archtop vs2
Category

2010s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
carved white Burmese Jade weighing 34.30 carats, surrounded by 0.95 carats of orange sapphires. Alex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Saphire Brilliant Necklace stunning play of Colors pink orange Saphires 1.21 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
a sapphire necklace to amaze, a wonderful play of colors made of pink, pink and orange sapphires
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pantone18 Ultra Violet Garnet Red Spinels Orange Sapphires 18 K Gold Earrings
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
With Burmese Red Spinels and Orange Sapphires, Accented with Diamonds,With Their Wonderful sense of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold

1ctw Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brown/Yellow/Orange Halo Engagement Ring VVS2
Located in Houston, TX
-shaped VVS2 center diamond, perfectly complemented by 0.54 carats of dazzling pave-set round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Resin Five Disk Pink, Amber Yellow, Sage Green, Rust Orange Bracelet 80 s
Located in North Miami, FL
look like stone. The colors are pink, mustard amber yellow, sage green, rust orange, etc. It is a from
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond

9 Ct Morganite 0.32 ct IGI Brilliant Pendant White Gold Expertise pink-orange
Located in Viena, Viena
The morganite is in the most beautiful pink-orange, approx. 9.37 ct, 12 x 11 x 9 mm, AA
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Bold Luxurious
Located in Chicago, IL
features a stunning 4.20 Ct oval-shaped orange sapphire, surrounded by 0.50 Ct total weight diamonds. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosecut Yellow Diamond with Colored Diamonds and rosecut White diamonds Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
its heart. Its wings, adorned with brown, orange , yellow and champagne diamonds, shimmer with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Earring With a 1.83CT and 1.77Ct Pink Orange Sapphires
Located in San Diego, CA
These earrings are a match to the ring listed. The Pink Orange of these sapphires looks like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Multi-Color Blue and Orange Sapphire 3 in 1 Brooch Ring Pendant
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sapphires - 5.89 ct 16 Round Diamonds - 0.12 ct 7 Round Fency Diamonds - 0.36 ct 112 Green Garnet - -2.19 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...

18 Karat Rose Multi-Color Blue and Orange Sapphire 3 in 1 Brooch Ring Pendant
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sapphires - 5.89 ct 16 Round Diamonds - 0.12 ct 7 Round Fency Diamonds - 0.36 ct 112 Green Garnet - -2.19 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Vintage Spessartite Orange Quartz Doublet Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These earrings are a stunning combination of gemstones and diamonds. The spessartite orange quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus Dome Ring with Pink and Orange Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
pink and orange sapphires. Specializing in microscopic sculpting and carving, Alex Šepkus has the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Orange 80 Carat Mandarin Citrine with Rose Gold Chain Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
faceted pear shape Mandarin Citrine radiates rich fiery orange passion. Crowned with a diamond accent, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
orange colors and the diamonds have unbelievable sparkle. Such a timeless statement piece! *Excellent
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Alex Sepkus "Candy" Dome Ring with Pink and Orange Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
heirloom quality you love and expect from Alex Sepkus. 6 bezel set pink and orange sapphires and 9 bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

21.22-Carat Pink Tourmaline with Orange Undertones Rare Gem for Luxury Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heirloom Creations. This tourmaline’s vivid pink and orange tones pair beautifully with diamonds, platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Orange Dial circa, 1980 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Made Orange Dial with Diamond Markers / Gilt Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Colored Diamond Large Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow, orange, brown, and green diamonds in various shapes. The warm embrace of the glimmering gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.24Ct Cushion Cut Natural Reddish/Dark Peach Orange Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
transparency. The ring also has Natural White Princess Cut And Baguette Diamonds that total 2.00Ct. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold Cufflinks with Rare Fancy Color Diamonds and White Diamond Halo
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
orange, pink, green, and yellow diamonds, each stone is individually chosen for its rarity, character
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

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

Contemporary Ring in Gold Vermeil with Black Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex band ring in 18k yellow gold vermeil, set with black diamonds pave. Perfect worn solo or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
outfit! 14 karat yellow gold cable chain- 16 inches long. Three colored sapphires with topaz and diamond
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set 1.18ct Fancy Deep Brownish GIA Diamond
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold diamond ring set in an "Et Toi" set with a 1.18ct fancy deep brownish orange
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Necklace Fancy Diamonds
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Gemstone: White, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Green and Champagne Diamonds 20,32ct. Material: Platinum 950
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yel...

Fancy Cognac Pear Diamond Ring with Halo and Two-Row Diamond Shank 14K Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Main Diamond Color: Fancy orange/brown cognac Main Diamond Clarity: SI-1 Main Diamond Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White gold bracelet with 10 fancy coloured diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
white gold. The gentle hues of yellow, orange, pink, and green diamonds, blended with the brilliance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Spectacula Sabbadini Diamond and Coral Chandelier Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in Litchfield, CT
finely matched coral in a vibrant red-orange hue and fine white diamonds (4.0 carats G color VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Opulent Spessarite Garnet Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
oval near colorless diamonds totaling 3.0 carats, with SI to I clarity. The combination of fiery orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
piece: the 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Orange Stone Bowtie Ring (A30317851). Add a touch of sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Exotic Diamond Vivid Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
, Featuring a one of a kind diamond band set with 5 ultra rare Gia certified natural fancy rare color diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond

1.25 Carat Round Cut Spinel Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
1.25 Carat Red-Orange Spinel Diamond Floral Ring A vivid 1.25 carat red-orange spinel rests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Orange Opal And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 oval opal. Approx. 16 round
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Gilt Enamel Diamond Pattern Collar Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 5.5" x 6" - One size fits most - Gold plated - Brown, tan and olive green enamel - Hook clasp closure - By Anne Klein (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estat...
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

16 Carat Mixed Fancy Color Diamond Three Row Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 16.64-carat bracelet showcases an extraordinary mosaic of natural color diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Multi Color Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A very unique and multi colored diamond bracelet with Pink, Green Yellow, Orange and White Diamonds
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.75 cts CS s GIA Certified Multi-Color Diamond Cluster Couture Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by nature, this beautiful cluster ring features shades of orange, pink and yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

1.96 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in White Gold. It can be the most beautiful and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
features a central .90ct orange pear cut diamond held within a three-prong setting. The stone is
Category

20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, pear shape, orange - pink, SI clarity. Diamonds: 2 pieces, weight - 0.02 ct (0.01 ct x 2 pieces), round
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
$568 Sale Price / item
40% Off
3.50 Carat Brown Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Exquisite Fancy Wide Dome Cocktail Ring is adorned by Natural Fancy Brown Orange Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Gold Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Andreoli earrings, with removable bottoms. Featuring orange and yellow heart
Category

20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

GIA Certified Intense Yellow Oval Diamond 2.50 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Deep Orange-Brown Oval Cut Diamond Natural Oval Cut Intense Yellow Diamond   Natural Round White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Flawless Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond 2.37 Carat Tw Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Internally Flawless Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Natural Fancy Deep Orange-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Brown Diamond Engagement Ring, Yellow White Halo – 18K Gold, Platinum Two-Tone
Located in Santa Monica, CA
brownish orange GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond, surrounded by 12 canary yellow diamonds on top
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
shape, aprx (4x0.1 ct) 0.4 ct, orange-red color 2 Diamonds G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.02 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
$473 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Natural Fancy Color Diamond Floral Design Pin
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical floral design pin features natural colorless and fancy colored diamonds set in
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Platinum Gold GIA 19.96ctw Fancy Color Diamonds Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Fiery Diamonds - Fancy Colors - Orange, Vivid Yellow & Yellow Green Colors - VS1/VS2 Clarity - Treated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.04 Carat Emerald Diamond and Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring! The most unique ring of all! A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
orange-yellow diamond ring has been crafted in 14ct yellow with a 14ct white gold setting. The
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Orange Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of orange diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 259 vintage versions or 562 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of orange diamonds made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Natkina, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Alberto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut orange diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of orange diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Orange Diamonds?

Prices for orange diamonds start at $71 and top out at $800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,552.

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.