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Multicolor Sapphire Orange Diamond Pave Longtail Bird Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 8.50x6.50x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 11 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 116 Fancy Diamonds 0.63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Orange Diamond Dial Perpetual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
DIAL / HANDS: Rolex Swiss Standards Replacement Diamond Dial / Baton Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Certified 0.79 ct fancy deep brown slightly orange diamond, platinum ring
Located in PARIS, FR
with orange. The diamond weighs 0.79 carat and is set with 8 claws. Antique setting from early 20th
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant 3.23 Carat GIA Certified Natural Fancy Orange Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning earrings feature two natural GIA-certified fancy deep orange-brown diamonds with a
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified .37Ct Oval Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a rare Vivid Yellow Orange Oval Diamond that is both vibrant and alluring. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Hand-Hammered Engagement Ring with 0.80 Carat Orange Diamond Center
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange 0.80 Ct Radiant Cut natural diamond Prong set in its center with 0.07 Ct white diamond creating a
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

DNA Pendant in Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Petrified Wood, Burnt orange Diamonds
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
existence, cellularly infusing fine jewelry with the essence of nature and the beauty of science, diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

White Gold Fancy Yellowish Orange Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Pear .80ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Fancy Intense Yellowish Orange Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Dark Orange Diamond J-Hoop Earrings - 14k Round 1.10ctw Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.06 Carat Asscher Cut Fancy Yellow Orange Diamond 18K Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 4.06 Carat Asscher Cut Faint Yellow Green-Fancy Orange Brown-Fancy Yellowish Brown VS1-VS2
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.64 Carat Fancy Brown Orange Diamond Ring 18 Karat Three-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting Beauty GIA Certified: 2.41ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Round, Brilliant
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chunky Contemporary Men s Blue and Orange Diamond ID Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
blue diamond, as well as 4 orange round diamonds, embellish this handsome piece, enhancing the warmth
Category

20th Century German Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Orange Dial with Diamond Markers
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Coomi 0.29 Carat Vivid Orange Heart Shaped Diamond Studs
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These loving 18K white gold studs are featured at a 0.29-carat vivid orange diamonds in a heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Orange Stone Bowtie Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Orange Stone Bowtie Ring This stunning Orange Diamond Bowtie Ring is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Orange and White Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting 18k Orange and White Diamond Flower Earrings, Weighing 14.03 grams and 0.80 inches in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.80 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange Brownish-Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Ring GIA.
Located in New York, NY
similarly-cut fancy deep yellowish orange diamond and a 0.58 carat fancy deep yellowish orange diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Orange and Multicolor Diamond Ring Set in 18KYG TDW 4.65 Carat Diamond
Located in Trumbull, CT
All Natural Diamonds: Natural 1.08 carat white diamonds solitaire with 1.01 Orange diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Orange and White Diamond White Gold Cascade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
vivid fancy orange diamonds totaling 7.6 carats in weight and 154 white diamonds totaling 24.72 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Brilliant Natural Deep Orange Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a total of 0.41ct. The total weight of the three orange diamonds are 2.09cts (1.02ct Fancy Deep
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Brownish Vivid Orange Single Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage platinum ring features a striking brownish vivid orange diamond at its center
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Vivid Yellow Orange Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.20 carats, Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange Diamond. Accent diamonds weigh 0.96 carats total. 0.53 inches (L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Sunflower Drop Earrings with Orange and White Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Sunflower Drop Earrings with Orange and White Diamonds Radiating warmth and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Double Halo Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange diamond set in a beautiful double halo diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.20 Carat Natural Orange Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Suite of lose round brilliant orange diamonds weighing 3.20 carat total weight. unique collectible
Category

2010s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

0.83 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shape Diamond Ring [GIA#1156549673]
Located in New York, NY
A rare fancy color diamond for collectors, this 0.83 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Estate 18K Platinum Articulating Orange White Diamond Emerald Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
approximately 4cttw in G-H color Vs clarity white diamonds as well as approximately 1cttw in orange diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Other, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.58ct Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-Orange diamond as the centerpiece, weighing 0.58 carats. The diamond’s vivid hue and exceptional clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.80 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange Brownish-Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Ring GIA.
Located in New York, NY
Brownish Yellow round brilliant diamond, flanked by two intense Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT $49, 500 18KT Gold Fancy 12ct Gorgeous Yellow Orange Cognac Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Yellow, Cognac, and Orange Diamonds Draping with Sparkling White Diamonds!! T.C.W. Approx 12CTS!!! The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s 6.00 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, and orange Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats. Circa 1950s 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Orange Asscher Diamond 1.59 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
natural asscher cut orange diamond. The diamond is surrounded by natural round cut white diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.23 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Set in basket via engraved orange blossom motif prongs - bead set with single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.66 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.54 carats total H color with I1
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Wheat Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring single cut diamonds bead set to front in grooved square forms Weighing approximately 0.10
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

19 Carat Orange, Yellow White Diamond Cluster Earrings In 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in New York, NY
orange diamonds, weighing a total of 2.48 carats, and adorned with 24 round brilliant orange diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Stunning 3.02 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
orange diamonds. All round brilliant cut diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Men s Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear-shaped jade, accented by baguette-cut diamonds and a round-cut diamond Approximate Orange Diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Art Deco Filigree Fancy Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco filigree platinum brooch, featuring a combination of white and fancy yellow/orange
Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.65 CTW Old Mine Diamond Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 2.65 carat total - K color with VS1 clarity Bead set in
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.57 X 3.94 X 2.90 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Leon Mege "Poppy Flower" Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Poppy Flower" ring with rubies, fancy yellow, orange, and white diamonds by Leon Mege. The cluster
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pink, Orange and White Diamond 3-Stone Halo Style Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mesmerizing display of color and elegance. At its heart, brownish-orange diamonds stand out with radiant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gol...

1.30ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Estate 18k Gold 6.75 Pear Cut Orange Grey
Located in Torrance, CA
(orange) diamond is estimated at 0.70 carats. Three smaller pear cut diamonds (orange/brown and one grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Brown Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 8.22 x 5.43 x 3.14 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Brown Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

De Grisogono 12.18 Carat Diamond Panda Brooch Pendant
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately a total of 0.26 carat, and Orange Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Terrel and Zimmelman Natural Fancy Vivid Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Honolulu, HI
vivid cognac orange diamond in the center, scattered randomly around the flowers are five marquise shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.05 Carat Fancy Brown Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
warmth and elegance. Flanking the centerpiece are two heart-shaped fancy orange diamonds totaling 0.64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

4.18 cts of Mixed color Diamond Pear Drop Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
burnt orange diamonds, totaling 4.18 carats, which add a mesmerizing sparkle and warmth to the ensemble
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Statement Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
orange diamonds totaling 1.08 carats, surrounded by a shimmering halo of 66 round brilliant white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Sun Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.58 ct Diamonds in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Sun Diamond Cocktail Ring is a stunning ball of fire with its yellow orange center and
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Green, Orange, White and Champagne Diamond Flower Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
natural orange diamonds and one cushion shape champagne diamond in the center. The color diamonds are SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Multicolored Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee) Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Colored Diamond Count: 4 yellow, 5 orange, 3 green, 1 blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Multi-Color Diamond Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Orange Diamonds - 0.503 CT 10 Diamonds - 0.276 CT This ring features an 18K gold setting with a floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Multi-Color Diamond Ring
18K Gold Multi-Color Diamond Ring
$2,800 Sale Price
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NWT $180, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 55CT Gorgeous Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, Cognac, Champagne and Orange Diamonds!!! Stones are Very Clean and Extremely Fine!!! This Gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.00 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Color Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Orange diamond, set on a classic four prong 18K yellow gold basket. Flanked by emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Orange Sapphire and Multi-Row Diamond Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Count: 1 Sapphire Cut: Oval Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.90 carats Sapphire Color: Orange Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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