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3.2 Carat Round Cut Orange and White Diamond Eternity Band Set in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Orange diamonds and round brilliant white diamonds, evoking a captivating interplay of fiery hues and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 22.00 Carat Colored and White Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Shield cut orange Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .51 Carat Brown Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape natural fancy brown orange diamond engagement ring. Pear set center brown yellow diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.29 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 6.30 x 2.99 x 2.22 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Spectra Fine Jewelry 61.20 Carat Fancy Colored Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
-Orange diamond (VS2 clarity), paired with a 12.50 carat marquise-cut Fancy Brown-Yellow diamond. A 3.89
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

2.04 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring Rose Gold
Located in US
Sapphire: 5.80mmx5.80mmx3.80mm Average Color: Pinkish-Orange Average Clarity: VS Accent Stones: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose...

GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 8.81 x 4.82 x 2.99 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Deep Orange Brown I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 7.74 x 5.27 x 3.37 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Orange Brown This 1 carat diamond refers to the weight
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy VIvid Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.98 x 3.81 x 2.94 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Fancy Vivid Yellow marquise Diamond halo necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional pendant centers on a rare 0.48-carat marquise-cut fancy vivid yellow-orange
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Deep Yellowish Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.04 x 4.59 x 3.58 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellowish Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Pear Cut Orange Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Stacked 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.88 carats Sapphire Color: Red/Orange Diamond Count: 30 Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

20.50 Carat Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Radiant-Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of natural beauty and rarity, this extraordinary 20.59-carat Fancy Deep Brown-Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colored Diamond Moi et Toi Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Sz 6.75 Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamond is estimated at 0.38 carats (estimated at SI2 clarity) and one pear cut brown/orange diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Natural Fancy Color Mix Diamond 3.30 Carat TW Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
orange diamonds, and 2 natural pear cut pink diamonds. This bracelet is guaranteed to impress! Wear it on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

3.51 Carat Total Orange Sapphire and Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and round brilliant diamonds, this ring exudes sophistication and glamour. The orange sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.81 Carat Detachable Two-Piece Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
stone and can be stacked or worn in unison. Featuring 3.81 carats of natural diamonds. The orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Marquise Fancy Color Exotic Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
, orange diamond 0.37 carat, 15 round white diamonds totaling about 0.13 carat, 4 fancy colored diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

4.91 cts of Mixed and White color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a captivating blend of white, brown, and burnt orange
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 14 Karat Gold GIA 1.53 Carat Fancy Brown Orange Oval Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
a natural, fancy brown-orange color and is very clean with SI1 clarity. The center diamond is then
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.93 carats of diamond leaf pendant
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and 1.12 carats of captivating burnt orange diamonds. The exquisite amalgamation of shimmering
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.93 carats of diamond leaf  pendant
2.93 carats of diamond leaf  pendant
$4,620 Sale Price
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Modern GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Intense Orange Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
By Radiam Diamond Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange as well as two pear shaped colorless diamonds and a princess cut weighing approximately 0.45
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.98 Carat Oval Cut Orange Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.5 This stunning oval cut orange citrine and diamond cocktail ring is a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Orange Sapphire Pave Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
setting of dazzling diamonds and vibrant orange sapphires. The brilliant diamonds add a touch of classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Zircon and Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: approximately 1.89 Carats Dimensions: 10.65 x 7.39 x 4.54 mm Color: Orange Diamond Details: Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow White Diamond 18 Karat Hoop Dangle Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Details: There are approximately 4.20 carats of natural, yellow, and orange diamonds and approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.34 x 3.47 x 2.24 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brown and White Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pear shape fancy brown/ orange diamonds weighing 1.92 carats, set in 18K Yellow Gold. GIA certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold

GIA Certified 0.32 Carat Fancy VIvid Yellow Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.10 x 3.60 x 2.39 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Oval Floral Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection, translucent red, orange vitreous enamel, 3 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, measurements app. 14.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Floral Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, Tropicana Collection, translucent red, orange vitreous enamel, 3 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.36 x 4.32 x 3.01 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef Arpels Color Diamond Foliage Motif Bracelet and Ring Set
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, yellow gold set with 67 orange diamonds, yellow gold set with 67 green diamonds, and white gold links set
Category

Late 20th Century European Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.41 Carat Fancy Vivid Yelllow Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.37 x 3.81 x 2.65 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yelllow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.85 x 3.75 x 2.72 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Rainbow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring, Multicolor 6.23ct Dome
Located in Great Neck, NY
, orange Diamonds: 0.64 carats total, F color, VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Natural 1.37 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring Set In 18k White Rose Gold.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite multi-color floral diamond ring features a vibrant 0.14-carat orange cushion-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

10.01 cts of Slice Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
each slice are 94 round burnt orange diamonds, adding a unique touch with a total weight of 0.99 carats
Category

2010s Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

DEEP ORANGE SAPPHIRE DIAMONDS Ring
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A SIGNIFICANT DEEP ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND HALO RING — 3.23ct CENTRE A commanding and
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cushion Peach Topaz and Diamond Halo Style Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 7.23 carats Topaz Color: Yellowish Orange Diamond Count: 25 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Orange Dial with Diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Orange Zircon Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
golden-orange color. The color is both vivid and bright, and with zircon's high dispersion (higher than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Tennis Bracelet with Orange-Yellow Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bracelet with Orange-Yellow Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold 6.5'' Orange-Yellow Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and has a bright intense slightly yellowish-orange color. It is an eye-clean stone meaning it is free
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
center. center: over 5ct Gia certified shield additional natural green pink orange diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pink Diamond

Orange Enamel Earring with Diamond Motif
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant looking this designer orange enamel earring with pave design and ice diamond on top is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Orange Imperial Topaz Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Orange Imperial Topaz (GIA Certified) & Diamond Platinum Ring. The ring features a 6.02ct oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Platinum

Oval Cut Dark Citrine and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Citrine Total Carat Weight: 5.05 carats Citrine Color: Reddish Brownish Orange Diamond Count: 8 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Amber Orange Citrine Diamond Tiara Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguettes of fiery amber orange Citrine accented with Diamonds in a blackened silver band
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring. This ring has a rectangular cut orange sapphire of 6.56
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a bright vivid orange sapphire weighing 3.58 carats. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring Amethyst with Orange Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald Cut Amethyst 12.52 cts. with a Halo of 24 Orange Sapphires 1.28 cts., Diamonds 0.92 cts., and 2
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Zydo Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Derby, NY
Be the toast of the town in this orange sapphire cocktail ring from iconic Italian brand Zydo. A
Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oval Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond Garnet Shape: Oval cut Garnet Quantity: 1 Garnet Color: Medium strong orange Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Taking center stage of this platinum ring is a superb gem-quality fancy orange sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Orange Citrine and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Hamilton
Located in Princeton, NJ
faceted orange citrine weighing 26.84cts and rubies weighing .74cts. Framed by round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Star of David Prayer 18K white gold medallion
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Center: 0.15-carat natural round orange diamond 18 natural pink spinels, total weight 0.85-carat 6
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

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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.