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18K Yellow Gold Orange Zircon, Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
An arresting duo of jewels glow each other. The blazing orange hue of zircon in a cushion cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Zircon, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum 2.12ct Vivid Orange Sapphire 0.45tcw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 3.9 Grams Stone: Orange Sapphire 2.12ct, Diamond 0.45tcw Measurements: 22.6 x 15.1 x 18.7mm Size: 6
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Round Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 ​ ​Sapphire Color: Orange Sapphire Carat Weight: 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.01cts Emerald Cut Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Strikingly rare and undeniably bold, this 6.01-carat Fancy Dark Orange-Brown diamond offers a rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald

1.66ct Fancy Dark Orange Brown Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond, GIA certified, boasts a Fancy Dark Orange Brown hue with I1 clarity, offering a rich, deep color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10.13ct GIA Certified Natural Orange Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 10.13ct Natural Orange Sapphire Ring Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Orange Chalcedony Flower Pendant with Champagne Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Orange Chalcedony 6.5 carats approx. Champagne diamond 0.04 carat
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Stefan Hafner Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Wrap Bracelet
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Stefan Hafner 18k white gold wrap bracelet, with 4.07ctw orange and yellow sapphires and 3.27ctw in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Vivid Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
detailed video! Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural vivid orange yellow weighing 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

GIA certified 5.01 Emerald Cut , Fancy Dark Orange Brown Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite 5.01ct Fancy Dark Orange Brown Diamond features a sought-after Emerald cut
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Oval Pink Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring an Oval Pink Orange Sapphire, weighing approx. 1.28 Carats. Securely
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.52ct Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
shape brown diamonds, 1.30 carats. Approximately Fancy Orange Brown - Fancy Brown color and SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail This estate cocktail ring is made in
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ukrainian Heritage Yellow Orange Sapphire Gold Diamond Designer Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 36-RND57-0.31ct-3 /5A Topaz -2-3,071ct Orange Sapphire 98-1,26ct Yellow Sapphire 78-RND57-1,34 2
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless orange sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center 9x7mm oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.82 Total Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.82 Total Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -1.23
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA-Certified Platinum with Pink-Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, displaying an exceptional pink–orange hue commonly associated with Padparadscha-type sapphires, paired with a
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

8.40 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely gem quality orange sapphire takes center stage! It weighs an impressive 8.40 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Orange Sapphires Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Ring handcrafted in White Gold with Orange Sapphires and White Diamonds Paving: Orange Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Fancy Orange Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 11.57 x 7.72 x 4.42 mm Color Grade: Fancy Orange Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our pear
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Multi-Color Ball Ring with Yellow, Orange Sapphire and Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
and powerful.All 11 balls can move. Yellow and Orange sapphire 5.79 ct Diamond 0.45 ct The size is 6 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Heart Ring with Orange Mother of Pearl and Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Heart ring in 18kt pink gold set with diamonds 0.60 cts and diamonds 2.62  cts orange mother-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

9.33CT Total Weight Orange Topaz Diamonds set in 14KY
Located in New York, NY
This 14K yellow gold ring is truly a one-of-a-kind piece, featuring a breathtaking 9.23CT orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Fancy Dark Orange Brown Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. 0.65ct, center diamond is radiant cut of Natural Fancy Dark Orange Brown color & VS2 clarity GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Impressive Fancy Yellow / Orange Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-G/VS1A Orange Sapphire 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Peach Orange Moonstone Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A pair of elegant earrings featuring round peach orange moonstones gemstones, set in 14k Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Vintage Red Orange Coral diamond 18K Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamond borders weighing 1.75 cts, graded G-H color, and VS1-VS2 clarity. These earrings feature
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire with Brown Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 2.74 carats with Brown Diamond 1.72 carats and Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

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

1.04 Carat Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Orange brown diamond engagement ring. Fancy dark orange/ brown transitional cut center diamond with
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Orange sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural simple heat only sapphire in its
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Orange Sapphire White Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
experts. - Oval Shape Orange Sapphires total 1.05 carat - Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Orange Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 2.04 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.38 carat and Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire and Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18 K Gold Diamond 6-Round 57-0,12-4/6A Diamond 236-Round 57-1,51-4/6A Т-Orange
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy 3.29 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This luxurious ring features a breathtaking 3.29 carat orange sapphire, exuding a warm, vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.40 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brownish, Orange, Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.402 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.26 Carats Diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Deep Brownish Orange GIA Certified 0.93 ct Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 0.93 Carat Color: Fancy Deep Brownish Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Fancy Deep Orange Brown GIA Certified 1.47 ct Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 1.47 Carat Color: Fancy Deep Orange Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified .91 Carat Orange Brown Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
# 22225490621 1 oval fancy orange brown diamond, SI2 approx. .45cts GIA Certificate # 6227490626 36 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

Orange Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamonds 0.06 CT 44 Orange Sapphire 0.45 CT 4 White Shell 1.80 CT 18KR 5.58 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry .63 Carat Intense Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1 center oval diamond 0.63ct clarity I2 In addition to 1.06ct of small pave diamonds From The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Lucea New York Opal, Orange Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection You can see perfect color scheme of Blue Opal, Orange Sapphires and diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Natural Orange Citrine Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural orange citrine cabochon measuring approximately 8mm x 8mm is the centerpiece of this
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 2.15 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.33 carat and Diamond 0.68 carat Ring in 18K
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Gia certified over 8.00ct natural Fancy Deep Orange Yellow diamond Setting: White diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Platinum 12.50 CTS Orange Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
An emerald cut orange sapphire weighing 12.51CTS ring with two emerald cut diamonds GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Natural Pinkish Orange Conch Pearl GIA 6.9ctw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Pinkish Orange Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

AIG Certified 6.30 Ct Orange Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive orange sapphire and diamonds ring, in refined and glamour design. Elevate your look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Orange Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a very special certified 3 carat clean natural fancy orange pink diamond in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Beautiful Platinum 1.43ctw Oval Cabochon Vivid Orange Fire Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Fire Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Orange Color with
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Orange Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 3.76 carats with Diamond 1.08 carats Ring in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Jade, Orange Engraved Coral , Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
there are 2 orange secundum carved coral drops of 2.90 gr. Diamonds 1.18 ct Emeralds 0.10 g Onyx and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Orange Spessartite with Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vibrant Spessartite garnet with 14k yellow gold and pave diamonds. Item # E3372 Check
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eze Jewelry 6.00ct Orange Garnet Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bucharest, Romania
6.00ct Orange Garnet Cocktail Ring in 18K Solid Gold featuring a vibrant and luxurious combination
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Target 14K Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of Yellow orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Halo Set 14K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco pendant are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of orange yellow sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.