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Alex Jona Black Diamond and White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold double open ring band, set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl Charm 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold playful dangling pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethysts, Spinel, Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by amethysts, topaz and hydrothermal spinel. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Spinel, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl, Natural Labradorite Ring
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
Art Wild Collection - Wolf at the moon - Ring between fingers. 18K white gold (8 g) - Engraved and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds South Sea Pear Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one gray south sea pearl in the center and diamonds all
Category

1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (carat total weight 0,35), green tourmaline, blue indicolite, emerald and black pearl, set in 18
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

18kt rose gold cushion cut cocktail ring orange sapphires and diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat rose gold ring with layered smokey quartz, agate and mother of pearl as a center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Utopia 18kt. White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Utopia 18kt. white gold Akoya cultured pearl cocktail ring. Designer: Utopia Made in Italy, after
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Halo Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy 18 karat yellow gold coil ring, centering a cushion cut brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Black and White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat Rose gold eternity band ring, set with
Category

2010s Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Treillage White and Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona Treillage collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold dome ring featuring 2.32
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Coral Onyx Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a cluster of diamonds and onyx and coral
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Alex Jona Black and Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring, set with 0.18 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, sapphires, pearls and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Black and Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring, set with 0.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles Small puzzle Set of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum crossover ring, centering a certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Black Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, flexible 18 Karat rose gold band ring set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Brilliant Ring 18 kt Yellow Gold 0.51 ct W / VS-SI very elegant
Located in Viena, Viena
...elegant style, solidly crafted ring with gold-colored South Sea cultured pearls of 9.3 and 9.6
Category

2010s German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum ring centering a round cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum ring centering a round cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Baguette and Square Cut White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, featuring 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Paisley White and Brown Diamond 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
This spectacularly designed ring by Alex Jona, in 18 karat rose gold, paisley shaped band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Light Green Beryl White and Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design, one of a kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring, set with a drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Sapphire White and Brown Diamond Wide Pavé 18 Karat Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy,18k white gold ring band set with a white &
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and 4 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and 4 Puzzles Size 58 made special to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Cushion Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum cushion ring, centering a white round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Basket Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum basket solitaire ring, centering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
cushion shaped cameo carved from natural blue turquoise surrounded by rose cut diamonds. This ring is
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Crivelli 18 Karat Gold Diamond Salamander Ring
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
wedding rings, as well as limited edition pieces that are truly Red Carpet-worthy. Handcrafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 8.87 Ct Australian Opal and 1.18 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Australian opal ring, 8.87 carats, diamond ring, 1.18 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Alex Jona Brown Diamond White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy 18 karat yellow gold ring, centering a cushion cut dark brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum eternity band ring, set with 31 white
Category

2010s Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Champagne Diamond White Gold Pinky Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pinky ring set with 2.45
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
alternating round-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds in a bezel setting. The combination of vibrant green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring band, set with 0.45
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum eternity band ring, set with 24 white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Baguette White Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Platinum eternity band ring, showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona White Diamond Baguette Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Platinum eternity band ring, showcasing 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Black Diamond White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring, centering a flat cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0,10 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...

Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts
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2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Gold White Diamond Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, white gold open band ring, set with 5 rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Shell 18k Rose Gold Graffiti Band Ring Size 53 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
-pearl inlays, providing a subtle iridescence. The standout feature is the diamond-encrusted letters "B
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum solitaire ring centering a certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Alex Jona Aquamarine White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring, centering a 1.16
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring, set with 0.18 carats
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k yellow gold solitaire ring centering a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
1955 hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold crossover ring set with 0,22 carats of white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Naturalia Gem-Set and Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari rare 18 karat gold, tourmaline, peridot, mother of pearl and pave diamond ring from the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Vhernier Eclisse 18k gold ring with pavé diamonds
By Vhernier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18K gold and diamonds. Diamonds 100, ct. 1,17. Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS New Rest of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alex Jona White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
 precious stones, pearls and diamonds with which he personally designs exquisite pieces of jewelry.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Opal Ring, Necklace 18k Gold 11 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Necklace with Ring Pendant 18k Gold 11 TCW Certified
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond pavé dome ring
Category

2010s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Aquamarine White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring, centering a 1.72
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2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat satin yellow gold circle ring set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold band ring, set with 0.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl and diamond rings italian for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. If you’re looking for a pearl and diamond rings italian from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl and diamond rings italian from Falcinelli Italy, FERRUCCI and New Italian Art — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any pearl and diamond rings italian from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our pearl and diamond rings italian for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian?

On average, a pearl and diamond rings italian at 1stDibs sells for $3,250, while they’re typically $1,152 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.