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Victorian 5.00ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
beautifully aged silver, and total 0.45 carat. Forming the middle of the flower a single pearl sits elegantly
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet 14K Gold Estate 7.5"
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet 14K Gold Estate Work of Art 7.5" This
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Chalcedony Pendant Enhancer
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
piece of chalcedony which is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds. To the top sits a four petal flower
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with flowers of coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires,rubies
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
reveal a mother-of-pearl dial, stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris with a diamond bezel. The 3.32 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Sapp Amethyst Vintage Slide Charm Bracelet 7" 14k Rd 1.10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Tab Box Clasp with One Side Safety Clasp Theme: Flowers & Crown Measurements Length: 7" Width at
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
round rose cut diamonds in platinum topped gold millegrain bead settings with an approximate total
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
features an array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, all varying in color. The flower vase has a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Bracelet by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
flower motif with fine granulation work, as does the push clasp. Wear alone or it plays well with others
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Floral Link 1950 s Bracelet W.Winnaess D.Andersen Sterling Silver/ 19cm/ 47gr
By David Andersen
Located in SE
. Sixteen panels encircle the wrist with a partially hidden clasp behind one of the flowers. Original
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Retro Bangles

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
closed. Secure original "V" push clasp that is accented with more garnets. Security chain , can be later
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Victorian Diamond Flower Head Clasp
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond flower head cluster clasp with a white bouton pearl centre, accompanied by GCS
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
flower heads, each with an old cut diamond surrounded by six pearl-set petals, the flowerheads between
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

Opera Length Pearls with Gold and Diamond Flower Clasp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
clasp comes in the form of a ruffled rose and is set with a .05 carat diamond at the throat. The clasp
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Mid-20th Century Bermudian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Long Sautoir Pearl Necklace 3.00 Carat Old Diamond Flower Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
amazing flower clasp with rich set of old mine cut Diamonds Comprising a long strand of 142 antique 7.mm
Category

Antique 1890s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Multi Stranded Pearl Bracelet with Unique Diamond Flower
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is comprised of 4 strands of 7.5 millimeter white creamy pearls with diamonds
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Vintage 1940s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Elegant Multistrand Pearl Gold Floral Clasp Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
beautifully around the neck. The handmade clasp is adorned with flowers and leaves that are enameled with
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Pearl Flower Bracelet
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Hammerman Brothers diamond and pearl flower bracelet in 18K white gold . Six round yellow diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and Akoya Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
diamonds. Surface has a matte finish and completed by a trombone clasp that requires a push and pull to
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Late 20th Century Japanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage flower pin with turquoise, diamonds Akoya pearls in 18K yellow gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage flower pin with cabochon turquoise, full round cut diamonds & Akoya pearl (8.5 x 9mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and White Akoya Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
diamonds. Surfade has a matte finish and completed by a trombone clasp that requires a push and pull to
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Late 20th Century Japanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Brown Diamonds Smoky Quartz Mother of Pearls Pink Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
weights 4,30 carats. A smart clasp with 0,02 carat white diamond set on the button completes the item
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Tahiti Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
, decorated with flowers and bows, set with 110 brilliant- cut diamonds weighing circa 1,62 carats, clarity SI
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large White South Sea Pearls and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Johns Creek, GA
! You get two beautiful diamond clasps and the pearl strand. The flower clasp can be worn as a pin, or
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 925 Silver Electroplated in Pink, Pearl, Orchid and Diamond Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
mauve to a regal purple at the edges of the petals. A diamond-set clasp, which opens wide enough to add
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

Tahitian Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
, completed by a 14 mm, 18k white gold flower motif ball clasp, accented by (30) single-cut diamonds, 0.30 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Lotus Down Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, Real Orchid and Diamond Brooch Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
cultured pearl, upon which a lively rose gold frog, with white diamonds for eyes, has lept. The orchid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Lotus Down Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Lotus Down Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Lotus Up Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Lotus Up Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Lotus Up Pearl Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
set with rose-cut diamonds suspended from a natural pearl chain strung on platinum completed by a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

White GVS and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
0,27. Practical clasp with a diamond set on button. Warm nuances for your shining sunny days!
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White GVS and Black Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Chain Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
. Practical clasp with a diamond set on button. A delicious jewel for your collection of stylish bracelets!
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Lotus Down
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Lotus Down
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Lotus Down
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Plique-à-Jour Enamel Gold Horse Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
cts and peach colored enameled flowers with diamond centers. The pendant is finished by a peach fresh
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1990s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Special Edition Cartier Panthere Mini Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
18 karat yellow gold flexible link bracelet accented by thirteen (13) diamond set flowers {each
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Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Cut Steel Polished Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
. The clasp is in the form of a stylized bouquet of flowers, decorated with faceted and riveted steel
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Cut Steel

Tahitian and South Sea Pearl Necklace With Diamond Flower Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tahitian and South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace With Diamond Flower Clasp The most exotic gems
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Clasp Gold Double-Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Holding the pearls together is a diamond studded gold flower clasp with 3 carats of round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearls Gold Silver Flower Clasp Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
shape clasp mounted with five red coral petals, little white pearls in the center, rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k...

Tiffany Co. Pearl Necklace with Yellow and White diamond clasp
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
by a stunning yellow and white diamond flower clasp. The clasp is 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Three-Strand Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Mikimoto three strand nesting pearls with a diamond and 18k yellow gold clasp. There are 285
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

GIA Tahitian Gray Pearl Strand Necklace with 18k Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
necklace is 18 inches long and is secured with a beautiful 18k yellow gold flower shaped push clasp that is
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H&H Australian South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Diamond Clasp
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
with 18 Karat Gold Diamond Clasp Thirty-five Australian South Sea Baroque pearls, measuring 9.3
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl Two Strand Necklace Diamond Sapphire Detachable Clasp-Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
precious 18k white gold flower clasp, set with colorless diamonds (F color vvs) weight 1.20 carat and fine
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pearl necklace with gold clasp and sapphires, Western Europe, 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A beautiful necklace made of 71 pearls (cultured, saltwater) in white/cream color with a clasp in
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Late 20th Century German Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold Necklace, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Clasp
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
18K Yellow Gold and White Mother of Pearl with Diamond Pave Clasp Small Lariet. Adjustable length
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Pearl 18k Gold Diamond Dogwood Flower Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. three-strand cultured pearl bracelet separated by two dogwood flower blossom motifs
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Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Clasp 4 Rows Pearl Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
spacers and a clasp, also in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The latter represents a flower made
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

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Pearls With Diamond Flower Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearls with diamond flower clasp for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 240 vintage editions and 66 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearls with diamond flower clasp among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearls with diamond flower clasp over the years, but those made by KAMAL, Van Cleef Arpels and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pearls with diamond flower clasp from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 198 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearls with diamond flower clasp, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearls With Diamond Flower Clasp?

Prices for a pearls with diamond flower clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $500 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,200.

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.