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Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Sliced Diamond Bangle Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.99gms,D:8.03Cts,Slv:29.994gms,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful fancy diamond ring is handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 1.36 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful fancy diamond ring is handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 2.3 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Web Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
natural diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set with 1.0 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bangle bracelet handmade in 18K rose gold. It is hand set in 3.55 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Roman Malakov 5.27 Carats Total Sliced Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
design, set with diamond slices weighing a total of 4.22 carats and brilliant round diamonds that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chain Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings features a fancy natural yellow diamond in center and illuminated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

2.48 Carat Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. Handcrafted in 2.48 carats diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

4.84 Carat Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Coil Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold and 4.84 carats of diamonds. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.8 Carat Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Jamie Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Slice Diamond 18k Gold Dangle Earring With Multi Color Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite clover shape earring with a yellow slice in center with round sprinkled full cut yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

6.13 Carat Natural Yellow Slice Diamond and White Diamond Necklace
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful necklace features 5.72 carat of natural yellow diamonds cut in slices for big look
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

RUCHI Sliced Diamond Brilliant Diamond White Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 3.50 ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

RUCHI Slice Diamond Pavé Black Diamond Black Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Gold. SD- 1.09 Cts BD- 1.41 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Russian Tourmaline Slice, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Russian pink watermelon Tourmaline slice, accent white Diamond prongs and 18k yellow gold dangle
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Handmade Blue Topaz Slice Diamond Pave Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Revel in the rare beauty of these 18 karat rose gold, blue topaz, diamond pave drop earrings
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18.69 Carat Fancy Slice Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
natural diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

15.5 Carat Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Starburst Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
natural uncut fancy and white diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Sliced Diamonds Earring Accented with Pave Diamonds Sapphire in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:25.21gms, Diamond:16.27cts, Sapphire:7.22cts,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Slice Diamond Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:3.93g, D:2.91ct Size: 24X17MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Slice Diamond Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:4.9g,D:2.51ct Size: 23X17X12MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphire Faceted Cabochon Slices Diamonds 14K Gold Drop Statement Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
combination of faceted and smooth dark blue sapphire slices. Each earring begins with a small, round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Sapphire Slice Diamond Drop Gold Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational pair of Slice faceted D-end rectangular Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings enhanced by round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Sliced Diamond Dangle Earrings Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:14.47g, Diamond:10.96ct"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Between the Finger Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald, Slice Diamonds Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Slice cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.64 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: SI2 - I1 ✦ Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Sliced Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
diamond that is like sliced-cut. approx size of diamond 4x3mm Finger size 9 on the top the ring is approx
Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sliced Disc Drop Earrings 11 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold drop disc earrings featuring numerous sliced diamonds weighing approximately
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Tier Multi Shaped Sliced Diamond Earrings With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:8.27gms, DIAMOND:8.9cts, Size: 54X11MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Two Tier Sliced Diamond Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds In 14k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14Kt:5.11g,D:16.38ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slice Diamond Halo Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hug Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slices 0.60 cts Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tennis Bracelet with Sliced Multi Color Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bracelet with Sliced Multi Color Diamonds in 14K White Gold Mixed Color & Shape Natural
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slice and Brilliant-Cut Pavé Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Flower Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Gold Slice Diamond: 6.43 ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

RUCHI Slice and Brilliant-Cut Diamond White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond- 0.31 Cts Slice Diamond- 0.83 Cts All Diamonds are G/H-SI
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slice Pendant and Fancy Yellow Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Yellow Gold Pendant: Slice Diamond: 1.83ct total weight. Diamond: 0.75ct total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

RUCHI Diamond Slice and Pavé Multi-Colored Rhodium Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Featuring diamond slices with pavé diamond detailing, these 18k gold chandelier earrings with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow White Diamond Slice 18k Yellow Gold Drops Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent crafted pair of drop earrings, featuring irregular shapes of yellow diamond slices
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Retro Pure Gold Silver 3 Carat Natural Diamond Cuff Bangle by Victor Velyan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose cut sliced diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats total. The silver portion finished with
Category

1990s North American Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

5.71 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
slice diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

4.93 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful fancy slice diamond earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 4.93 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

12.43 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 12.43 carats of fancy natural slice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Spike Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18K gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set in fancy slice diamond and 1.94 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Snowflakes Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings features a fancy slice diamond in center and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

12.64 carats Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The slice diamonds are covered in a surface of light-reflecting facets, pure raw elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Between the Finger Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
natural slice diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Gold Champagne Brown Rose Cut Natural Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold drop earrings, hallmarked and set with champagne brown rose-cut sliced
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

0.40 Carats Diamond Slice Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate and Fun Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The center stone is a Diamond Slice about
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.85 Carats Diamond Slice Star Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate and Fun Ring. The ring is 14K Rose Gold. The center stone is a Diamond Slice about
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

82.61 Carats Sliced Sapphire Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Sliced Sapphire Drop Earrings The earrings are14K White Gold There are 82.61ct Natural Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Slice Rose Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate and Fun Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold The center stone is a Pear Shape Diamond Slice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Indian 18K Brushed Gold Floral Cocktail Ring with 1.20ct Old Mine-Cut
Located in Miami, FL
white gold set with approximately 1.20 carats of old mine-cut sliced diamonds, lending the piece both
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Slice Round Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
Faceted Diamond slices totaling 2.40 carats are set in a very attractive and fashionable 14k gold
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Slice Round Ring
Diamond Slice Round Ring
$3,840 Sale Price
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Diamond Slices with Pave Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Unique Diamond slices make this a prominent and lightweight earring, framed with pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Slice and White Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A highly unusual yet striking piece, this earring is composed of two natural Black Diamond Slices
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

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Sliced Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of sliced diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 16 vintage examples as well as 383 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of sliced diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Loriann Stevenson Fine Jewelry and H H Jewels are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 343 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many mixed cut, rose cut and uncut sliced diamonds for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of sliced diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sliced Diamonds?

On average, sliced diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $4,100, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $50,400 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.  

Questions About Sliced Diamonds