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Tiffany Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in
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Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Elsa Peretti Jasper Touchstone Pendant Necklace In 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A jasper necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. This is a very rare
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany, Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Gold Oval Cut Peridot and Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Peridot And Diamond Brooch
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Company Art Nouveau Opal Set Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and set with rose cut diamonds and a cabochon opal, this stick
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. They are crafted in an irregular stylish shape in solid 18ct yellow gold, with a pave
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 5.00ct Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold bracelet by Tiffany & Co. The bracelet is set with sparkling
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 0.50ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set with sparkling round cut
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Platinum Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-karat yellow gold and features oval faceted citrine, pink and blue sapphire, round brilliant cut diamond
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20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1980 By Elsa Peretti Rare Lilies Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18KT". The designer Elsa Peretti joined Tiffany & Co in the 1974 and change the role of diamonds and
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Classic Oval Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's 18kt yellow gold bracelet with oval faceted natural blue sapphire's and round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Bespoke Engagement Ring with Tiffany Co Diamond 1.63ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
total weight of 0.35 ct. Metal: 18ct White & Yellow Gold Carat: 1.63ct (Tiffany & Co diamond) Colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind
Category

Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. 1981 Elsa Peretti Pendant Buckle 18Kt Gold Vermeil On .925 Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant-buckle designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Damascene Gold Steel Lacquer Cuff Bangle
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage cuff bangle designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., made of yellow gold, steel
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Steel, Gold

Tiffany Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Rock Quartz Lilies Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A lilies earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. These sculptural pair of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Pearl Mother of Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique seed pearl, mother of pearl, and 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany
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20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger 18K Yellow White Gold X Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These iconic Tiffany and Co by Jean Schlumberger 18 karat yellow and white gold X earrings feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Pyramid Ring Wedding Band High Profile
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Marquise Set High Profile approximately 5.0 grams Yellow Gold 14kt and natural diamonds Ready to wear.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Gold

Tiffany and Co. X Diamond Atlas 14K Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2020 Item Maker: Tiffany and Co. Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
white and yellow adding subtle color to elements of the leaves. The diamonds are F color. The brooch can
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K YG/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Brilliant Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond 18
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20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K YG/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Brilliant Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baume Mercier Tiffany Co Diamond Gold Lady s Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous diamond 18k yellow gold lady's watch by Baume & Mercier and Tiffany & Co. The
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold 6 Row Rope Platinum Diamond X Tiffany Schlumberger SINGLE Earring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is one-half pair of Tiffany's iconic Schlumberger six-row rope, gold, platinum, and diamond "X
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 3.00ct Tanzanite 1.40ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is centered with a lovely oval
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Tiffany Co. by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Blue, fancy pink sapphires and diamonds are set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum in this
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

JEAN SCHLUMBERGER for TIFFANY CO. Estate 18k/Platinum Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Narberth, PA
brilliant cut diamonds. The inside of the shank features the Tiffany Co. and Jean Schlumberger
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Gold Diamond Earrings by Schlumberger for Tiffany Company
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In this striking pair of Tiffany earrings, Jean Schlumberger incorporates his signature 18K yellow
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger For Tiffany Important Gold Platinum Diamond X Link Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding yellow gold, platinum and diamond encrusted X link necklace is a current model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Rope Coil Pearl Diamond 18K Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
1990s Vintage Pair of Tiffany and Co made by Schlumberge " Rope Coil" Mabe Pearl Diamond
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1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
By Cartier, Tiffany Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Art Deco Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Stunning diamond on a 14k yellow gold band. Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co 1.33 Carat Cut Diamond Platinum Key Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.33 Carat Round Brilliant F VS and Radiant Cut Intense
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage France Flames 18K Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Miami, FL
glamour. Details: Designer: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. (Hallmarked) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Fluid and free, this ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. has a tasteful design that is quite
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20th Century Spanish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Co. French 1960 s Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Signed Made in France Circa: 1960s Width at Widest: 7/8
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Vintage 1960s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Certified Jade, Burma Rubies Diamond Brooch Pendant. 1950 s
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tiffany & Co. This was made in 14k yellow gold circa 1950. The main attraction is the intense green
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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Breguet hands, with beveled glass signed Tiffany & Co. Case: Rectangular in 18kt and enamel with diamonds
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

Tiffany Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch This Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso vintage brooch is
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 0.45 Carat Ruby 0.42 Carat Round Diamond 18K YG Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.45 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 0.42 Carat Round
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 18K Gold and Diamond Daisy Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Cummings, the first woman to be awarded a collection in her own name by Tiffany & Co, in 1974. Angela is
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Early 2000s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18kt Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18k yellow gold Marlene Stowe mabe pearl and diamond clip post earrings. The satin finish
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Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Brooch Sapphires
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you
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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Rare Large Enchanted Bloom Diamond Key Pendant 2.30ct TDW 44206721
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum and yellow gold Enchanted Bloom diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. from the
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent watch pendant, created by Ferdinand Verger Freres in platinum, 18 karats yellow gold, diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gold and Turquoise Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
18 K Yellow gold and turquoise Diamond accent ring. Weigh 11.3 grams. Size 5.5 ring. Normal wear.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Brackets

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co Paloma Picasso Melody Two Band Ring
Located in London, GB
. 0.92ct Diamond Details: Approx Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS-VVS Marked: ‘Tiffany & Co.’ ‘Au750’ 'ITALY
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet. The Schlumberger for Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Wide
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
), crafted by Tiffany & Co. This elegant Fleur-de-Lis design is set with approximately 0.75–1.00 total carat
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Kuntzite and Diamonds 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
found in San Diego County, California, and sent to Tiffany & Co.’s mineralogist, George Frederick Kunz
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Bracelet Earrings and T Co By Pass Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet 40 cts Harry Winston Earrings 10.8 cts Tiffany By Pass Ring Size
Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Citrine and Diamond Reef Knot solitaire in 18k yellow gold with diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
diamonds hidden under the setting Custom made in your choice of 18ct white, rose or yellow gold Other
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2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier LOVE Bracelet yellow gold pavé diamonds box and papers size 16
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k yellow gold and pavé of diamonds total 204 diamonds total 2 ct and weight gold 33 gr In size 16
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

9.20 Ct Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring Setting in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Golden Age of Hollywood. Major jewelers like Tiffany & Co., Oscar Heyman Brothers and Boucheron have used
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape 30 Carat Kunzite and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
crystal were found in San Diego County, California, and sent to Tiffany & Co.’s mineralogist, George
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Yellow Gold with yellow diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Intricate croc- skin filigree Brilliant cut yellow diamonds Every Ohliguer jewel is custom made to order
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2010s Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
effect. Add a pair of diamond stud earrings from Tiffany & Co. and a sleek Cartier bracelet to complete
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

LEGACY 50 Carat Fancy intense Yellow Diamond Tennis Chain Natural diamonds
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prepare to enter the realm of ultra-rarity — this 45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

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Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany and co yellow diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect tiffany and co yellow diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tiffany and co yellow diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany and co yellow diamond for sale are for women, but there are 177 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond?

Prices for a tiffany and co yellow diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,301.

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.