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Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
turquoise cabochons and rose cut diamonds. A particularly good quality example, with pendant fittings for
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Turquoise Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
oval cabochon turquoise measuring 17.5 by 15.0 by 6.0 mm., framed by 48 old mine-cut and rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Incredible Midcentury 1950s French 18 Carat Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
its gold collet setting and surrounded by a ring of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Turquoise Bracelet
Located in San Marcos, CA
of rose cut diamonds. Not a flaw to note, it is stunning. One point well worthy of note, it is made
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English Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Turquoise Marquise Navette Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
with a natural pearl to the centre with 24 natural turquoise stones and four small rose cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Carina Nebula Australian Opal Necklace with Diamonds in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Opals, Turquoise, or even Pearls, can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water. Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Cadence Australian Opal Necklace with Diamond Pendant in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: • Metal: 14k Rose Gold with Polish Finish • Stone: 1.42ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Opals, .05ct Diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Incredible Amethyst Turquoise and Pearl Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounded by rose cut diamonds set into silver. It is 1 1/2 inches high including the bale.
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Pansy Locket Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This pretty antique ring is set with natural turquoise and pearls (and a tiny rose cut diamond in
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Head in the Clouds Rose Gold Opal Necklace No. 15 with Diamonds by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mystical smoky Boulder Opal slides with grace in the Head in the Clouds Rose Gold Opal Necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Turquoise Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
beads featuring a silver star of old mine and rose cut diamonds, turning over to reveal plated woven
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique, Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
in a simple but beautifully executed 18ct yellow gold setting with rose-cut diamonds interspersed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Cobbled Heart Opal Necklace with Sapphires in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Opals, Turquoise, or even Pearls, can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water. Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Alexandrite, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Rose Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Dawn s Light Australian Opal Necklace with Sapphires in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
such as (solid) Opals, Turquoise, or even Pearls, can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Napoleon III Period French Turquoise Trefoil Bangle
Located in Austin, TX
Nice petite Napoleon third period bangle. French hallmarks. 1860. Rose cut diamond and 3 persian
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Important Antique Diamond Giardinetti Guilloche Enamel Pendant Gold Enamel Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
popular in late 1800`s- early 1900`s. The flowers are made from a beautiful mix of rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Diamond Enamel Hemisphere Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Victorian pendant, set with angel skin coral and rose cut diamonds, and finished in
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold

Rare Antique Art Deco, Platinum, Moonstone, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
-set with beautiful antique rose-cut diamonds diagonally crossed with calibre-cut rubies, which have
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum

Hand Made Sterling Silver with 14k Yellow Gold Bangle with Rubuies, Turquoise
Located in Surfside, FL
268 rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 4 carats. Fit for wrists up to 7.5''.
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20th Century Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Hand Made Sterling Silver with 14k Yellow Gold Bangle with Rubuies, Turquoise
Located in Surfside, FL
268 rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 4 carats. Fit for wrists up to 7.5''.
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20th Century Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Floral Chandelier Diamond Earrings, 1850s
Located in Antwerp, BE
In these Victorian chandelier earrings with an 18K red gold back, 44 rose cut diamonds set on foil
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Breathtaking Antique Enamel Pendant Egg Locket
Located in Wimberley, TX
embellished with a rose cut diamond set within a silver bezel. Opening the hinged locket reveals a deep
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20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique, Art Deco, Viennese 14 Carat Gold, Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
banded design enclosing a line of old European-cut diamonds, embodies the increasingly architectural
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Magnificent gold cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Etruscan style 18k gold cross with a center rose cut diamonds, amethyst, and turquoise.
French Victorian Fly Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful barrette brooch, french made circa 1860. Gold 18K and silver, set with turquoises, rose
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
rose cut diamonds. The scarab was highly symbolic to the ancient Egyptians, representing rebirth and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Silver

Casbah Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
tear drop shaped Turquoise cabochons, and twelve 3mm rose cut black diamonds, all set into a dramatic
Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bug Multi Gem Gold Vintage Charm Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
middle @ 1 inch is original Victorian 14k yellow gold with rose cut diamonds and natural sapphires. The
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2010s North American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco French Opal Diamond Garnet Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
rose cut Diamonds. This lovely brooch is typical of the Art Deco period, the roaring 1920s. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, turquoise and an inner orange. Surrounded by Old Rose Cut Diamonds The lovely old rose cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Snake Bracelet c.1840
Located in New York, NY
and highlighted with 16 rose cut diamonds on his mouth. Snake jewelry was very popular in England in
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Heart Ring 18 Carat in Original Heart Box, 1908
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This has to be one of the sweetest Edwardian heart Opal and rose cut Diamond rings we have
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

True Eyecatcher Victorian Antique Ring with a 3.50 Carat Ovalcut Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
matter by coating the backs of the jewels in gold. Diamonds: Two old European cut diamonds with a total
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Antique 1850s Belgian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique, Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Victorian, natural turquoise and rose-cut diamond carved five stone ring, circa 1890. Set with five
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 22ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Gypsy Ring, Circa 1849
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An antique jewellery staple this delightful Victorian 22ct turquoise and rose cut diamond band or
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Russian Bangle
Located in QLD , AU
and surrounded by 14 rose cut white diamonds with an estimated weight of 0.40cts. The bangle is finely
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond and Turquoise Eternity Band
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Approximately 0.32ctw Old European cut diamonds and Turquoise set in a handcrafted 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Turquoise Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
turquoise. The earrings weigh 11.9 grams and is forged from silver and rose gold. The earrings are made up
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Rose Gold, Silver

1920s Three Turquoise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds / Platinum
Located in Bellmore, NY
Rose cut diamonds and featuring 3 beautiful robins egg color turquoise. The ring is constructed in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamonds and Turquoise in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Approximately 0.55ctw Old European cut diamonds and Turquoise set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.75 Carat Blue Green Sapphire and Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
. The center stone has a custom cut green turquoise that has a beautiful brown matrix that ties the
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Enamel Rose-cut Diamond Antique Bird Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
enamelled with purple, turquoise, gold, green and red enamel and adorned with rose-cut diamonds. Hinged
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Rose Gold Curb Link Chain, circa 1899
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
cabochon cut turquoise and half pearls nead set to individual diamond shaped box mounts. The bracelet
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Impressive Antique Gold Diamond Turquoise Brooch Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k gold large brooch pendant, crafted with old mine and rose cut diamonds and turquoise
Category

Antique 19th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl Turquoise Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
England around 1910-1920. Set with 2 turquoise cabochon, 24 oriental pearls and 3 rose-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Platinum

Attractive Victorian Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Lombard, IL
Exquisite design, pierced yellow gold and turquoise buckle with rose cut diamond accented tongue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

1950s Turquoise Diamond Gold Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
greens with garnet cabochon eyes and 21 rose cut diamonds set around it's head for a subtle sparkle
Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched Persian turquoise is set in the central rectangle surround by a row of rose cut
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Lone Mountain Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings SUNEERA
By Suneera Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lone Mountain Turquoise with 18K and 10K yellow gold. Rose cut diamond 0.05cts and pave diamonds
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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mid-Victorian Diamond Double Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
- making it a truly versatile piece. STONES Rose cut diamonds MEASUREMENTS 18.8 x 17.8mm WEIGHT 5.2g
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
inner orange. Surrounded by Old Rose Cut Diamonds The lovely old rose cut Diamonds sparkle and
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold North Star Diamond Necklace
Located in Paramus, NJ
cut for our designs include, but are not limited to: amethyst rose quartz labradorite
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theresa Kaz Jewelry 18k Gold North Star Diamond Earrings
Located in Paramus, NJ
able to custom cut for our designs include, but are not limited to: amethyst rose quartz
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold North Star Diamond Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
cut for our designs include, but are not limited to: amethyst rose quartz labradorite
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2010s Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond S Letter Evil Eye ID Charm Necklace Talisman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White Gold Cable Chain * 16.5″  Length
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Letter A Necklace Evil Eye ID Initial 14K White Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Initial ‘A’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Dalliance Crystal Pipe Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Crystal Pipe Opals, .23ct Rose Cut Moonstone, .06ct Diamond • We use natural gemstones, and some
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact turquoise and rose cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a turquoise and rose cut diamond 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic turquoise and rose cut diamond over the years, but those made by Mattioli, Goshwara and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose 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 turquoise and rose cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond?

Prices for a turquoise and rose cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $493 and can go as high as $19,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,356.

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 Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.