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13.18 ct Pink Touramline Ring With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.333g,D:0.49ct, Tour:13.18ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.358g,D:0.47ct, Sapp:3.59ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mozambique Ruby Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:49.374g,D:0.70ct, Ruby:6.30ct, 48X58 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cushion Shaped Vivid Pink Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.612g,D:0.65ct, Tour:7.24ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Zambian Emerald Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:13.750g,D:2.96ct, Emer:28.37ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.127g,D:0.49ct, Sapp:3.58ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Barrel cut London Blue Topaz Ring Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.989g,D:0.24ct, Sapp:0.17ct,Topa:9.99ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

6.95 ct Oval Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.558g,D:1.42ct, Sapp:6.95ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Tourmaline Cuff Bracelet Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:60.390g, Tour:28.91ct, 58X48 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Shaped Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.732g,D:0.22ct, Ruby:8.18ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Pyramid Spike Bangle Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:19.213g,D:1.73ct, 55X45 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Shaped Mozambique Ruby Ring With Green Enamel Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.131g,D:0.35ct, Ruby:9.23ct,Enam:0.04g, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cocktail Shaker Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:7.760g,D:1.72ct, Glas:8.99ct,Sapp:0.51ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Of A Kind Emerald Diamond Ring Accented With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.054g,D:4.08ct, Emer:1.78ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Spike Bangle Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:19.479g,D:1.70ct, 55X45 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Shaped Tsavorite Tennis Bracelet Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Oval Shaped Tsavorite Tennis Bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in luxurious 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Of Pearl Tarot Card Pendant With Black Enamel Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:21.094g,D:0.41ct, Sapp:1.76ct,Tsav:0.12ct,Enam:0.95g, 57X30 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Multi Color Vivid Tourmaline 3 Stone Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.790g,D:0.46ct, Tour:14.45ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Minimal Earrings Accented With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.386g,D:0.82ct, Tour:2.17ct, 21X7 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.351g,D:0.15ct, Sapp:2.92ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.957g,D:1.20ct, 32X27 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:58.745g,D:0.26ct, Sapp:24.42ct, 48X58 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ring WIth Pink Enamel Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.240g,D:0.13ct, Tour:3.51ct,Enam:0.06g, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vivid Green Zambian Emerald Studs Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.265g,D:1.86ct, Emer:8.16ct, 16X16 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sleek Ball Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:13.443g,D:2.19ct, 457 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.782g,D:0.33ct, Sapp:6.48ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

One of A Kind Vivid Mint Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.183g,D:1.13ct, Tour:6.23ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tier Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.605g,D:1.86ct, Emer:27.63ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Starburst Rhombus Shape Multi Tourmaline Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:12.904g, TOURMALINE:2.88ct, Size: 49X19 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bracelet Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved filigree work bangle set in Gold & Silver with Diamonds, Blue Sapphire & Rose cut Diamonds. It is an openable bangle with 2 safety clasps. 18k:3.29g, Silver:6...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pink Tourmaline Pearl Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.217g,D:0.67ct, Opal:0.92ct,Tour:6.31ct, 46X11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

One Of A Kind Pearl Thread Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.160g, Pear:152.73ct,Thre:0.14g, 431 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Pave Diamond Spike Bangle In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Spike Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle In Silver & Gold openable bangle with gold clasps. Diamond weight: 1.98cts . Stack this with your favorite everyday gold bangles to fancy it up.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dainty Blue Sapphire Drop Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.050g, Sapphire:0.79ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Diamond Designer Open Ring in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty and super modern looking designer pear shape diamond Open Ring in 18K White Gold is for those power house ladies,, who are always thing out of the box. Ring size: 7 ( ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Lapis Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.945g,D:0.40ct, Lapi:34.75ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Ruby Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.109g,D:0.29ct, Ruby:6.58ct 457 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire One Of A Kind Cuff Bracelet Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:50.290g, Sapp:9.28ct, 48X58 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.37 ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Dangle Earrings WIth Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.053g,D:0.17ct, Tour:10.37ct, 31x8MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.962g,D:0.44ct, Sapp:4.62ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yoga Charm Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.749g,D:0.26ct, 29X23 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Mozambique Ruby Minimal Studs With Green Enamel Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.270g,D:0.15ct, Ruby:6.25ct,Enam:0.07g, 12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

21.67 ct London Blue Topaz Dangle Earring With Tourmaline Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.741g,D:0.86ct, Topa:21.67ct,Tour:1.71ct, 49X11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Topaz, Tourmaline, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Abstract Mother Of Pearl Geode Dangle Earrings Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:19.152g, Emer:0.40ct,Geod:16.14ct,Mop:28.70ct 58X26 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Geode, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celestial Star Pendant With Emerald Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.862g,D:0.49ct, Emer:0.71ct,Mop:5.40ct, 35X27 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Mushroom Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:14.075g,D:2.69ct, 48X30 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Fire Opal Minimal Studs With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.858g,D:1.24ct, Opal:2.36ct 15 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lotus Charm Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.985g,D:0.28ct, 29X23 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Aquamarine Minimal Studs Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.296g,D:0.35ct, Aqua:4.54ct,Pear:1.54ct,Turq:9.33ct, 21X19 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Initial B Letter Alphabet Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.888g,D:1.60ct, 35X27 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shaped Mint Pink Tourmaline Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.483g,D:0.68ct, Tour:18.93ct, 35X13 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

16.54 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.349g,D:0.53ct, Sapp:16.54ct, 30X12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Ear Thread Chain Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.808g,D:0.32ct, Ruby:0.92ct, 31X3 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Shaped Pink Tourmaline Earrings Accented With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.214g,D:0.56ct, Tour:9.10ct, 30X11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sugarloaf Mozambique Ruby Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Green Enamel In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:72.016g, Ruby:16.32ct,Enam:0.04g, 48X58 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Butterfly Shaped Pave Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.453g,D:0.31ct, Sapp:0.19ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

One Of A Kind Elephant Pendant With Pave Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:19.772g,D:0.35ct, 32X26 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Used Jewelry Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact used jewelry nyc you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 68 vintage or 437 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect used jewelry nyc may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a used jewelry nyc has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Artisan NYC, AB Jewelry NYC and Alex Soldier are consistently popular. A used jewelry nyc can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 343, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our used jewelry nyc for sale are for women, but there are 142 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Used Jewelry Nyc?

Prices for a used jewelry nyc can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $60 and can go as high as $134,400, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,267.

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.