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Wing Shaped Pave Diamond Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Wrap the wing around your wrist with this lovely wing shaped top open pave diamonds bangle in silver and gold. 18KT Gold: 0.310gms Diamond: 6.92cts SiIver: 26.937gms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

124cts Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Ruby Tassel Earring In 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 124cts Multi color Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Tassel Earring in Gold and Silver is so such a glam for spring. 18kt gold:1.6gms Diamond:4.58cts Ruby: 1.64Cts Sapphire Multi: 124....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver

NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch with Onyx and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An adorable 18 karat yellow gold monkey with ruby eyes,hangs from a branch of black onyx. The brooch measures 1.5" x 1.25" Ruby weight 0.12 carats Signed Cellini
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roger Guillochon for Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Shar Pei Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Roger Guillochon ,from France for Cellini Jewelers, this 18 karat yellow gold Shar Pei brooch depicts magnificent craftsmanship. The dog's body is etched in a satin finis...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Made In 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.994g,D:1.87ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bangle With Emerald Channel Setting
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:19.580g, Emer:9.98ct, Size-57 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamonds Bangle in 14k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Perfect to stack with you vintage jewelry collection this pave diamond bangle in Gold and Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Multi Gemstone Sunburst Bracelet With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.200g,D:0.08ct, Ioli:0.52ct,Labr:2.00ct,Topa:1.61ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Iolite, Labradorite, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Baguette Evil Eye Pendant Necklace With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.136g,D:0.18ct, Ioli:0.33ct,Moon:1.32ct,Sapp:0.55ct,Tanz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Iolite, Moonstone, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Bypaas Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Princess Cut Diamond Bypass Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry, crafted in radiant 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:3.444g,D:0.81ct,,,,,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Star Design Diamond Pendant Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.313g,D:1.35ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Rhombus Shaped Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.004g,D:0.45ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Love Pave Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made in 14k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.80g, D:0.24ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Will Protect You Forever Pendant With Pave Diamonds Made In 14K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.677g,D:0.12ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Blackened Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.08g,D:4.15ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:7.272g,D:4.258ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Blackened Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:7.032g,D:2.89ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tennis Diamond Bracelet Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.998g,D:2.93ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Shaped Garnet Tsavorite Earring with Diamond Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection with these beautiful Cushion Shaped Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Cream Enamel Cuff with Diamonds and Sapphire in 18 Karat Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
can be one of those ravishing jewelry piece in your closet. 18k: 15.185gms Diamond: 1.81Cts Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold

3.93ct Emerald Stud Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Round Emerald and double row white diamond Stud Earring will be you favorite jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Multi Gemstone Pendant Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.628g,D:0.08ct, Emer:0.05ct,Ruby:0.06ct,Turq:0.02ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Bangle Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:16.75g,D:18.25Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ice Diamond Bracelet Accented With Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:19.89gms,D:13.45cts,,,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.818g,D:2.06ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.67g,D:2.81ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Micro Pave Black Diamond Bangle Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:2.83ct,SI:22.432g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Uneven Geode Cuff With Blue sapphire Pave Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.662g,D:4.33ct,SI:80.207g, GEODE:185.90ct,SAPPHIRE:18.78ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Geode, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Diamond Bangle Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:24.826g,D:0.82ct, Opal:2.62ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Bracelet Accented With Diamonds Made In 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:9.11g,D:2.30Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Multo Colored Enamel Bangle With Diamonds Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.641g,D:1.52ct,SI:29.849g, Meena:0.55g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

2.46 Ct Ruby Ring With Diamonds In Center Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 2.46 Ct Ruby Ring with Diamonds in the center is a dazzling piece of fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cushion Shaped Garnet Cocktail Ring With Tsavorite Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.364g, Garn:1.99ct,Garn:0.43ct,Tsav:0.24ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.177g,D:0.21ct, Sapp:1.60ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Malachite Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.934g,D:0.08ct, Mala:9.26ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Carving Ring With Ruby Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.283g,D:0.16ct, MixS:4.20ct,Ruby:0.19ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Malachite Stud Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:4.813g,D:0.605ct, ,MALACHITE:6.405ct,,,,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Baguette Full Eternity Band Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.778g, Sapp:2.79ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite White Sapphire Dangle Earring With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
have in your jewelry collection. Closure: Push Post 18kt: 1.94gms Diamond: 2.31cts Slv: 18.7gms White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphire Diamonds Flower Pendant Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.25g,D:0.14Ct SAPPHIRE BLUE:0.7Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Classic Ring with Diamonds in the Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Classic Ring, featuring stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Looking Pearl Necklace With Pave Diamond Ruby Motif
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.000g,D:5.56ct,SI:27.538g, PEAR:110.46ct,RUBY:10.41ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Multi Shaped Ice Diamond Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.998g,D:2.31ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.644g,D:0.39ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Chain Necklace Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.055g, Sapp:1.10ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Star Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.250g,D:0.34ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.290g, Sapp:0.68ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.656g,D:0.41ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rosecut Diamonds Ruby Bangle Made In 14k yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:5.96gms,D:2.79cts,Sl:24.52gms RUBY:7.2Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pink Sapphire Minimal Band Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.621g, SAPPHIRE:0.31ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Tanzanite Pave Diamonds Bangle Made In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:15.8g,D:19.47ct,Slv:48.36gm, Tanzanite:31.06ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Figural Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.714g,D:0.16ct, RUBY:0.32ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Sapphire Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.643g,D:0.09ct, Sapp:0.37ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rosecut Diamonds Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Bangle With Ruby Eyes In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:12.07gD:11.23ct RUBY:0.02Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Exquisite Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
at the back to let all the light come in is a must piece for your jewelry collection. Closure: Push
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Designer Ring With Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.27g,D:0.32ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.