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Pear Shaped Zambian Emerald Multi Tear Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Style: Statement, Elegant, High Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

One Of A Kind Multi Tourmaline Cuff Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
, Statement Tourmaline Jewelry, Luxury Fine Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Minimal Studs With Diamonds Made In 18Kt White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
: High Polish Finish, Hand-Set Stones Trending Keywords: Minimalist Stud Earrings, Blue Topaz Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

8.30 ct Australian Opal Mounted Cuff Accented With Diamonds And Multi Gemstone
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry, Opal Collector’s Cuff, Luxury Fine Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 18k Gold

Blue White Diamonds Cushion Cuff Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:23.891g,D:2.88ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hand-Painted Deer Portrait Bakelite Earrings with Gemstone Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These artisan earrings feature a beautifully painted deer portrait on bakelite discs, accented by sparkling garnets, diamonds, amethyst, and set in 18-karat gold. Intricate gold deta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

18K White Gold Dangling Chandelier Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These ornate chandelier earrings combine radiant artistry and luxury, featuring 2.80 carats of sparkling diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. With a dramatic 62x20mm length, they mak...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5-Band Stackable Connected 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set features five stackable eternity bands in white, yellow, and rose 18-karat gold, each pavé-set with sparkling diamonds and a total carat weight of 3.67ct. Elegant a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Turquoise Carved Flower Pendant with Opal Center in 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This artisan-crafted floral brooch spotlights a stunning carved turquoise flower, centering a luminous opal cabochon and held in 14-karat yellow gold. Measuring 50mm, it embodies vib...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Yellow Gold

Artisan Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These striking drop earrings by Artisan showcase 18.66ct of natural watermelon tourmaline slices, each delicately framed with 0.59ct of diamonds, all set in 9.360g of 18K rose gold. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

Artisan 28.55ct Pear Emerald Drop Earrings With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These luxurious drop earrings by Artisan feature a total of 28.55ct pear-shaped emeralds accented with halos of 0.98ct round diamonds, all set in 7.766g of 18K yellow gold. Measuring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Artisan Baguette Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Description This sophisticated ring by Artisan features a geometric cluster of baguette and round diamonds totaling 1.14ct, arranged in a bold rectangular halo, and crafted from 6.29...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Artisan Citrine Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.822g, Citr:4.81ct,Enam:0.06g, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Octogen Shape Signet Pave Diamonds Ring In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Octagon Shape Signet Pavé Diamond Ring is a striking piece of jewelry, crafted in 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:15.130g,D:2.70ct, Topaz:19.91ct, 185 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Malachite Minimal Studs Accented With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.532g,D:0.54ct, Mala:7.60ct, 16X11 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tier Sliced Watermelon Tourmaline Pendant Accented With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.224g,D:0.21ct, Tour Melon:18.78ct, 50X18 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Carved Jade Butterfly Pendant Cum Brooch With Black White Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:19.696g,D:2.37ct, Jade:13.15ct, 48X42 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Spinel Waterfall Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:15.832g,D:0.79ct, Spinel:10.37 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hand Painted Mop Dangle Earrings With Citrine Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:14.348g,D:1.26ct, Citrine:13.90ct,Mop:36.85ct,Enam:1.68g 71X41
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Uneven Shaped Fire Opal Pendant Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.270g,D:1.10ct, Opal Fire:39.80ct, 52X25 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Baroque Pearl Pendant Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.174g,D:0.70ct, Pearl Chinese:47.23ct, 51X19 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Colorful Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.370g, Ameth:1.24ct,Citr:0.27ct,Iolite:1.25ct,T 27X15 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Floral Studs With Blue Sapphire Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.286g,D:0.71ct, Sapp:1.21ct, 15x15 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Rosecut Blue Sapphire Studs Accented With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.652g,D:0.54ct, Sapp:1.50ct, 13x12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Leaf Shaped Carved Jade Pendant With Pave Diamonds Butterfly In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.530g,D:0.91ct, Emer:0.61ct,Jade:22.65ct,Sapp:0.53ct, 66X30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style Emerald Diamond Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.26g,D:0.61ct Emer:1.09ct US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Carved Tanzanite Ring WIth Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.617g,D:0.12ct, Tanz:9.20ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Shaped Black White DIamond Studs Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.792g,D:1.29ct, 17X17 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Tier Fire Opal Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 19k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.988g,D:0.81ct, Opal Fire:28.35ct, 59X14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Blue White Diamond Floral Studs Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.984g,D:1.73ct, 18X18 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Sapphire Ombre Hoops Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:9.143,MULTI SAPPHIRE:11ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shaped Pink Sapphire Band Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.552g, Sapp:1.89ct, US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Sapphire Ombre Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:5.822,D:0.65 ct, MULTI SAPP:6.6ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Studs Accented With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.194g,D:1.63ct, 12X12 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Line Luxury Bracelet Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 14KT Gold: 23.786g Stone Details Diamond: 2.45ct Ruby: 12.58ct Product Features Elegant line bracelet showcasing alternating rubies and diamonds Crafted in warm 14k r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Shaped Blue Sapphire Floral Studs With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 3.616g Stone Details Diamond: 0.32ct Sapphire: 1.50ct Product Features Size: 12X12MM Elegant round design featuring a vivid blue sapphire surrounded by spa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Multi Sapphire Ombre Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 3.625g Stone Details Diamond: 0.39ct Multi Sapphire: 4.3ct Product Features Striking ombre design featuring an array of multi-colored sapphires Accented wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shaped Carved Tanzanite Ring With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 3.743g Stone Details Diamond: 0.12ct Tanzanite: 8.12ct (Carved, Oval Shaped) Product Features Ring Size: US-7 (Can be sized) Features a beautifully carved ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Turquoise Minimal Studs Accented With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.320g,D:0.80ct, Turq:6.30ct, 18X14 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Emerald and Aquamarine Bypass Ring with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring by Artisan features a vivid 1.84ct oval emerald and a 1.27ct pear-cut aquamarine, finished with 0.10ct of sparkling diamonds on a 4.862g 18K white gold band....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Artisan Bypass Emerald And Ruby Ring With Diamond In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Description This vibrant bypass ring by Artisan features a 1.69ct emerald-cut emerald and a 1.01ct pear ruby, accented by 0.14ct of sparkling diamonds and set in 4.473g of 18K white ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Artisan Emerald and Tanzanite Bypass Ring with Diamond 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring by Artisan features a vivid 1.00ct pear-cut emerald and a 1.05ct pear-cut tanzanite, both encircled by 0.45ct of brilliant diamonds, all set in 3.885g of 18K...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Designed Snake Wrap Ring WIth Diamonds In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.912g,D:0.49ct 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Artisan Cabochon Emerald Cluster Ring with Turquoise Diamond 18K white Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 7.005g Diamond Details Diamond: 0.48ct Gemstone Details Emerald: 6.96ct Turquoise: 3.80ct Product Features Ring Size: US-6.5 (Can be sized) Unique c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Baguette Ring Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This refined ring by Artisan features a contemporary cluster of baguette and round diamonds totaling 0.54ct, set in 3.381g of 18K white gold. Its sleek rectangular motif and brillian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Artisan Blue Topaz Drop Earrings With Diamond In 14K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These modern drop earrings by Artisan feature a total of 7.35ct round blue topaz, accented with 0.18ct of scintillating diamonds, set in 4.451g of 14K white gold. The 17x9mm design c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Pear Cut Emerald And Diamond Bypass Ring 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring by Artisan features two pear-cut emeralds totaling 1.98ct, accented by 0.42ct of sparkling diamonds, all set in 3.910g of 18K white gold. Its open swirl desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Diamond Bezel Tennis Necklace 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tennis necklace by Artisan features 8.15ct of brilliant round diamonds, each set in a sleek bezel and crafted in 32.736g of 18K white gold. Measuring 419mm, its classic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Geode Dangle Earrings With Sapphire Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:13.954g,D:1.61ct, Geode:12.40ct,Sapp:2.17ct, 45X22 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Sapphire, Geode, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade Dangle Earrings With Tanzanite Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.640g,D:0.90ct, Jade:26.70ct,Tanz:2.75ct, 79x26 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Jade, Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Starburst Stud Diamond Earrings In 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.964g,D:1.63ct, 16X16 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Pink Tourmaline Drop Dangle Earrings Added With Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.181g,D:1.16ct, Blue Sapp:4.09ct,P Tour:61.90ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

Carved Multi Gemstone Flower Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.650g, Emer:0.20ct,Mix Stone:40.81ct,Ruby:0.34c 60X30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Pink Spinel Dangle Earrings WIth Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.574g,D:2.65ct, Spinel:3.58 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Ruby Floral Studs With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.725g,D:0.36ct, Ruby:3.68ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leaf Shaped Carved Pink Tourmaline Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.562g,D:0.27ct, Tour:16.33ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Jewelry Nyc

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k 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

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