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GIA Certified, 1.99ct Natural W-X Colour Pear Shape Solitaire Diamond ring 18KT.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring shines a magnificent 1.99-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond with a unique W-X color grade. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified, 1.50ct W-X Range Natural Pear Shaped diamond Solitaire Ring 18KT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
captivating W-X color range. The diamond's gentle hue exudes a sense of warmth and individuality, reminiscent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 1.14ct 16 Diamond X Eternity Band Ring W Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - E-G Color - VVS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Shield Step Cut W to X Range VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: VVS2 Color: W to X RANGE Cut: Excellent Measurements: 9.73 x 6.62 x 3.10 mm Depth %: 46.8% Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond

Vivid Diamonds 4.59 Carat Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Cushion cut Light Yellow, W-X color diamonds weighing 4.59 carats total, VVS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Graded 2.42 Carat Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
2.42ct oval cut diamond, W-X color, VS1 clarity. Accenting the center diamond are two brilliant trapezoid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Dimensions: 13mm x 4mm (H x W) Total
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co 925 Return To Tiffany Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
round brilliant diamonds Size large (Approx. 1.25" L x 1.00" W) Approx. diamond carat total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond, W-X SI1 approx. 1.02cts GIA certificate #1122997877 4 baguette diamonds approx. total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 3.10 Carat Diamond Stud Platinum Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
approximate 1.60 carats. GIA Certificate # 5181897035 1 old mine brilliant cut diamond W-X VS2 approximate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Pendant Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
secure when on the ear. Marked - '14K' for gold purity to slides Measure - 7cm L x 2.7cm W Total
Category

20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

3.5 Carat GIA Light Yellow Radiant Halo Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.51 Carat Center Diamond GIA Light Yellow (W-X) VS2 Clarity Radiant Cut Diamond 0.65 Carats of
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Loree Rodkin Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Lariat Y-Necklace
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k gold. Measurements: the Flinstone chain is 15,5" L x 1/4" W; the diamond chain is 8" L x 1/4" W
Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge Maderia Mixed Cut Citrine 20 Plus Carat Diamond Surround
Located in North Hollywood, CA
comes from Brazil and is gorgeous it measures 23.30 w x 25.08 l with Diamond surround. The Citrine
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of 1940s Sapphire Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
of an evening gown. Marked - unmarked however tests as 14 karat gold Measures - 4cm L x 2.5cm W
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style, Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
of 19th Century earrings. Marked - '14K' to slides Measure - 3.5cm L x 1.2cm W Total diamond
Category

20th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Emerald Flower Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
: Vintage Hallmarks: None Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 23.7 grams Dimensions: 1.75" L x 1.75" W Number of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .98 Carat Yellow Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
18k rose gold Swirl bypass micro pave diamond setting. 1 marquis brilliant cut diamond W-X SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 3.93 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond of 3.93 carats, accompanied with GIA #6227741774 stating the diamond is W-X color, VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Diamond Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
! Marked - '585' for gold purity Measures - 4cm L x 2cm W Total diamond weight - 1.48 carat Total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

11 Carat Oval Yellow Diamond, Engagement Three Stones Halo Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning Three-Stones Halo Engagement ring featuring a 11 carat W to X Oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dogwood flower Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 12.2 grams Measurements: L 20mm x W 20mm 14 Diamonds: 0.16 cts approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4.46 Carat Round Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Solitaire Target Halo Style
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 4.46 Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Yellow (W-X Range) Clarity
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
designed and handmade in the US. Moonstone Pendant = $2975, L 1.5" x W .8" 16-18" Diamond station
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
them to the ear. Marked - '18K' and '14K' for gold purity Measures - 2.1cm L x 1.4cm W Total diamond
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rainbow Moonstone and Emerald Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Kyanite Gems
Located in Nantucket, MA
faceted, pear-shaped kyanite gemstones and more brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant is 2"h x 1"w. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, Sterling Silver

H. Sena 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
rear of one and 'SENA' for manufacturer to the other rear Measure - 2.8cm L x 2cm W Total diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Modernist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Moskowitz Bros. Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Color: W to X Clarity: VS2 Side Diamonds: Approximately .30 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Measurements
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Impressive 18 Karat Gold, Art Deco Style Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Measures - 5cm W x 2.75cm H Total diamond weight - 3.94 carat Total weight of piece - 13.94 grams
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Colors 7ct Light Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this 7.03-carat light yellow (W-X) elongated radiant-cut diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Rose Gold Custom Made "Evil Eye" GIA 0.78ct Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Victoria, BC
% natural and earth mined round brilliant cut SI-2 W-X colour (light brown) diamond measuring 5.96mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Heart Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Measurement of pendant - 6cm L x 4.5cm W Total diamond weight - 2.40 carat Total weight of piece - 71.55
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
- GIA # 5222789389 Color: W to X Clarity: SI1 Surrounding Diamonds: Approximately .10 cts Color: H
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

"Laughing Buddha" Burmese Jadeite Jade With 14k Yellow Gold VS1 Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
: Buddha Chain Type: 18K Gold Wheat Chain ( 16-18 In) 1.91 g Bail size: L: 8.53 mm X W: 3.65 mm, Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era, Silver, 15 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
pendant brooch 3.75cm W x 3.5cm H Total diamond weight - 1.15 carat Total weight of piece - 8.3 grams
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Vivid 7.31 Carat Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Love Band Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
measures approximately 17.71 mm H x 23.08 mm W x 9.19 mm D. Diamonds are VS quality and F-G color. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Pendant with Blue Faceted Stones #21124
Located in Washington Depot, CT
with a unique twist! Hallmark: 14K Weight: 5.28 g / 3.40 dwt. Size: 11.5 mm X 11.9 mm X 11.9 mm (W
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Brutalist Brooch Pin by Birks
By Birks
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
gentleman's lapel. Marked - '18Kt' for gold purity and 'BIRKS' Measures - 4.2cm W x 4.2cm H Total diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Set of Oak Playing Card Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Sold as a set of four. Club: 18 ¼” H x 11 ½” W x 12” D Diamond: 17 ⅝” H x 11 ¾” W x 12 ¾” D Heart: 18
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Stacked Lucite Block Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
High quality vintage Lucite table lamps. Rectangular blocks (7"- L x 4"- W x .5" thick) alternate
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Stunning 8.00 Carat Diamond Four Row X Design Wide 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Face of ring measures approximately 21,31 mm H x 21.32 mm W x 5.54 mm D. Diamonds are VS in quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Era, Turquoise and Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Victorian era jewellery. Marked - unmarked but acid tested as 18 karat Measures - 4cm L x 2.6cm W Total
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings 2.27 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
(Cut: Radiant; Color: U-V, W-X; Clarity: VS) Other Diamonds = 0.25 Carats (Cut: Baguette, Round; Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

9 Karat Rose Gold, Emerald Diamond Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
x 1.9cm W Total diamond weight - 0.68 carat Total weight of piece - 11.58 grams
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Chatham Crystal Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Emerald Color: Vivid Green Emerald Measurements: Approximately L 35 x W 15.20 x H 10.75 mm Diamonds: 3
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Gentleman Signet Ring, 18 Carat Gold British Hallmarked 1864
Located in London, GB
mark "T.W.M". 1 x old cut diamond, approximate total weight 0.02 carats UK ring size "U&1/2", and it
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Stunning 6.50 Carat F Color 3-Row Wide Baguette Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
weight of approximately 6.50 carats. Face of ring measures approximately 18.51 mm H x 24.84 mm W x 7.51
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

EFFY Blue Topaz 15.30 ct Diamond .85 ct in 14k White Gold
By Effy
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Topaz, accented by 3/8 ct. t.w. Sparkling diamonds. The 16.00 x 11.76 x 9.50 mm gemstone is expertly cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1960s Nine Drawer Diamond Triple Dresser Style Monteverdi Young Cal Mode Calif
By Cal Mode, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Monteverdi Young for Cal -Mode Culver City, CA Measures: 74 W X 30.63 X 19.25D 20.88 W X 15.5D X 4.63 H
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1990’s Chanel Pearl and Rhinestone Clip Earrings Col. 26
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and eye catching, 2" w x 2" h diamond shape in excellent condition.
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

GIA White Gold Fnacy Yellow 1.85 ct Diamond 0.85 ct Diamond Ring
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
: 1.70 ct [ 1 diamond ] Color: W-X Clarity: SI1 Total white diamond weight: 0.43 ct [ 2 diamonds ] Color
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA White Gold Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring with White Side Diamonds 3.74 ct
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
yellow diamond weight: 2.02 ct [ 1 diamond ] Color: W-X Clarity: VS2 Total small fancy yellow diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Bracelet
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Measurements: Heart Charm: 9.5mm H x 10.5mm W Diamond: 0.35 total carat weight Color: F Clarity Length: 19.5 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut Drop Earrings
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
weight : 10.73 ct [ 2 diamonds ] Color: W-X Clarity: SI2 Total white diamond weight: 0.83 ct [ 72
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond Gold Lion Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
" x W 2.25", Total Diamond Weight: 7.85ct, Total Chain Length: 20.00"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Light Yellow 1.30 Cushion Cut Chardonnay Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Chardonnay Diamond® ring with 1.30cts. cushion cut center diamond is W-X color and VS1
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
: 1.71ct Emerald Colour: "Medium" Emerald Dimensions: 7.3mm(L) x 5.9mm(W) x 3.6mm(D-estimated) Diamond
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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W X Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the w x diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 3804 vintage editions and 3936 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect w x diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing w x diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alex Jona, Rolex and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A w x diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5408 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our w x diamond for sale are for women, but there are 2473 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a W X Diamond?

On average, a w x diamond at 1stDibs sells for $4,038, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $5,072,699 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.