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Dazzling 18k White Gold Flower Ring with 0.175ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
), 19.80mm (outer diameter), and 6.85mm (height). Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 5 stones Main stone
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Flower Cluster Pendant
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
weighing a total of 0.27ct, all mounted in 18 carat white gold. Stamped 18k.
Category

2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Splendid Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Flower Ring Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Black and White Diamond 3D Flower Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Spectacularly sparkly black and white pave diamond flower ring. This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K White Gold Butterfly with Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.85ct
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K white gold and features a flower and a butterfly. Made out of 305 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
and very sparking. Ruby use 12.45 ct, Diamond 0.23 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
and very sparking. Ruby use 37.85 ct, Diamond 1.08 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Emerald and Briolette Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Colombian Emerald - 5.25 Cts Diamond - 1.12 Cts All Diamonds are G /H - SI
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18ct White Gold Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Articulated Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
necklace is crafted from 18ct white gold and features a stunning open-work flower design with a centre
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold, flower pendant necklace set
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

RUCHI Emerald with Diamond Halo White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald : 2.96ct Total Weight Diamond : 0.26ct Total Weight All diamonds are G-H
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

RUCHI Diamond Slices with Pavé White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 5.50 ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

White Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Reversible Flower Station 16" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS2 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ 14k Clasp Weight: 7.34 Grams Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Flower Boquet Brooch Pearls and Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.7 grams Diamond
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Emeralds Diamonds Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Capture the essence of spring with this stunning emerald and diamond flower stud earrings in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

2.90 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold in the shape of blossoming flowers, these earrings are handset with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Flower Pendant on Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White Gold Flower Pendant on a Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k White Gold .25ctw Round Diamond Bezel Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Colored Enamel
Located in Bergamo, BG
gold and adorned with a pavé of brilliant-cut diamonds. The polished gold loops intertwine with diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Cluster Round 0.33 Carat Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Flower Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
natural diamonds Color G/H Clarity SI1 Round White Diamonds. Comes with a stunning white gold necklace
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.75 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight 3.41 gm Diamond Weight 1.75 ct. Earrings Length 15.45 mm Earrings Width 15.45 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k White Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.31cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 6.12 Carat Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 6.12 Carat Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Illuminate your
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring is made in 18k white gold and features 98 round cut, pave set diamonds weighing 1.30cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Engraved Flower Theme Coral , Kyanite, 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant earrings in 14K white gold earrings, composed of 29 ct of big kyanite at the top
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Flowers Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold cuff bracelet.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Flower Sapphire Brooch with Diamonds Green Garnets
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Flower Sapphire Brooch with Diamonds & Green Garnets 11 Sapphires - 4.41 CT 450
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold

Retro White Gold 0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Pin Circa 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K white gold flower pin circa 1965, set with 24 natural round brilliant diamonds totaling
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zeghani 14K White Gold Flower Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.34 Carats Total
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold flower diamond pendant with round natural diamonds weighing 0.06 carat total and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Pavé Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the breathtaking 1.50 Pavé Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold, a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White and Yellow Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cute 18k white and yellow diamond flower ring weighs 4.70 grams and features 0.26 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

19, 44 carat White Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Theme Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shining and elegant carpet bracelet in 14 karat white gold realized with flower theme all studded
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow and White Pave Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamond: 453 round brilliant & 14 baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Flower Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 1/4
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Boucheron diamond ring showcasing a flower motif in shimmering 18k white gold, the ring is
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings 16.70ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of estate earrings crafted in 18K white gold, designed as bold floral forms and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Ring Size 7.25 #22667
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Ring Size 7.25- Crafted in a charming two-tone design
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt White Gold Flower Shaped Ring with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Flower Shaped Ring with Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 53 ( size can
Category

20th Century European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire White Diamond Pave Floral Flower 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
(GIA6462034614) 188 White Diamonds 2.59 CT 18KW 8.89 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Statement Flower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Big Flower Wedding pendant in 18K Gold. It has pear cut sapphires and studded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lapislazuli Flower Tourmaline Diamonds White Gold 18 karat Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
flower on which another white gold flower set with diamonds is placed acts as a clasp. A necklace to wear
Category

1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Onbell Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Onbell Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

JR Rose Cut Briolette Diamond Flower 18 Karat White Gold Earring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Rose Cut Briolette Diamond Flower 18 Karat White Gold Earring Flowers made of White Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink and White Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings. These vintage-inspired earrings, with their delicate and refined design
Category

20th Century Indian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Flower Necklace 9.1 Carats Pear and Round Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Necklace Length: 18 Inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings Pear Marquise Round 4.5 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Cut: Pear, Marquise, Round Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This delicate pendant been set with 66 White VVS-F Diamond Pavé in our 150 year old workshop in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring Art Deco Style Flower
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural green Tourmaline and Diamonds tourmaline origin - Mozambique stone
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

4.30ct Australian Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Flower Ring / Penda
Located in Bucharest, Romania
dazzling pear-shaped white diamond cluster that creates a shimmering floral halo, delivering brilliance
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Flower Ring 1.08 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Ring Style: Floral Halo with Milgrain Detail Metal: 14K White
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.75ct Diamond Four Petal Flower Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
any look. It features a 16 chain in 14K white gold holding a flower-inspired pendant with four pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 K white Gold Flower South Sea Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This is a Diamond Vintage Brooch, meticulously crafted in 18 K white Gold and adorned with an array
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Designer 18 Karat White Gold Flower Motif Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring has 0.63 total carat weight of F/G color, and VS clarity diamonds. Flower top is 23x23 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet pin of a two-flower bouquet. They feature 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Handcrafted Carved Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Delicate Rose Gold White Diamond Flower Stud Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Rose Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-RND 57-0,04-3/6A Weight 1.5 gram With
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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White Gold Diamond Flower For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white gold diamond flower you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5250 vintage or 7828 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold diamond flower may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold diamond flower over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Van Cleef Arpels and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our white gold diamond flower for sale are for women, but there are 3232 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond Flower?

The price for a white gold diamond flower starts at $0 and tops out at $1,046,250 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,290.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About White Gold Diamond Flower
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.