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Yellow Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 3.1 cm Total Weight: 27.42 grams "We first opened
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold Ruby Mystery Set Earrings
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

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

18K White Gold 2.70ct Diamond Flower Earrings AER-19962
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
profile.Offered brand new, this pair of 18K White Gold 2.70 ct Diamond Flower Earrings comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 2.4 carats blue sapphire & .55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 2.1 carats blue sapphire & .93
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl Pave Diamond Detailed Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a wonderful pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 14k white gold featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Flexible Bangle with Citrine Flower and Diamond Accents
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful flexible open back 18kt white gold bangle features a beautiful citrine flower
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bangles

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Flower Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
yellow gold setting. This gorgeous necklace contains 49 white round cut diamonds totaling .30cttw. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold White Diamond Flower Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
rose gold setting. This gorgeous necklace contains 49 white round cut diamonds totaling .30cttw. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen 0.72cttw Marquise Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
studs are crafted out of durable 18K white gold and set with 8 high-quality, finely cut Marquise
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stone Paris by Marie Poniatowski 18k White Gold Open Flower Diamond Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
Stone Paris by Marie Poniatowski 18k White Gold Open Flower Diamond Bracelet – 0.30ctw – France
Category

2010s French Modernist Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.80 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Burgundy Spinel Halo Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
plated 18K white gold diamond and red spinel halo cocktail ring with a half-round shank, Engraved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Two-tone Gold Flowers Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds in White and Yellow Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white and yellow gold, and encrusted with six round diamonds (0.18 carats), and cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...

Diamond Ring Old Mine 14k White Gold Flower Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing circa 1930s vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.83 carats 18 Karats White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
taste. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 3.04 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Number of
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Diamond Flower and Emerald Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14k gold diamond choker necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Coral Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - 18k 0.55ctw Milgrain Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rachel Koen 1.11Cttw Marquise Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
studs are crafted out of durable 18K white gold and set with 8 high-quality, finely cut Marquise
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT White Gold 1.94Ct. Diamond Gardenia Flower Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
shape, and overflowing glamour. 18KT white gold gardenia flower ring. Six petals are set with round
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Diamond Flower and Emerald Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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 Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral
Category

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

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 19.00cts Diamond Flower Fashion Earrings in 18Kt White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold rhodium plated earrings with a flower design adorned with 19.00 cts tw of diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Eden Flower Ring with Brown and White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
: Eden flower with pavé detailing Gemstones: Brown diamonds on petals, white diamond pavé on pistil, 1.46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Citrine and Diamond Flower Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
designs encrusted with sparkling diamonds, creating a flower motif. The metal setting is polished to a
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in a flower pattern with 0.76 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set on its edges giving the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Contemporary Natural Diamond Flower 0.63 Carat White Gold Statement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finger. The ring is made in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 6.0 grams. It is a ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aig Vintage Flower Brooch 4.80 ct White Diamonds Mixed Cut 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Bergamo, BG
Aig Vintage Flower Brooch 4.80 ct White Diamonds Mixed Cut 18 Kt White Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine with Diamond Flower Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 3.72 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Contemporary Sculptural 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Flower’, stud earrings are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These elegant, diamond
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Snowflake Floral Flower Symbol Motif White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
each stone enhances its brilliance. Metal: 18k White Gold Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.43
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Sepkus "Summer Flowers" Pendant Necklace with White Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
with 8 brilliant white diamonds. Hand-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with bezel set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k White Gold Unique Flower Ring with 0.09 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K White Gold with a high quality
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

J. Birnbach 2.10 carat Diamond Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
gold, H color and VS clarity round diamonds sparkle in a classic floral shape. The diamonds total 2.10
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.98 cts of White Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
statement piece for any party. Crafted in 18k white gold and weighing 15.37 grams, the pendant showcases a
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Large Flower Leaf Motif Baguette Fancy Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This flower baguette, diamond ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 2.67
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Ct Brilliant Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, Diamond Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
:- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Gemstone shape - Round > Gemstone Weight - 2.5 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Double-Finger Ring with Diamond Pavé Flower and Leaves
Located in Bergamo, BG
gold, featuring an exquisite flower and leaf design adorned with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Antique Style Floral Flower 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
dazzling diamond set on 18k white top gold. A center emerald form a flower with diamond and French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Diamond Flower Bezel Drop Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Diamond Flower Bezel Drop Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.84 Carat Flower Pendant with Black White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are E-F/ VVS 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw Flower Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold Flowers White Diamonds, Rubies Round-Cut Emerald
Located in Bergamo, BG
Band ring made of 18kt yellow gold with natural white brilliant-cut diamonds, red rubies and a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamonds Flower Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.17g,D:0.14Ct SAPPHIRE BLUE:1.36Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.79 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.79 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Pave Diamond Shooting Star/Flower Ring, App. 0.45 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
14K White Gold And Diamond Flower Form Ring This lovely flower form ring is set with a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elizabeth Fine Jewelry 1.80 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.83 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant in elegant 18K White Gold. This
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.57ctw Sapphire Diamond Flower Diffuser Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold 15.75"
Located in McLeansville, NC
- H Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 12.6 Grams Stamps: 14k Style: Wheat Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Fancy Diamond Pave Set Lilly Floral Flower 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.30x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "12 White Diamonds 0.09 CT 264 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Fancy Diamond Pave Set Lilly Floral Flower 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x2.60x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "20 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 507 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Happy Diamonds Flowers Necklace Pendant in 18K White, Yellow Rose Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
design with tiny yellow gold balls, two rose gold diamond flowers, and a white gold diamond separator
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cellini 18KT White Gold 9.21Ct. Yellow Sapphire 0.87Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
of the diamond flower are raised , allowing them to capture and reflect light at any angle. The 18
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18KT White Gold 8.66Ct. Pink Sapphire 6.75Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
the diamond flower are raised , allowing them to capture and reflect light at any angle. The 18 karat
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.