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4 1/4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Ring H/VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The diamonds are graded as VS Clarity and H Color. Handcrafted In 14k White Gold, Yellow Gold, or Rose
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 7.54 x 6.75 x 4.56 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
and prestige. Our VS1 clarity diamond refers to a diamond with Very Slightly Included 1 clarity
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Light Yellow Green VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.92 x 5.90 x 3.85 mm Color Grade: Light Yellow Green FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.002 Carat, VS-1, Light Yellow, Earth-Mined Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified 1.002 Carat Natural VS-1, Light Yellow Diamond and 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

EGL Certified 2.18 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow diamond, totaling 3.34 carats. The sparkly diamond is mounted on an 14K yellow gold 4-prong
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Three Stone Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
karat yellow gold. 3 stone ring consisting of 1 radiant cut fancy yellow diamond weighing 4.02 carats
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

IGI Certified 0.33 Carat L Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
or brown). L diamonds exhibit a faint yellow or brownish tint, which may not be immediately
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Light Green VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
. Slightly under 0.70 carats, it is smaller than a full 1 carat diamond but still provides impressive
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
purest form of brilliance. Without any hint of yellow or brown, these diamonds reflect light beautifully
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat N Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
size of a 1 carat diamond, its brilliance can still be striking when cut well. The appearance of a 0.30
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

0.65 Carats F/VS1 Marquise Round Natural Diamonds Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
beauty of our stunning 0.65 carat F/VS1 diamond ring, designed to evoke eternal smiles and radiance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Beauvince Elan Ring 9.77 carat Cushion Fancy Yellow VS1 GIA Diamond in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
: 9.77 ct Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity: VS1 (Very Slightly Included) Certificate: GIA
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Light Pinkish Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
solitaires to more intricate designs. Whether set in white, yellow, or rose gold, a 0.70 carat diamond offers
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

4.98 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Double Row Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
Weight : 4.98 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond and 2.5mm Yellow Sapphire Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
each stone and the precious metal. These diamonds total 1 3/4 cttw with an approximate F-G Color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier 1.01 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring US 4 4/3
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
diamond, 750 K18 YG yellow gold Weight:3.5g(Approx) Ring size:EU48.5 / US 4 3/4 Width(inch):2.20mm
Category

1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Carat Geometric Inspired Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
-VS2. The total diamond weight of this necklace is 1 1/4 cttw. 'Video Available Upon Request.'
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond bracelet set with 106 round diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats. Diamonds are G color
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Floral Cluster Studs, 4.5-5mm 14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Carat Total
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
studs are the same size as 1/2 carat studs, made affordable by the petite floral cluster of diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Incredible GIA Certified Yellow and White Diamond Two-Color Gold Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow, VS2 pear shaped diamond (1) GIA 4.01 carat I color, VS1 clarity pear shaped diamond An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yelow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
evaluation of the diamond’s key characteristics, including carat weight, cut, color, and clarity (the 4 Cs
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Rare Colors 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the beauty of rarity with our 4-Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Cushion Diamond Three-Stone
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Engagement Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Intricately designed, this 14k two tone gold ring is expertly set with 1 1/4 cttw of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Step Up Tapered Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
statement ring features a total 1 3/4 cttw diamonds with an approximate G-H Color and VS1-VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz 3 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Bespoke Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
of 0.24 Carat white colour G/H and eye clean clarity VS/SI natural diamonds. Each diamond on the halo
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

0.55ct VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.55ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Gold Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
ring, adorned with 8 natural emerald-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4 carats, is a testament to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70 Carat Diamond Tapered Baguettes Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds F/G VS The ring weighs 2.1 grams The ring is a size 4, sizable 1 size up/down.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band -18k Invisible Set Princess 2.40ctw Ring 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Antique 3 Stone 4 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1.39 carats total Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H Clarity: VS2 2 Yellow Diamonds: Carat Weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4 Carat Yellow Diamond Earrings Golden South Sea Pearl Dangle 18 Karat Gold 2"
Located in New York, NY
dramatic 2 1/8 inches long. The earrings are set with approximately 4 Carats of extremely fine Yellow and
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified FANCY VIVID 4 Carat Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 4 carat Radiant Brilliant Cut Natural Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Morris Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.40 Carat H/VS1 GIA Certified
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An 18k yellow gold diamond ring by David Morris. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.88 Carats Natural Yellow Diamond and Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
: 17 1/4 inches Gross weight: 75.90 grams Center Diamond GIA Report Number 16230914, 2.02 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

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

1.49 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamonds Hinged Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow Gold Gold Purity : 14K Width : 10 MM SKU : B-439 Our Promise : 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Marquise & Baguette Diamond Floral Brooch 4 Carats
Located in Montgomery, AL
Diamonds; HI Color; VS Clarity Estimated Combined Diamond Weight: 4 Carats Item: 768TMV8-A2
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Men's Wedding Band, Custom Brushed Finish, 14K Yellow Gold, 3/4 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds are bright white and look amazing in the 14 karat yellow gold setting. The top of the ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Diamonds Illusion Setting Dangle Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
exquisite dangle earrings, adorned with 0.40 carats of dazzling diamonds, set in luxurious 14-carat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.76 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamonds Anniversary Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
carats of glittering F/VS1 diamonds for a stunning effect! Specifications : Diamond Color : White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.30 Cts F/VS1 Round Diamonds Sapphires Unisex Rainbow Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
: Diamond Weight : 0.60 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

0.10 Carats Diamond & White Gold Modern Abstract Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds F/G VS/SI The earrings measure 10/16" x 1/4" The earrings have posts. The earrings weigh 2.2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

2.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique and contemporary 2.01 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise & Yellow Diamond Eternity Band - 18k Treated Ring Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone Information Natural Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.73 Carat Moonstone Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
4 round brilliant cut diamonds, G VS approx. .12cts 18k yellow gold 3.2 grams Top to bottom: 11.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring GIA Certified 0.58 Carat F Color VS1 Clarity Round
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Round Brilliant Cut, .58 Carat, F Color, Vs1 Clarity,Very Good Cut, GIA Report#: 1176461707. The Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1/2 Cts F/VS East West Oval Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
yellow gold solitaire setting. GIA certified with an F/VS grade, the diamond offers exceptional quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, combined with the uniqueness of the trillion-cut diamonds and the warmth of the 18K yellow gold, create a
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

3.20 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval opal and diamond ring. 3.20 carat oval cabochon center opal with 4 round and 10 tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pave 4.88 Cts Round Brilliant Cut F/VS1 Diamonds Eternity Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
4.88 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds Eternity Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.80 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Tennis Necklace Fine 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pave 1.65 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Screw Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
diamonds, crafted in 18 carat yellow gold! Specifications : Diamond Weight : 1.65 Carats Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.43 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Strand Tennis Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 3.71 Cts Diamonds Yellow Sapphire Enamel F/VS1 Eagle Ring In 18K Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
natural diamonds and 0.20 carats of vibrant yellow sapphire set in luxurious 18K white gold. With its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
1 carat (0.50 carats each). Crafted from radiant diamonds and gleaming gold, they epitomize luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.75 Ct F/VS1 Pear Princess Shape Diamonds Three-Flower Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
: F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow Gold Gold Purity : 14K Length : 16.50 Inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave 2.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
and your soulmate. Featuring a stunning 2.40 carat F/VS1 round diamond ring in 18K gold, it's the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 4.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS1 Diamond 18K YG Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold Cocktail Ring Style: Cocktail Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 4 Carat Diamond
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.10 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Wedding Unisex Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
remarkable 1.10 carat diamond unisex ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold, designed to evoke perpetual smiles and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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4 Carat Vs1 Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 4 carat vs1 yellow diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 53 vintage editions and 340 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 4 carat vs1 yellow diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 4 carat vs1 yellow diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Antinori Fine Jewels and Single Stone each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and radiant cut versions for sale. Most of our 4 carat vs1 yellow diamond for sale are for women, but there are 180 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 4 Carat Vs1 Yellow Diamond?

On average, a 4 carat vs1 yellow diamond at 1stDibs sells for $7,743, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $2,500,000 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.