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Estate Celestial Star 3.75 Ct Round Brilliant G VVS Platinum brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds are round brilliant cut of excellent quality, centre Diamond is .75 Ct – G VVS – 74 more Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.71Ct unheated Burmese Cabochon Star Ruby & diamond cluster ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
: Burma Side stones : Natural diamonds , 0.88 carats round brilliant , G-VVS -VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1.45 Ct G VVS Brilliant Cut Diamond Daisy 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds of top quality Diamonds are 1.45 Ct. G VVS – Glistening white sparkle, high clarity grade It
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Estate 1.91 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond F/G VVS/VS Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
for 1.11 Diamonds bringing the whole content to 1.91 CT all together high rated Diamonds F/G VVS/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

NEW Platinum 2.22ctw GIA Round Brilliant Diamond G VVS VS Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2225299796 Shape: Round Brilliant Measurements: 6.72 x 6.74 x 4.02 mm Carat Weight: 1.09 carat Color: G
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Diamond Elongated Cluster Cocktail Split Shank Ring F-G / VVS-VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
angles. The glittering diamonds are an amazing F-G in color, VVS-VS in clarity and total 2.50 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century 17.25 Ct Diamond G VVS Platinum Dress Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
The main Diamonds array containing 5.25 Ct of Round Brilliant cut , rated G VVS, bright white
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.50 Ct. G VVS Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut of .60 Ct (5.5 mm.) G VVS – The remaining Diamonds are 38 in number Swiss half cut Diamonds rated
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

English Pearl 2.40 Ct Diamond G VVS Daisy Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
bright white full of sparkle round brilliant cut Diamonds assessed F/G VVS/VS completing the flower with
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Retro 1.70 Ct Diamond G VVS Pearl Diamond Dolphin Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 1.70 Ct (G-VVS/VS) – 2 salt water pearls of 6 mm. in diameter – 2
Category

Vintage 1940s European Renaissance Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate 6.50 Ct G VVS Diamond Flower Leaf 18 Kt Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: assay Gems: 180 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx 6.50 Ct (G-VVS/VS) Measures: each flower
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.80 Ct Diamond F- G VVS Heart Stud 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
1.80 Ct of brilliant cut Diamonds assessed F/G VVS – quality throughout for this pair of amazing bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro .95 Ct G VVS Diamond and Coral 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
element interlaced in between Set with brilliant cut Diamonds for .95 Ct altogether G VVS Hand crafted as
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Leo Pizzo G VVS 4.50 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Napoli, IT
meticulously pave’ hand set – approx 3.10 Ct of bright white G VVS round brilliant cut Diamonds Black Diamonds
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid century 1.65 CT G VVS Diamond 18 Kt Unisex Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds for 1.68 CT TCW assessed G VVS clear and sparkly Diamonds of the best quality Suitable for either
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage .70 Ct Diamond G VVS Cufflinks Tuxedo Set 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Molinari & C Milano Gems: 7 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx ,70 Ct (G-VVS/VS) Measures: 12 mm. by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 1.20 Ct G VVS/VS Diamond Lapis Drop 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
totaling 1.20 Ct G VVS/VS Lapis is Royal Blue 12 mm. in Diameter – little Diamonds in the flowers are .06
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: none/worn Gems: 3 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .65 Ct (G/VVS) – 12 round cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tennis Diamond Eternity Ring .85 Ct G/H VVS/VS 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 25 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx .85 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6.75
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 1.20 Natural Sapphire 1.0 G VVS Diamond Cluster ring
Located in Napoli, IT
1.20 Ct (7.30 mm. x 5.71 mm.) – 12 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 1.00 Ct (G/VVS) UK size: M 1
Category

Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate 10.5 mm. South Sea Pearl .60 CT G VVS Diamond 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
a trio of Diamonds – 6 brilliant cut for .60 TCW G VVS/VS providing exceptional glistening sparkle
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Solitaire in Platinum and Gold with VVS Diamonds F/G - Circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
: Diamond Diamond Weight: approx. 0.4 carat Diamond Quality: estimated VVS Diamond Color: estimated F/G
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18Kt White Gold Spiral Ring Blue Sapphires 4.50 ct White Diamonds 2.15 ct G VVS
Located in Bergamo, BG
-cut blue sapphires for ct.4.50 G VVS Welcome to our jewelry collection, where every piece tells a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage .96 Ct Natural Ruby .60 Ct Diamond G VVS Five Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, excellent brilliant cut rated F/G VVS for Diamonds adding greatest white sparkle and special allure and
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.40 Ct Natural Pink Sapphire 1.20 Ct G VVS Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
6.3 mm.) – 12 early brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 1.20 Ct (G-VVS/VS) UK size: M 3/4 US size
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Trinity Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
: Brilliant Colour: F-G Purity: VVS Grinding quality: Very good Diamonds: Two side stones Weight: 0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
& Clarity: G VVS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch Retail Value
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
& Clarity: G-H / VVS-VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch Retail
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight approximately
Category

20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K White Gold Four Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
in 18k Gold. Weight: 2.8 grams Stone: approx 0.8tcw Brilliant-cut Stone Grade: G-J VVS
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut diamond of approx .15 Ct (G/VVS) – 56 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.80 Ct (G-IF
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Golden exclusive earrings with diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Purity: VVS Grinding quality: Very nice Diamonds: 40 pieces Weight: 3.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Harpo's Italia Diamond Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
ct of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds (VVS clarity - G color). Italia. Circa 1970 CONDITION: Pre
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Assael Fine Pearl 4.20 Ct Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
4.20 Ct bright white round brilliant cut Diamonds F/G IF/VVS Measures: 24 x 18 mm (h. x d.) Weight
Category

2010s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Happy Diamonds Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & 18K White Gold by Chopard
By Chopard
Located in Lucerne, CH
exquisite 18 Karat white gold. This dazzling piece features 194 brilliant-cut diamonds F-G colour, vvs
Category

2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Tennis Bracelet with 3.00 Carat Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 82 pieces; Weight: 3.00 carat; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VVS; Grinding quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Retro 1.45 Ct Diamond Buckle Unique Bracelet 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Approx 1.45 Ct of finest old transitional round brilliant cut Diamonds rated as G VVS /VS – top rated
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
: 10 pieces Weight: 0.60 carat Cut shape: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Purity: VVS Grinding quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Piaget Rose Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Red Gold
By Piaget
Located in Lucerne, CH
carats, each showcasing F-G color and vvs clarity for unparalleled brilliance. The Rosa collection
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2010s Swiss Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4.70 Diamond Snake Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
variety, beautiful color, complemented by 4.70 Ct of brilliant cut Diamonds F/G VVS/VS The beautiful snake
Category

Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18kt White Gold "Dancing" Heart Pendant, Necklace with 2.5 ct White Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold necklace 55cm long Diamonds: Approx. 2.50ct white brilliant cut diamonds F/G VVS Material: 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Diamond 4cts Bangle Bracelet Metro Collection in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
with three perfectly streamlined rows of top-quality round-brilliant diamonds (F to G color, VVS to VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Carved Bird Coral Diamond Brooch/Pendant 14 Kt Large Size
Located in Napoli, IT
richly set with Diamonds; approx . 90 Ct for the 38 round brilliant cut rated as G/I VVS/I The whole
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
1 ct. of round brilliant cut diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafted by great Italian masters
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Solid Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
cut diamonds ( F-G color, VVS-VS clarity). It is fully articulated and sits perfectly on the neck, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
0,50 ct. of round brilliant cut diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafted by great Italian masters
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
W 1.23 in D 0.2 in L 2.17 in
HRD Certified 2.00ct Diamond Retro Platinum Ring Flower Design
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
brilliance. The brilliant cut, F-G color, VVS clarity, and 2.00 carat weight ensure that they radiate
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Located in Napoli, IT
23 mm. In diameter Approx 2.90 Ct of round brilliant cut Diamonds F/G VVS highest in quality
Category

Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
1.85ct brilliant-cut diamonds, F-G, VVS-VS-SI. The diamonds are HRD certified, indicating that they have
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.13 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Kt Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
diamonds F-G / VVS-VS brilliant cut and baguettes, weighing a total of 5.38 carats. Total weight 41.2
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Earrings with Emeralds & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
gold 2 emeralds, tot. 2.10 ct., African origin 2 diamonds, F-G/vvs, brilliant cut, tot. approx. 1.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Retro Platinum Fabric Bracelet with 7.50 cttw Diamonds
Located in Napoli, NA
brilliant diamonds (VVs clarity - G/H Color). 1980 circa. CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Radiant 0.27 carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.27ct. The diamonds, graded G for colour and VVS for clarity, radiate exceptional brilliance and purity
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
riviere line with 86 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx 3.90 Ct G-VVS/SI Diamond total content is
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3.54 Ct Colombian Emerald 5.75 CT Diamond 18 KT Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
border of early brilliant cut Diamonds G VVS for 3.80 Ct extraordinary dazzling effect overwhelming the
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Signed "JMRosas" Rosior Diamond Ring set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
ct; - 2 Brilliant Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) with 0,91 ct; - 58 Brilliant Cut Diamonds (F-VVS) with 1,18 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White gold Cartier Tank Francaise cufflinks with diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise cufflinks in 18k white gold with 0.54 carats in round brilliant cut F-G
Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

White Gold

Gold Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling Round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity. The delicate size makes them perfect for
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier, ‘Délices de Goa' turquoises and amethysts necklace
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
by Indian design and culture. Necklace: 8 round diamonds, brilliant cut, color F-G, clarity VVS
Category

Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Stunning 18k white gold pave diamond hoop earrings with 6.90 carats in round brilliant diamonds G-H
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

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Brilliant G Vvs For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of brilliant g vvs for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 53 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of brilliant g vvs includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Tiffany & Co. and J. Birnbach produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brilliant g vvs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our brilliant g vvs for sale are for women, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Brilliant G Vvs?

Prices for brilliant g vvs start at $1,495 and top out at $715,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $34,500.

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.