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Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Square Openwork Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
with 28 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set in 18 carat white gold open back
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold fashionable cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt, White Gold Pendant Necklace Square Cross, Diamonds, White Mother of Pearl
Located in BARI, IT
Square-shaped cross in white gold 18 kt., embellished in the center by a cross in white mother-of
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant with Square Cushion Diamond 1.00 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Cross Pendant with Square Cushion Diamonds 1.00 Total Diamond Weight 2 grams total
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Square Cross Hanging Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Square Cross Hanging Earrings ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: - Metal: White Gold - Metal Purity
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
ct, Diamond 0.05 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold. This pendant is included chain 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
in 18k White gold. This pendant is included chain 16 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nini Collection 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind cross-shaped pendant features a captivating design with vibrant red stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
White or Rose Gold. The Cross Pendant is outstanding in quality of workmanship and stone collection and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...

Orange Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant 18k White Gold, Unisex Gemstone Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Orange Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant studded with square cut sapphire and round diamond in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Greek Style
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This vintage white gold cross was made in Italy in the Greek style. The peculiarity of this cross
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Small Cross and Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
beautiful and distinctive Cross necklace features 6 brilliant cut white Diamonds total weight of 0,11 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

14k Gold Two Tone Cross Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 14k two-tone gold cross pendant is a stunning expression of faith and elegance
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gabriel & Co Necklace Smoky Quartz Diamond Square Cross 18 Karat Gold SS Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Gabriel & Co necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold and sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Invisible setting diamond cross pendant 14KT gold 0.75ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning invisisble set diamond cross in 14KT white gold with unbeliavable sparkle! GOLD: 14KT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Nigaam Art Deco 0.65 Ctw Sapphire/VS Diamond Cross 18" Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
necklace. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, this necklace features a uniquely designed cross pendant
Category

2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel

Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18carat gold crossover ring holds a row of sapphires and a row of diamonds. The rows of round
Category

Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

ANGARA Natural 0.38cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- K, I3)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.17cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- H, SI2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- K, I3)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- K, I3)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.38cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- H, SI2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- H, SI2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.17cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- K, I3)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (Color- H, SI2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold, Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural blue sapphire cross pendant in 18K gold. It has square cut sapphires studded with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Criss-Cross Diamond Stackable Band Wedding Ring, 0.24 Carat, 18 Karat White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Ribbons of diamonds twine across the top of your finger in this gorgeous 18 karat white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (I-J, I1-I2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.75cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (I-J, I1-I2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.38cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (I-J, I1-I2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.17cttw Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold (I-J, I1-I2)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k white gold cross pendant is a traditional symbol of faith and belief. The brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s 12.50 Carat Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with a GIA certified Square Emerald cut Diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
central diamond. The cross is surrounded by a rose cut diamond border and sits on a more modern 18ct white
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.29 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo Criss Cross Shank Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The Center is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Graff Diamond Cross Bracelet 10.25ct TDW
By Graff
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Graff. The bracelet features 12 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European cut diamond. The cross pendant suspends from an 18' 18ct white gold curb chain via a tapering
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 1.04 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo with Criss Cross Shank Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Neiman Marcus Citrine, Emerald and Peridot 18K White Gold Cross Pendant
By Neiman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
cut emeralds - 1.00 carat total Square peridot - 18K White Gold Cross setting - 16 inches in length
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings with Crosses
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, are a dazzling diamond attention-grabber with and edgy feel. Crafted in 18K white gold, each 1.5-inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold. The cross pendant features square princess cut diamonds, invisibly set to create a seamless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vibrant emerald ribbons cross atop of the diamond covered eighteen karat 18K white gold filigree
Category

Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Original Art Nouveau Jewellery Cross natural Pearl Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Viena, Viena
fine antique jewellery cross pendant with chain in 585 white gold and yellow gold, solid
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Flexible Tectonique Bracelet Bangle in 18Kt Gold 3.78 Ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set tectonique bracelet bangle designed by Cartier. A rare contemporary 18 karats white gold
Category

2010s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.24 carat natural ruby and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold
Category

Early 2000s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous Art Deco 1.50ct Old European Old Mine Dia Dinner 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
elaborate. This distinctively striking Jazz Age jewel is hand fabricated in 14k White Gold (tested), circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 37.39 Cts Aquamarine And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
assortment of thirty-five natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and a fantastic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1910s 0.32 Carat Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and platinum
Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique 0.28 Carat Emerald, Agate, Pearl and 21k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant has been crafted in 21k yellow gold. The substantial gold cross pattée (or formée/formy
Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Tanzanite & Diamond Bangle Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
upon a polished gold wire cross-over lattice on a matte finished bark textured inner bangle sleeve
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Layered Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
crossed diamond bands, a band of rose gold beads, and rose gold and diamond squares this geometric piece
Category

2010s More Rings

Chanel Pink Vertical Pearls Clutch with Chic Pearl Chain and Gold Hardware GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
out. Thanks to its gold-toned chain cross-body strap, strung with classic Chanel white pearls.  Date
Category

2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Jenna Jameson (Diptych-Clothed/Nude), Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
By Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Located in Fairfield, CT
; Agnes Martin in an adorable black cardigan, gold buttons done up to the top; Robert Mapplethorpe wide
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Nude Photography

Materials

Color

Exclusive Invisible Setting 9.8 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Cross
Located in Montreux, VD
Unique Exclusive Diamond Cross 18K White Gold. 56 square cut diamonds of total weight 9.8ct. IF-VVs
Category

2010s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

26.30 Carat Amethyst Cross and Diamond Cross Handmade Pendant Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
White Diamond is set upsidedown to better catch and reflect the light. The Rose Gold Necklace
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small blue sapphire and diamond cross pendant in polished 18k white gold. - Five square-cut
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Burma Ruby & Diamond Square Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold, French circa 1940
Located in London, GB
square-shaped Burma rubies and a square surround of diamonds. White and yellow 18 karat gold shoulders
Category

Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Morganite and White Diamond 18 carat Rose and White Gold Dress Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
cross, in four double white gold claws. Surrounding the Morganite, is an ornate mill-grain edged French
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, White Gold

Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
choose a 16″ or 18″ inch yellow, rose or white gold chain (this is included in the price). Cut – Square
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified Hybrid Square Emerald Ring 'Ref #17943'
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Square Emerald cut Emerald Ring (4.41 carat) with 1.22 carat Diamonds, on an 18k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

BERJANI 'Crossover' Handcrafted 18K White-Yellow Gold 2.68ct Brilliant Cut
Located in SYDNEY, AU
, handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and linked together with a crossed-over 18K white gold Omega chain. A very
Category

Early 2000s Australian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Cross Square White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of diamond cross square white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of diamond cross square white gold 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. A choice in our collection of diamond cross square white gold from Vitale 1913, Georgios Collections Inc and La Fleur Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a square cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of diamond cross square white gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Cross Square White Gold?

On average, a piece of diamond cross square white gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,100, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $22,460 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.