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Chanel Diamond Four Leaf Clover Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Four Leaf Clover Band Ring by Chanel. With 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.00 ct. white diamond round four leaf clover pendant handmade in 18k yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Motif Contemporary Earstuds
Located in London, GB
These are your lucky diamond earrings - with a delicate four-leafed clover shaped border set with
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold and Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring, App. 1.33 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This spectacular ring is a four leaf clover motif, set with pear brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

27.78 Carat Heart Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Four Leaf Clover Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful heart shape Mexican fire opal suspended on a brilliant four leaf clover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piero Milano 18K Rose Gold 0.37 Ct Diamonds Four Leaf Clover Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6.5 Hallmarks: PIERO MILANO 750 Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Stone: 0.37 CT Diamonds G VS- SI
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Cluster Cocktail Dome Band 9k 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Dome Band Theme: Four-Leaf Clover, Hearts Features: Open
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl TW 0.86 Carat Diamond Four Leaf Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely vintage four leaf clover pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Bestow upon your beloved a bit of good luck with this gemstone and diamond four leaf clover pendant
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Italian Four Leaf Clover Diamond Pendant on Belcher Clasp Link Chain 18 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian four leaf clover pendant featuring one center diamond weighing 0.10 carats on a 18" belcher
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Leaf Clover Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
the center of this intricate open work four leaf clover ring crafted from 14K white gold and dotted
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Four Leaf Clover Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large four-leaf clover pin. 14K rose gold. Set with five beautiful faceted rubies and a brilliant
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1940s diamond and ruby four-leaf clover earrings.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
. The four-leaf clover is a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover that has four leaflets
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Four-Leaf Clover Motif Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
According to Irish tradition, four-leaf clover gives good luck for his finder, as each leaf in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace Diamond Clover Charm Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Charm Necklace in 18K Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate Minimal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace Diamond Clover Charm Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Charm Necklace is made of 14K solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Convertible Four Leaf Clover Four Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
straight or as a four leaf clover - Hearts attach with magnets.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Four Leaf Clover with Aquamarines and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Four Leaf Clover With Aquamarines And Diamonds Brooch. Center diamond: Round Cut 5.3mm
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique four-leaf clover locket pendant dating back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Gold Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Charm with Pave Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold four-leaf clover design is crisp and clean with sharp corners and a pave diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Crivelli Four Leaf Clover Diamond Band Ring in 18kt Gold
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a touch of luck with this charming Crivelli Four Leaf Clover Ring, crafted in Italy circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum Diamond Horseshoe and Four Leaf Clover Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece features a delicate horseshoe design, intricately adorned with sparkling diamonds. At
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Yellow Gold 15K Platinum Pendant Four Leaf Clover Diamond Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
19th century. The four leaf clover is made out of platinum backed on yellow gold. The clover is riveted
Category

Antique 1890s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Four Leaf Clover Ring Old Mine Diamonds & Natural Pearl Gemstone
Located in MIAMI, FL
details throughout. The ring is crafted in a 15-16k yellow gold and is in the shape of a four leaf clover
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Rotating Four Leaf Clover Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Rotating Four Leaf Clover Charm Pendant—a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lucky Four-Leaf Clover .80 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
. The ring features a beautiful four-leaf clover design set with diamonds, giving it a sparkling and eye
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.34ct Natural Emerald 0.34ct Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Four Leaf Clover Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 2.21 Grams Stone Type: 1.34 CT Natural Emerald & G SI2 0.34 CT Diamonds
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Four Leaf Clover & Diamond Studs Heart Leaves 14K Gold, St Patrick's St Paddy's
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stylish and charming four leaf clover stud earrings are beauties! A diamond tucked cheekily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Leaf Clover Heart Shape White Diamond Pave 14K White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14 Karat White Gold bracelet with a four-heart clover design encrusted with Diamond stones. 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Four-Leaf Clover Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
1.20 carats of white rose cut diamonds (62 pieces). Dimensions : Dm 0.55in x D 0.07 in - Dm 14 mm x D
Category

2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT Gold Heart-Shaped Four Leaf Clover Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
No luck is needed when you choose this pretty diamond clover pendant. The pendant is crafted from
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.70 CT Natural Ruby 0.44CT Diamonds 18K White Gold Four Leaf Clover Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Price: $6741 Stock Number: E37190
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.88ct Blue Sapphire 0.34 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Four Leaf Clover Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 2.63 Grams Stone Type: 1.88 CT Natural Emerald & G SI2 0.34 CT Diamonds
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold 0.37 Ct Diamonds & 0.73 Ct Emerald Four Leaf Clover Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 2.77 Grams Stone: 0.37 CT Diamonds G VS- SI & 0.73 CT Natural
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Triple Four-Leaf Clover 1 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
style, the four-leaf clover symbolizes luck and good fortune. These earrings are a perfect choice for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings

Four Leaf Clover 1.69 Carat Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CT Natural Natural Ruby & 0.40 G VS1 CT Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Retail Price: $3100
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18KT White Gold Diamond Clover Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle in luck and luxury with this 18KT white gold four leaf clover diamond pendant necklace
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

An Edwardian sapphire and diamond four leaf clover pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond four leaf clover pin, to the centre a round faceted sapphire
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...

Pearl Gold Diamond Rigid Bangle Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rigid Bangle Charm Bracelet with a movable enamel* jester, a green enamel* & diamond four leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
By Imp Jewellery
Located in Toorak, Victoria
From our 'Lucky Charms' collection, this simple clover pendant is enhanced with five brilliant cut
Category

2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Four Leaf Diamond and Tourmaline Clover Earclips
Located in New York City, NY
Four Leaf diamond and cabochon pink and green tourmaline clover gold earclips
Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Platinum Four-Leaf Clover Horse Shoe Pendant
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
green enamel four leaf clovers.The chain is 17.5 in. and also in platinum for strength and longeviety
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Victorian Four Leaf Gem Clover Spray Pin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a stylised four-leaf clover, each petal set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, ruby
Category

French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Four Leaf Clover Brooch in Platinum with Amethysts & Diamonds, USA circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A high quality four leaf clover brooch set with rose cut Amethysts and diamond collets between each
Category

Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14k white gold with .67 Carat Four Leafs Clover Lucky White Diamond Earring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
14k white gold with .67 Carat Four Leafs Clover Lucky White Diamond Earring Introducing a pair of
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k white gold lucky mini four leafs clover white .75 ct diamond bracelet
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Enchanting 14K White Gold Lucky Mini Four-Leaf Clover Diamond Bracelet Prepare to be captivated by
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Four-leaf Clover Citrine Amethyst Topaz White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. These Earrings have 3.25 Carats of Heart Cut Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Garnet. All our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18...

Four Leaf Clover Earrings in 18 Karat Gold & Central Diamond, French circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Good quality pair of French 1950’s vintage clip earrings designed as four leaf clovers in 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1950s French Edwardian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Four Leaf Clover and Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
Four Leaf Clover and Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Fortunate! Necklace 50 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sterle of Paris Four-Leaf Clover Brooch 18 Karat Gold with Diamond, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A heavy quality 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a four leaf clover. Beautifully textured
Category

Vintage 1950s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Starr & Frost Amethyst Four Leaf Clover Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pendant
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Munich, DE
. Black, Starr & Frost was a prestigious jeweller in N. Y. and this lucky four leaf clover was crafted by
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

CARTIER Limited Edition Diamond Clover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cartier 2001 limited edition diamond ring of four leaf clover motif contains approximately 10
Category

French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Diamond Gold Platinum Clover Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
antique ring features a diamond-studded four leaf clover design in lush platinum. Stunning from all angles
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Unique Cabochon Aquamarine and Diamond Clovers in 18kt White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a hint of green. This ring will bring the wearer luck with the diamond set four-leaf clover accent
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cassandra Goad Small Klover Blue Topaz 9 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
. Inspired by the four leaf Clover - the first leaf is for faith, the second is for hope, the third is for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 9k Gold

Extra Fine Enamel & Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Pendant/Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extra fine enamel & diamond Four-Leaf Clover Art Noveau pendant and booch combination piece
Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sonia B. 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Flushing, NY
Sonia B. 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring Marked: 750 Sonia B. Approximate
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Four Leaf Clover Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Four Leaf Clover Charm- The ultimate good luck charm
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Cut Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Cut Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring. This incredible
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Diamond Four Leaf Clover For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond four leaf clover you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond four leaf clover from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a diamond four leaf clover has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Crivelli and Laura Dalben are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and heart cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond four leaf clover for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Four Leaf Clover?

Prices for a diamond four leaf clover can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $465 and can go as high as $23,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,650.

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.