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Cornelis Hollander 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Men’s Ring
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cornelis Hollander Material: 18K yellow gold Center Diamond: European cut = 1.50cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cornelis Hollander Tanzanite & Diamond Contemporary Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 This bold and architectural ring by Cornelis Hollander is crafted in a striking
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphires and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Stamped 750 and SV+ = Vaessen jeweler Holland set with: Six (6
Category

2010s Dutch Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelliete and Diamond White Gold Ring
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
ct. VS- F-G Hand made ring . V with a Crown = Vaessen jewler Holland 2000- to day Weight: 18.58
Category

2010s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

HRD Certified 2.13 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
Beautiful 2.13 ct H/VS1 Emerald cut diamond ring. HRD certified. Set in a 18 kt white gold ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k, White Gold Ring, 12 Princess Cut Diamonds 1.19ct. VVS-F-G
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. white gold ring. classic model set with 12 princess cut diamonds weighing together ± 1.19
Category

2010s Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dutch Georgian-style Rose Diamond Cluster Ring, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful diamond cluster ring of openwork floral design set with a central circular rose-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

19th Century Dutch Sapphire and Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Dutch Sapphire and Rose Diamond Cluster Ring from the 19th Century. Cluster design with
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Colombia Emerald of 1.30 Ct and Diamonds Sert in a 18K, Gold Hand Made Ring
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring, Stamped: 750 and a V with Crown Center stone
Category

2010s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colombia Emerald of 1.25 Ct and Diamonds Set in a 18k, Gold Hand Made Ring
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring, Stamped: 750 and a V with Crown Center stone: Natural
Category

2010s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1990s Dutch 1.77 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Dutch 1.77 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold marquise shaped dress ring
Category

1990s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

25.81 ct Aquamarine Ring. 18K. whitegold
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. white gold solitaire ring. (handmade) an 8-sided emerald cut, Weight: 25.81 ct, dimensions
Category

2010s Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

GEORGIAN 1760 England Ring In 16Kt Gold & Silver With Dutch Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 18th century Georgian ring with diamonds This is a fabulous antique ring created in
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Antique 1760s English George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold

2.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
classic antique style. The shoulders of this antique diamond ring are ornamented with a scroll and groove
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
circular platinum border. The feature diamond is bordered by ten Dutch cut, claw / prong set diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose-cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"full Holland rose cut" diamond weighing app. 5.50 carats further enhanced by additional antique rose
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive European diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.41 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.59ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.59 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of our diverse
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1910s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is embellished with thirteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, graduating in size. The plain ring
Category

Vintage 1910s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.53 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of our
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.58 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold solitaire ring with a platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.74 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dutch cut diamonds. The pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the hallmarked shank and join
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
are flanked on either side by a total of eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 18ct yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.13 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.13 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with twelve pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 14k white gold pierced decorated and flared ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with Old Dutch cut diamonds. The plain platinum ring shank is inscribed to the interior with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage rose diamond ring in silver and gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A classic Dutch vintage rose diamond entourage ring in silver and 14 carat gold. The 13 rose
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The pierced decorated, elevated and tapering ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Diamond and Yellow Gold Intertwined Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique 0.25 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our antique jewelry
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.75 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 0.78 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold twist engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds and twelve Dutch cut diamonds. The trifurcated, elevated ring shoulders integrate
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diagonally within the sweeping ring shoulders. Six old Dutch cut diamonds are pavé set within a millegrain
Category

Vintage 1960s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique saltwater pearl and 0.15 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our
Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
slightly smaller pave set Dutch cut diamonds. The subtly elevated, tapering ring shoulder blend seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This stunning sapphire and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shoulders are each ornamented with six pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.18Cts. The ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.63Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.63 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold dress ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced decorated
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1920s Antique French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 0.74 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-seven pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The ring shoulders feature paired leaf designs ornamented with
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring in 18 carat gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An impressive 18 karat yellow gold ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds in a pave set white gold
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1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian Revival 14K and Sterling Silver Ring with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This exquisite ring has a Georgian Revival sterling silver diamond flower top, with a custom made
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold set Dutch cut diamonds to complete the design. The tapering, twist design ring shoulders
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1890s, Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped setting is embellished with ten pavé set dutch cut diamonds. The 15k yellow gold ring shoulders
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.91 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, silver set twist ring; an
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique cocktail ring displays three, claw / prong set Old Dutch cut diamonds and three seed pearls
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.68 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold dress ring; part of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
three Dutch cut diamonds in Art Deco style geometric settings, melding with the plain ring shank. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dress ring is fine quality, set with an impressive emerald and Old European / Dutch cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique 1920s diamond twist ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is embellished with a further eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 18k rose gold ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1871 Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
which displays ten seed pearls in a double flower design with a Dutch cut diamond set to the centre of
Category

Antique 1870s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Dutch 0.42 carat diamond and 14 karat rose and yellow gold, silver set bow
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sixteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive marquise sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Dutch Diamond Ring Diamond Dutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of dutch diamond ring diamond dutch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of dutch diamond ring diamond dutch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of dutch diamond ring diamond dutch over the years, but those made by Cornelis Hollander, Vaessen jeweler Holland and Bibi van der Velden are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and rose cut alternatives. When shopping for an object in our assortment of dutch diamond ring diamond dutch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Dutch Diamond Ring Diamond Dutch?

On average, a piece of dutch diamond ring diamond dutch at 1stDibs sells for $3,402, while they’re typically $538 on the low end and $233,213 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.