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5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald cut Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring This
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Carat Solitaire emerald cut diamond brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 ct Ring
Located in München, DE
a solitaire ring showcasing a stunning 2.034-carat emerald-cut diamond color: very light yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.72 ct Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning 1.72 ct emerald cut diamond dangle earrings feature 6 diamonds total with 2 round
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.15 Ct. Square-Cut Emerald with 2 Ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A 1.15 ct. Square Emerald with 2 ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.25 ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring features 3 emerald cut diamonds and 2 pear shaped diamonds all weighing 1.25 ct
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 1 emerald surrounded by 16 marquise cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring size 6
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

ct 2, 68 Emerald and ct 2, 62 Diamond 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
encrusted between two baguette cut diamonds. diamonds(2.62Kt) emerald (2.68Kt) Width 0.86 inch Length 1.06
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
framed by tapered baguette and brilliant cut round diamonds. The emerald is very clean, of vivid bluish
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Pendant with Diamond in 925 Sterling Silver
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver

15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 13.50 ct Emerald Cut Sapphire 2 cttw Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gemstone with an emerald cut, set in four claw prongs. The claw prongs are very secure and give the ring an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 18K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald-Cut 2 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Estate 1.21 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond G VVS1 Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 emerald cut diamond of 1.21 Ct (7.54 mm. x 5.75 mm. – G
Category

Late 20th Century European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eternity Band Ring 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2 ct Total Weight 14K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle / Eternity / Wedding Band
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

38 Ct. Green Emerald Cluster Pear Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
oval-cut emeralds accented by round brilliant, marquise, and pear-cut diamonds, this piece features
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

8x6mm Natural Ruby Emerald Cut with 1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Side Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut three stone ruby and diamond ring. 1.50 Ct. Tw. Ruby center stone, surrounded by 0.50
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7. This classic ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

6 Ct. Green Emerald Cluster Marquise Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of earrings with 2 carat oval shaped green emeralds within a graduated frame of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5 carat emerald cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 kt. Solid Gold Ring with 2.36 ct. Diamonds and 2 ct. Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
brilliant cut diamonds E/F VVS together 2.36 ct. in total. Emerald: 6 beautiful colour and quality pear
Category

20th Century European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

22 Ct Carved Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22 Ct Carved Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Earrings Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Two
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tacori 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tacori
Located in Honolulu, HI
Carat Weight: emerald cut is 2.09 ct and 0.57 ct brilliant cut Diamond Color: emerald cut is J, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

22 Ct Carved Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Known weight of 21.90 Ct Carved Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Post
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Green Emerald Cut 8x6mm Three Stone 1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Side Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Emerald cut three stone green emerald and diamond ring consist of 1.50 Ct. Tw. green emerald
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 3.60 Ct. Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.01 ct emerald cut diamond graded G in color and VS2 in clarity. Its beauty is enhanced by very
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum emerald diamond cut ring featuring a 12.51 ct radiant cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum emerald diamond cut ring featuring a 12.51 ct radiant cut sapphire with 2 trillions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Dazzling 1pc Natural Diamond w/ 2 Ct Emerald Cut E IF GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
One glittering emerald cut natural diamond in a 2-carat E IF with excellent polish and very good
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

10 Ct Natural Emerald Zambian Cabochon & 2 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 2 Ct diamonds earrings in Yellow
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut diamond of approx 1.20 Ct (6.96 mm. x 5.33 mm. – I/J-VS1) – 2 baguette and 14 half cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 CTW. Natural Sapphire Emerald Cut Center Stone with Emerald Cut Side Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut three stone sapphire and diamond ring. 1.50 Ct. Tw. Sapphire center stone, surrounded
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1930s American 2 ct. emerald and diamond platinum Art Déco ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Ravishing! A gorgeous American platinum, 2 ct emerald and diamond Art Déco ring. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling this
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

IGI Certified 2.25 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamonds : Center 2.25 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond J VVS +2 Bagutte Cut Diamonds 0.42 Ct + 2 Triangle Cut
Category

20th Century European Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Emerald 18KT Yellow Cascade Earring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
earrings is 1 1/2 CT, and these earrings are meticulously crafted in 18KT yellow gold. Diamonds are graded
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Platinum emerald diamond ring featuring a 7.70 ct cushion cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum emerald diamond ring featuring a 7.70 ct cushion cut emerald with 2 trillions on the side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut 2 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Baguette Cut Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Emerald Cut 2 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Baguette Cut Cocktail Engagement Ring Available in 18k
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

2 Pcs Natural Diamonds, 0.81 Ct, Emerald, I, If 'Flawless', GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural emerald cut diamonds in a 0.81 carat I IF with Beautiful cut and shine. These diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

HARAKH 1 1/3 CT Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond, Emerald & Paraiba Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
earrings from the Cascade Collection are studded with 2 oval and 2 cushion Paraiba, 4 Emerald and Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Beauvince 2 Way Peek a Boo Ring (3.88 ct Emeralds & Diamonds) in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Diamond & Green Emerald Ring features a Diamond & an Emerald Pear Shape pointing in opposite
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-century 2.00 Ct Emerald 4.50 Ct Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 2 emerald cut natural Zambia emeralds totalling approx 2.00 Ct (7.12 mm. x 5.84 mm. – average
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.5 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Octagon Step Cut 4.48 CT Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies 18k white gold size 7 1/2 ring prong set with an octagon step cut emerald and oval and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a GIA-certified 2-carat emerald-cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
striking ring features 2 ct of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in an elegantly simple modern band
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 2 gr depends from size Moissanite: weight 0.5 ct, D/ VS, emerald cut. 💍Item will be done for order
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AIG Certified 3.00 Ct Diamonds 2.34 Ct Zambian Emeralds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite Diamonds and Emeralds earrings in romantic, so particular and refined design. Elevate
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 6.81 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Certified emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of 6.81 Ct (10.93 mm. x 10.63 mm. – 2 trillion cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Beauvince Bridget 3 Stone Ring (10.31 ct Emerald Cut GIA Diamond) in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Center Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Weight: 10.31 Center Diamond Color: K Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

AIG Certified 50.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
in 18k gold with 2 pieces of adorable Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cabochon cut, spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 50.00 Ct Zambian Emeralds 2.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
in 18k gold with 2 pieces of adorable Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cabochon cut, spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald cut diamond 2 ct you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 55 antique edition and 147 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald cut diamond 2 ct — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Hancocks and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an emerald cut diamond 2 ct for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond 2 Ct?

The price for an emerald cut diamond 2 ct starts at $616 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,750.

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.