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Certified 1.01 Carat Flawless, Top Wesselton Diamond Solitaire, White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An almost perfect Diamond Solitaire, 18 Karat white Gold Ring. 1.01 Carat Flawless Top Wesselton
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Bridge 113.560.70
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
buckle. Dial set with a top Wesselton diamond approximately 0.25 carats. Limited edition of 50 peices
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200R-001 Automatic Rose Gold Silver Dial Diamond
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
with 56 internally flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.67 ct) that add a subtle sparkle without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond clarity:(IF) internally flawless color: top wesselton 1.06ct
Located in Berlin, BE
diamond, a Brilliant cut gem with a weight of 1.06 carats. extraordinary qualities that define its
Category

Vintage 1970s German Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.8 Carat Diamond, Top Wesselton, VVS2
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring size can be adjusted by us to any desired size. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bridal Ring with Solitaire 1.5 Carat, Top Wesselton, VS1, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
1.5 carats Color: Top Wesselton Clarity: VS1 Cut: Very good Additionally set with two small diamonds.
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bridal Ring with Solitaire 1.05 Carat, Top Wesselton, SI2, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious diamond ring. 18k white gold. Set with great solitaire. Carat: 1.05 Color: Top
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White gold ring with pear-cut yellow diamond
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
central 1.51 ct fancy yellow pear-cut diamond, complemented by 0.44 ct of top Wesselton VVS white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Eternity Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds. Large solitaire: size approx. 1.4 carat, Top Wesselton, I1. Small diamonds: on average very
Category

20th Century German Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite Platinum Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Diamonds and 31 rose cut Diamonds, Color Top Wesselton/Top Crystal, vs/P1 clarity. Total weight of Diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
necklace, set with 568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1 1,115 small black diamonds. Unique piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Pendant / Brooch Swallow with miniature pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in München, DE
(Top Wesselton-Wesselton) Diamond clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18-karat white gold Weight: approx. 2.7 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Gold Earrings with Diamonds Marquise Cut Enamel Birds Detachable Design
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
earrings feature: 58 round brilliant-cut diamonds (Wesselton H, Top Crystal I, VS-SI clarity), weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

Diamond and Emerald Heart Pendant, Enhancer, 18 Karat Gold with Large Solitaire
Located in Berlin, DE
solitaire has a size of almost 1.4 carat. VVS1, color Top Wesselton. The 18 small diamonds have a total
Category

20th Century Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Christina London Diamond Bezel Iridescent Dial 18K Gold-Plated Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
& lugs adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds of Top Wesselton quality - VVS of 0.16ct (combined
Category

2010s English Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Ladies Bracelet, Bangle in 18 Karat Gold, Set with Citrines and 41 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
with 41 round diamonds, Top Wesselton, VVS1 with a total weight of about 2.5 carat and six faceted
Category

20th Century Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Superb 1.00ct Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds of Top Wesselton quality & sun-like brilliance to four petals
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

The Conference of the Birds Earrings 18K Gold Fire Enamel Diamonds Pear Marquise
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
round brilliant diamonds (4.55mm, Top Wesselton F - Crystal J, VS1, 0.70 cts total). 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady 33 Blue Dial Yellow Gold Diamond 67651BA.ZZ.1261B
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
. Diamonds are Top Wesselton IF Quality. Blue dial with AP's "Grande Tapisserie" pattern design. Applied
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

CdG Style Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Birdcage Earrings
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
diamonds totaling 0,04 carats while the golden cages glitter with white Top Wesselton diamonds totaling
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold

Cartier Pasha 18k White Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Automatic Movement Open Back Case Diamond Bezel 40 Top Wesselton Diamonds for a total of 1.81 cts New Old
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Water-Resistant Qartz Movement 143 Top Wesselton Diamonds for a total of 0.94 cts New Old Stock
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Libre Tank S Curved 18k White Gold Diamond Case Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Case 325 Top Wesselton Diamonds for a total of 3.19 cts Silver Dial Blued Steel Sword Shaped Hands
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Couleurs de Geraldine Diamond Gold Birdcage Earrings Carved Red Nut Ivory
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
carats of Top Wesselton diamonds, while the golden cages glitter with a century of white Top Wesselton
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Malachite Bird Cage Dangle Drop Earrings
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
into your ear, the birds’ eyes twinkle with Top Wesselton diamonds totaling 0,04 carats. A green
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold, Vermeil

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY DIAMOND EARRINGS 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 1 x 0.10CT Top Wesselton VVS Diamond [0.10CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Diamond Necklace with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY MEZUZAH DIAMOND NECKLACE 18K Handcrafted necklace with 16 Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY GRAPHIC RING 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 1 x 0.10CT Top Wesselton VVS Diamond [0.10CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY GRAPHIC RING 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 1 x 0.10CT Top Wesselton VVS Diamond [0.10CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Earring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Earring with 34 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.40CT] It is beautiful on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Ring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18k gold ring with 3 or 5 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds upon request. It is beautiful on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Necklace
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18k gold necklace with 1 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds and a 52 cm chain as seen on the last image
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Ring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold ring with 18 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.12 CT] The Nude is the medium ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Ring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold ring with 9 x Top Wesselton VVS 0.05CT Diamonds. The nude small ring is from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold earring with 7 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds. The Indiefeather earring from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Diamond Lux Necklace with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY LUX DIAMOND NECKLACE 18K Handcrafted necklace with 36 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY DIAMOND LOVE RING 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 1 x 0.10CT Top Wesselton VVS Diamond [0.10CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Malachite Handcrafted Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18k gold earring with 21 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds and a green Malachite stone. The Green Palm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite

18 Karat Gold Society Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Society Ring with 31 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.27CT] It is beautiful on its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Sun Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Sun Ring with 9 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.27CT] It is beautiful on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Society Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Society Ring with 31 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.27CT] It is beautiful on its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Rock Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18k gold earring with 5 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds. It is beautiful on its own, and combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Malachite Handcrafted Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18k gold earring with 5 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds and a green Malachite stone. The Green Classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Palm Tree Diamond Earrings with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
DIAMOND PALM TREE EARRINGS 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 25 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Elhanati 18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Ring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold ring with 22 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.16 CT] The Nude is the biggest ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elhanati 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamond
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY DIAMOND LOVE RING 18K Solid Yellow Gold with 1 x 0.10CT Top Wesselton VVS Diamond [0.10CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Diamond Necklace with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
ROXY MEZUZAH DIAMOND NECKLACE 18K Handcrafted necklace Approximate Measurements Pendant - 2,3m x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Mask Earring with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Mask Earring with gems. It is beautiful on its own, paired or combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Letter M Necklace with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Letter M necklace with 27 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.14CT] It is beautiful on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Letter M Necklace with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Letter M necklace with 27 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.14CT] It is beautiful on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Nude Matisse Earring with Top Wesselton VVS White Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
The Nude Earring is handcrafted in 18K Gold with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds. It is beautiful on its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Sun Earring, Small with Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold Sun Ring with 6 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds [0.12CT] It is beautiful on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Rock Classic Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
A pair of 18k Classic Earring Big Rock earrings with 10 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds. The rock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond Handcrafted Rock Classic Earring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
A pair of 18k Classic Earring Big Rock earrings with 10 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds. The rock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ABOY Taygeta 01 Earrings 18k Gold
By ABOY
Located in A CORUÑA, ES
Spain from certified good delivery 18k yellow gold and a certified non conflict top Wesselton diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ABOY Taygeta 02 Earrings 18k Gold
By ABOY
Located in A CORUÑA, ES
from certified good delivery 18k yellow gold and a certified non conflict top Wesselton diamond, 0.015
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ABOY Taygeta Bangle
By ABOY
Located in A CORUÑA, ES
certified good delivery 18k yellow gold and a certified non conflict top Wesselton diamonds 0,03 cts. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Top Wesselton Movable Ring with 6 Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Top Wesselton Movable Ring set with 6 Diamonds Re: G34PE954 Size EU54
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ABOY Taygeta 03 Earrings 18k Gold
By ABOY
Located in A CORUÑA, ES
Spain from certified good delivery 18k gold and a certified non conflict top Wesselton diamond, 0,015cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Top Wesselton VVS Diamond and Water Opal Handcrafted Ring
By ELHANATI
Located in Copenhagen, Bornholm
18K Yellow Gold ring with 1 x Top Wesselton VVS Diamonds and 1 x White Water Opal. The Sun ring can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

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Top Wesselton Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact top wesselton diamond 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 White Gold. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 39 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect top wesselton diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic top wesselton diamond over the years, but those made by ELHANATI and Piaget 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 baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a top wesselton diamond, 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 Top Wesselton Diamond?

The price for a top wesselton diamond starts at $1,170 and tops out at $11,342 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,699.

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.