10 Carat Natural Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat Natural Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate 13 pieces of Oval Iolite , approximately 10 ct .
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring, made using brilliant and baguette diamonds features 127 brilliant and 6 baguette diamonds in prong setting and crafted in 10 kt yellow gold. Diamonds are graded HI...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .43 Carat Art Deco Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 10 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6204993733 Weight: .43 Cut: Old Europ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.77 Carats 10 Heart Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Detail of this particular ring 10 DEF VS clarity Heart Cut Diamonds: Total 1.767ct 18k White Gold Gold Weight 2.61g Total Weight 2.963g Stamped: Au750 d1.767ct
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by "Magie" and marked "Italy", this stunning cocktail ring centers a roughly ~10.00 Carat Oval-Cut Purple Amethyst, is accented by an additional 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by "Magie" and marked "Italy", this stunning cocktail ring centers a roughly ~10.00 Carat Oval-Cut Purple Amethyst, is accented by an additional 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Round Brilliant E-F/VS Diamond Vintage Retro Style Halo and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Ring with 0.18 Carat Diamonds Size 10 w Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage and estate Cartier Love Ring, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Featuring three round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Total Oval Purple Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exceptional Victorian-style Cocktail cluster ring, A true celebration of color and light, this magnificent cocktail ring centers around a mesmerizing 4.21-carat oval t...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Monumental 10 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A commanding and architecturally powerful 1970s cocktail ring centered by an extraordinary 10 carat emerald-cut green tourmaline of remarkable saturation and depth.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10 karats white gold, this promise ring features a timeless design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10 karats white gold, this promise ring features a timeless design.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10 karats white gold, this promise ring features a timeless design.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Anniversary/Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This designer diamond engagement band is simple yet striking. This diamond studded engagement band is made by our experts in 10KT yellow gold and accentuated with 69 round-cut diamon...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Retro - Hollywood Regency Ring with a gorgeous central 9.57 Carat Opal surrounded by a halo of 30 absolutely radiant Rubies and Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Ring with 3.24 Carat Radiant Cut GIA Diamond Size 10
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Step up your style game with this vintage and estate engagement ring, featuring a stunning 3.24-carat radiant cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.71 Carat Tanzanite Pear Cut and Diamond 10 K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 10k White Gold jewelry boasts Pear-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Tanzanite...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Anie Petite Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 7 round brilliant diamond micro prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gem...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Eleanor Curve Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 14 round brilliant diamonds pave set on a curve band with a delicate milgrain touch on the border. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Petite Marie Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite ring features 11 round brilliant diamond micro prong-set along the top of the band. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemst...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful statement for every day. GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, flanked by Shield Cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, flanked by Cushion Cut Diamonds each weighing 1.0 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$13,637Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro 10, 93 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 86-2,10 ct HSI Tourmaline 1-10,93ct. With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery br...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
10 Carat Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire K VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
The ultmate Emerald Cut Solitaire this classic 10.01 carat Emerald Cut diamond is graded by GIA as K VS2 and is an absolute stunner. Classically set as a platinum solitaire it takes...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Marquise Pear Diamond Wrap Ring 10 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
The wrap design refers to the way the ring wraps or twists around the finger, adding a modern and fashionable touch to the overall design. The wrap can vary in style and intricacy, c...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$5,075Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.12 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald 0.9 Ct Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
A cocktail ring featuring an oval-shaped emerald gemstone and diamonds in 10 karat white gold is a glamorous and striking piece of fine jewelry. The ring typically showcases a large ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke 9-10 Carat Natural Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Contact Hasbani Diamonds through 1stDibs to discuss your requirements and let us create your perfect bespoke 9–10 carat emerald and diamond ring.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$288,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An important and highly impressive emerald cut diamond ring centered around a GIA certified 10.46 carat natural diamond, offering exceptional presence and refined step-cut elegance. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely eye catching with an exquisite design, this diamond ring is studded with 61 brilliant and 32 baguette diamonds in channel and pressure setting. Crafted in 10KT yellow gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Diamond Wedding Band. French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 10.80 carats Diamond Cut: Antique French Cut Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS2 Stone Setting: Calibre and cha...
Diamond, Platinum
0.9 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Cuff Ring 10 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.9 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Cuff Ring 10 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds cluster set on the ends of the band making a open cuff ring.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Clyde Duneier CID 10 Carat Blue Topaz Ring 6 Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT Clyde Duneier CID, 10 CARAT EMERALD CUT FINE BLUE TOPAZ RING WITH 6 GORGEOUS ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS SET IN A STUNNING DESIGN IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.64 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Three Stone Style 10 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.64 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Three Stone Style 10 Karat White Gold Ring features round and marquise cut diamond cluster making a three round shape charms set in three stone style ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Emerald Cut VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring features a 10-carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond, graded G color and VS1 clarity, with Excellent polish and symmetry.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 10 Carat Asscher Cut White Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 10.53 ct. HI VVS1-VS2 white diamond asscher cuts. Handmade in 18k white gold. Each diamond is 0.70 ct. Ring size 6.5. GIA certificates included. Ring can be custom made...
White Diamond, White Gold
.10 Carat Total Weight Diamond White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .10 carat, total weight Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F Clarity: SI Fin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.85 Carat Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethi...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Rose Gold
0.91 Carat SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Open Band Cuff 10 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Open Band Cuff Ring 10 Karat White Gold features marquise cut diamonds set on the front of the one half of the ring and pear cut diamond set on the en...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 10 #14908
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 10- This lovely fixed four band ring features eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 12 mm...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 k Yellow Gold White Gold Top 2.35 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
10K Yellow & white Gold 2.35 Carat of Natural Diamond Cluster ring Hard to estimate the total diamond weight but after several calculations I come up with 2.35 I see 90 larger ro...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Black Onyx Fashion Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
10 k Yellow Gold White Gold Top 2.5 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
10K Yellow & white Gold 2.5 Carat of Natural Diamond Cluster ring Hard to estimate the total diamond weight but after several calculations I come up with 2.5, it’s for sure 2.5 Car...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .10 Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.39 Carat Pear Emerald Gemstone 0.11 Ct SI/H Diamond Ring 10 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- STR-2168 Gross Wt. :- 1.09 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 0.99 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.11 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald W...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
10 Yellow Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine 10K Yellow gold, a metal that will stay tarnish free for years to come! The ring has a vertica...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.39 Carat Pink Sapphire 0.12 Ct SI/H Diamond Ring 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- STR-2160 Gross Wt. :- 1.17 gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 1.07 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire Wt....
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
1/10 Ctw, Baguette Diamond Band, 14k Solid Gold, Bezel Diamond Ring, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD254 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose. We also provide gold with...
Diamond, Gold
1/10 Ctw, Marquise Diamond Band, 14k Solid Gold, Bezel Diamond Ring, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD255 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose. We also provide gold with...
Diamond, Gold
2.00 Carats Total 10 Stone Round Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Elegance and sophistication converge in this stunning white gold band ring adorned with ten exquisite round diamonds Crafted with precision and passion, this ring is...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,028Sale Price|20% Off
Real 1.10 Carat SI/HI Marquise Oval Round Diamond Wrap Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Narin Delicate Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered on top of a delicate 1.7 mm band. The wavey flow of the nine (9) melee diamonds enhances its organic style. Exp...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring is gorgeous and is made of white gold and weights 4.1 grams 10k.
Diamond, White Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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