14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Alternating Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 6 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: I2 Sapphire: 6 round cut = 0.18cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Emerald: 6 oval cut = 1.38ct Diamond: 67 round brilliant cut = 0.54cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Agate Opals 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This alluring ring artfully combines 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, creating a piece that balances classic elegance with intricate detailing.
Diamond, Agate, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.25ct Color: I Clarity: I1 Diamond: 48 round brilliant cut = 0.36cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.25ct Color: H Clarity: VVS2 GIA: 2205736068 Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 4 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carats Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The diamond in this ring is an Old European Brilliant cut, 4 small accents sapphires One on each corner, Set in 14K Gold. This ring is so lovely, workmanship that is hard to find in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds Size 10 with 9.80 grams in total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.58 Carat Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths an...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 1.15ct Color : H Clarity : I1 Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Color : G Clarity : SI1 Dim...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 This stunning ring features one pear-shaped genuine emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 13 round brilliant cut diamond...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Quad Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.48cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: H/I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Emerald gold ring. Halo emerald ring with diamonds. Dainty Emerald ring. Real emerald ring. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color : F Clarity : SI2 GIA: 5231085271 Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.16cttw Color : G Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 2.00ct Color: I Clarity: VS1 GIA: 7173475235 Diamond: 98 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15.33 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Petal Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Dragon Ring Diamond Emerald 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage diamond and emerald dragon ring crafted in 14 karat two-tone gold, featuring an intricately sculpted dragon design with vivid emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Geometric Bypass Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.85cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 GIA: Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.02ct Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 44 round brilliant cut = 0.44cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut= 0.40ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut= 0.45cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Quad-Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 4 trillion cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity SI1 Diamonds: 64 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 radiant cut = 0.55ct Color: H Clarity SI2 Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring top...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.25ct Color: G Clarity SI1 Diamond: 50 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top me...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,500 / item
Bee Diamond Enamel Hand Painted 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning bee ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. It is set with 4.83 carats bakelite & .68 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat .36 Carat Natural Cluster Deco*
Located in New York, NY
.36ct Natural round emerald ring Emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .30 carat natural round diamond H- color vs2 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 5.6 grams Depth of...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.50ct Color: O / P Clarity: SI2 GIA: 2231087261 Dimensions: ring top measures 7mm wide Ring Size: 7.5 (compliment...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 radiant cut = 1.52ct Color: E Clarity: VS2 GIA: 11763064 Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color: F Clarity: VS2 GIA: 5181607457 Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat 1.15 Carat Natural Mod Deco*
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Oval emerald ring. 7x5mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .05 carat natural round diamond H-I color Si-2 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 5 grams D...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$49,500 / item
3.91 Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat white gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 pear cut = 2.07ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 35 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: ring top mea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 marquise cut = 1.00ct Color : H Clarity : SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 12.5mm Size: 6 complimentary sizing ava...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Magnesite, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a bee embellished with diamonds and a magnesite as body and two blue sapphires as eyes. Diamonds 0.37 ct Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.81 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Insert and Ring*
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modern Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .51ct. Natural Yellow Diamond Oval Cut Si-1 clarity 6.2 X 4.3mm Side diamonds: 1.30ct. Rounds, Full cuts. G-color Vs-2 clarity ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Center princess cut diamond with 10 princess side diamonds. Size 8 1/4. Marked: 14K, maker's logo Ring weight: 3.7g 2.3dwt ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Trillion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 trillion cut = 2.15ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 GIA: 6224696144 Diamond: 29 round brilliant cut = 0.29cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dime...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.08 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.08 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Morganite Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 12.08 carat Setting...
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trinity Rolling Band Natural Diamonds Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trinity Rolling Band Natural Diamonds Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 13.33 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.90 CTW H-I VS round natural diamonds Width: Each band i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 4.5- This lovely ring features one triangular sapphire (8 mm x 8 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in polished...
Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K White gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 0.51ct Color: H Clarity: I1 GIA: 2326601161 Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimens...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 6 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Aquamarine: 1 cushion cut = 1.29ct Weight: 2.00 grams
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 6 round cut = 0.36cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Pink Tourmaline: 1 pear cut = 1.59ct Size: 5 Weight: 3.10 grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,300 / item
8.77 Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.73ct Color: J Clarity VVS2 GIA: 2205026451 Dimensions: ring top measures 5mm wide Ring Size: 4.75 (complimentary...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Takohl 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Takohl Material: 14k white gold Diamond: princess cut = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Size: 6.5 Weight: 6.40 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 emerald cut = 0.81ct Color : H Clarity : SI1 Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.51cttw Color : H Clarity : SI1-2 Dimensio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 34 round brilliant cut = 0.34cttw Color: H Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Cluster Diamond Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A larger center diamond is encircled by a ring of eight surrounding stones, each one prong-set in 14 Karat yellow gold to create a blooming, flower-inspired composition that catches ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500 / item
Carved Jade Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 14 Karat white gold. It is hand set in 3.83 carats Jade, .81 carats blue sapphire and .86 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Step Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 1 emerald cut = 0.48ct Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.18cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Opal gem is accented by two sparkling round Diamonds. The jewels are set in a classic setting with each gem individually prong set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Zircon 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold in shiny and satin finish and set with a white zircon pear-cut centerstone accented with row of round diamonds. The H VS2-S...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.08ct Color: G Clarity: SI2 GIA 2125749206 Diamond: 2 princess cut = 0.46cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 18 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Star Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14k gold and available in 3 gold colors, this trendy yet classic Star design ring features approximately 0.14 ct of shimmering round diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Star Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14k gold and available in 3 gold colors, this trendy yet classic Star design ring features approximately 0.14 ct of shimmering round diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tsavorite, Garnets, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Chameleon Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion chameleon ring in 14 rose gold structure mounted with two diamonds as eyes and all the body is studded with tsavorite and garnets. This ring was totally handmade by Italia...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.11ct Color : H Clarity : I3 Dimensions: ring top measures 6.9mm Size: 8 complimentary sizing available W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 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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