$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Sapphire yellow Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold Green Sapphire yellow diamond halo ring, containing 1 oval green sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.54cts.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.10ct Color : F Clarity : I1 GSI: 34886900114 Size: 3.5 complimentary sizing available Weight: 2.37 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Low Setting Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Eternity ring set in 14K white gold with 0.35 carat stones each. The ring is set in a U-Prong, low setting style. The total weight of the ring is 5.04 carats. The color of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring with Milgrain
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond eternity ring with milgrain Specifications: diamonds: 34 PCS ROUND CUT DIAMONDS carat total weight: APPROX .58 CTw color: G clarity: VS2 m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iolite Amethyst Diamond Topaz White 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 18-RND-0.14-I/I1A Iolite 14-0,21ct Topaz 8-0,39ct Topaz 1-1,47ct Amethyst 11-0,24ct Weight 4.82 grams Size 17 With a ...
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,675Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold tsavorite and diamond halo ring, containing 1 round cut tsavorite weighing .50pts. and 16 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .25pts. This ring is ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Vintage 1932 Diamond Masonic Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow and white gold Diamond: 1 round cut = .16cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring size: 8.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing reques...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 14 Karat Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a fabulous Georgian cocktail ring. It is crafted in 14K gold and silver. The piece features rose cut diamonds. Circa 1830. Weight: 4.84g Size: 17 (US 6.5) IMPORTANT: plea...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.85ct Color : J Clarity : VVS2 GIA: 7351806265 Diamonds: 68 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: G/H Cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,056Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold, Pave Brown Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Rose Gold, Pave Brown Diamond Pyramid Ring .85 cts. Brown Diamonds
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,987Sale Price / item|34% Off
14 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Green Tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut tourmaline weighing 4.78cts. and 96 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.00cts. Set in a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$2,642Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy White Gold Diamond Ring 14 Karat for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 5 RND 57-0,15 carat Diamond 46 RND 57-0,12 carat Size 16,2 Weight 3.03 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Genev...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with marquise shaped rubies in center and halo of ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Men's 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum. The ring features 5 round brilliant cut diamonds set in Platinum. Each diamond measures approximately 4.00 mm and weights ...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat 1.20 Carat Edwardian Deco*
Located in New York, NY
.60ct Natural Oval emerald ring. 6x4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .60 carat natural marquise & round diamond H-I color Vs-2 Si-1 clarity 14 karat yell...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,593Sale Price / item|29% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Green Tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut tourmaline weighing 2.67cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .60pts. This ring ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Chrome Diopside and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Chrome diopside and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut Chrome diopside weighing 4.70cts. and 32 round diamonds of very fine quality weighing .60pts. On a hand engr...
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.13 Carat Peridot Tsavorite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.13 Carat Peridot Tsavorite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a Oval Cut Natural Peridot that weighs 3.14 carats.
Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Agaite "Pond" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold black rhodium "Gresha" signature bark design ring with 40 round full cut diamonds weighing .51pts. set around a slice of blue agate in the shape of a "Pond" with a dia...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Natural Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Natural Blue Topaz Ring Unique shape design and cut Special cut and set 14k Solid White Gold Finger Size 7 (can re-size s little up or down) Weight: approx 5.60 grams Total...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Criss Cross Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14k rose gold and features 65 round cut diamonds weighing 0.67ct with a color grade (G) and clarity grade (VS1/VS2).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold 2.61 Carat Round Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring is made in 14k white gold and features 92 round cut diamonds, prong set weighing 2.61cts with a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI1).
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold "Leaf" Vine Ring with Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Leaf" and vine ring with 11 round full cut brown diamonds weighing .25pts. paved in our signature bark design wrapped around the finger free of ring size. *this desi...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,197Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Freeform Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 3 oval cut tsavorite weighing 1.31cts. and 5 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .55pts. Set in a free form n...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1950s Cocktail Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight. G Color, VS Clarity, Transition...
White Gold
Georgian 14 Karat Gold Silver Table Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and silver. The piece features table cut diamonds. Circa 1820. Has an inscription inside the shank. Weight: 3.15g Size: 19 (US...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Three Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 princess cut = .65cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 5 complimentary sizing available Weight: 3.01 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold ~1ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold ~1ctw This exquisite modern 14 karat white gold princess cut diamond engagement ring is a stunning symbol of love and commit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold White and Brown Diamond "Domed" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold white and brown diamond "domed" ring, containing 18 brown round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 2.10pts. and 7 round full cut diamonds of very fin...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Sapphire Rainbow Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set in 2.1 carats of multi color sapphires. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon reques...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 6.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old European cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is totally studded with beautiful white diamonds with a central flower pattern realize...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 karat art deco style Brazilian Amethyst halo Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring boasts a stunning oval-shaped amethyst, highlighted by princess-cut stones on either side and surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.38 Carat Black White Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.38 Carat Black White Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Stunning Black, White, Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring The Cushion/Oval Cut Black Diamond is 2.51 Carats and i...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Iolite Diamond Topaz White Gold 14 Karat Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NATKINA embraces the principles of modern Feminism — meaning, we believe a woman’s virtue is more than her external beauty. We believe that women deserve to feel proud of their achie...
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, 14k Gold
Nazarelle 14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Morganite Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k rose gold. The center stone is an emerald cut Morganite set horizontally, weighing 0.54ct and is prong set. The mounting features 0...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6 GAI Certified- This elegant ring features one emerald cut amethyst (8 mm x 5 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds* set in c...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 11.94 Carat Kunzite Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This one-of-a-kind ring is made in 14K Rose gold. The center stone is a stunning, oval cut Kunzite weighing 11.94ct, prong set. The mounting also features 66 prong set, round diamond...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19.31 Carat Apatite Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning ring handmade in 14K gold. It is set in 19.31 carats apatite, 2.26 carats tourmaline and .49 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Apatite tourmaline ring has been sold, but...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Past, Present and Future Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Past, Present and Future Diamond Ring Size 6 - These sparkling ring features three princess cut diamonds (.35 TCW.) and eight round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamonds Size 6.5. 0.25 total diamond weight. 3 grams total weight. 13.66 mm ring height.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Interlocking Engagement Ring Guard with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Interlocking Engagement Ring Guard with Diamonds Size 5.75. 10 piece baguette diamonds 10 piece round diamonds 5.2 grams total weight. ring space height 6.5 mm
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7 #21435
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features sparkling brilliant and baguette cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,797Sale Price / item|40% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold Pink Tourmaline diamond halo ring, containing 1 oval pink tourmaline of gem quality weighing 2.95cts.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #20747
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This elegant ring features one baguette cut diamond set in brushed 14K yellow gold on a double shank band, adding depth and dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Dainty Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning engagement ring with a 0.40ct center SI2 clarity and H color, side diamonds weighing 0.20ct in 14KT yellow gold, beautiful classical ring! GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S...
$939Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
HaloSapphire Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Sapphire gold ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40 Total Diamond Weight. The center stone is half a carat. Size 6.5 with 3.7 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Wedding Ring Bridal
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds 0.25 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamonds 0.50 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamonds 0.50 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Marquise Ring, 14 Karat Wedding Band, 0.20 Carat Marquise Diamond
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Sand finished solid gold band with a diamond marquise stone. Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 0.20 carat Stone size: 3x5 mm marquise diamond Color: GHI diamond Clarity: S11 L...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07 Carat Brown Diamond and White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring is crafted in 14-karat Rose Gold and features an 19 Pcs 1.07 Carat Round Cut Brown Diamond surrounded with 58 Pcs Round -cut White Diamonds 0.46 Carat in GH-SI ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Wedding Bridal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Band Ring with Round Diamonds. 0.25 Total diamond weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,049 / item
Natural Diamond Love Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Love Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.35CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pav...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Diamond Band Wedding Bridal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring with Round Diamonds 2.00 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Diamond Band Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Diamond Band Bridal Ring 1.00 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$939Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold, Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.93 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.93 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring has a 0.78 carat Round Cut Natural Amethyst set in the center and is surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Wedding Anniversary Bridal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Wedding Anniversary Bridal Ring Size 7. 0.35 total diamond weight. 3 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Bridal Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Bridal Wedding Anniversary Ring Size 7.75. 0.30 total diamond weight. 2 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k 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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