14 Karat Two-Tone Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k two tone gold Diamond: 109 round brilliant cut = 3.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 42 tapered baguette cut = 1.50cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7 (please...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center round brilliant cut diamond is .20 carat. 8 surrounding diamonds total .24 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This journey-style 14-karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.10 grams. It contains fourteen round brilliant diamonds, with a total carat weight of 0.30. The ring also has seventeen baguette...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.02 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring Pear Cluster 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
.60ct. Natural Ruby Cocktail Halo ring Pear cut Fully faceted Clean clarity 5.3 x 3.4mm Vivid Red / Vs Clear Clarity .42ct. Diamonds: Rounds, full cuts G-color, Vs-2 clarity. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Emerald and diamonds. The 4mm r...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$982Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Vintage style sapphire ring. Marquise sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.02 g. depends from size Set with sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k White Gold. The ruby cabochon is 7 carats plus, 12MM x 9MM. The total weight of the ring is 5.11 grams. Ring size US 6.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stunning cluster ring made in the 1960s from the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Silver and 14 Karat Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Whether as a cherished addition to a personal collection or a meaningful gift, this Antique Silver and 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring is a stunning example of vintage jewelry at its f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
7.15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Halo Mod Deco Green. 5.40ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Brilliant cut 12 x 8.3mm Diameter Transparent & Vivid Green 1.75ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-co...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 karat Yellow gold Diamond Ring Dome Cluster invisible setting.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Princess cut diamonds - cluster invisible setting Total diamond -1.75 carat HI- VVS nice good sparkle. The area size and the invisible setting gives it a Bold statement look Finger...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Diamond Weight: 0.55 carat Ring Weight: 9.8 grams Finger Size: 10
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamonds Profile Cluster Top 18 Karat Ring Vintage Deco*
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Single cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14Kt White gold. 16 Grams Deck of ring: .80 inch Depth: .48 inch size...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,531Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind 14 karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 4 diamond weighing .38pts.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Gold 4.15ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Curved Band Guard
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 4.15 (approx.) Material: Cluster Ring: Solid Platinum - Band: 14k White Gold Weight: 14.7 Grams (both) Ring Size: 9.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
.35 Carat Old European Diamond Halo Two Tone Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original early 1900's old European cut diamond cluster ring in 14k gold and platinum. The center stone is a bezel set .35ct diamond mounted in platinum with a halo of 8 bright sparkl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Size 6. 8 round diamonds 3.60 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler if need.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer RBC Diamond Gold Cluster 4 Row Halo Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage EFFY Designer Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with 1.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, including shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Heart Cut Halo cluster ring. 1.27ct. Natural Heart Shape diamond G color I-1 clarity Please see report copy attached: #6217187770 Natural Side diamonds: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond & Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A pear cut diamond & Colombian Emerald cluster statement ring in 14K white ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The stunning flower design is adorned with nearly one and a half carats of natural, round brilliant cut diamonds. The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.46ct Diamond Ring MF07-011526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The stones move across the finger in a gentle swish, creating a continuous sweep of brilliance rather than a fixed cluster. Spacing between each diamond allows light to pass freely, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.5ct Diamond Ring MF29-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Fluidity guides the design of this ring. Instead of a static center, a winding row of baguette diamonds frames a cluster of round and marquise diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,482Sale Price / item|20% Off
Chic Everyday Diamond Cluster White Gold Engagement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 4-RND 55-0,28-4/6 Diamond 6-RND 57-1,08-4/6A Diamond 6-RND 57-0,04-4/6A Size 7 (ajustable) Weight 3.66 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss je...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday Classic Diamond Cluster White Gold Engagement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 4-RND 55-0,5-4/6 Diamond 1-RND 49-0,2-4/5 Size 6.5 (ajustable) Weight 1.97 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jew...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 7 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 4.34 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 #21348
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 19 round brilliant cut diamond pave set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.31 Ct 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Twenty-plus pear-cut diamonds, scattered across a diamond-shaped grid framework, generate light from every orientation simultaneously — no two stones share the same axis, ensuring th...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$7,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14kt. white gold 23.10 ct. jade diamond cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring. Made in Circa. 1970's Hallmarked with 585 gold mark and IPC maker mark. Comes with a certificate. Dimensions: Finger Size (UK)...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Swirl Design Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.3 grams. There are .30 carats of round brilliant cuts, g color, si clarity. Also, there are .20 total carats of treated yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). There are 33 diamonds in this ring ranging from .35 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.0ct Diamond Ring MF22-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Textured metalwork makes this luxury ring incredibly dynamic in design. The top of the design is elevated by a 0.70 carat Diamond center stone and additional Diamonds totaling 1.30 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features three rows of pavé-set round diamonds across the front of a wide cigar band. The diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct White Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Guilloche Enamel Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 14ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite Edwardian fancy double halo cluster ring, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.74tcw Diamond & Enhanced Blue Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a total of 1.74 carats of diamonds paired with 0.22 carats of enhanced blue diamonds, creating a striking blend of classic brilliance and v...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.71ct Diamond Ring MF05-051326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is full of dynamic details. The opulent design effortlessly catches the light and beautifully showcases the stunning 0.71 carat Diamond center stone. Set in 14K Whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco handmade 1920’s old mine cut diamond cluster ring. Oval platinum top set with 19 old mine cut diamonds with a 14k yellow gold shank. 19 old mine cut diamonds, H-I SI-I ap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Vintage Estate Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a round, transition cut and the rest are round brilliant cuts, 1.00 total carat, I to J ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is incredibly chic. Set in 14K White Gold, the 2.65 carat Emerald cabochon center stone is elevated by sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.25 carats. A 2mm w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Nose Tagus Lobe Stud Cluster Diamond Flatback Pin Piercing Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Tagus Lobe Stud Cluster Diamond Flatback Pin Piercing Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 4 Material Diamond, Gemstone, 14k...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 1.00tdw. There are four pear-shaped diamonds with .80tdw, All SI1-SI2 clarity, three are G-H color, and one is L-M. Also set with RBC accent Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.45 carats Total We...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold, Cabochon Ruby Heart-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Ring 14ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning Vintage Heart-Shaped Ring crafted in 14ct white gold, dating back to the 1980s. This exquisite state...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and it is also numbered inside of the shank. Twenty-two genuine Ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.21ct Diamond Ring MF36-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bands of sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 2.21 carats provide this ring with texture, dimension, and movement. Crafted from lustrous 14K Yellow Gold, a 4mm wide band and a 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Vintage Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring European 2.92ctw Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $80 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Europe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Size 7 #20712
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 55 round brilliant cut diamonds and 18 baguette cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 3.85ct Diamond Ring MF05-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Round-cut Diamonds with a total weight of 3.85 carats make this luxury ring a dazzling addition to any jewelry collection. Elegant and incredibly impressive, the 14K Rose Gold settin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Ring MF16-021026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite 14K White Gold setting makes this luxury ring truly breathtaking. Adorned with Diamonds totaling 1.25 carats, it will effortlessly catch the light and provide continuous...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.69ct Diamond Ring MF12-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Three bands meet to honor a single, central point of view. This semi-wide ring divides intro three slender bands, with the outer bands lined with diamonds in shared prongs. They fram...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring 1.01ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage art deco style platinum and 14k white and diamond ring. Someone sized the bottom portion of the ring using 14k white gold. The upper 3/4 of the ring tests platinum. T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 8.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8 Carats Diamonds Cocktail 14k White Gold Ring. The diamonds total weight approx 8 carats. The ring weights 16.7 grams 14k gold. Size 8.75 Circa 1980’s
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural No Heat Spinel 3.86ct Diamonds Cluster Ring 14Kt*
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Spinel 3.86ct. Natural GIA "No Heat" Spinel Diamonds ring. Spinel No Heat, Raspberry Pink Color. Octagon cut , Clean Clarity Brilliant sparkles from all angles Prist...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold circa 1970s The ring features approx 0.25 carat of white diamonds and is crafted in 14k solid yellow gold. The ring is a size 5 and we...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Ring 1.06g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies custom-made tsavorite garnet and diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.6 grams gross weight. The tsavorite garnets are round brilliant cuts, inten...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05tcw 14K Fancy Blue Diamond & White Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a gorgeous, contemporary, fancy blue diamond floral ring. This is quite an alluring piece with a stunning natural diamonds to match! The center diamonds are fancy blue b...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 #16994
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling ring features 43 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Opal & Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian 14ct gold cluster ring, featuring one oval opal at its centre surrounded by...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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