Diamond Tulip Ring with Bark Textured Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Bark Textured Band Main Stone: Diamond Bulb Height: 9mm Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Pin Body Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Pin Body Jewelry Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts & Above Diamond Weight 0.15 ctw Approx Item Length 6 mm Diamond Szie 1.5mm Approx Main...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unveil the enchanting glow of the Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cluster Ring, a masterpiece that captures the ethereal beauty of opals and the brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,950 / item
Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 1.45ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Azure Collection is an exquisite line of jewelry that beautifully combines the deep, enchanting blue of sapphires with the dazzling brilliance of diamonds. Named after the word “...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,200 / item
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond 1.30ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I Color Diamonds of SI Clarity Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats. Current Finger Si...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design statement ring. This is a great ring at a very affordable price point for anyon...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,900Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats Specifications: Total Carat Weight: 3.17cts. Main Stone: GIA Emerald cut .93 H VS1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Row Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage ring is available through The Paper Bag Princess of Beverly Hills. The ring is composed of 14kt white gold with three rows of diamonds. Specs: 14 KT White Gold S...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Genuine Diamond star Nose Piercing 14k Gold Ear Nose star Body Piercing
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond star Nose Piercing 14k Gold Ear Nose star Body Piercing Number of Diamonds 7 Shape Round Closure Screw On Item Length 6 mm Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.10 cts ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Beautiful, Antique Amethyst Ring, Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, antique amethyst ring, rose gold with diamonds. US Ring size 7
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Ring with Diamonds approx. 1.20 ct total
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 14k yellow gold ring set with fine diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats. Each diamond weighs approx. 0.20 ct, featuring E–G color and excellent VVS1–VVS2 clarity. • R...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Marquise Cut & Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning emerald marquise and diamond ring. The center gemstone is an emerald marquise handset in a six-prong setting that allows for a full view of the emerald. Taper...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.55ct. mens natural round diamond ring 14kt gold Gothic*
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & Statement ring. .55ct. center round diamond. Full Cut, Brilliant Vs-2 clarity O-P Color Side Diamond: .32ct J-color Si-1 Clarity. Side accent diamonds:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,554 / item
Moi Dahlia Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.72g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut) : 0.30ct (Brilliant cut) : 0.25ct Gemstone : Pink Tourmaline : 10.65ct 925 Sliver Mellowed sophistication ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold covered in diamonds surrounded by emeralds. An oval emerald in the centre of this amazing ring. Diamonds 5.44 ct Central emerald 3.46 ct Emerald 6.37 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vivid blue sapphire or a sparkling white cluster of diamonds, it's your choice. This fabulous flip ring presents both looks on demand.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Fay Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring 1.25cttw
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: G Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Baguette Dimensions: 7mm x 17mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring is a radiant celebration of freedom, beauty, and good fortune. Inspired by the enchanting grace of butterflies, this ring capt...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Emerald-Cut Diamond and Baguette Accent
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 14k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Emerald-Cut Center Diamond and Baguette Accents Description: Elevate your love story with this exquisite 14k gold diamond engagement ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethysts, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central amethyst ( 18 mm x 14 mm ) surrounded by a frame of amethysts and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful sapphire and diamond halo ring taken from the Edwardian period. At the centre we find a captivating 1.50ct oval faceted sapphire possessing a medium light bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.07 ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 5 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry. Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Gauge 18 g (1 mm) Diamond Weight 0.06 Cts Ap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Rose Gold Cluster Ring Antique Cut Diamonds Vintage
Located in Napoli, IT
Refined handcrafted 14 kt rose gold vintage ring featuring an elegant cluster design embellished with natural antique-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.59 carats. The composition f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.45ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.45ctw Natural Aquamarine & Cocktail Ring is a radiant celebration of freedom, beauty, and good fortune. Inspired by the delicate grace of a butterfly, this ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,877 / item
Moi Sarai Gold Silver Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Painted a vibrant red, the Sarai Ring is like the cherry on top! A pretty little diamond-set crescent moon rests at the center of the red enamel top, bordered by a twisted gold wire ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by a crown of diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Ring Size: US 7.5 - ITA 16 - French 56 - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and diamond halo ring in white gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 9mm Cultured Pearl Ring Featuring 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling Approximately 0.25 Carats. Finger Size 7.25. Includes One Siz...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,797Sale Price / item|35% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave' Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond pave' set ring, containing 52 round full cut diamonds weighing 1.15cts. This ring is a size 6 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou Celestial 3.56ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou 3.56ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring is a harmonious blend of nature’s beauty and life's most precious moments. The mesmerizing 3.50ctw aquamarine gemstones shimm...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2.46 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.46 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring This ring has a Natural Oval Cut Cabochon Cut Sapphire that weighs 2.13 carats and measures at 7.5 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Celestial 3.56ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou 3.56ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring is a harmonious blend of nature’s beauty and life's most precious moments. The mesmerizing 3.50ctw aquamarine gemstones shimm...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
$808Sale Price|20% Off
14 Kt Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 US Total weight: 1.35 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Emerald Color: Green Weight: 0.86 carats ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midori – Emerald And Diamond Cocktail 3.60ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The emeralds are skillfully complemented by dazzling diamonds, creating a harmonious balance between rich green and radiant sparkle. The Midori Collection includes exquisitely crafte...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Pearl Precious Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Enhance your look with this charming ring in 14Kt white gold and rose gold, composed of diamonds and blue sapphires and emeralds which surround 3 little pearls with a diameter of 2/3...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
$1,585Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous Victorian perfectly preserved suite, composed of clip-on earrings and ring, set with rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Cir...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set cocktail ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$855Sale Price / item|20% 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 pear shape cut tourmaline weighing .33pts. and 11 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .25pts. This ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 5.50 carat Opal and 1.92 carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive opal and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $4, 500 Rare 14KT Gold Fancy Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 14KT Gold Gorgeous Large Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring. Ring is comprised of Beautiful Shimmering Magnificent Fancy...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Two-Tone Gold Georgian Inspired Shield Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
We encountered photographs of a lovely Georgian ring (think 1700s) and decided to re-imagine it! Designed in-house and exclusive to our store, this ring is constructed in two pieces...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.45 Carat Natural Black White Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Black and White Diamond Ring is a cute everyday ring for those looking for something fun and pretty The flower design has Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.21 carats and ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.55ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.85ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Ring circa 1950's Unique Step Design Center Stone oval Blue Sapphire 6 x 4 mm Diamond are approx 0.20 carat GH-SI All stones are natural Finger size 7 14k...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Art Deco Ruby Tourmaline & Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover the captivating beauty of this extraordinary rainbow Art Deco style Ruby ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. Each stone sparkles from every angle. With magn...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ladies White Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies' white gold ring with rubies and diamonds Including certificate of authenticity. US ring size On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$596Sale Price / item|69% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring "The Cindy" Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 4 round cut emeralds of fine quality weighing .70pts. and 5 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .13pts. in an "...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Women jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Women jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 11 Base Metal Yellow Gold Material...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Wedding Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Material Natural Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Item Length...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 4 Base Metal Yellow Gold Materia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Moon Stud Ear/Nose Piercing Jewelry Tiny Minimalist Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Moon Stud Ear/Nose Piercing Jewelry Tiny Minimalist Pin Number of Diamonds 7 Closure Screw On Metal Yellow Gold Item Length 7 mm Diamond Weight 0.16 ctw Appro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths a...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Cartilage Stud Nose/Ear Pin Piercing pin
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Cartilage Stud Nose/Ear Pin Piercing pin Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 5 Material Natural Diamond, 14k Y...
Diamond, Gold, 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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