18 Kt White Gold White & Cognac Diamonds Zebra Model Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold White & Cognac Diamonds Zebra Model Ring Size : 54 EU / 7 US MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold DIAMONDS: white brilliant cut diamonds ( together 1.12 Cts ) + cognac diam...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold, White & Cognac Color Natural Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold, White & Cognac Color Natural Diamonds Ring MATERIAL: 18 kt solid white gold DIAMONDS: white brilliant cut diamonds together ca. 2.5 cts + cognac diamonds together...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Yellow Marquise Diamond Solitary Ring
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLDEN SOLITARY RING WITH NATURAL 1.56 CT.
Diamond, White Gold
18 KT White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 18 KT white gold solitaire ring features a stunning 1.06-carat heart-shaped natural diamond that beautifully symbolizes love and devotion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 9 Kt White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure and 9 kt white gold structure mounted with three diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Toi & Moi Pearl & Diamond Ring
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD TOI & MOI RING WITH DIAMONDS AND PEARLS MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 9.1 gr / 5.8 dwt DIAMONDS: Top Quality brilliant cut diamonds,0.48 g PEARLS: 9.7 mm S...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,429
18 kt Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Classic and Elegant ring in 18kt yellow and white gold composed of two movable flowers both covered in encrusted diamonds and fancy diamonds (light blue and yellow). diamonds 0.55kt ...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Pavé Diamonds Set Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Pavé Diamonds Set Ring DIAMONDS : Natural Earth Mined 1.44 Ct MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold WEIGHT: 8.1 grams / 0,285 oz / 5.2 dwt SIZE : EUR 67 / US 12 ( Can be re...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Diamonds Gray Pearl 18 kt White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant cluster ring mounted in 18 K white gold adorned by leaves details studded by white diamonds and enrich with a glossy gray pearl in the center Diamonds 1.40 ct Gray Pearl 3 ...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Princess & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
MODERN WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH PRINCESS & TAPERED BAGUETTE DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt solid white gold SIZE: 59 EU / 8 3/4 US WEIGHT: 13.1 grams 8/ 8.4 dwt / 0.460 oz DIAMONDS: p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring Completely Designed & Handcrafted in our workshop.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Diamond & Yellow Sapphires Dome Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Diamond & Yellow Sapphires Dome Ring Diamonds : Round Eight Cut, 1 Ct Yellow Sapphires : 0.5 Ct Size : 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be resized for free ) Wight : 7.4 G...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Emeralds & Diamonds Ring, Filligre Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 57 ( can be resized for free ) WEIGHT: 12.6 grams / 8.1 dwt / 0.445 oz DIAMONDS: brillant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Contemporary diamonds flower 18k white gold ring created like waves that become a flower. Diamonds 1.16 ct Tot.Weight 12.80 g RF G CAGI RK.AEAR Size: Usa 7 Ita 14.5 French 54.50...
Diamond
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 kt white Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This elegant ring features a stunning 1.96-carat emerald as the centerpiece, exuding timeless charm. It is beautifully accented with 8 smaller emeralds totaling 0.66 carats along the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 18kt white gold composed of diamonds and two yellow sapphires. Diamonds ct 0.80 Yellow Sapphires ct 0.80 Tot.Weight 14.70 g R.F G IRRI RK.ACFE Size usa 6.5 ita...
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,859Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt. Rose/White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered 18 carat pink and white gold turbo ring. The ring consists of three bands.
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.64 Carats Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold and Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt gold structure mounted with a central flower of diamonds and leaves studded with diamonds. Diamonds 1.78 ct Central Diamonds 2.86 ct Total Weight 17.80 gr RF ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Fashion 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 18kt white gold mounted with diamonds. Diamonds 0.77 kt Tot.Weight 11.10 gr RF G HAHI RK.AHGU For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brown and White Diamonds 18 Kt White Gold Bow Band Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
The ring is made in 18 Kt white gold for a weighing in total gr 11.90.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold
Diamonds Fashion 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 18kt white gold mounted with diamonds. Diamonds 1.05 kt Tot.Weight 10.10 gr R.F G IGFR RK.AOOE108 For any enquires, please contact the seller through the mess...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Yellow & White Gold Ring With 4.67 ct. Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow and White Gold Ring With 4.67 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Solitaire 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique solitaire ring in 18kt white gold composed of a central brown diamond and diamonds rows on both sides. Diamonds 0.21 kt Central Brown Diamond 0.24 kt Tot.Weight 2.80 gr R.F ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique gold 18 Kt. Eagle ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring made of yellow gold 18 Karat (stamped with 750, see picture). De ring is very well made with great details. The eye of the eagle is made out of an emerald. The feathers are m...
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt White & Black Diamonds Zebra Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
ORIGINAL RING WITH BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 55 ( can be resized for free) WEIGHT: 13 grams / 0.455 oz / 8.30 dwt DIAMONDS: white brilliant cut di...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt Solid White Gold 3.58 Ct Diamonds Flower Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT SOLID WHITE GOLD RING WITH TOP QUALITY DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold DIAMONDS: Brilliant Cut Natural Earth mined Diamonds 3.58 ct E/F - VVS/VS WEIGHT: 26.60 gr
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,037
Coral 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Flower shaped ring in 18kt yellow and white gold with a coral in the middle of it. coral ( 0.50 gr - 9mm ) Total weight gr 10.40. Rf. +HARF RK.AFUF80 For any enquires, please con...
Coral, 18k Gold
18 Kt Solid White Gold Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid White Gold Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Amazing Stylish Ring, One of a kind !
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Sapphire 3.08 Ct & Diamond Solitary Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid White Gold Ring, 3.08 Ct Sapphire & Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold WEIGHT: 6.1 grams / 0,215 oz / 4.00dwt SIZE: EU 58 / 8 1/2 US ( can be resized for free) DIAMO...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Flower Shaped Ring with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Flower Shaped Ring with Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 53 ( size can be changed for free) WEIGHT: 3.8 grams / 2.4 dwt DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring In 18 Kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye catching blue sapphire & daimond ring in 18 kt white gold. Blue Sapphire 10.14Cts.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt Gold Fancy Color Diamonds, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with 3 fancy color diamonds and white diamonds around. Diamonds 1.34 kt Tot.Weight 9.70 gr Ref uafh For any enquires, please contact the sell...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Dome Full Pavé Diamond Ring, Black & White Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT RING WHITE GOLD WITH BLACK & WHITE DIAMONDS, Amazing Piece of Art.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Design Ring, Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN 18 KT RING WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES & SAPPHIRES Amazing design and fits like a glove !
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Kt Solid White Gold Knot Ring, 5.7 Ct. Black & White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT SOLID WHITE GOLD KNOT RING WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 27,8 grams SEIZE: 56 1/2 EU 7 3/4 US ( can be resized for free) DIAMONDS: White Br 2....
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow White Rose 18 Kt Gold Diamonds Love Stackable Rings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Please note the particular setting of the diamonds, showing an enchanting leaves motif. 18 KT Yellow - white gold - rose gold total grams 17.38 about n. 36 diamonds - total ca...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds 18 kt White and Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 18 kt white and yellow gold covered in diamonds. diamonds (1.95 kt) tot. weight 9.40 gr RF G EGIA RK.AICH130 For any enquires, please contact the seller through...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamonds White and 18 kt Pink Gold Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful band ring, in 18 kt white gold, with a small rose gold butterfly wedged above this beautiful ring, all studded with diamonds of ct 0.62, with a total weight of 6.70 g.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, 18 kt Rose and White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful and special ring in 18 kt white and rose gold, studded with white and colored diamonds of ct 1.02.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamonds Sapphires 18 kt Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 18 kt yellow and white gold, g 13.35, with sapphires ct 0.50, and diamonds 0.45 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.55 carats 18KT White Gold Marquise Half Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The 18 kt White gold band adds a touch of luxury and elegance, with its bright and lustrous finish that complements the diamond perfectly.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold 4.21 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in a 18 karat white gold mounting, weighing 6 grams, is a 4.21 carat square cut Tanzanite surrounded with 146 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 0.70 car...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Full Pavé Brown & White Diamonds Snake Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Full Pavé Brown & White Diamonds Snake Ring A piece of Art created in our Atelier !
18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 2.55ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GWLab
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.55 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 4.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold, Full Pavé 12.6 Carats Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt White Gold, Full Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring Glamorous 18 kt ring pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Kt White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Leaves Motif
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE & YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS WITH LEAVES MOTIF. DIAMONDS : 2.42 Ct Top Quality Earth Mined Natural Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt white & yellow gold SIZE: 57 ( can be resize...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Gold Pavé Black & White Diamonds Engagement /Fashion Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH BLACK & WHITE DIAMONDS, TOTAL 3.15 CT THE INSIDE IS HEARTSHAPES COPLETELY CUT OUT IN 18 KT GOLD NEXT TO EACH OTHER.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Diamond 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
The shanks are well bombé shaped outside, inside it has a spring that help the ring to well fit the finger and not move. as well, if you have a bigger knuckle, the spring allows the ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Marquise & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
EXCLUSIVE RING WITH MARQUISE & BRILLIANT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 54 1/2 EU ( can be resized for free) WEIGHT: 11.6 Gram DIAMONDS: marquise cut diamonds, brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond 18 kt Gold Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dome ring in 18Kt white gold composed of multiple strands of diamonds encrusted together to make this ring magnificent. diamonds (1.25Kt). Tot weight 9.5 gr Rf G CAIO RK.ACOU...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design Diamonds : 5,03 Carats E/F VVS Completely hand made in our Atelier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.63 carats 18 KT White Gold Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Embrace timeless sophistication with this exquisite round-shape diamond split band, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18 KT white gold. This stunning ring boasts a unique split shank...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3, 08 carat Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18 kt White Gold Star Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful ring in 18 kt white gold with a star-shaped design, all studded with white diamonds (1.73 ct) and a fancy central yellow diamond (1.35 ct) Diamonds: yellow central ct 1.35...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Petronilla 2.60 Carat White Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Flower Tulip Cocktail Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
2.60 Carat White Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Flower Tulip Cocktail Ring This ring is inspired by the world of flowers, it's a white tulip with many white diamonds, in total ct 2,60 qual...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M 18 kt White Gold 2.20 Cts Black & White Diamond Fashion Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond fashion ring adorned with 2.20 cts tw of black and white diamonds in a spiral design going half way around
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt White Gold Diamond Ring Containing Alternating Rows
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond ring containing alternating rows of channel set princess and emerald cut diamonds totaling 5.00 cts.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Ponte Vecchio Ring & Earrings Tourmaline & Diamonds
By Ponte Vecchio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH TOURMALINE AND DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 54 ( can be resized for free) WEIGHT: 22.5 grams / 14.4 dwt / 0.795 oz DIAMONDS: brilliant cut dia...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Rubies Sapphires Emeralds and Diamonds 18 kt White Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold, all studded with diamonds rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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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