GIA 1.50 Ct D Color VVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Men’s East-West Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Emerald Cut diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional purity and crisp step-cut facets. Set i...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$9,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Floral Cluster Ring 1.71 Ct 18K White Gold Statement
Located in Diera, AE
A beautifully sculpted floral-inspired diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an emerald-cut center diamond surrounded by marquise, pear, and round brilliant natural diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By E Wolfe and Company
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
12.68ct Cushion Cut Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the 12.68ct Cushion Cut Emerald Forget Me Knot Ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, its extraordinary gemstone held in sculptural eagle-style tal...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Ct F/VS1 Emerald & Pear Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant engagement ring features GIA Certified diamonds totaling 3.10 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for their exceptional brilliance and refined symmetry. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 23.45 Ct Exclusive Blue Topaz Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut 23.45 Ct Exclusive Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue topaz of 23.45 carats and diamonds of 0.66 carats.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.30 Ct Minor Oil Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.30-carat natural minor oil emerald and trillion cut diamond 3-stone ring in 18 karat solid yellow gold. The emerald center stone features excellent clarity, transpare...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 18ct White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Set Buckle/Belt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1980s This stunning vintage 18ct white gold buckle style ring is a true masterpiece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sculptural Knot Ring in 18ct Gold with 1ct FSI Emerald Cut Diamond, Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent Moon Diamond and Gemstone Ring / Minimalist ring / Gold crescent moon ring / Lucky ring / moon ring / Gift for her / Pave setting ring Crescent ring, Moon ring, Handmade je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1982 Makers Mark B A O Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 1920s Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true vintage beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.70 Ct. Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Contemporary • Style: Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring • Creator: Unsigned luxury piece • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Stone: GIA Certified Emerald-cut Diamond (1.70 ct, M...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Stunning Trilogy ring has been set with one 5x4mm Colorful Opal & two 4x3mm Beautiful Emeralds. The Bright Color of these Emeralds highlight the colors within this Unique Opal. ...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald+Diamond Cluster Ring Set w/ 0.30ct Diamonds in 18ct Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow&White Gold Emerald+Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 0.30ct Diamonds This beautiful ring is set with 0.30ct diamonds, and a round emerald center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Solitaire Ring Set w/ 0.35ct Natural Round Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
(no hallmarks, but tested as 18ct Gold) Additional Information: Total Weight: 4.1g Total Diamond Weight: 0.35t Diamond Colour: F Diamond Clarity: VS Emerald Weight: 0.25ct Width of...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Muzo Emeralds and Diamonds Bezel Bubble Band 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A unique yet classic emerald and diamonds band easy to wear on its own or as a stack ring. 18 Ct Yellow Gold 0.070 White diamonds E-F 0.075 Colombian Emeralds Hallmarked by the Lon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
This showstopper one of a kind ring features a 4ct natural pear cut emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-gold, emerald encrusted ropes, converging...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,896Sale Price|20% Off
Pear & Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Double Floral Ring in 18K White Gold 1.65 Ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,631Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 0.96 Ct Pear & Emerald Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A pear-shaped diamond appears to float above a structured arrangement of emerald and pear-cut diamonds, creating a composition rich in contrast, depth, and visual intrigue. The open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alien Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Emerald Eyes & Diamonds Towards the Stars
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite "Alien" Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Emerald Eyes & White Diamonds Towards the Stars Collection Daringly imaginative and exquisitely crafted, the "Alien" Ring from Sybarite...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,148Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.59 Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Open Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 0.59Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Two Stone Open Ring 18K Yellow Gold Featuring two brilliant emerald-cut diamonds gracefully set on a sleek 18K gold bypass band. This ring s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.28 Ct Georgian Style Emerald-Cut Deep Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Georgian-style solitaire ring in 18K solid yellow gold showcases a stunning 2.28-carat octagon-cut blue sapphire, measuring approximately 9 x 7 mm. The sapphire is securely set ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Art Deco Rectangular Onyx Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920’s This stunning Art Deco onyx ring is a true antique beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped 1970s 3 Stone Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1970s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1970s is a true vintage beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sculptural Ohliguer Knot Ring with a 1.25ct Sugarloaf Emerald set in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Handcrafted in your choice of 18ct white, rose or yellow gold • 1.25ct Sugarloaf Cut Emerald • Ethically sourced gold and gemstones Alternate stones, sizes and gold variations a...
Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Ct Bezel Set Oval Emerald and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diana M 3.65 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold emerald cut eternity band featuring 3.65 cts of diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold, 21 Stones Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Ring Set With 1.01ct K/VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond, In 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous solitaire diamond ring set with 1.01ct K/VS2 natural emerald cut diamond set in 18ct yellow gold 3 band setting can make a perfect engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
6-Stone Ring with 3 Marquise Diamonds & 3Pear Shape Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Emerald and Diamond ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.18 ct Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring GIA 18k
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified VS1 natural fancy vivid yellow natural diamond 5.18 carat engagement ring. Emerald cut 3 Stone engagement ring with fancy vivid yellow diamond GIA 5.18 ct VS1 center st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diana. M 3.70 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.70 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold, 23 Stone
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1920s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true vintage beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$7,200Sale Price / item|25% Off
4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold Ethically sourced Emerald Emerald cut Ethically sourced gold Emerald set knots Ohliguer Crest Stamped Ohliguer 18ct Custom made orders welcom...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1950s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1950s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1950s is a true vintage beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,273Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Emerald-Cut Ring 0.81 Ct 18K White Gold Band for Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :- SER-29287 Gross Wt. :- 2.03 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.86 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.81 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, which showcases a stunning 0.30 Carat natural Ruby alongside 2 Carats of brilliant cut and Pear shape diamonds set in lustrous white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold 1950s Emerald Cut Amethyst Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Fraternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Fraternity Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Circa 1950s This beautiful 18ct two-colour gold geometric ring is a perfect example of a fraternity-style ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
IGI 18K 6.73 Ct Natural Fanta Garnet&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 6.73 Ct Natural Fanta Garnet&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid Fanta Garnet weighing 6.73 ct set on an 18K white gold the luxury design b...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.15 CT Natural Diamond Emerald Cut 18K Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Pinky Men
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bandwidth is 3.5 MM. The height on top is 5.0 MM. Ring Size: 8.5 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 10.1 Grams of solid gold Diamond: Approximately 2.15 Carat Total Weight of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5.37 Ct Aqua Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold with Palladium
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
5.37ct Emerald Cut Aqua Cocktail Ring with 0.89ct Total Weight of G/H Color VS Clarity Round Brilliant Accent Diamonds.
Aquamarine, White Gold, Palladium
3.95 ct. Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LAGOON Ring Refined. Radiant. Distinctively Feminine. A graceful yet statement-making piece, the ring showcases a 3.95 ct neon lagoon tourmaline—its glow unmistakable and captivating...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage aquamarine and diamond cluster ring, circa 1970. Set in stamped 18ct white gold and centred with a natural emerald-cut aquamarine, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leto Lama Pastel Butterfly Queen Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A majestic sculpted butterfly queen ring in solid 18ct yellow gold, textured by hand to capture the movement of wings mid-flight. At its centre, a luminous rectangular cut blue sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sparkling 18K White Gold Ring with 0.86 ct Natural Diamonds- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful classic engagement ring with a dazzling 0.86 carat emerald cut natural diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 43 ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 43.55 ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Rectangular Green Tourmaline, weighing 4...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 4.69 carat natural vivid pink Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold band and acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
24.55 CT. Cert Blue Octagon Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The 24.55 carats emerald cut airy sky blue hue aquamarine shows off its beautiful clarity while brilliant diamonds flank the sides and stud the split shank white gold band. The chunk...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
GIA 18K 3.01 ct Natural Vivid Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.01 ct Natural Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 3.01 carat natural vivid bluish green Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,324 / item
Ada Diamond 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Mayveda Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Ada Petite Ring is a refined and smaller interpretation of The Ada Ring.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...
Italian 18K Gold Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 45.00 ct Topaz, c.1995
Located in Firenze, FI
🔹 An impressive Italian cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to about 1995. The design is centered around a striking rectangular-cut blue topaz, weighing approximately...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Ohliguer Knot Ring in 18ct White Gold Aquamarine Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Crafted in 18ct white gold, the Knot Ring centres a luminous aquamarine accented by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct 1960’s Aquamarine & Peridot Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1960’s Beautiful, vintage cocktail ring.
Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold
$17,499Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring with 2.81 ct. Natural Sapphire and diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt white gold ladies ring with natural Corundum sapphire with diamonds. Circa 2000's Dimensions - Weight : 14 grams Finger Size (UK) = M (US) = 6 1/2 (EU) = 52 1/2 Size : 2.7 x 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Floating Solitaire Ring 1.93 Ct Multi Cut in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A suspended cushion-cut diamond rises above a structured arrangement of emerald and round brilliant diamonds, creating an exceptional sense of depth and architectural balance. The el...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cocktail Style Diamond and Multi-Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 6.46 Ct in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cocktail Style Diamond and Multi-Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 6.46 Ct in 18K Gold 18 Karat Gold 6.46 Carat Diamond and Multi-Sapphire Eternity Cocktail Ring is a refined statement of...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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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