Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18k White Gold Fancy Butterfly Ring - Size 6.5
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted with meticulous care, this Carrera y Carrera butterfly ring is a sublime choice for those who cherish elegance and exquisite design.
Diamond, White Gold
Salvini Butterfly Cut Out Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K Rose & White Gold Size 7.5
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Modern ladies wide band ring crafted in 18k rose gold. This ring features butterfly cut outs with round cut diamonds encrusted in one butterfly in white gold in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Turquoise Enamel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Butterfly Turquoise Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Open Ring is a delicate and enchanting piece designed to captivate.
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Butterfly 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This charming butterfly is composed entirely of diamonds, on the 18Kt white gold ring, there are wings that have a design in 18Kt gold adorned with diamonds as well. Ring Size US 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning butterfly ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and 1.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or sma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Butterfly Designer Ring fly Butterfly fly TW VVS-VS partially movable 27x13x12mm
Located in Viena, Viena
partially movable butterfly designer ring with two butterflies at the ends, set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.16 ct, TW (fine white) / VVS-VS (very small-sm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Butterfly Gold & Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Gray-Brown Collection Butterfly tainted gray rhodium ring with Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Enamel Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold.. In the form of a butterfly in flight, the wings are of lightly sparkling enamel changing from yellow at the centre to pink then blue at the edges. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,040Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Apple Green Jade & Diamond Butterfly Ring, Huge Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This apple green jadeite jade butterfly ring is spectacular! It a big statement piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver. Handcrafted with .33 carats emerald, .08 carats ruby, tanzanite and illuminated with 1.45 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Zorab Creation Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The wings of this playful butterfly ring flutter up and down with each movement of your hand, This ring is crafted in 18K & Palladium 13.03 grams, This ring, as with all Zorab Crea...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500 / item
Butterfly Diamond Antique Style 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning butterfly ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and 1.84 carats of champagne diamonds in blackened finish. The ring is a size 7 and may be resi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
0.94 Carat White Diamond White Gold Butterfly Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
66 White Diamonds: 0.94 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.50 Grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.26 Carat White and Orange Diamond Butterfly Motif Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold butterfly-motif cocktail ring featuring a kite-cut white diamond center surrounded by four fancy orange-yellow trillion-cut diamonds, each nestled in individual diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Show off your sense of style and whimsy with Zorab's playful butterfly cocktail ring meticulously hand-crafted with 4.56 Carat of Blue Sapphire, 1.74 Carats of treated Brown Diamonds...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palla...
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Butterfly Bow Ring
By Gucci
Located in 台東区, JP
A rare Gucci Fine Jewelry butterfly ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring an exquisitely detailed openwork filigree design accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Butterfly Diamond 0.025ct. Ring in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite Butterfly Diamond Ring in 18Karat gold, available in white, yellow, and rose variations.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.66 Cttw. Diamond Small Butterfly Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Spring into beauty with this lovely small size butterfly diamond ring comprised of 2 marquise cut diamonds = 0.55 Cttw and 3 pear shape diamonds = 0.65 Cttw to make up the body & win...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci Flora Butterfly and Daisy White Gold Diamond Ring
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Crafted in 18K white gold, this charming ring from the Gucci Flora Collection showcases the house’s Horsebit motif intermingled with a gemstone daisy and butterfly.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation. Mesmerizing in its brilliantly light catching tones, yellow diamonds 0.26 carats...
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spin...
Zorab Creation Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot Graceful Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for those who like a flourish of color in their lives, this sumptuous butterfly style ring is ideal for adding a flutter of drama to your ensemble.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring with French Pave Set Shank
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful fun ring made if 18K White Gold. Stones: Diamonds: 2 Marquise Shaped (TW:1.03 Ct) and 2 Pear Shaped Diamonds (TW:0.38 Ct) and 13 Round Brilliant Diamonds (TW:0.37 Ct)-...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 3.96 carats ruby, 2.08 carats blue sapphire and 1.37 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefro...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Designer 18 Karat Gold and 1.50 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 18k Gold & 1.50 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring. The ring is stunning and really beautiful the picture does no justice.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Tanzanite: 1 oval cut = 22.46ct Ring Size: 6 (complimentary sizing availa...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.37 Carat Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings and Ring Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The set consists of a pair of Butterfly Studs And Ring. The set is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Blue Sapphire and Diamond Glide Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegance takes flight with the Zorab Creation Blue Sapphire and Diamond Glide Butterfly Ring, a stunning testament to craftsmanship and nature's beauty.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Zircon, 18k Gold...
Modern 16.78 Carat Rose Quartz Butterfly Diamond Pinky Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 16.78 Carat Rose & Diamonds Quartz Butterfly Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold. The ring features a beautiful work of art by Brazilian jewelry designer Patricia Dias.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
White and Fancy Diamonds Butterfly Shape 18kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Delightful butterfly shape ring in 18kt white and rose gold structure mounted with white and fancy diamonds on the wings and body. White and Fancy Diamonds ct 1.06 Tot Weight 9 g R.F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Two Butterfly Between the Finger ring, 18K yellow gold, yellow sapphires, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, diamonds.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Wear this Butterfly Diamond ring to any occasion, from glamorous soirées to casual gatherings.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. Total weight g 8.70 Diamonds ct 1.02. Size ita 15.5 Size franc 55.50 Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Topaz Diamond Multi-Color Enamel Flower & Butterfly 18k White Gold Cocktail
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring Size 6.50 Weight: 18.7 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Beauvince Butterfly Fall Ring 4.95 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant colors of this one of a kind butterfly ring make it an ideal statement ring for any celebration.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Sapphire Diamond Pave Butterfly Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x4.30x4.40cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "2 Aquamarine 1.38 CT 22 Black Diamonds 0.98 CT 176 Fancy Diamonds 3.18 CT 20 Green Garnet 2.08 CT 16 Orange Sapphire 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Open Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Butterfly open ring with diamond in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Open Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Butterfly open ring with diamond in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Open Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Butterfly open ring with diamond in 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
RUCHI Sliced Diamond & Brilliant Diamond White Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 3.50 ct total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Butterfly Ring with Diamond Eyes
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whimsy, fanciful and fun! Butterflies are often associated with our souls and seen as a symbol of endurance, change, and hope in people's lives around the world. Crafted in 18 karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Butterfly 18-Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Butterfly Ring Style: Natural Diamond Double Butterfly Material: 18K White Gold Diamond: Details: There ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a stunning 5.25x2....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.44 Carat Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is set with 23.44 carats tanzanite and 1.83 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and ma...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leto Lama IGI Certified 1.3 Ct Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A celebration of freedom, transformation, and unapologetic glamour. This one-of-a-kind butterfly ring is handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, centred by a blusih green emerald-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified Imperial Green Jade Butterfly & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Pendant, Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The butterfly is about 3.8 cm x 2.3cm. The current ring size is US 6.25 and cannot be adjusted.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trinity Sunset Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Micromosaic, Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in München, DE
Trinity Sunset Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring intricate micromosaic artistry in vivid shades of blue, orange, yellow, and violet, accented by brilliant white diamonds. Inspir...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Fancy butterfly cocktail ring with diamond in 18K yellow gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Fancy butterfly cocktail ring with diamond in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Fancy butterfly cocktail ring with diamond in 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Ruby Tourmaline Butterfly Sweet Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 144 Fancy Diamonds 1.66 CT 253 Pink Sapphire 3.18 CT 69 Ruby 0.99 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.14 CT 18KR 16.40 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold &...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 1 Carat Butterfly Rosecut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 1cts Butterfly Rosecut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Deep Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Exclusive 18K Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K White Gold Earrings (Matching Ring Avaliable) Diamond 28-0,14 ct Blue Sapphire 24-2,84 ct Weigth 4,92 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Butterfly Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This butterfly diamond ring is designed with pear-shaped and round natural diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.26 Carat Vivid Green Emerald 1.13 Carat Diamond "Butterfly" Head Turner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
3.26 carat Colombian Emerald are set along with 1.13 carat of white diamond in this gorgeous 'Butterfly' Inspired cocktail ring. The details of the ring are mentioned below: Color: F...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A rare and exquisite creation from Van Cleef &Arpels, this two-finger ring is a stunning showcase of the Maison’s signature elegance and artistic flair. Crafted in 18K gold, the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Afarin Collection Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring 0.92ct in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Afarin Collection Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 18Kt White Gold This Ring measures 22 mm by 2 mm and has a weight of 3.4 grams. It features 0.92 Ct of Brilliant Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation, the Madam Butterfly Fluttering Ring in Amethyst and Diamonds
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
When you possess this ring, something more than your heart will be a flutter. This artfully designed ring offers interactivity within its glowing amethyst 16.80 carats, Peridot 0.72...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...
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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