GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Oval Halo Filigree Basket 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.51 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Halo Filigree Basket 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.01 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.18 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.18 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.3 Carat Round Vine Band Nature Inspired 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.3 Color: F Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Cushion Vine Band Nature Inspired 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.51 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.5 Carat Radiant Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.5 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Lemon Quartz & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Lemon Quartz & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Lemon Quartz 12.00 Carat Natural Diamond 1.00 Carat Natural pink Tour...
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Lemon Quartz & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Lemon Quartz & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Lemon Quartz 12.00 Carat Natural Diamond 1.00 Carat Natural pink Tour...
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline
GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Knife Edge Band Oval Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.25 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.81 Carat Twisted Rope Split Shank Oval Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.81 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
Multisapphire Diamond Rose Colourful Band Ring for Her 18 K Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.77 Cts/90 Pcs Multi Sapphire 2.24 Cts/17 Pcs
Multi-gemstone, Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.51 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Round Three-Stone East-West Pear 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.01 Color: J Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Twisted Rope Split Shank Oval Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.51 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,250Sale Price|45% Off
Italian Cocktail Fashion Ring 2.02 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Italian designer cocktail Fashion Ring. You want that special ring that no one has? Unique, made by our Italian designer features 2.02 Cts of brilliant diamonds in G/H ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.50 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.5 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
18 K white Gold Cocktail Rign Diamond Blue Topaz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Exquisite cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold showcasing a spectacular fantasy cushion cut sky blue Topaz weighing 16.88 carats. The Topaz is framed with 115 brilliant cut D...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.03 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.03 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated oval faceted checkerboard amethyst weighing approximately 7.10 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The vibran...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
14MM Round White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Heart Ring , 18 K White Gold, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 14mm Round White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Heart Ring, a vintage piece crafted from 18K white gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Eloise Ring in 18 K Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Eloise Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds Ring Eloise, 18 k RG/WG, 32 diamonds total 0.32 ct, G VS Reference: V1660/00/00/00/10C Material: 18k rose gold / white...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, White Gold
$2,786Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Diamond Ring 1.53 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold 75 round Diamonds 1.53 Carats H/I VS/SI
Diamond, 18k Gold
17.5 mm Pearl South Sea Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ring, 1970 Massive 17.5 mm South Sea Pearl masterfully rolled into a Yellow Gold leaf with a line of round-cut Diamonds. 1970es ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Impressive 24.64 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is surrounded by 4.57 carats of pear shape diamonds. 18k Approximately 1.30 inches from its highest to lowest point, an inch wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$24,230 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Featuring motifs from North African empires, VANLELES’ Nile Collection, is a meticulously crafted homage to ancient Egypt's spiritual Nile River, featuring opulent designs that celeb...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Art Deco 2.66 Carats J.SI2 Diamond 18 K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful Art Deco antique ring, its top is adorned with an intermediate brilliant-cut diamond, held in place by six claws. On ei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring F VVS GIA Platinum Bespoke British Hallmarked
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An exceptional bespoke handcrafted platinum diamond ring showcasing a magnificent 5.00 carat princess cut natural diamond, graded approximately F colour and VVS clarity, accompanied ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,208Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 6.05 Ct SI/H Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-21762 Gross Wt. :- 12.47 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 11.26 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl and Diamond Ring, 0.99 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold ring featuring one center pearl, 14.2mm, flanked with 6 pear shape diamonds, 0.59 carats, and 14 round diamonds weighing 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
10 carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing diamond full of sparkle and brilliance! A rare and most sought after rectangular shape! GIA certified Fancy Yellow 10.17 carat SI2 center diamond. 1.55 carats of white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hearts on Fire Seven Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.79 ct 18k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Seven-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: 18k White Gold with Platinum Prongs Size: 6.75 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.795 tcw Diamond Shape: Round Bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue & Yellow Sapphire Double Flower Ring in 18K Rose Gold 4.36 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Charming and colorful double flower ring crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring blue and yellow sapphires totaling 4.36 carats. The floral design is accented with a delicate beaded trim...
Blue Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fabulous Yellow and White Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in New York, set in platinum and 18k yellow gold. This ring is a WOW!
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Minor Deep Green 9.8ct Emerald, 18 K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Minor Deep Green 9.8ct Emerald, 18 K White Gold Diamond Ring Emerald : 9.8 Ct Deep Green Minor Oil Sugarloaf Cabochon with Amazing Luster & Life Diamonds : Bril...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring In 18 K Gold and Platinum, GIA Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of romance and craftsmanship, this exquisite engagement ring features a stunning 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond at its center. Celebrated for its antique charm, th...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.21ct Round Solitaire & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York from premium 18K GOLD , this diamond ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship, reflecting both beauty and durability.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.02ct Pear Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Pear Carat: 3.02 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Radiant Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 3.01 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3ct Princess Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 3.0 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.02ct Marquise Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 3.02 Color: H Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.8ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 0.8 Color: I Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DI...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.01ct Emerald Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 4.01 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Emerald Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.01 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Emerald Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.01 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 3.01 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3ct Round Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 3.0 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.5ct Emerald Three-Stone Decorated Gallery 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.5 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Round Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.01 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 4.01ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 4.01 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.7ct Round 3-Stone Solitaire & Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.7 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 K White and Rose Gold Three Stone Ring Aquamarine Diamonds Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white Gold and rose Gold three Stone Ring featuring a bezel set Aquamarine wewighing approximately 2.50 ct.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring with 78 white and 78 yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pink Sapphire Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant antique ring from the Belle Epoque, with a movement at the top and a beaded closed setting of a fine half-pearl and a pink ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, G...
Unique Wide Rose and Full Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
6.32 carats of white rose and full cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Just over 15 mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,500
Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Istanbul Diamond House
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This ring consists of rose cut diamonds and 18k gold. (1,50 ct rose cut diamond and 0,37 ct round diamonds) It has a very modern design with rose c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,299
Diamond Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and yellow gold 18K band ring. Size 50 (5 1/2 US).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 K Vintage white Gold Diamon Cocktail Ring Burch & Korrodi Zurich Switzerland
By Meinrad Burch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless and elegant 18 K white Gold Vintage Ring featuring a round old mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.85 ct, I color, si clarity.
Diamond, 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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