18K Yellow Gold 2.28ct Diamond Bypass Ring ALR-20093-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bypass ring is simple, elegant, and ideal for everyday wear.
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.28ct Diamond Bypass Ring ALR-20093-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bypass ring is simple, elegant, and ideal for everyday wear.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k yellow gold ring has a textured finish top and measures 1.40" down the length of the finger and 1" wide.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k Yellow gold ring is inlayed with white gold on the top for a mirror finish.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère 18K Gold Tsavorite Onyx Open Bypass Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in 台東区, JP
A striking Cartier Panthère open bypass ring crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing one of the Maison’s most iconic and enduring motifs. The sculptural design feature...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Ribbon Bypass Ring with Diamonds & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Gender: Female *Ruby: 1.10ctw *Diamonds: 1.75ctw *Clarity: SI1 *Color: G *Ring Dimension: *Size: 7.25 *Width: 15...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Blue Chalcedony Smoky Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating with faceted blue chalcedony and smoky quartz Translucent milky light blue and transparent grayish brown in color - respectively Each meas...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.70ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Bypass Ring, featuring a striking design with a vivid blue Ceylon sapphire paired against a sparkling diamond in an elegant bypass style.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring features round and baguette cut diamond cluster making dainty shapes set together in the bypass band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Emerald Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation from BULGARI, this striking bypass ring embodies the house’s distinctive dialogue between strength and sensuality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1984 18K Gold Blue and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 1984 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 7.4 grams - Gemstones: - 1 Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire, approximately 0.86 carats - 1 Pear-Shaped Yellow...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1994 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Peridot Bypass Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Type: Bypass Ring / Cocktail Ring - Year: 1994 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 7.65 grams - Gemstones - 1 Cabochon Amethyst - 1 Cabochon Peridot - Desig...
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Toi et Moi 18k Gold Pearl Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier ring from 1996 is a sculptural and refined design crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing two beautifully matched cultured pearls in luminous contrasting tones.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Multi-Stone Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Multi-Stone Bypass Ring Style: Multi-Stone Bypass Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Center Diamonds: GIA Asscher Cut 1.70ct G SI2 · GIA Assche...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,118Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Expertly set in polished 18k white gold, the ring serves as an impeccable canvas for the 2.32 carats of diamonds, which are strategically placed to maximize sparkle from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.16ctw Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold Size 7.25 Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.16ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Light Pink Clarity - SI1 - I1 Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 3.1 Grams Stamps: 18k 750...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,275Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 18K White Gold features emerald cut diamond set on one side of the ring and pear cut diamonds set on the other side of the ring making an open...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Coral Double Post bypass ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold coral and Pearl MIKIMOTO Double Post Bypass ring Extremely rare.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,409Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Pear-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-22255B Gross Wt. :- 4.74 gm Solid 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.16 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.90 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMON...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,292Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SJER-190A Gross Weight :- 5.56 gm 18k White Gold Weight :- 4.71 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 4.25 Carat ( AVERA...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,912 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Details: Item Code:- SER-28009 Gross Weight :- 3.42 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 3.15 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 1.35...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,548 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Spiral Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Multi-Row Marquise-Cut Diamond Spiral Bypass Ring Details: Item Code:- SER-28023B Gross Weight :- 3.76 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 3.55 gm Natural Diamond Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,371Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Open Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Open Ring Item Code :- SER-23915B Gross Wt. :- 3.37 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.10 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.35 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 1.62ct Brilliant Cut, USA
Located in New York, NY
The open crossover form not only creates a visually intriguing look but also allows for a flexible and comfortable fit across ring sizes 6 to 7.5. Expertly crafted in warm 18K rose g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari 18K White Gold Oval and Round Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Bulgari 18K white gold bypass ring featuring a graceful combination of oval and round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.86 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,795 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Spiral Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Pear-Cut Diamond Spiral Bypass Ring Details: Item Code:- SER-28007 Gross Weight :- 2.86 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 2.67 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 0.95 ct. ( ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,795Sale Price|42% Off
18k White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, Clover Motif, 3.22ct, Unisex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold diamond dress ring. The bypass style ring features a clover motif at each end and is encrusted with 248 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$43,200Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage Cartier ring featuring the iconic Deux Têtes Croisées motif, designed with two elegant pear-shaped diamond terminals accented by brilliant-cut diamonds for added sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 1.45ctw Trillion Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rubellite Tourmaline - Trillion Cut - Prong Set - Deep Vivid Reddish Pink Color - 1.07ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White & Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are complemented by 0.85 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which add brilliance and sparkle to the ring. Designed in a bypass style, this unique 18k white gold ring is read...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Calibré Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring, 5 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural crossover ring composed of meticulously set calibré-cut rubies, arranged in two opposing bombé forms that meet in a soft, fluid intersection. The rubies—totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Second Stone: Diamonds G/VS, 0..40 Carats Total Gemstones Weight: 2.85 Carats Composition: Yellow Gold 18k Total Ring Weight: 5.9g Style: Bypass Size: 7 (sizable) Condition: New Comm...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,704Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring Item Code :- SER-21026C Gross Weight :- 3.87 gm 18k White Gold Weight :- 3.65 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.11 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.86 Carat Natural Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SER-23559K Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.59 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.86 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $1,976 / item
18K White Gold 0.56Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 0.56Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Cluster Ring features baguette cut and round cut diamond making a pear shape. Two pear shape set in the center ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Offset Bypass Pave Set Diamond Twin Star Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This playful ring is a bypass, crossover style, adorned with two complementary offset stars, decorated with round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.29 TCW, pave ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Snake Bypass Ring, 0.68ctw, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Set Snake Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 3.50 carat pink sapphire 18k yellow gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian pink sapphire bypass ring is a bold and beautifully colorful jewel from the 1980’s, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold with a graceful, sculptural silhouette.
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bypass ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases a graceful, flowing design that wraps delicately around the finger.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw Ring Metal - 18k White gold Weight - 6.68 Grams Finger Size - 5.5 US Hallmarks - Bvlgari / 750 / 0.86cts Diamonds -...
Diamond, White Gold
From $2,925 / item
1.16 Carat Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.16 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.28Cctt Fancy Yellow Brown Bypass Ring 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern natural yellow brown diamond bypass ring. 1.28 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion diamonds, 0.84 carats. Approximately Fancy Yellow Brown color and VS2/SI1 clarity. Compli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Pearshape Bypass Leaf Ring 4.10ct 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful fancy yellow and white diamond bypass ring crafted in solid 18K white gold and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18K Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 12 marquise cut= 1.68ctw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamonds: 10 baguette cut= 0.80cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS1-VS2 Dimensions: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Diamond Halo Bypass Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A very chic and fashionable ring showcasing 4 brilliant diamonds surrounded by a row of diamonds, all set together give a look and feel of pear shape set in a Bypass Setting made in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Lion Head Bypass Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
This adorable ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis depicts a lion head with faceted ruby eyes and arms hugging around the finger with tail wrapped in a bypass design. With a brushe...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 18k Pear 2.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Carat(s): 1.70ctw Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Timeless 0.30ct Natural Diamond Bypass Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Get ready to serve pure, persuasive modernism with this spicy 18K white gold solitaire that is a creative masterclass in fluid design. A stunning 0.30ct natural diamond takes center ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Solid 18K White Gold 0.23ct Natural Diamond Heart Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The mounting is forged from high-polish 18k white gold, weighing a refined 2.74 grams. This lightweight and low-profile design provides a luxurious, "second-skin" feel on the hand, m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Blue and Orange Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Designed with an architectural sensibility, this vintage Italian bypass ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features an intricate composition of individually formed gold wire...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan Pear Cut Emerald And Diamond Bypass Ring 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring by Artisan features two pear-cut emeralds totaling 1.98ct, accented by 0.42ct of sparkling diamonds, all set in 3.910g of 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Star Sapphire Pink Stones & Diamond Serpent Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 11.2x9.4mm (approx.) (1) Synthetic Pink Stone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Pink C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby Center Stone is 0.61ct Ruby Ruby Melee Total Carat Weight: 0.37ct White Diamonds totaling: 0.23ct Size 6 6.51 grams
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.55ct Diamond Bypass Heart Ring ALR-20202-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This charming ring is the perfect piece for anyone who has captured your heart. At each end of the bypass setting, heart-shaped Diamonds with a total weight of 1.10 carats shine brig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan Emerald and Tanzanite Bypass Ring with Diamond 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring by Artisan features a vivid 1.00ct pear-cut emerald and a 1.05ct pear-cut tanzanite, both encircled by 0.45ct of brilliant diamonds, all set in 3.885g of 18K...
Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Vivid Ruby Diamond Leaf Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking estate ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed in an elegant bypass leaf motif.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Golden Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and stylish ring featuring two golden South Sea pearls. They measure 12.5mm each in diameter and match in their bright golden color with excellent nacre quality making them gl...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.