David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vintage masterpiece of timeless elegance and bold design. The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 10.8 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless 14 mm pyramid cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is held in a signature "4-point" 18K gold bezel with surrounding line textured 18K double bezel accent, se...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Natural Pear Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your elegance with this 1960's stunning GIA certified natural untreated cabochon Turquoise in an 18k yellow gold setting with bright white round cut Diamond halo. This exquis...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring in 18K White Gold Top-Quality Natural Afghan Turquoise and Diamond Statemen
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Elevate your high-jewelry collection ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Ring in 18K YellowGold Cushion-Cut Natural Turquoise and Diamonds Pavé
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. A striking masterwork of bold contras...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Ring in 18K YellowGold with Natural AfghanTurquoise and Yellow & White
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. An extraordinary tribute to nature-in...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise & Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Exquisite statement ring crafted in 1...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and 21 Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. A stunning ring crafted from 18-carat...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Turquoise and Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Elegant and sculptural ring crafted i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K cluster ring showcasing a central dome of 1.86 carats of diamonds framed by a halo of 4.47 carats of turquoise cabochons. The layered design creates a bold, dimensional ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 8.35 Carat Turquoise and Diamond Ring - Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
This turquoise and diamond ring has a bold yet elegant look, centered with a striking 8.35 carat turquoise surrounded by a halo of pear cut diamonds. The soft blue color of the turqu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Hexagon 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The serene cyan shade of turquoise is showcased in this ring. The gem is cut into a hexagon shaped cut, allowing the light to highlight its singular tone. 18k yellow gold forms the b...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 18k Gold Art Deco Turquoise & Diamond Bombé Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Altrincham, GB
This fantastic French Art Deco period bombé ring dates from the 1930s. Its set with a fantastic turquoise cabochon, in great contrast to the white gold band and array of glistening d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Turquoise & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Altrincham, GB
This cool and attractive antique 5-stone ring dates to the mid-Victorian era, c.1870. It's set with five large graduated turquoise cabochons, displaying vibrant colour, with rose cut...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Turquoise Tanzanite Rhodolite Garnet 18k Gold Silver Floral Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This statement one-of-a-kind turquoise ring has been handmade in our workshops. It features a central turquoise, surrounded by tanzanites and rhodolite garnets set in 18k gold floral...
Garnet, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Turquoise 18 karat Rose Gold Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karat rose gold, horse head and mercury hallmarks. This rare antique set includes : An antique ring featuring a round-shaped setting encircled by a band of calibrated turqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is a delicate and highly charming piece, combining 0.68 carats total weight of old mine cut diamonds graded H color and SI clarity with a 1 carat turquoise center i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring Set – 2mm Beads Set of 2
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate set of two 18K yellow gold elastic rings features ultra-fine 2mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. Each ring is meticulously handcrafted with alternating tiny br...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
5.70 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive cocktail ring features a beautiful 5.70 carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon set with brilliant natural diamonds in 18k yellow and white gold. The Sleeping Beauty...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 4mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features lustrous 4mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. The design alternates vibrant sky-blue turquoise beads with finely textured ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 3mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features finely polished 3mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. The design beautifully alternates vibrant sky-blue turquoise beads wi...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Turquoise oval Intaglio ring. A charioteer with horses
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This ring, offered by Claris-A, centers on a domed apple green turquoise cabochon, its surface traced with irregular sparkling metallic-like bronze veins. Rounded yellow gold prongs ...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, natural Turquoise & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Turquoise Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.49 carats. The Emerald is co...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
70s Vintage Turquoise Coral Diamond Band Sz 5 Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise, coral & diamond band (circa 1970s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Turquoise is inlaid into the band measuring 12mm x 7mm. Coral measures 9mm x 7.5mm. Diamonds total...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Turquoise Stacking Band Sz 6.5 Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Cabochon cut turquoise measures 4mm diameter. Turquoise is set into the band, hand hammered in buttery 18k yellow gold. The rin...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Handmade 9.91ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade ring features a gorgeous 9.91 carat Sleeping Beauty cabochon cut turquoise set in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The Sleeping Beauty Min...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Flower Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A joyous celebration of vibrant color and classic French design, this bold dome ring is fashioned in platinum and 18K yellow gold. The surface blossoms with vivid turquoise cabochons...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise, Black, and White Diamond Flame Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Turquoise: 1 Oval Cabochon Cut = 20.95ct Diamonds: 158 Round Cut = 2.69cttw Color: Black Diamonds: 167 Round Cut = 0.82cttw Color: G-H Clari...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$973Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape Turquoise 9 carat Natural Tanzanite 4 carat This Ring is from the "O...
Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
0.50 Carat Turquoise 0.38 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-210983 Gross Wt. :- 3.33 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 3.15 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.38 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Turquo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage tanzanite turquoise 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold Mid Century cocktail ring showcases a striking rectangular cut tanzanite weighing approximately 3.60 carats, displaying a rich and captivating violet-blue hue with impressi...
Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trilogy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Cabochon Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A fine trilogy ring made of 18kt yellow gold and embellished with an oval cabochon-cut center stone, Turquoise ne. On either side of this are set two round brilliant-cut Diamonds wei...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Turquoise Gold Ring. Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Turquoise Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds (Accent Stones) Jewelry Type: Ring / Statement Ring Jewelry Style: Art Nouveau Ring, Turquoise Diamo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Turquoise and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An early 20th century English ring crafted in 18KT gold, set with an oval turquoise cabochon within an elongated navette-shaped cluster. The design is fine and balanced, with the tap...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Turquoise Oval Cabochon and 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A bold elongated oval turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 23.5 x 15.5 mm centers this striking cocktail ring. The vibrant gemstone is surrounded by a raised decorative border ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Délices de Goa 18k Rose Gold Diamond Turquoise Amethyst Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier ring, circa 2007, is apart of a matching necklace set - being sold separately. The ring, size 6.25, features 18k rose gold and a cluster design of amethyst and turquoise...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard 18K Rose Gold Happy Hearts Diamond Turquoise Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary icon of romantic luxury, this Chopard “Happy Hearts” open ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and showcases the maison’s signature blend of playful movement and refi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,737Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Turquoise & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A truly charming and authentic late Victorian cluster ring, full of the romantic character that defines the finest pieces of the 1890s. At its centre sits a beautifully smooth turqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 8.65 carats Turquoise, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Turquoise & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Turquoise is 8.65 carats. The Blue Sapphires weight is 2.75 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Yurman Chatelaine Turquoise Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold 18k Sq Cush Cab Sz6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Brand: David Yurman Collection: Chatelaine Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Square Cushion Cabochon ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Mother-Of-Pearl 18K Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an open band terminating with butterfly and alhambra quatrefoil shaped motifs Butterfly is inlaid with turqouise tablet measuring 18.0 x 18.0 mm - opaque robin's egg blue...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,850Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.57 Carat Turquoise 0.7 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.57 Carat Turquoise 0.7 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold features oval cut turquoise gemstone in center with diamonds around making a cluster cocktail ring. Turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18K White Gold Turquoise & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Step into timeless elegance with this striking vintage-inspired statement ring, meticulously crafted i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Rainbow Sapphire Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 7 Estate Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary natural turquoise, rainbow gemstone, & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Egg shell blue natural turquoise is surrounded with natural sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a 10 carat turquoise cabochon framed by diamonds totaling 0.50 carats total weight....
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and substantial vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the 1960s, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and centered by a vivid natural turquoise of impressive pre...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring, 0.56ct, New
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and elegant, this exquisite 18 karat white gold ring stands out for its harmonious and contemporary design, beautifully enhancing the natural beauty of its gemstones and the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.70ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and visually striking, this refined 18 karat white gold ring stands out for its precious composition and sophisticated design, harmoniously combining color, light, and volume...
Diamond, Turquoise, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Marquise Turquoise Ring, 1950s, Elegant Design
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage mid 20th century ladies ring crafted in 18KT gold and set with a natural marquise shaped turquoise. The long tapered turquoise gives the ring an elegant, elongated silhouet...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Turquoise Ring Two Tone Gold and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ring 18K Two Tones of Golds - Yellow and White Gold approx 18.2gr Center Stone is Round Dome like shape Egyptian Natural Blue Turquoise Size approx 15 mm in...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Pink Tourmaline Flower Ring Sz 6.5 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary turquoise & pink tourmaline ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Cabochon cut turquoise measures 5mm each with an estimated 0.33 carat pink tourmaline to the c...
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Ring - Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Ring features a cushion shaped turquoise at the center, set in an openwork design with white diamond accents. The diamonds add contrast to ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly Ring Size 51
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301965 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2022 Model VCARF78851 Serial Number BL1717** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Turquoise Weight 9.58 g Width 2 cm Ring Size 51 Conditi...
Turquoise, Gold, 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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