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Shimon's 2.99ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 2.99 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Cluster Ring made by Shimon's Creations. This ring features 2.14 Carats of Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds and 0.85 Carats of Wh...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant three-stone diamond ring featuring a natural 5 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond, certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color with even color distributi...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Oval cut Yellow Diamond with Fancy Color Diamonds Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This wide-band statement ring features a vibrant mosaic of multi-colored gemstones set against a high-contrast backdrop. Design Highlights Centerpiece: A prominent oval-cut fancy ye...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant statement ring centered by a 6.05 carat natural Fancy Yellow diamond, GIA certified, showcasing exceptional brilliance and a beautifully balanced cushion modi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Color Diamond & White Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite floral-inspired ring is a masterclass in contrasting tones and textures, featuring a sophisticated blend of fancy-colored diamonds and brilliant pavé work. The centerp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.38ctw Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This nine-stone in 18K white and yellow gold ring, featuring five asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, weigh 1.31ct and four emerald cut diamonds, weigh 1.07ct in F color and V...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 4.50ctw Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring sz 6
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Light Yellow Diamond - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 4.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Go...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.12ct Yellowish Marquise Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Miligrain Style
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind GIA certified natural M color marquise brilliant cut diamond engagement ring is set in an east-west position with four compass-style prongs. It sits on top of an a...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Natural Fancy Green Yellow Brown 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
The Shield. GIA 1.00ct. "Modified Shield step cut". Fancy Deep Brownish, Greenish, Yellow. 5.52 X 5.58 X 3.99mm Vibrant Saturation & top Hue 18kt. Yellow gold. 5.6 Grams....
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.99 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring Halo Cluster 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting Beauty GIA 2.23ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Cushion, Brilliant Natural, Fancy Brown Yellow, Even Vs2 clarity Report Id: 2181151677 Please see attached phot...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Pink GIA Certified 1.04ct Pear cut diamond ring. Fancy Pink Brown color Si-2 clarity Report Id: 1169283945 Please see attached photo for report. 1.00ct. Round, full cut d...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.66 Carat Radiant Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.66 carats, radiant, halo, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Every decisio...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Yellow Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Princess Cut Yellow Diamond & White Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking ring features a Princess-cut Natural yellow diamond as its centerpiece, surrounded by yellow and white diamonds set in gold. The diamonds have a beautiful cut, and the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.71 Carat TW Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond band. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural radiant cut yellow diamonds complimented by natural round cut white diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18k Gold 1.53ct GIA Octagonal Octagon Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Collet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Octagonal Cut - Multi Prong Set - Faint Yellow U to V Color - VVS2 Clarity - 1.53ct (exact - Stamped) **See Certification Details Below** ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.33 Carat TW GIA Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Center Stone: 2.01 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Color/Clarity: Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow/SI2 Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: 38 Round Brilliant Dia...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.11 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.11 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Fan...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.36 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.36 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4.54 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.54 carats, radiant, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K G...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.01 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yel...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.05 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yello...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.05 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Met...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
10.16 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10.16 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Fa...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.55 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.55 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
11.25 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 11.25 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The silhouette is disc...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7.05 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yello...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.36 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.36 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The set...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4.71 Carat Marquise Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.71 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yell...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.55 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.55 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Met...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7.05 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Every decision is ma...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
9.01 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 9.01 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yello...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4.05 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.05 carats, cushion, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K G...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.77 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.77 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Cho...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
12.58 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 12.58 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K G...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
13.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 13.05 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Fa...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
16.06 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 16.06 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Me...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.1 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.1 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The silhouette is dis...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Fancy 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1 carats, round brilliant, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Chosen and com...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.01 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Chosen and co...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
8.56 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8.56 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Chosen...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.43 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collectors Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7.43 carats, radiant, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The silhouette is d...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
15.29 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15.29 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yellow....
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.01 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.01 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Every decision is made for visual in...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.42 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6.42 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yell...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.24 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.24 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. Chosen and composed...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
10.06 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10.06 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K Gold. The silhouette is ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
8.85 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8.85 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Met...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
10.27 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10.27 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yell...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.01 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.01 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.58 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Colour-Collectors Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7.58 carats, radiant, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 18K G...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.06 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.06 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Fan...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.37 carats, round brilliant, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
16.3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Yellow 18K Royal Radiance Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 16.3 carats, oval, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Every decision is made...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.79 Carat Oval Band Fancy Yellow 18K Yellow Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.79 carats, oval, band, diamond band. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Chosen and...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.56 Carat Cushion Band Fancy Yellow 18K Yellow Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7.56 carats, cushion, band, diamond band. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal:...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Round Diamond .39 Carat TW Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond band. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural round yellow diamond melee. This band is guaranteed to impress and enhance your per...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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