18 Kt White Gold Ring Diamonds & Sapphires Invisible Set
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS AND INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES. MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 13.4 grams DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamonds together ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,752Sale Price|48% Off
18K 3.95ct Sri Lanka Purple Sapphire Invisible Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
18 karat white gold ring showcases a rare, cushion cut purple sapphire solitaire diamond ring. The sapphire measures 9.18-8.05 x 5.58 mm and weighs 3.98 carats. The color of the sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
18K White gold Oval invisible Sapphire Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A very nice oval sapphire ring use the top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White gold Emerald Cut Diamond invisible with Sapphire Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald cut diamond with sapphire Ring use the top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band -18k Invisible Set Princess 2.40ctw Ring 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Invisible Set Princess Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natura...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
18K White gold invisible Oval Sapphire Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval sapphire use 0.96 ct, Sapphire use 4.50 ct, Diamond 0.11 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.Size 6 1/4 or 53 This style is classic luxury elegant then you can u...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Invisible set Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Bombay Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 18k Yellow Gold Bombay Bypass ring, the top measures 7/8 inch wide X 5/8 inch, invisibly set with very fine color stepped cut Rubies totaling 3 carats and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Carat Invisible/Channel Set Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.80 Ct VS2-SI1/G-H Total Weight of the ring: 15.6 gr 18K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct V1208
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct Pigeon Blood Red Rubies V1208 ♥ The overall setting measures 20.9mm in width, 15.6mm in length, and sits ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfieri & St John Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alfieri & ST John 18 karat yellow and white gold triple band crossover ring is composed of 2.44 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .57 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French vintage 5.00 carat invisibly set sapphire diamond 18K yellow gold band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Invisibly set across the ring, the sapphires create a seamless field of rich blue color with a polished, architectural appearance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Ring Princess Invisible Set Diamonds & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Ring Princess Invisible Set Diamonds & Brilliant Cut Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold DIAMONDS: Princess Cut Enhanced Color Diamonds & Brilliant cut diamonds, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 3/4 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 3.76 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Claris-A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A presents this 18K white gold diamond wedding band, set with two continuous rows of invisible-set princess-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Round & Princess Diamond Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 This striking diamond ring features a bold and modern design, showcasing a dynamic arrangement of round and princess-cut diamonds. The upper face of the ring glistens w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,500Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Purplish Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold, architectural statement of color and craftsmanship, this 18K white gold band showcases the rare allure of 2.40 carats of purplish‑red square‑cut rubies, arranged in a seamles...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,350Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.96ct Squared Blue Sapphire & 0.16ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous testament to precision and poise, this 18k white gold band ring showcases a striking interplay of deep blue sapphires and icy white diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Diabolo Ring by Cartier.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
7.18 ct. yellow Sapphire & 0.87 diamonds Flower Ring, 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Substantial in weight and visual impact, this piece is an ideal centerpiece for specil occasions, cocktail events, day to day or as an unforgettable gift. Details: Invisible-set fl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Pigeons Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: JCR Material: 18K Yellow gold Diamonds: 15 round cut = .15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ruby: 36 invisible set square faceted cut = 3.24cttw Ruby: 1 pear cut = .52ct Color: Pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring This spectacular vivid green tsavorite and diamond invisible setting ring is extraordinary. The center in...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Invisible Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An everyday wear, Diamond cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the diamonds in 0.72 carats. The ring is made in Indian ring size 12 (US size 6), and c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.27 ct. Invisible set Princess & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent display of modern geometric elegance. This striking statement ring is masterfully cast in solid 18kt white gold. The centerpiece features 4 invisible set princess-cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.62 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.62 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" Eternity Band Ring This eternity invisible set of unique oval-shaped diamond half-band is impressive. The invisible setting di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Channel Invisible Set Band Ring, Two Yellow Gold Linings
Located in New York, NY
A Sapphire and Diamond Channel Invisible Set Wedding Band with Two Yellow Gold Linings on one side and Platinum. Sapphire Weight: 0.75 carats, Diamond Weight: 0.45 carats, Ring Size ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.02ct marquise and princess diamond engagement ring invisible set halo in 18ct
Located in London, GB
2.02ct marquise and princess diamond engagement ring invisible set halo in 18ct white gold Princess and marquise diamonds cut solitaire engagement ring wedding band.
Diamond
2.20 CT Invisible Set Emerald & 0.55 CT Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:7.3 mm Band Width: 4.3 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 2.20 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct...
Invisible Set Halo Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Halo Brilliant Engagement Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.71 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Invisibly Set Ruby Ring of 22.17 Carats, Centering a 0.73-Carat Diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
An Invisibly Set Ruby Ring of 22.17 Carats, Centering a 0.73-Carat Diamond Gold: 12.23 grams A centuries-old technique originating in France, the invisible setting is among the most...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Princess Cut Baguette Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat 4.00 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat 4.00 Carat Invisible Set Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Ring This glorious ring handcrafted with empowering 18k yellow gold makes a bold statement on any finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Buff Top Invisible Ruby Diamond Wide Band Ring 5.54cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A solidly crafted contemporary cocktail ring done in 18K white gold and invisibly set with approximately 5cttw in buff top natural red rubies as well as .54cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Diabolo Diamond Mystery Invisible Set Ruby K18 Yellow Gold Ring US 6.5
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
.: 30490605 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Diabolo Diamond Invisible Set Ruby Ring ■Material: 12P Diamond, 8P Ruby, 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■Weight: 8.7g (Approx) ■Ring Size: EU: 53 / USA: 6....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring Invisible Set Princess & Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.61 ct.
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring With Invisible Set Princess Cut and Brilliant Cut Diamonds together 1.61 ct. Diamonds: Brilliant and princess cut diamonds, together 1.61 ct. Materi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisibly Set 2.25Ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Charles Krypell, jewelers since 1976. This ring is a perfect example of fine craftsmanship featuring invisibly set baguette cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. The 3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.68 Carat Round and Invisible Set Princess Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 11 mm Band Width: 2.6 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 to 8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4 Grams Stone Type: 0.68 CT G VS2 Diamonds C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Diamond 2.00 Carat and Ruby 4.19 Carat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with 2.00 carats of invisibly set princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Square Ring with Invisible Setting & Double Pavé Band in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking modern diamond ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a square cluster of princess-cut diamonds in an elegant invisible setting at the centre. The bold geometric desig...
Diamond, White Gold
4 Row Invisible Set Diamond Eternity Band 13.80 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
Band is made of 18k white gold. It contains 88 baguette G color and VS clarity diamonds weighing 13.80 CTTW. It is a Size 7. This can not be sized.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Invisible Set Diamond Emerald Cut Ring ~8.22CTW in 18 Karat White Gold Size 7.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
Invisible Set Diamond Emerald Cut Ring ~8.22CTW in 18 Karat White Gold Size 7.5 This extraordinary ~5.1-carat emerald-cut diamond center ring is a statement of pure luxury.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The focal point of this stunning ring are the three rows of shimmering princess-cut diamonds that are invisibly set, creating an uninterrupted canvas of brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ladies princess cut diamond wedding ring, containing 20 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS1 and weights 1.30cts. set 2 row invisible setting. ring size 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Diamond Ring, Invisible Setting Square Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH INVISIBLE SET SQUARE CUT DIAMONDS & BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold, 8.9 Gram SIZE: 54 EU / 7 US ( Can be resized for free) DIAMONDS: Squa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Three-Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 This dazzling diamond band ring wraps elegantly around the finger and fills it with sparkle. Featuring a sleek modern design, the invisible set natural stones catch ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring makes a striking statement with its wide, architectural silhouette and commanding presence on the hand. Rows of princess-cut diamonds are arranged in a seamles...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1.16 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and 0.32 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:10 mm Band Width: 2.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type: 1.16 Natural Ruby and 0.32 Ct VS2 G Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Emerald Ring Invisible Setting Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Vintage style & Vibrant invisible setting of square cut Emeralds Compliment the center Diamonds, which are Basel set tapper diamonds, Total Diamond weight 0.35 carat, GH...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Modern Invisible Setting 2.65 Carat Princess and Brillant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A truthful illustration of the size of diamonds, this splendid white gold ring is a modern creation. It is composed of an upper cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18kt. White Gold Ring Brilliant, Emerald, Baguette Invisible Cut Diamonds 1.07ct
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Ring With Brilliant, Emerald, Baguette Cut Invisible Set Diamonds together 1.07 ct. Diamonds: Brilliant and emerald cut and baguette cut diamonds toget...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$968Sale Price|35% Off
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Invisible Setting Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Invisible Setting Cluster Engagement Ring This spectacular diamond oval invisible setting cluster ring is sensational. The invisible set diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Invisible Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handcrafted from solid 18 Karat White Gold, featuring a modern interpretation of the timeless Greek Key design. At its center, six stunning Princess-Cut D...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Set Diamond Ring feature nine Princess Cut Diamonds set in Invisible Setting and Bezel set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.31 Ct Heart Shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite Invisible Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.31 Ct Heart shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite set in the center of an 18K invisible/pave set diamond ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
$2,964Sale Price|24% Off
18kt Two-Tone Gold Invisible Diamond Mens Ring, .75cttw, 19.1 grams
By Siera
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt two-tone gold ring with four invisible set princess cut diamonds accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring Invisible Princess & Brilliant Cut 1.88 ct. Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Ring Set With Invisible Princess & Brilliant Cut 1.88 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.88 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.74 ct. Brilliant & Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.74 ct. Brilliant and Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Diamonds: princess and brilliant cut diamonds together 1.74 ct. Material: 18 kt. wh...
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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