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
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
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
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
18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.7 ct. Invisible Princess Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.7 ct. Invisible Set Intense Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Diamonds: White diamonds together 1.24 ct. Yellow diamonds: Invisible Set Princes...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.8ct Round Solitaire & Princess Filigree Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are elegantly integrated princess-cut diamonds, set in an invisible channel, delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.81ct Round Solitaire & Princess Filigree Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are elegantly integrated princess-cut diamonds, set in an invisible channel, delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Solitaire & Princess Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the centerpiece are exquisite princess cut diamonds set in a flawless invisible channel, intensifying the ring's elegance and enhancing its polished finish.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.69 Carat Solitaire & Princess Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the centerpiece are exquisite princess cut diamonds set in a flawless invisible channel, intensifying the ring's elegance and enhancing its polished finish.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.9 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.7 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.7 Color: H Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.2 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.5 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.76 Color: F Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5ct Round Solitaire & Tapered Baguette Multi-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.5 Color: H Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.21ct Round Solitaire & Tapered Baguette Multi-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.21 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.02 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.81 Color: F Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.81 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51ct Round Decorated Gallery Princess Channel White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the gallery are elegant princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel, adding an exquisite touch of sophistication and enhancing the ring's captivating sparkle.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.03ct Round Decorated Gallery Princess Channel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the gallery are elegant princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel, adding an exquisite touch of sophistication and enhancing the ring's captivating sparkle.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Greek Key Invisible Setting Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Additional bezel-set diamonds along the sides contribute further brilliance while emphasizing the ring's architectural character.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Channel Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An Invisibly Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold This band ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a structured rectangular diamond design with both princess cut and round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold, circa 1940
Located in London, England
A highly unique Art Deco inspired sapphire and diamond cocktail ring set in 18 karat rose gold. This ring is estimated to be made in the 1940's and is designed with a central plaque...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.25ct Diamond Ring MF25-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A refined band ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a continuous row of princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting totaling approximately 2.25 carats, arranged in a distinctive scall...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond Ring MF18-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is bold and incredibly impactful. At the center of the sleek 18K White Gold setting, invisible set Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats effortlessly catch the light.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k white gold Eternity Ruby and diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 6.35 ct, Diamond 1.76 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold .Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Geometric 18K White Gold 3.32 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Geometric 18K White Gold 3.32 TDW This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Edwardian Natural five diamond ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning 'toi et moi' (You and I) -ring is set with a lovely old European cut diamond and a natural white pearl.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is accented by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds set on the edges of the ring adding extra brilliance and sparkle.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Wedding Engagement Princess Cut
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB RING WITH THE MOST STUNNING 1.2CT OF SPECTACULAR INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT BLUE DIAMONDS.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow 3.50ct Gold Diamond Multi-Row Ring MF24-011626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The total diamond weight is 3.5 carats.This 18K Yellow 3.5 ct Gold Diamond Multi-Row Ring is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mouawad 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring MV27-052026
By Mouawad
Located in Southampton, PA
The pattern flows right onto the shoulders, where diamond groupings flank an extra pair of square sapphires nestled into the sides.In estate condition, this Mouawad 18K Yellow Gold S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,412Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 1.06ct & 3.40ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire dress ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This huge Sapphire flower ring is set with invisible set Sapphire Stones. The center is set with Diamonds there are 10. The Sapphires are a beautiful blue hue deep tone intense sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Illusion-Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Behold the epitome of understated magnificence! A breathtaking revelation awaits in the form of this enchanting ring, where a seemingly modest 2.13 carats of diamonds conspire to exu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Between the sapphire sections, rows of round brilliant cut diamonds provide contrast and brilliance. Crafted in platinum and 18k white gold, the ring displays the exceptional craftsm...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 2.10ct Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring MF14-062425
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dazzling multi-row band ring in 18K yellow gold, set throughout with princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$13,137Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Sapphire, 4.15ct
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This white gold center is laid on a tile-like near invisible setting of blue baguette cut sapphires on burnished gold. finally, all around the sapphires and on the shaft small brilli...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bold and unique, this 18K gold ring says it all. The men's emerald & invisible set diamond ring features an excellent design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.36ctw Fiery Diamond Checkerboard 9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel & Invisible Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G-I Color - 1.4ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds. The blue sapphire is 11.4mm x 8.6 mm in diameter and has a nice medium blue cornflower co...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Platinum 18K Gold 1.77ctw Pearl Sapphire Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Estimated Total Weight: 1.390 ct. Color: J - K Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: One (1) round pearl: Measurements: 5.83mm in diamet...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.00 Carat Yellow Diamond & 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18K white gold, creating a striking contrast between the warm tones of the center diamond and the cool white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.31 Ct 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-29470B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.45 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.31 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamo...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
3 Carat Square Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Button Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight square cut ruby and 0.30 carat round diamond button-style cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring concentric rings of invisibly channel-set rubies su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Natural diamond & pearl - Edwardian
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning 'toi et moi' (You and I) -ring is set with a lovely old European cut diamond and a natural white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 1.5-carat oval-cut pink sapphire center stone surrounded by an elaborate floral composition of pink sapphires, diamonds...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold This ring is set with a 0.25 carat diamond in a clean, unfussy configuration that lets the stone hold its own.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 3.12ct Diamond Multi-Row Wide-Band Ring MF01-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Two central rows feature invisible-set princess-cut diamonds, creating an uninterrupted flow of brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k TT Gold 3.30ctw Large Oval Sapphire Solitaire & Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue - 9.2x6.4mm - 2.30ct (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - G/H Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Square Shape Ring, Princess Cut and Round Diamonds 1.48 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with princess cut diamonds in the center, invisibly set, and round cut diamonds on the sides, weighing 1.48 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Thalassa Ring with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, US
Art Deco ring featuring 0.69 carat of Blue Sapphires and 1.41 carats of Diamonds set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Swiss 18K Yellow Gold 1.12ct Square Cut Baguettes Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Width: 3.00 mm Weight: 3.66 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold diamond vintage wedding, matching wedding, eternity band with a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.20 Carat Baguette Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Dome Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men’s diamond cluster statement ring, circa 1990s, featuring an invisibly set baguette diamond oval center cluster totaling approximately 3.30 carats, surrounded by a...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond "Illusion-Set" Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond "Illusion-Set" Ring Flowers are meant to fill our lives with freshness and beauty. They symbolize love and to cherish that with showers of lov...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70ct Black Opal Sapphire Tsavorite & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
Set in 18K yellow gold, this ring is named "Gaia".
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. The Ambar Quadrillion two-row Diamond 18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds.
Diamond, 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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