18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.43cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Multi Drop Shape Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18k white gold. This ring features 70 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds studded in alternate drop shaped shank designed halfway through the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,024Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Rubelite Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Pear shape Top Gem Quality Rubelite bezel set Cocktail Ring with pave diamonds around and on shank set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Rubelite, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 14.6mm Large South Sea Pearl w/ 3.60ctw Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.60ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.35x3.00x3.00cm Materials: "42 White Diamonds 0.63 CT 274 Fancy Diamonds 5.09 CT 18KT 13.45 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collec...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Uneven Shaped Peridot & Pave Diamonds Long Ring Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.21g, Silver:16.01g Diamond:0.58ct PERIDOT:13.8Cts Size: 26X17X52MM"
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
4.62 Carat White Diamond Pave Set Ring in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
4.62 Carat pave set white diamond ring handcrafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, White Gold
Wide Pave Diamond Crossover Band Ring 3.83 carat total weight in 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Beautiful Crossover X Design Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Gold. Diamond Pave Statement Ring features 3.83 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds with one bar of pave Diamonds cros...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Solid 18k Yellow Gold 6.50ctw Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Snake Wrap Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds 18K White Gold 12.00 cts Oval Blue Tanzanites...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.50x2.10x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 7 Ruby 0.12 CT 4 Blue Sapphire 0.05 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.13 CT 22 Pink Sapphire 0.31 CT 18KR 4.07 GM 18K G...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate PIPPO PEREZ 18K Pave Diamond Buckle Italian Cocktail Ring 6.96cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular cocktail ring done by Italian designer Pippo Perez. It has been crafted in 18k white gold and meticulously pavé set with with approximately 6.96cttw in G-H color Vs1+ c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry features is a cluster of pear-shaped diamonds, arranged in a way that resembles flower petals.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred of Paris Pavé Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold, 2.18 Carats
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic and sculptural design by Fred of Paris, this luxurious band ring is crafted in 18K white gold and encrusted with approximately 2.18 carats of brilliant pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,167Sale Price / item|20% Off
Petite Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lovely Diamond Eternity Band Features Round Cut Diamonds in Pave Setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
Original O.J. Perren French 18K Gold Diamond Pave Wide Rope Ring Signed
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Perren, France • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Diamonds: Approx. 0.65 carats total weight, F–G color, VS1–VS2 clarity • Design: Woven wide rope with central pavé panel • Size: 6.25 (s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruban Collection 18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Bow Ring
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Narrow version, Size 52. The center diamond of the bow ring is large and highly sparkling. Purchased in 2023. Accessories: Original box & warranty card. Official retail price: 37,100...
Diamond Pave Ball Ring with 2.00 carat in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Pave Ball Ring Diamond Pave Ball Ring features an 18k Yellow Gold Ball covered entirely by 2.00 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds with a Platinum Shank which is covered in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 17.63 Ct Yellow SI2 Cushion Diamond Pave 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Square Cushion cut Y-Z SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous hand crafted 18k Gold Pave set Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large Oval Cut Emerald Full Pave Tsavorites Diamonds Sapphires 18K Gold Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Yellow Gold 14.28 grams Inner size 5.75 - 6 14 Carats Oval-Shape Emerald Untreated, Genuine & Natural 16.24 x 14.55 mm length width ratio of the Emerald 0.15 carats Diamonds G/V...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$516Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Diamond and Emerald Pave Band Stackable Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Diamond and Emerald Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Large 12.8mm Golden Pearl w/ Mosaic Pave Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.02 Grams Ring Size: 6.0(Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds 18K White Gold 10.00 cts Oval Blue Tanzanites...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Emerald Knuckle Ring With Ice & Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.38g,D:2.83ct,Slv:14.89g, Emerald:10.70ct 26X17X45MM
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Estate French 18K Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 6.20cttw G Vs Size 7.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The ring is set with approximately 5.20 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds, graded F–G color and VS1–VS2 clarity, arranged in a dense, impeccably finished pavé surfa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Geometric Alternating Pavé Diamond Band Ring in 14K/18K Gold or Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.147ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 4.20g Total Weight: 4.229g Stamped: Au750 d0.147ct Ring Size:...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
18K Gold Elongated Cushion-Cut Pink Morganite Halo Ring with Pavé Diamond Band
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Gold Elongated Cushion-Cut Pink Morganite Halo Ring with Pavé Diamond Band This exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking 15.36-carat morganite, celebrated for its exceptional cla...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring US5.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 18k White Gold Pave Thin Band Ring with 0.16 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous pave thin band ring with a dazzling 0.16 carat round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Diamond Chevron Stackable Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring 15 DEF VS clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.10ct 18k White Gold Gold Weight 1.96g Total Weight 1.98g Stamped: Au750 d0.10ct
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Italian Sculptural Pavé Diamond Flexible Dome Ring in 18K White Gold, 3 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
An arresting Italian-made pavé diamond ring distinguished by its architectural presence and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Open Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Ring 14K White Gold Pave Diamond Ring exudes timeless elegance with its intricate design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Platinum Wide Pave Diamond Heart Band Ring Sz 6.75
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original band by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. c. late 1990’s to early 2000’s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum and pavé set with 1.20ctw as per the paperwork....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Curved Pave Wide Band Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
3.5ct Diamond Curved Pave Wide Band Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond No Heat Blue Sapphire Pink Spinel Demantoid Pavé 18K Rose gold Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18K rose gold ring, handmade in Belgium by jewellery designer Joke Quick, showcases a rare combination of unheated blue sapphires, pink spinels, demantoid garnets, white brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Garnet, 18k Gol...
18k White Gold Quatrefoil Flower Motif Band Ring With Pave Diamonds, Size 6.75
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This charming ring has three, quatrefoil flowers, with round faceted, pave set petals, 0.20 TCW, alternating with round high polished domes.. Marks: 18k Dimensio...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,703Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.64 Carat Oval Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Pave Band
Located in Diera, AE
A carefully proportioned oval diamond anchors this refined engagement ring, displaying elongated flashes of light and an impressive face-up presence. The slender pavé-set band introd...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Two Tone 2.15 Carat Pavé Diamond Shield Dome Ring with Swirl Design
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K two-tone dome ring with 21 baguette natural diamonds and 70 round natural diamonds, pavé set, totaling 2.15 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Ring 4.63ct Diamond Split Pave Shank 0.85ct
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Colombian Emerald Ring 4.63ct, Diamond Split Pave Shank 0.85ctw, Size 6.5 Description: Crafted in 18-karat white gold, this ring contains one oval caboc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pavé Diamond Ball Ring — Pavé Dome Cluster, Modern Classic
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
White gold pavé diamond ball ring with a faceted, domed cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds set across the crown. This sculptural, contemporary design reads clean and architectural on ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $3,237Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Emerald Cut Pear Accents Diamond Pave Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Emerald Cut Pear Accents Diamond Pave Band Ring 18k White Gold features an emerald cut diamond set in the center with pear cut diamonds set on the one side of it following up wi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning 18K white gold channel set diamond pave eternity band wedding stacking ring is the perfect combination of glamour and sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement ring is crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, featuring a bold, sculptural dome design.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$594Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Fancy Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Ring. Unique designed ring featuring a 0.38 carat ruby with a deep red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.22 Carat Marquise Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Halo Pave 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.25 grams Gold Color: White Ring Size: 6 Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape: Marquise Car...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pasquale Bruni 18K White and Rose Gold Diamond Pave (2.86CT) Giardi Segriti Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Carmel, IN
Pasquale Bruni's Giardini Segriti Ring is a stunning flower shaped ring made of mixed metals (18K White and Rose Gold).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA 40.87 Carat Green Tourmaline in Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 40.87 Carat Green Tourmaline in Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring features a large Rectangular Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline surroun...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,064Sale Price|20% Off
Slice Daimond Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamond Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:7.46g,D:2.44ct,,, Size: 23X17X24MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Center Stone Pink Tourmaline Ring with Pave DIamond Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:3.175g, Diamond:0.29ct, Tourmaline:2.10ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$2,908Sale Price|20% Off
Watermelon Tourmaline Stone Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamond Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.950g, Diamond:0.71ct, Tourmaline:7.82ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$3,980Sale Price|20% Off
Greek Key Maze Geometric Pavé Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Adorned with 126 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats, each VS clarity stone is precisely pavé-set to enhance the brilliance and texture of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Tanzanite Oval Cabochon Diamonds Tsavorites Pave 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Tanzanite Oval Cabochon 50.00 Carats Dark Sea Blue Color & Hues Tsavorites 1.25 ctw Diamonds 1.25 ctw 18K White Gold 26.80 grams Ring Size 7 31.50 mm length of front ring 24.00 m...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 3.00 Carats Ruby & Pavé F/VS1 Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring highlights both gemstone color and diamond fire, offering timeless elegance with striking presence. --- Details: Total Gem Weight: 3.00 carats Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.72ct
Located in New York, NY
A row of sparkling round brilliant diamonds which shimmer brightly. Pave set in this 18k rose.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
SouthSea White Pearl and Round Cut Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
12.3mm cultured Southsea white pearl and diamond pave set ring. Set in 18k white gold. The pearl is clean, lustrous, and very symmetrical.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold 1.75ctw Pave Ruby & Diamond Wide Zig Zag Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Red Color - 0.65ctw (approx.) (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G Color...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Pave Set 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A refined Diamond Ring, featuring a central diamond set in a halo of smaller diamonds. 18K White Gold 1.10 CT Center Round Diamond 0.75 CTW Diamonds
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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