18k Gold Black and Yellow Pave Diamond Leopard Print Ring, 1.09 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This fabulous mod ring is contemporary round disc top ring, pave set with round faceted black diamond "spots", 0.57 TCW set into a field of yellow faceted diamo...
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Extravagant 18k Gold Ring Diamond Pavé and South Sea Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K Rose Gold Ring with Champagne colored Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. Set with 170 brownish Diamonds weighing 2.50 ct and one white South Sea Pearl measuring approximately 12 mm....
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G-H-Light Brown color, VS-SI clarity - pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, tsavorite g...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,256Sale Price|20% Off
Rosecut Diamonds Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:4.2, D:5.49 Size: 34X18MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,996Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Polki Diamond Band Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful band ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a row of rubies and polki diamonds with a set of pave diamond .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bottega Veneta Pave Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 5.75
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bold and beautiful Bottega Veneta cocktail ring. Featuring tiny sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted on a square mounting in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The diamond dome ring designed by David Webb is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. It is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, which give the ring a classic and timeless appeal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and finely executed statement ring crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold high-dome pavé design set with vivid green tsavorite garnets and brilliant whit...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Fancy Brown & Yellow Diamond Pave 18K Gold Tilted Shield Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bold 5 carat total weight multi-diamond 18K two-tone white and yellow gold oval shield statement ring, featuring a fancy brown oval center diamond in a yellow gold prong basket surro...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Dome Ring with Pave Sapphires & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18k Gold: 1.80g Silver: 8.97g Diamond Details Weight: 3.32ct Color: Yellow & White Diamonds Sapphire Details Weight: 1.73ct Product Features Style: Dome Ring Des...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Solid 18k White Gold 0.11ctw Pave Set Diamond Open Work Abstract Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 0.11ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Pavé Diamond Set Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish 18ct yellow gold band ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Boucheron. This vintage piece showcases a unique twist pattern, with bright whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Pavé Round Baguette Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 2.10ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary ring done in 18K white gold both pavé and channel set with approximately 2.10ctw in H-K color Si1-I1 clarity round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gerard McCabe Prestigious 1.12ct Pave Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gerard
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Gerard McCabe exquisite pave diamond ring, a true statement of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. 0.40ct Pave Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
Experience the timeless elegance of Tiffany & Co. with this exquisite 0.40ct pave diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Green Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring, 1.00ct, US Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in 18K white gold, this Green Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring showcases 10 round brilliant-cut green diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Pave Black Diamond and Emerald Pear Cocktail Ring
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
18 Karat Gold 18K 13.50 g 4 ct Black Diamond 1.5 ct Drop Cut Emerald
Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Elephant Diamonds Pave Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x4.30x4.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Fancy Diamond 1.55 CT 208 Green Garnet 4.31 CT 1 Pearl 19.75 CT (15MM) 4 Ruby 8.67 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.76 CT 1 White S...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Panther Ring 4.00 carat total weight in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pavè Diamond Panther Ring with 4.00 carat Diamonds in 18k White Gold Beautiful Panther Pavè Diamond Ring features 4.00 carats of Round full-cut Diamonds pavè set over the entire pan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sea Koi Fish Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.90x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "142 Fancy Diamonds 1.27 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.17 CT 6 Pink Sapphire 0.08 CT 109 Ruby 1.42 CT 18K Gold & Precious Diamond ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1ctw Pave Blue Diamond Concave Band 18k White Gold Size 7.25 Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Irradiated Blue Clarity - SI1 - I1 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 6.1 Grams Stamps: 18k ...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elephant Diamonds Pave Pink Sapphire Tourmaline 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.05 CT 118 Pink Sapphire 1.21 CT 1 Tourmaline 2.62 CT 18KR 7.79 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fancy & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.60x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 107 Fancy Diamonds 2.06 CT 18KR 8.72 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.90x5.10x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "10 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 448 Fancy Diamonds 7.34 CT 18KR 21.80 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.00x4.00x3.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "56 White Diamonds 0.47 CT 542 Fancy Diamonds 6.12 CT 18KR 21.68 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x5.10x3.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 759 Fancy Diamonds 11.90 CT 18KR 26.86 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy & White Diamond Pave Set Lilly Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.00x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Brown Diamonds 0.13 CT 207 Fancy Diamonds 2.45 CT 18KR 9.63 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Gemstone & Diamond Pave Cicada Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 7 Brown Diamonds 0.04 CT 30 Green Garnet 0.24 CT 13 Pink Sapphire 0.11 CT 12 Ruby 0.08 CT 10 Yellow Sapphire 0.06 CT 18KR 5.74 GM 1...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,560Sale Price|20% Off
Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
Center Stone: 14.47ct pear-cut natural amethyst Diamond Weight: 6.31 carats total 3.00ct black diamonds 3.31ct white diamonds Metal: Solid 18K gold, with hand-applied blue, pink & pu...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Hermès Diamond Pave Set Bombe Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes diamond pave set bombe ring in 18k rose and 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Well Made 18k White Gold 2.40ctw Pave Diamond Curb Link Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Color - 2.40ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 6 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond and Pavé Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional vintage David Webb ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the bold elegance and technical ingenuity for which the House is celebrated.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 0.60Cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish, diamond ladies ring band adorned with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold features butterfly shape ring studded with micro pave set diamonds all over the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Statement, 2.88 carats, Yellow Diamonds Pave white Gold and Titatnium Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Titanium. The combined Diamonds weight is 2.88 carats. Net Metal weight is 5.87 grams. The...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Rachel Koen 0.95Cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1980, Italy, 4.6ct
Located in London, GB
This striking pave diamond cocktail ring contains 331 round cut diamonds varying in size from 1.1-2.05 mm totalling approximately 4.6 carats. The diamonds are E-F colour and VVS clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.13Ct SI/H Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring and Diamond Pave Band 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.13Ct SI/H Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring and Diamond Pave Band 18k White Gold features two diamond ring, one with diamond pave on half band and oval cut solitaire ring while the other...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,726Sale Price|20% Off
One of a Kind Pave Diamond Rose Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Rose pave diamond ring in 18K Gold is one of the prettiest ring in our collection.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Chaumet Diamond Pavé Ring 3.30 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Paris Design
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pavé diamond ring by Chaumet Paris is a refined example of exceptional French craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.50ctw Pave Diamond Wedding Band 18k White Gold Size 6.5 Ring Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 3.4 Grams Stamps: 750 Face Height...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Pink Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Pavé Ring in 18K white Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A delicate and rare diamond ring centered with a 0.18 carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, certified by GIA. The vivid pink center stone brings exceptional color intensity and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Lugano White Diamond Round Pave Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Lugano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.82 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k rose gold. Ring size 7.5. Signed Lugano.
White Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,462Sale Price / item|26% Off
18K White Gold Skinny Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning 18K white gold skinny diamond pave eternity band wedding stacking ring is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contrast Yellow Sapphire and Black Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our captivating Contrast Yellow Sapphire and Black Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This meticulously crafted piece is a true statement of style and sophistication, ...
Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring 1.03ct
Located in Guangzhou, CN
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring Center diamond: 1.03ct, D color (top grade), IF clarity (internally flawless) Purchased in 2016 at original price ¥...
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier 1.36ct Baguette Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Baguette And Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring. 1.36 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 0.21 CTW Diamond Forever Us Pave Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Hinged Bypass Cocktail Ring By Blickman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Maker: Blickman Metal: 18K yellow gold Diamond Weight: Approx. 7 carats Diamond Quality: E–G color, VS1 clarity Setting: Pavé Measurement: 0.75 inches top to bottom R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide 1.26ctw Pavé Diamond Pink Diamond Band, 18k White & Rose Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds round brilliant 1.75 mm approximately .55 total carats F-G color, VS1-SI1 clarity .9 - 1.5 mm approximately .70 total carats Light Pink color, SI1-I1 clarity Ring S...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Multi-Segment Band Ring, ~1.35 CTW, Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Multi-Segment Band Ring, ~1.35 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 90 round brilliant cut diamonds, ~1.35 CTW total, approximately 0.015 CT each, F col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,432Sale Price|20% Off
Ice Diamond Knuckle Ring with Filigree Work & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:5.38g, Diamond:4.4ct, Silver:16.3gm,, Size: 23X17X55MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
White Dark Brown Champagne Diamonds Pave 18K White Gold Band Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the allure of our exquisite band ring, a testament to modern elegance and craftsmanship. This captivating piece features a bold design with a series of undulating curves, e...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Pave 3 Row Diamond Wide Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (41) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - 1.25ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,916Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Pave Band Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Pave Band Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry Celebrate your forever with a ring that speaks of love, purity, and trust.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Geometric Pentagon Diamond Pavé Cluster Sculptural Dome Band Ring 14K/18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A bold yet refined design, this ring brings together sculptural gold forms and precise geometry in a seamless, modern composition. Polished pentagon-inspired segments flow around the...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Tiffany & Co. Five Band Ring in 18K White Gold with pavè diamond band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
One band is adorned with a refined pavé of diamonds, adding a luminous contrast to the polished gold surfaces.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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