Turquoise with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise with Diamond 1.50 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.5 cm Ring Size: 60 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then sit...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. Thin version. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. The extraordinary feature of this m...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Emerald Cabochon" 18k White Gold, Burmese Black Jadeite Jade, Emerald Cut Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* DESIGN CONCEPT--- This ring is made with high-quality genuine Burmese black jadeite jade. The black jadeite actually shows the emerald green color under the light and is transluce...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,759Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ring Cabochon Calcedoni White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and charm of this Art Deco-style ring in 18-carat white gold, topped with a sumptuous chalcedony cabochon and adorned with sparkling blue sapphires. Th...
Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate-Style 3.17 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 8ct Diamond Bombé Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Period: 21st Century Metal: 18k Gold, White Gold (Hallmarked) 3.17carat /Stone: Ruby, Diamond Stone Cut: round Pear/Teardrop Cabochon (Ruby); Round Brilliant (Diamonds) Center Sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Sapphires with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Star Sapphire 2.13 carats, Blue Star Sapphire 1.71 carats and Purple Star Sapphire 2.05 carat with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Green Nephrite Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a polished nephrite jade centerpiece. The jade displays a smooth, rich green tone with a natural, understated elegance, be...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Jade Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Gold Ring Setting
Located in Miami, FL
This ring centers a 4-carat Jadeite Jade with natural diamond side stones. This ring has a dainty and delicate flair design that gives the optics of an elongated Jade center stone. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning dress ring is a perfect blend of elegance and rich, captivating colour. At its heart lays a beautifully smooth, deep purple amethyst cabochon, semi rub-over set in coo...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone White Diamond 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.60 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a 10 carat turquoise cabochon framed by diamonds totaling 0.50 carats total weight.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Quartz with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rose Quartz 16.61 carats with Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.36 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 48.18 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.73 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.51 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.36 carats Ring in 18 karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.8 cm Ri...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire 8.33 Carats Diamonds 1.20 Carats Cluster 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. At its heart lies a captivating Ceylon Cabochon Sapphir...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald & Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 6x4mm centre oval cabochon emerald with a vivid green colo...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,830Sale Price|20% Off
Jelly Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Jelly Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a large prong-set jelly opal with a soft translucent body and subtle play of color. Rou...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White And Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k white gold with yellow gold prongs. This ring is an absolute one of a kind amazing piece.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90tcw 18K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Accented on the sides are dainty, brillaint round diamonds pave set. The stunning ring is in 18K white and yellow gold. Setting Style: Solitaire with Accents Setting Material: 18K Y...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Motif Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.66 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.68 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.6 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Flower Halo 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds are superbly white and eye clean. All set in 18k solid yellow gold, with a tapered shank and intricate detailing along the base of the ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Agate with Black Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Agate 12.30 carats with Black Sapphire 0.97 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.64 grams "We first op...
Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 11.67 carats, Black Diamond 0.72 carat and Diamond 0.36 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weig...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 48 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon & Diamond in 18K Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified ruby cabochon ring featuring 48.17 carat oval ruby with no indication of heating in 18K rose gold diamond halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Chromia Emerald Trapiche & White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring 24.98cts
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Rare and undeniably captivating, this 24.98ct Emerald Trapiche ring is a bold statement of nature’s artistry and fine craftsmanship. Set in luminous 18K white gold, the centerpiece f...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Spessartite, Tsavorite and Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Spessartite 15.66 carats, Tsavorite 0.03 carat and Brown Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Wei...
Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 6.30 carats with Diamond 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.78 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Coral 5.95 carats with Ruby 1.78 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.89 grams "We fi...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate 2.00 CTW Cabochon Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold## Product Overview This exquisite vintage estate solitaire ring showcases a natural Colombian emerald in a...
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone Ruby 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.50 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$29,646Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Step into the world of luxury with this exquisite 18k white gold ring, a piece that truly represents the pinnacle of design and elegance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 7.36 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive cabochon cut red coral and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Coral, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chalcedony with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.25 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.52 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.56...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Cabochon Sapphire Pavé Diamond Large Floral Cocktail Ring 9.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This dramatic contemporary cocktail ring makes an immediate statement through scale, saturation, and craftsmanship. Centered by a richly colored cabochon sapphire with an inky royal ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bombé Dome Dress Ring in 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Add a bold touch to your fine jewellery collection with this gorgeous dress ring by Swiss watch and jewellery retailer, KURZ. Masterfully crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold and be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Estate 18K High Dome Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 109ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white gold with 18K yellow gold bezel • Center Stone: Natural cabochon tanzanite, approximately 105 carats • Diamond Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats total ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite and Cabochon Ruby Frog Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite 1.75 carats and Cabochon Ruby 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 22.16 gra...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.98 ct. Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a gorgeous 18.98 carat, intense fuchsia rubellite tourmaline cabochon with exceptional clarity!
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Aquamarine with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 22.04 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat and Black Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Wei...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage moonstone sapphire diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A further halo of round sapphires adds vivid contrast, deepening the design with rich blue tones that frame the center stone with striking elegance. Crafted in polished 18k white gol...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sugarloaf Cut Ruby, Onyx and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.40 carats with Onyx and Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.57 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 4.65 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.70 carats and Diamond 1.17 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.42 gra...
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k white gold ring features a beautifully polished piece of jadeite jade that displays a smooth surface and rich natural color. The jade serves as the focal point, with...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold An enchanting blend of classic warmth and refined elegance, this delicate solitaire-style ring centers on a vibrant 1.12-c...
White Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 3.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive emerald solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The setting displays a stunning feature 3.10ct cabochon cut emerald, four claw set to the center ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare 1980's yellow gold Cartier ring set with a top grade natural sapphire with a fine royal blue colour ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
3.70 Carats Cabochon Ethiopian White Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous 1970s cocktail ring, featuring a 3.70 carats cabochon Ethiopian white opal, set on a unique freeform setting.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald & Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 7.31 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Settings Weight: 17.72 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can custom size this ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
White & Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, made in Italy.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Turquoise Ring Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful turquoise ring with diamonds, crafted from 18k white gold. The bright blue turquoise creates a cheerful contrast against the sleek white gold setting. On each side of the...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Cabochon Turquoise & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A truly charming and authentic late Victorian cluster ring, full of the romantic character that defines the finest pieces of the 1890s. At its centre sits a beautifully smooth turqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sculptural design makes this ring simply unforgettable. Incredibly chic, the unique 18K White Gold setting comes to life thanks to inset Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
H Stern 18k Yellow Gold White Jadeite Dome Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern dome ring is a sophisticated example of designer jewelry, combining the prestige of an internationally recognized maker with the understated elegance of white j...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.97 Carat Sugarloaf Lavender Blue Chalcedony 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 6.25, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Sugarloaf Gemstone Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Weight: 15.67 grams Center St...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.57 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Cabochon Vivid Green Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent ring showcases a substantial oval cabochon of genuine Burmese jadeite in a vibrant apple green hue, framed by an elegant halo of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail Moving 2.58 TDW Diamonds
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail Moving 2.58 TDW Diamonds This amazing large and spectacular ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. The center natural checkerboard cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 15.78ct Natural Turquoise Oval Cut Triple Cabochon Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three-stone cocktail ring features 15.78 carats of natural oval-cut turquoise, set in 18K yellow gold.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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