Certified Verdelite Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail 18 kt yellow gold ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exclusive ring in 18 kt yellow gold set with cushion mixed cut verdelite tourmaline of 2.50 carats and decorated with 52 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamonds:0.78ct F/G/V...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-D-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -D- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-J-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -J- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, besp...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-R-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -R- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-N-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -N- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-X-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -X- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Lenti 1963
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 0.86 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together 0.86 ct. Material: 18 kt. white and yellow gold Ring size: 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be re...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18 kt Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Diamond Two Tone Gold Ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and designed with a sculptural three-level structure that plays with volume, contrast, and light. The lowest and higher ti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy and White Diamonds 18 kt Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail Ring in 18kt White, Yellow and Gold composed of yellow, green and white Diamonds Diamonds 0,95 ct Total Weight 14 gr R.F.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,797Sale Price|30% Off
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.00 Ct Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
On offer is an 18 carat yellow gold entourage ring decorated in the center with 1 piece of oval cut natural sapphire of approx. 1.00 ct and with 16 brilliant cut diamonds of approx....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Vintage Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Center Stone: Genuine Australian White Opal Opal Weight: Approx. 14CT Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 2.75CT Total Weight Diamond C...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,913Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.80 Ct Garnet and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
On offer is an 18 carat yellow gold entourage ring decorated in the center with 1 piece of oval cut garnet of approx. 1.80 ct and with 8 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.48 ct in...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
RING DISCRIPTION Ring in 18 kt gold studded with Yellow sapphire & Diamond. Accessorize your look with this elegant Yellow sapphire Ring. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 Turquoise Diamond Large Cocktail Ring Platinum 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This 1960 cocktail ring is Italian origin, very finely hand crafted of solid Platinum for the whole crown and expert wired work at the back side, whilst the shank is made of yellow g...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Marquise Assher Cut & Round Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring 1.70 CTS 18KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold butterfly ring featuring a Marquise cut diamond center surrounded by Assher cut diamonds and round brilliant trimming, 6.9 grams. Color G Clarity VS2 More Butte...
Diamond, Gold
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ct 15.64 Aquamarine and Diamonds 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful and sparkling color combination of white and blue stones. This cocktail ring has a very fine manufacture and it is a unique piece. The Aquamarine has a very balanced colo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement or Cocktail Ring, 18KT White Gold
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fancy Yellow Engagement or Cocktail Ring, Diamond, 18KT White Gold, Elegant cocktail or engagement ring featuring a central Fancy Yellow Diamond measuring approximately 6.39 mm squ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,045Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring mounted in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Fancy Yellow Diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fancy Yellow diamond cocktail ring in 18KT gold, well crafted with royal design and feel to the ring.
18k Gold
Vintage Retro 18KT Yellow Gold Rectangular Lapis & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold geometric design from the Retro era, built around a deep blue rectangular lapis panel framed in rich 18KT yellow gold. The clean lines and stepped construction reflect the arc...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds and 11.50ct Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Length: 1,75 cm Top Width: 1,8 cm Top Height: 0,9 cm This cocktail ring is a magnificent expression of high-jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold to provide a r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18KT yellow gold Cocktail ring deep pink gemstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3ct Tourmaline deep pink color in a gorgeous royal 18KT yellow gold made with natural diamonds VS clarity, F color. The ring is size 7 and can be re-sized. Company policy every item...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural OPAL cocktail ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare cocktail ring made with 8 natural opals and 0.24 carats of diamonds in 18KT gold. The ring is size 9.5 and can be re-sized. Diamonds are SI clarity and G color. The ring year is...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.01 carats 18 KT Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the realm of high-style glamour with this exquisite multi-row ring, expertly crafted to captivate with its upscale Dome Shape design and adorned with a stunning 1.00 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz Gemstone cocktail ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large cocktail ring with a large topaz in the middle and multiple gemstones on the side. The ring is made in 18KT gold, artist is unknown. All stones are of superior quality. **All ...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan 18kt Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 0.44ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring- Mid-Century 0.75 CTW VVS Diamonds & Enameled in 18 kt Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and highly collectible vintage 1960s mid-century modernist statement ring, showcasing a masterclass in texture, geometry, and vibrant color contrast. Hand-wrought in a substan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rossella Ugolini 1.70 Ct White Diamonds 18 kt Gold Cocktail Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design, 1.70 Carat White Diamonds G Color VS1 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring. Handcrafted like a sculpture using the traditional carved wax technique before being...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond 0.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Baguette Round Diamond Illusion Ring is luxurious and elegant. The intricate design features a mesmerizing illusion step cut, showcasing the sparkling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold 5.61ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set cluster cocktail ring. An statement cocktail ring, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and mounted with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail diamond ring Marquise queen 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Remarkable Marquise Queen diamond ring, large cocktail ring made with 0.50 carats of diamonds in 18KT yellow gold, diamonds are VSs-SI clarity and G-H color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Giorgio Chilleri Bow Cocktail Ring 18 kt Gold 1.80 Cts Diamonds Onyxes Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Giorgio Chilleri. An statement retro piece, carefully crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. This design of this on...
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
MODERNIST Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold 5.46 Ctw Diamonds & Yellow Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring with a vivid yellow sapphire. This is a beautiful classic cluster cocktail ring, carefully crafted in white and yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yel...
$4,660Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 4.00CT Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We Call this one The Honeycomb Ring. It's Crafted in 18KT Yellow Gold. It Features 4.00 Carats of Dazzling Brilliant Round Diamonds. F-G Color VS-SI Clarity. The Top of the Ring me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.73 Cwt Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The cocktail ring has been masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Kunzite Diamond 5.45 Carats Extravagant Cocktail Ring 900 Platinum / 18 Kt Gold
Located in München, DE
An oval-cut faceted kunzite of approximately 5.00 carats, with a beautiful, intense orchid pink color. The kunzite is held by four prongs in 18 Karat yellow gold. On the sides, it is...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum, Gold
Repossi 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring 10 Carats Sapphire and Diamonds Hearts
By Repossi
Located in Paris, FR
REPOSSI 18 kt yellow gold gadrooned ring set with a large cabochon sapphire of over 10 carats shouldered on each side with a Heart motif setting 3 diamonds weighing approximately 0.5...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PICCHIOTTI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Chrysoprase and VS Diamonds
By Picchiotti
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist ring designed by Picchiotti. This is a statement modernist crossover ring created in Valenza Italy by the famous jewelry house of Picchiotti. This gorgeous Italian ring ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
BIBIGI GIOIELLI Bubbles Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White & Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Bibigi
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bibigi Gioielli. Beautiful bubbles cocktail ring, created in the city of Arezzo Italy at the jewelry atelier of Bibigi Gioielli. This modernist ring has be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARLO VIANI Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural ring designed by Carlo Viani. This is a beautiful signet type sculptural ring, created by Carlo Viani. The contemporary ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of elegance and sophistication, this exquisite ring features a vivid 2.04-carat emerald at its center. Surrounded by 76 dazzling diamonds totaling 0.69 carats, th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
8ct Diamond & Emerald Ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cocktail ring with 1.50 carats emerald in the middle and 8 carats of diamonds on the side, diamonds are VS-SI clarity F-G colors. Ring is made in 18KT gold. The emerald is untreated....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Pear Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18kt Yellow Gold, the magnificent Engagement Ring comes enriched with one Pear Emerald 0.96 carats and diamonds 0.34 carats. Size 6.5 Every single Wedding Ring is handc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 3.52 Cwt Emerald & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The beautiful ring has been masterfully crafted with a slight wavy shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and is embellished with thirty-three natural eart...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Pave Diamond Ring Fashioned in 18 kt Yellow and White Gold.
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Vintage Pave Diamond Ring is Formed in 18 kt Yellow and White Gold. Its Modern "S" Shaped Pave design is eye-catching. Its measurements are 6 in size, 19 mm in width, and 3 mm ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
LEO PIZZO Milano Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has been masterfully crafted with a bold massive look in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The beautiful ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and is embellished with eighteen natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless ...
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tanzanite 7.37Ct and Diamonds gemstone Ring, Solid 18 Kt., White and Yellow Gold
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Tanzanite and Diamonds gemstone Solid 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate for the ring. Tanzanite have own certificate IGI Main Stone: Tanzanite ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Modern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a white pearl of 11mm. Modern classic piece, crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 18 karat and finished with high polish.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Skull Ring with GIA 1 carat VS1 Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Demitri Bakogiorgis
Located in Chesapeake, VA
This stunning 18 karat yellow gold skull ring is a masterwork of artistry and craftsmanship, blending symbolism with a bold aesthetic. Completely hand-carved by artist Demitri Bakogi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Red Coral & Diamond Cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite ring made with natural red coral(undyed 100% natural and certified) diamond halo and 18KT yellow gold as well as silver pieces. Very complex design and a lot of handwork de...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18KT Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this piece captures timeless glamour — ideal for evening wear or a statement gift. Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Center Stone: Cushion-Cut Blue Topaz, 7.15ctw Accent Sto...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RETRO MODERN 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has been designed with retro-modernist patterns and created with multiples twisted wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ametrine and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold yet elegant statement piece—perfect for collectors who appreciate rare gems and distinctive design. Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstone: Ametrine, 17.14 Carats Total Weight Diam...
Amethyst, 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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