1920s Antique 0.26ct Diamond and Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1920s ruby and yellow gold ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142 Item Details Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Art Deco emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique gold diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Mined .15ct Original 1910-1920 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1910's-1920's Diamond Engagement Ring .15ct 14K Yellow & White Gold Genuine Natural Mined .15ct H VS Old Mine Cut Diamond Center ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 2.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique French diamond and gold ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Old European Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding the timeless elegance of the Jazz Age, this exceptional GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond halo ring features a stunning centerpiece weighing approximately 5 carats, surround...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.20 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.20ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M Clarity: VS1 Finger ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage art deco period engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, this piece features a 0.30 carat diamond as the primary stone, set i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Trampet&Horn Center Stone: Emerald Cut: Oval Weight: Approximately 1.25 Carats Color: Green Accent Stone: 12 Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Weight: Approximately 0.58 Carats Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Art Deco 0.03 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond trilogy twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Diamond Button Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Button Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold with platinum top. The ring itself is a conversion fro...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegantly crafted circa 1920, this enchanting bombe ring is composed of platinum and 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5201532135 Weight: 1.01 Cut: Antique ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1920s Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring has been crafted in 14 k yellow gold with a 14 k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 15.40 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 15.40 carat high zircon, 0.56 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set ring; part of our collection of gemstone engagement rings.
Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.13ctw European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite engagement ring featuring a 0.75 carat European cut diamond of VS1 clarity with H color. The center stone is elegantly set within a detailed openwork design, flanked by...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50cttw Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS Side Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .81 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6217875094 Weight: .81carat Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6224174792 Weight: 1.63ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .49 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214878163 Weight: .49carat Cut: Old European brilliant...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.49 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6224598392 Weight: 1.49ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This classic Art Deco old cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring feat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Stone Crossover White and Yellow Diamond, Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian style two stone crossover ring, with a white and a yellow tinted old-cut diamond, in claw settings, with the white diamond set in platinum and the yellow diamond in gold,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy intense yellow diamond cluster ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, IF clarity, with a weight of 1.24 carats, in an open back...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Tinted Yellow Diamond 14K White Gold Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 14 karat (14K) white gold ring with geometric black enamel lines surrounding a tinted yellow Old European Cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.45 carats with V colour and VS ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Palladium Bezel Diamond Filigree Ring Size 5.75
Located in Addison, TX
Details Era: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Palladium Purity: 14K Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Top Dimensions: 19.8mm × 15.4mm Center Design: North-South Fili...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Saddle Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Saddle Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco old euro diamond saddle ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White and Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a gorgeous 18k white and yellow gold ring, made in Italy in the Art Deco period. The shape of this ring is quite unique, with a yellow gold shell-like swirl that extends and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring A platinum ring set with a marquise brilliant cut intense yellow cut diamond accented by round cut diamonds. Yel...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Emerald weight, estimated: 0.23ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.2ctw Gross weight: 2.9g Ring size: UK – M.5 US – 6.5 EU – 53 mm Hallmarks: none, tests as platinum and 18 k...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold diamond setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .99 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2387601883 Weight: .99 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .73 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .73ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .68 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:2225826296 Weight: .68ct Cut: Old European brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gia Certified .86 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 6223834185 Weight: .86ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
“Antique 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1920s”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k yellow gold french ring with natural navy blue sapphire colour estimate weight of 1.20 carars flnaked with 4 old mine cut diamonds with estimate weight of 2 carats H colo...
1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.20 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.68 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our antique jewelry and e...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Ring - 10k Etched
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Onyx Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03c...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous saddle ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum. The center holds a natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Masonic Ring with Onyx & Diamonds, 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Ring features a striking 18mm x 13.3mm rectangular curved onyx stone, adorned with a carved and gold-gilded Masonic emblem. Embedded within ...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Oval Black Onyx & Old Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.04ct (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 25.2x18.1mm (app...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Old-Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, Italy, Circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1920 ca. Size: 6 3/4 Weight: 3.9 gr. The Art Déco ring presents a rectangular shape and is fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Unheated Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8grams Ruby Details: .50ct, Unheated, Natural Ruby, Burmese Side Stone Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Diamond 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A delicate antique solitaire ring, it is adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond set in eight prongs at its center. The sides and inside of the r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond and Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Dutch 0.42 carat diamond and 14 karat rose and yellow gold, silver set bow design cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. There is a natural pearl in the center that...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.64 carat Emerald 0.79 carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.64 carat Colombian emerald and 0.79 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold three stone ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
French old mine diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k yellow gold and platinum engagement ring features a stunning approximately 1-carat old mine cut diamond, L color, SI2 clarity, accented by eight single-cut diamonds t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring. This gorgeous three stone ring features 3 old european cut diamonds on the top of a nice filigre...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring and platinum. Antique ring with a rose-cut diamond swirl at the top, holding an antique brilliant-cut diamond in the center. Total weight of the mai...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA .93 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5234142702 Weight: .93ct total...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top. There are 8 white old e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose cut diamonds and two round cut rubies, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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