Early Art Deco 1.35 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Gypsy Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carats N color with SI1 clarity - flush set in platinum-topped bombé surround Flanked by rounded shoulders with high...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: H, Clarity: I Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.36ct Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: These diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.32 carat emerald and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set ring; part of our antique emerald jewelry collection. This stu...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled three-stone gypsy ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and showcases a trio of precious gemstones across a plump p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Band Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Wed always love the combination of diamonds & sapphires!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 4.2mm Head Height: 4.1mm Shank Width: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Emerald Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark and in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant antique ring it presents a mounting of round shape decorated in the center in closed setting of yellow gold o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of antique diamond rings. This fine and impres...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Diamond Details: Old Mine Brilliant, .15ct total weight, I Color, Si ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver. This vintage ring dates early 1900s. Ring has been left in its antique condition. The oval cut Ruby measures approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat gold five-stone ring is truly stunning, seamlessly combining antique charm with timeless elegance. The piece showcases 5 old cut diamonds, gently graduating in size, e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco style diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold platinum target ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the geometric confidence of the 1920s and 30s, this contemporary target ring reinterprets the classic Art Deco silhouette for the modern hand. Concentric rings of diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French 2.65 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 2.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning,...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Length: 13.1mm Head Width: 12mm Head Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
GIA report certified fancy yellow 1.20-carat old European-cut diamond and platinum Art Deco solitaire engagement ring circa 1925. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8099. Scroll down for specifi...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1925s Calibrated Red Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique Art Deco ring, the round setting is set with rose-cut diamonds in a radiant motif in the center on platinum, surrounded by calibrated red gems i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.90ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
- Art Deco diamond cocktail ring - Seventeen Old Mine-cut diamonds totalling approx 1.90ct (H-I / VS2-SI1) - Art Deco, circa 1920-1935 - 18K yellow and white gold - Accompanied by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925s Art Deco Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum mascaron hallmark. This charming Art Deco ring is adorned with a step-cut rubellite tourmaline held in place by four prongs. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat emerald and 0.60 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our diverse collection of antique gemstone rings. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring. This gorgeous antique Art Deco old European cut diamond three stone ring is crafted in 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful emerald and diamond tablet ring. This piece has been created using components of an authentic Art Deco necklace and boasts a wonderful array of round emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.42 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.42 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. Thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby and 0.65 Carat Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.26 carat ruby and 0.65 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1925s Pink Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Magnificent antique Art Deco ring with a rectangular setting with cut corners, adorned with a pink spinel in the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Shuttle Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Elegant antique ring, its mounting is of shuttle shape and decorated in the center on platinum, of rose- cut diamonds surrounded by synthe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring is then made complete by a single matching diamond at either shoulder and an otherwise plain 18ct yellow gold shank.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French, 1925s, Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent Art Deco ring, its setting presents an original shape closed set in the center of a round sapphire of an intense blue, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ostby & Barton Onyx Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring - Yellow Gold 10k Rectangular
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: Ostby & Barton Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natura...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful sapphire and diamond cluster ring taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1925s Art Deco Engraved Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An Art Deco jewel, this elegant antique ring features a flat setting adorned on top with an oval jade plaque engraved with a pattern and openwork. On ei...
Jade, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds Verneuil Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A charming antique ring, it features a flat oval setting, with a synthetic verneuil ruby set in the center, surrounded by rose-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.6ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising three transitional cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of 14 karat yellow gold. This beautiful ring is set with ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and platinum, dog's head hallmark. An elegant ring typical of the Art Deco period, it features a flat setting with rounde...
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.70 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring m. Beautiful ring featuring 7 diamonds totaling 0.70 carat approx. the ring is a size 6.5 and weights 2.2 grams 14k solid gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco 18ct Yellow Gold Ring with 0.73ct Old-Cut Diamonds, 1925
Located in Chorzów, PL
Former original Art Deco ring from around 1925. Geometric, symmetrical shapes characteristic of the Art Deco style. Openwork, hand-made structure made of yellow 18-carat gold with ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Euro .22ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau French 1924 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Lion Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized lions head with grooved features Accented by a grooved swirling mane and roaring Holding an old European cut diamonds in teeth Weighing approximately 0.14 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dainty Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold/ Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920-1940 Head Width: 10.6mm Head Height: 4.3mm Shank Width: 1.3mm Weight: 2.5 Grams Finger Size: 5 1/2 Sizable Upo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a pave rose cut diamond face that is surrounded by a border of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G, Clarity: SI Ruby Dimensions: 16 (1mm) Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.04ct Tested As: Platinum & 18ct Gold Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Sapphire Old European Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A late Art Deco unisex ring, circa 1920, from our antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The intricate frame is crafted in platinum providing a luxurious contrast to the fluted 18ct yellow gold band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.5 grams Ring Size: Q (58) - Resi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.06ctw Old Cut Pave Set Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 0.80 to 0.90ctw (approx.) (35) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.60tcw 18K Natural Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a very special vintage ring from the early 1920's with sapphire and old European cut diamonds! This Art Deco piece is quite impressive and it is sure to get her noti...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a centralised antique cushion cut diamond. This principal stone sits slightly risen atop an open backdrop before being...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Platinum is continued onto either shoulder before a yellow gold shank completes the piece. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Fac...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 6223825114 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old Europe...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.4ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Art Deco 5 Stone...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Sublime Art Deco ring, it presents a rectangular mounting with cut sides decorated with rose- cut diamonds of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Estate Art Deco 1.00ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#951a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco 1.00ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#951a Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K & Palladium [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight:...
Yellow Diamond
Antique Red Spinel and Old Mine Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This antique circa 1920 ring features a vibrant 2.50-carat oval-cut red spinel center stone, paired with additional old mine diamond side stone detailing.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rose .50ctw Vintage Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring from early 1920's -1930s hand - made in Wiena , Austria.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco GIA 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco engagement ring centers on a 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond certified by GIA under report number 2235903907. The diamond displays a fancy light yellow brown ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA .59 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 2221897016 Weight: .59ct Cut: Old Mine brilliant Col...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.80 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. At it's heart lies an emerald cut emerald, boasting a vibrant green colour tone whilst being...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Switzerland. This beautiful Art Deco ring is all about the fine 1.83 carat aquamarine. Additionally featuring .66 carats of fine white diamonds (G-H color, VS-SI1 c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Platinum Three Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Three Diamond Antique Ring. Simple and elegant handmade three diamond ring design. All three diamonds are brilliant-cut and five prong-set in platinum. ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamonds in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamonds in 10K Yellow Gold A captivating antique ring from the 1920s, beautifully handcrafted in 10K yellow gold and weighing 3.4 grams. This time...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.51ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 1 Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Oval Cut - Prong Set - I1 Clarity - Light Yellow Color - 8x5.8x3.11mm - 1.01ctw approx. 128 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s 18K Yellow Gold 0.25tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, ruby, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, two rose cut diamonds, and two round cut rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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