1920's Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a delightful Art Deco filigree diamond engagement ring, set in 18K white gold. This darling ring features a 0.05ct diamond, H color, and SI1 clarity. Constructed of 18K whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K Original 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's-1930's Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K White Gold Features 7 Genuine F-H/VS-SI Antique Single Cut Diamonds Creates the Lo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
Ring size: size 6.5 18k white gold Gram wight: 2.40 grams 0.15 carat, round cut, G color, VS1 clarity diamond 1920s This is a gorgeous 18K white gold filigree ring from the 1920s ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920's Old European Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Old World engagement Ring................ 18Kt White Gold Filigree Old European Cut Diamond Ring. One Old European Cut measuring 5.60 x 5.45 x 3.83 m.m., weighing approx. 0.67 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is main brilliant cut diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920’s Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped 750 A Fabulous Diamond Shaped, Flat Onyx with Diamond Centre. A Beautiful Handmade Conversion Piece From a 1920’s Cufflink, Mounted on...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree Mined Original 1920's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Old European Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined Old European Cut Diamond Center O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,140Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.26 carat. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.2 (We offer free resizing) We can ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love and unity, this exquisite Art Deco “Toi et Moi” ring meaning “You and Me” in French, dates to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Beautiful, French round cluster ring. Set with lovely white stones. Estimated E/F colour & clarity VS1. The ring has been re-sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct. The center Eurpoean cut diamond has a quality of H color and VS1 clarity.
18k Gold, White Gold
$2,025Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920’s Onyx & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped This stunning 1920s ring is a true masterpiece of fine jewellery craftsmanship. Made of 18ct yellow gold, it features a...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Daisy Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, Italy 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat gold daisy ring, with a central large diamond of 0.25 karats and surrounding brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 0.4 karats with Carre cut sapphires, It...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire 1920s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
An exquisite vintage Art Deco ring crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing timeless elegance and intricate period detail. At its center sits a 0.49 carat round brilliant diamond, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,448Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 11 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$965Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vvs-vs-s1-s2-S3-Pique1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1920’s 18ct White Gold & Platinum Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring 9ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark A & W Circa 1920's This stunning Art Deco ring truly represents the glamour and elegance of the era. ...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,799Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is n...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,536Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Handcrafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.05 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.04 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Ring size...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is main diamond about 0.40 ct. Totally is side diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,448Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.35 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 ct. The rose cut diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920’s Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond 3 Stone Crossover Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Pretty Antique Engagement Ring. Set with Three Diamonds in an Illusion- Crossover Setting with Delicatel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s 0.78ct Diamond Five Stone Cocktail Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Hand crafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.75 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,597Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight is 4.7 grams. totally is center diamond 0.91 carat. Totally is side diamond 0.09 ct. The diamond is has J color and s2 clarity. Ring size is U...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 18k Gold Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is oldcut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-lİGHT Brown Color and s1...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,623Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not inclu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.14 ct. Ring size is US 5.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,422Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.37 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Art Deco ring - 18 karat solid gold ring - 1920's engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic hexagon shaped diamond ring. This wonderful ring is set in the centre with a bezel set brilliant cut diamond. Many small rose cut (chips) diamonds ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 0.28ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1920s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Elegant Art Deco diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold, circa the 1920s.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .28ct 18k White Gold Antique Original, 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Vintage Art Deco .28ct Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring Made to Look Like a 1 Carat Solitaire Ring for Way Less 100% Natural Mined Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.5cttw Diamond + Sapphire 18k Gold Shield Cocktail Ring, 1920s
By Belais
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A standout example of early 18K white gold by Belais, this 1920s Art Deco ring showcases the maker’s renowned craftsmanship in filigree, milgrain, and geometric design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,185Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Art Deco Rectangular Onyx Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920’s This stunning Art Deco onyx ring is a true antique beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k ART DECO Diamond solitaire ring. 18k Large diamond engagement ring. 1920s
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Excellent little engagement ring. Stunning center diamond with a lot of sparkle. You can see this guy sparkle from a distance. Made sometime in the 20s. Diamond accents and xxxs acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,404Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Aqua Marine Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1 clarity. Totally is aqua marine 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.25 We ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,369Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,369Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s 1.30ct Sapphire and 1.65ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Cushion cut 1.30 carat sapphire and 1.65 carat diamond, 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our sapphire jewellery collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.52 Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Antique Engagement Ring, 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Unique antique Art Deco diamond 18k white gold engagement ring with a finely detailed shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.56 ct. Ring size is US 5.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920’s Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920 Pretty, 1920’s diamond trilogy ring. Three lovely, natural diamonds within a platinum halo setting & mounted on an 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920's
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco ring with old cut diamonds , yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, milgrain-set, with old- and rose-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.38 ct). Bezel-set with two old-cut diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Circa 1920s 18K White Gold 1.20ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: 1.20ct, Natural Diamond, Old Europ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920's Art Deco French Five Stone Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 7 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Its balanced design reflects the sleek sophistication of the Art Deco period, where craftsmanship met modern beauty. METAL 18K Gold Hallmarked GEMSTONE 0.30ct Diamonds WEIGHT 3.69...
Diamond, White Gold
1920's Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum French Sapphire, Coral & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped- The owl and the Mascaron hallmark of the head of the bearded man. Circa 1920s This stunning 1920s cocktail ring is...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920's Art Deco French Five Stone Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 6 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Its balanced design reflects the sleek sophistication of the Art Deco period, where craftsmanship met modern beauty. METAL 18K Gold Hallmarked GEMSTONE 0.30ct Diamonds WEIGHT 3.69...
Diamond, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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