Luxurious Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A striking statement ring featuring a 5.10 carat blue sapphire, expertly cut in an emerald style. Accompanying the sapphire is a certificate from the GIA stating that the sapphire i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring Ca. 1970 featuring a bypass design with lines of diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with emeralds,rubies and sapphires and, between of them, two diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s 3.05 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This emerald and diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.4ct Diamond and 0.5ct Emerald Starburst Ring, 14K Gold, Circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thin rays of textured 14K gold radiate outward from a central point in a dense sunburst pattern, each ray finished with a fine ribbed texture that catches light differently depending...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant green emerald sits central in this vintage cluster ring. The classic emerald cut stone weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set into a ring crafted entirely in 18 carat yellow gol...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s comes this wonderful vintage cluster ring. The piece centres around an oval cut natural emerald weighing 0.50 carat. Surrounding this emerald, a collection of spa...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, centering a richly hued cabochon-cut emerald surrounded by twelve brilliant-cut diamonds in a sculptural, softly domed mounting. The o...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18-karat gold ring with emerald and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage 18-karat gold ring with emerald and diamonds This 1970s-style ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness). A ring with a central oval natural emerald weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and White Diamonds - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This exquisite ring features a lush emerald at its center, framed by sparkling white diamonds, all set in 18K yellow gold. The deep green of the emerald is perfectly complemented by ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.65 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond engagement ring. .65cts center oval emerald with triangle of 6 clustered diamonds on each side, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 oval emerald .65cts, 6.2 x 4.9mm...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this beautiful cluster ring features a radiant green emerald in the centre. The emerald is a classic oval cut stone weighing 1.85 carat and is rub over set into ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Rope Ring, 0.25ct Emeralds & 0.20ctw Diamonds, Size 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and highly detailed vintage rope ring in rich 18K yellow gold weighing 8.6 grams. This sculptural design features twisted gold work and polished edges, set with vivid emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K 1.23 CTW Diamond and Emerald Swirl cocktail Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A captivating vintage 18K yellow gold cocktail ring showcasing a 0.43 carat round brilliant-cut diamond at its center, graded G–H color and VS1–VS2 clarity. The center stone is beaut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 10 Carat Amethyst & Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold retro 14K yellow gold ballerina-style cocktail ring centered with an emerald-cut natural purple amethyst measuring approximately 14.2 × 11.7 × 8 mm, weighing approximately 9 c...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures 25pts. Sat either side it are six small but shimmering diamond shoulders. The diamonds total approx 6pts. The ring is mode...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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14.10 Carat Emerald with Diamonds Vintage Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage emerald with diamonds ring, circa 1970's. Approximately 14.10ct emerald apx F2 surrounded by apx 5.35ct of round, marquise, and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
25.37 Carat Amethyst and 0.85 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This emerald cut amethyst ring with diamonds offers a balanced union of color, clarity, and refinement.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
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Vintage GIA 13.07ct Emerald Minor with 8.90ct Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage emerald with diamonds high jewelry ring, circa 1970's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring 0.84 TCW Bypass Design
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant vintage 14K yellow gold bypass ring weighing 5.8 grams, featuring a vivid pear-shaped emerald measuring 4mm × 6mm (approx. 0.40ct) surrounded by 11 round brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 14K White Gold Emerald Cabochon Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stylish vintage emerald and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. At the center sits a pear-shaped cabochon emerald weighing approximately 1.48 carats, displaying a rich gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ring with 4.50ct AGL Colombian Emerald and 3.6ct Diamond Halo, Circa 19
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 4.50-carat square emerald cut emerald anchors this ring, its stepped facets giving the stone a glassy, mirror-clear face rather than the typical internal garden of a fine emerald. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Tiffany & Co. Sugarloaf Cabochon 3.15ct Emerald and 1.62ct Diamond Ring, 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 3.15 carat oval sugarloaf cabochon emerald, GIA certified to Colombian origin, sits high in a prong setting at the center of this Tiffany & Co. cocktail ring. The domed cabochon cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E.Caldwell Natural Unenhanced Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ballerina Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Emerald cabochon and diamond ballerina ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced oval cabochon emerald in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.75 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 2.60 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A lustrous 2.60 carat Emerald features central to this vintage cluster ring. The emerald cut stone has been firmly set in place with 18 carat yellow gold claws. The surrounding halo ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 6.25 carats. The richly hued green stone is framed by 22 bri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with two gold flowers with a central diamond surrounded by blue sapphires and emeralds. Around of them, emeralds and sapphires...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Onyx Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent 10/10 METAL: 18K Gold GEM STONE: Emerald - Diamonds DESIGN ERA: circa 1970 RING SIZE: US 7-7,5 - IT 15 - FR 55 - UK O, Resizable on request, free of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally hanmdade by It...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog head hallmark. Characteristic of vintage rings of its era, the setting is made of gold wire and is set on top with a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Marquise Emerald and Diamond Halo Méditerranée Cocktail Ring
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
An enchanting vintage statement piece, this 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a majestic marquise-cut (navette) emerald. The impressive ring head measures 20 mm in length b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Floral Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 1970's custom made floral motif ring designed with 14 karat gold, 4 white diamonds .25 carat weight with 3 emeralds .15 carat weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.00ct Emerald Cut Natural Aquamarine, Diamond, 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful Vintage Cocktail Ring features a breathtaking Natural Aquamarine of radiant serene icy blue colour, of rarely encountered & impressive size – 5.00ct approx. The...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 28pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 12pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970's 4.59 CTW Tsavorite Garnet Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Stepped Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut tsavorite garnet weighing approximately 3.49 carats Transparent vibrant medium green in color and set with tab prongs at corners Flanked by stepped shoulders...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Stones, Pearls, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with flower shape white stone in the central part, surrounded by flowers shape stones, emeralds, rubies,sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this wonderful cluster ring centres around a vivid emerald. The oval cut stone sits at 1.00 carat and is surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds. The diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1976 Ring 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold US7 / 5.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Emerald and Diamonds Ring. 18K Yellow White Gold. Swedish hallmarks of maker, date code is C10 / made in 1976. Stamped in Swedish " Handgjord " ( English Handmade) . The w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
RETRO ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.9 cm wide...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A name that’s speaks for itself. This original David Webb ring has been done in 18K yellow gold and finished with a hammered texture. The center portion has been set with round and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats white gold, head of eagle hallmark. It comes straight from the 1970s, this splendid vintage ring is set with claws of an emerald oval surrounded by 8 modern brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating vintage cluster ring dates back to the 1970. At its centre, a 1.00 carat emerald is sat, cut in an oval shape and rub over set into platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. This lovely daisy ring is set with a central oval emerald held in 4 claws in a surround of modern brilliant-cut diamonds also held in claws. Total weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the 1970s and centres around a lively green emerald. The 1.25 carat emerald is a square emerald cut stone, rub over set within 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 14K 1970s 14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#994A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K 1970s 14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#994A Item Details: Year: 1970s Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.9 grams Diamond D...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.27 Carat Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central emerald and, laterally, a diamond. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Nugget Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a 1.07 carat emerald cut diamond set within a substantial, richly textured gold band. The center diamond is grad...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog head hallmark. Highly characteristic of its era, this white gold and platinum ring features a setting adorned at its...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Luxury Panther Ring with 1.24 Carat Rubys, Emeralds Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Prestigious luxury stands out panther ring featuring diamonds, Rubys and Emeralds all hand crafted in 18k gold. Size 5.75 Diamonds 0.58tcw Emeralds, Rubys & Sapphires 0.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted qith a gold flower in the central part studded with an emerald surrounded by diamonds. Around, leaves of sapphires and tw...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 13 grams. To...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. An elegant vintage ring, its rectangular setting stylizes a flower whose petals are adorned with antique-cut diamonds separated by s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver, (length 3.1 cm x 2.7 cm width), studded with 0.50 ct of diamonds, 1.92 ct of sapphires, rubies, emeralds and 3.30 g of milk aquamarine. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
SHEFFIELD'S & SONS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.00 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic cocktail ring designed by Sheffield's & Sons. This is a great classic cocktail ring created in London England by the jewelry company of Sheffield's & Sons back in the 1990. ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Rubyes Sapphires Emeralds Diamonds Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold, it is a rose 4 cm long, 3.3 cm wide, with petals all enriched with sapphires, rubies and emeralds from ct 19.18 and a frame of 0.77 ct diamonds. Tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Characteristic of the cocktail rings of its era, the raised gold-wire setting of this vintage ring features a central oval emerald s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Rubies, Oval Emeralds, Navette Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Unique fashion design cluster ring realized in 18K white gold mounted with 7.12 ct of different size ovalshape rubies, oval shape emeralds and navette cut blue sapphires. The ring is...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Called a marquise ring because of its shuttle shape, this retro ring is set with claws in the center, with a marquise-cut emerald, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 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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