18 Karat White Gold Vintage Marquise Diamond Ring '0.52 ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage-inspired ring features a 0.24 carat Marquise shape diamond bezel set encircled by a halo of round diamonds and enchanted by a delicate flowery milgarin leafs of diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous ring in 9 karat rose and white gold mounted with aquamarine and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Elatius Coral, Diamonds, Sapphire, 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage ring in 14k rose gold structure, mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral surrounded by a golden frame studded with diamonds and a central blue sapphire. The origin...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 2.02 Carat Peridot & Diamond Leaf Fashion Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.02 Carat Peridot & Diamond Leaf Fashion Ring 14k Gold. Creative design with a center peridot weighing approx 2 carats and a single diamond on top connecting as a leaf d...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ct Natural Ruby (x3) & 0.20ct Diamond Half-Hoop Vintage Ring in 9K Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite piece of jewellery is vintage from circa 1980’s it's in beautiful condition & of timeless half-hoop design A genuine eye-catcher, the piece features 3 graduating Na...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a yellow ( 12 mm )and white ( 12.5 mm) pearl in the central part surrounded by tanzanite,yellow sapphires and diamonds. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Emerald Cut Emerald 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 0.81 Ct emerald and 1.32 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 2.46 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
An exquisite emerald and diamond cluster ring, featuring a graduated row of vivd green emeralds framed by a generous arrangement of brilliants diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 K White Yellow Gold Ring Pink Torumaline Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous and solid 18 K yellow Gold and white Gold Ring featuring a lovely oval pink Tourmaline estimated ca. 4.50 ct., surrounded by 16 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire and Diamond Split Shank Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 18 brilliant round diamonds accented by 10 marquise cut blue sapphires. Ring size 7.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous cluster ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a south-sea pearl in the central part currounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and rubies. This ring was totally h...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Gem Report
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on an oval shaped ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats, this ring is surrounded by round and baguette diamonds that create a bright and elegant cluster design. The ring ...
18k Gold
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat TCW Modern Diamond & Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat Modern Cut Diamond & Untested Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring Center is measuring approximately .70 Carat, Modern Cut, 8 pieces of Diamonds on sides, 3/4 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams. Totally...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Three Stone Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 9.2 grams. Totally ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is di...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cir ca1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2 grams. Totally is di...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Total...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž U.S. BUYERS : We cover all applicable U.S. import duties and taxes --- no additional import fees upon delivery đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 6.2 (We offer free resizing) We can make an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.45 carat. Totally is center diamond 0.25 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.45 carat. Totally is center diamond 0.25 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14.46 Carat Crisscut Shape Aquamarine and Diamond 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 14 carat white gold cocktail ring features a rectangular crisscut aquamarine in a rich sea-blue colour, weighing an impressive 14.46 carats, mounted in a twenty claw...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5. We can make any size. Box is not ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.7 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has generally G-H-I color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 We can make any size. Box ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very nice heavy ring featuring a center real Pearl measuring 8.5mm and 0.25 total carat weight of Ruby gemstones channel set wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamonds Princess Cut Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamonds Princess Cut Band Ring 14k Gold. The diamonds in the ring are approximately I/VS color, clarity. The total Diamonds Weight is 1.07 and is plumped inside t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 1.8 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž U.S. BUYERS : We cover all applicable U.S. import duties and taxes --- no additional import fees upon delivery đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Deco...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$5,008Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight is 9.2 grams... Totally is center Diamond 0.60 carat. All Diamond totally 2.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1980s with a strong Art Deco style this wonderful target ring centres around a single 1.20 carat old cut diamond. The stone has a colour of H and clarity of I1. Rub ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 We can make any size. The box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 gra...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Square Style Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 We can make any size. The box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 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 inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,556Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.50 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 We can make any size. The ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,029Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally diamond is 0.20 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond has vs-s1 clarity and H color. Ring size is US 7.2 We c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerlad Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald about 2.40 ct. Ring size is US 8 We...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1980s Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. Thediamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 . Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) We can make...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 5.75 (We offer free resizing) We...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Rose Design Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Rose Design Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower This nice vintage estate Natural diamonds and Genuine Earth mined Red Ruby ring is finely crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Square Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž U.S. BUYERS : We cover all applicable U.S. import duties and taxes --- no additional import fees upon delivery đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Square Cut Emerald And Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.95 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 9.5 We can make any size. The ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G-H color vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire and Ruby 0.30 carat. Ring size is US ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good conditon. Total weight is 6.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.25 We can ma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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Antique and vintage cluster rings are timeless accessories. While they might have been considered more popular in certain eras than in others, they’re versatile and belong in any jewelry box.
Featuring a diamond or other central gemstone surrounded by smaller stones, the cluster rings’ distinguished look makes them a popular choice for engagement rings or, for a fancy night out, an accent piece for jewelry lovers everywhere.
The style of cluster rings has changed over time even if the defining attributes have remained intact.
Georgian-era jewelry — named for the monarchies of the four King Georges — features cluster rings that are often characterized by a grouping of central stones into rose-like shapes. (The stones are set off by the setting’s blackened metal.) Diamonds came into fashion during the late Victorian period, and late Victorian cluster rings were most often set in yellow gold. Jewelers of the Art Deco period embraced geometric shapes, and Art Deco cluster rings feature emeralds, sapphires and other colorful stones.
Cluster rings for future brides have been in and out of the spotlight, but cluster-style engagement rings have been experiencing a consistent revival of sorts since at least 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring, which was made by Garrard in the 1980s. For your special day, whether you prefer vintage engagement rings or contemporary pieces, a cluster ring can deliver some sparkle if a diamond solitaire is out of your budget. (See our engagement ring buying guide for insight and expert tips to help you find the perfect ring.)
On 1stDibs, find many ruby cluster rings, gold cluster rings and an extraordinary range of other antique and vintage rings today.
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