$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Neo Classic Eternity Ring in Platinum with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclasic eternity ring with blue sapphires. Beautiful eternity ring crafted with neoclassic Edwardian patterns and textured sides in solid .900/999 platinum. Sapphires: Mount in a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring, 13.8ct, USA, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring features a large cushion/checkboard-cut Kunzite, 13.8 carat gemstone prong-set on a raised gallery. Eight round side diamo...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
TANK model ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold 13.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.50 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 8.5 – EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide and 8.2 mm high...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Square Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, Switzerland
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Weight: 11.72gr Metal: 18kt white Gold Stones: 1 diamond • Cut: Brilliant • Carat: 0.05ct • Color: F • Clarity: VVS Condition: Very Good Signature: Chopard, nº 2982172 82/2938 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari GIA Sapphire & Diamond Bulgari Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
n exquisite and rare creation by Bvlgari, this exceptional three-stone ring features a stunning GIA-certified royal blue sapphire as its centerpiece, flanked by two brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Picchiotti 18kt Yellow Gold 2.10ct. Ruby & 2.10ct Diamond Baguette Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the famed Italian designer Guiseppe Picchiotti, this ring is a perfect example of his meticulous work. Set in 18 karat yellow gold this ring features 3 oval rubies set acr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 8.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with pearl and brilliant-cut diamond 0.25 carat F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.5 - EU. 15.25 (48) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide We...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine 0.25ct (hallmarked) natural round diamond. E/F colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold GIA Round Diamond Baguette 2.94ctw Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage diamond engagement ring and wedding band set was crafted from solid 14k white gold. The engagement ring features a stunning, GIA certified, round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Gem Star Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct Natural Ruby 0.53ct Natural Sapphi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with tourmaline and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.63ct 14k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with tourmaline and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.63ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25(54) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.0 cm...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Ring with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold 10.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold entourage ring set with a central oval-cut opal and entourage brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.25 - EU. 18.25 (57) detailed descr...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Ring with Chrysophrase and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.5 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central chrysophrase surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56) detailed description: The t...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
1.40 Carat Ruby and 0.55 Carat Diamond, Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.40 carat ruby, 0.55 carat diamond and platinum half eternity engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby eternity rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Brushed White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring 7 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.20 Carats. Polished & Brushed Finish Accents. Finished Weight Is 5.2 Grams. Finger Size 7; Purchase Incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow & White Gold 0.69Cttw
Located in New York, NY
From the 1920s-30s, this elegant oval-shaped emerald is centered with sparkling white smaller diamonds set amidst decoratively. This fabulous Art Deco ring is a rare and ravishing be...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.20 Carat Baguette Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Dome Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men’s diamond cluster statement ring, circa 1990s, featuring an invisibly set baguette diamond oval center cluster totaling approximately 3.30 carats, surrounded by a...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Three Row Trembler Ring 1.60 Carat, USA
Located in North Miami, FL
This arresting and stunning 14 Karat white gold diamond trembler ring has 3 connected rows consisting of 80 smaller diamonds of .40 in carat weight which are GH color. The 10 bigger ...
Diamond, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k white gold 4.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central black brilliant-cut diamond of 1.00ct and surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.50ct - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed descripti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,960Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring, 19.4 Carat, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning 18-karat yellow gold wide band ring showcases a magnificent 19.4-carat step-cut aquamarine as its centerpiece, elegantly bezel-set for a secure and polished look. The b...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Vivid Ruby with Diamond Accents – Timeless Luxury This exquisite three-stone ring features a GIA-certified 5.39-carat heated ruby, beautifully cut in a striking oval cabocho...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Marquise and Round Diamond Dome Band Ring — 2.29ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Marquise and Round Diamond Dome Band Ring — 2.29ctw A substantial diamond band ring in 18K yellow gold, set with 2.29 carats of G color, VS2 clarity diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18KT Yellow Gold 2.14Ct Diamond & 1.68Ct Blue Sapphire Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by master craftsman Giuseppe Picchiotti . Cellini NYC presents this 18 karat yellow gold band ring beautifully set with baguette and square cut diamonds ,and baguette blue s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Italy Emerald cut Diamond yellow and white Gold band Ring
By Faraone
Located in Napoli, NA
Wide band 18 kt yellow and white gold ring signed by the prestigious Italian company Faraone Gioielli. Set in an undefined order, 7 sparkling emerald-cut diamonds (E color - VVS/IF c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Type A Jadeite Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Intense Green Subtle Glow
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is an intense green Jade and diamond ring that has a mystic subtle glow. It is certified. This vintage ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are 0.87Cts of round dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with peridot and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.16ct 18k gold 14.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold ring set with a central peridot and brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.16ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) detailed description: The top of the ring is rect...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
1990s 1.05 Carat Garnet and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.05 carat garnet and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold 6.95ct GIA Orangy Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold. It features a stunning Ceylon sapphire solitaire neatly prong set at the center that has been ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Australian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exceptional 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a captivating Australian black triplet opal as its centerpiece. The oval opal measures 13.8 x 7 mm and is securely prong-set, exh...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Vintage cocktail ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a central big rubrum coral, enriched all around by beautiful diamonds and blue sapphires. The origin of this beautiful...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.54ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.54ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.5 - EU 16 (50) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.1 mm wide a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels band ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features approximately 1.37 carat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Sri Lanka Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 5.04 carat round vivid blue Sri Lanka sapphire prong-set in an 18K white gold double diamond halo cocktail ring, featuring 32 round brilliant accent diamonds and measur...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1.85 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Platinum East-West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage marquise cut natural diamond cluster east-west set cocktail ring in platinum 900. Set with a stunning handmade two prong setting fastening the diamonds. This ring has a charm...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold and silver 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.80ct – K/L, G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU 18.5(58) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder in 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This piece is a true masterpiece, showcasing a captivating stackable design with a diamond-encrusted tabby weave pattern. The intricate link-inspired construction lends an air of con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,038Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. Vannerie Collection Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A Vannerie ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This elegant Vannerie ring was created by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. with the iconic geometric basket mesh design, back in 2002. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 14k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with a central pearl and an entourage of single-cut diamonds up to 0.25 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
CLASSIC Halo Ring In Platinum With 3.14 Ctw In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic ring with gemstones. This is a beautiful contemporary ring, crafted as a classic halo in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polished finish. The central upper part is embe...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive cabochon cut opal and diamond gold ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.56Ct Sapphire and 0.22Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1990s sapphire and diamond ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL gemstone grading report card for the su...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1, 22 carat Diamonds 18 kt gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with white diamonds. Diamonds 1.22 kt Tot.Weight 10.80 gr R.F G IRCF RK.AIIC108 Italian Size 14.5 French Size 54.50 Usa Size 7 For any ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#304a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#304a Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: (Sizable) Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Diamond Details: .50ct ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold 6.07ct GIA Emerald Cut & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and fancy diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large, 3.03 carat GIA certified center diamond that is absolutely spectacular an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with emerald and oval cut diamond up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central oval-cut diamond up to 0.50ct – F/G – Pique1 and emerald up to 1.20ct - ring size U.S. 3.75 - EU 14.75 (45) detailed description: The top of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Pavé Round Baguette Diamond Channel Set Large Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive estate cocktail dome ring crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, featuring approximately 3.00 carats total weight of natural diamonds. The bold, sculptural design is pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.05 ct - F/G - VS - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.2 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
RIng with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 13.4 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold men's ring set with onyx and a brilliant-cut diamond entourage of up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Ring with enamel and brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with enamel and brilliant and single cut diamond up to 0.23ct/0.27ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.78Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the nostalgia and elegance of the 1990s with this exceptional vintage design swirl ring. Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, this ring showcases a stunning 2.78 carat vivi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 8.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold entourage ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond 0.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 4.75 - EU 15.5 (48) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.2 cm w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 6.90ctw GIA Oval Pink Ceylon Sapphire Round Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely stunning vintage ring crafted from solid .950 platinum with solid 18k yellow gold prongs. It features an exactly 3.30 carat, GIA certified, natural Ceylon ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Blu Sapphire Ct 10.74 and Diamonds White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This dome ring of impressive dimensions is perfect to complete a particular and rich look. The cabochon cut sapphire has a very deep and intense blu color and it is surrounded by Ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 7 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring by LeVian
By Le Vian
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful vintage 14k gold ring features an oval tanzanite framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. The tanzanite is a gorgeous rich blue color with purple undertones, whic...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ribbed Dome 18K Gold Two Tone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold dome ring features an oval cluster of 25 pavé diamonds totaling 1.0 carat, F-G color and VS1-VS2 clarity, set in white gold at the center of a hand-finished, ribbed y...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
SABBADINI Milano Bombe Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 10.28 Ctw in Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Sabbadini. This is a fabulous sparkling cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Sabbadini. This modernist cocktail ring has bee...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k gold 14.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central pearl surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.80 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of th...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent cocktail ring features a 3.02 carat oval no heat Burma ruby. The ruby's red color is highly saturated and there exists some clarity characteristics consistent with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.