Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Victoria Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co platinum marquis diamond Victoria ring. Approximately 0.32 carats total weight. Stamped on the inside of the shank 1997 Tiffany & Co., PT 950 Japan ( made for the Japane...
Diamond, Platinum
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
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.56ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. The ring features a total of one-hundred thirty-seven round diamonds. The brilliant-cut diamonds range in size from...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
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
Invisible Set Princess Cut Baguette Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat 4.00 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat 4.00 Carat Invisible Set Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Ring This glorious ring handcrafted with empowering 18k yellow gold makes a bold statement on any finger. The ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brutalist Organic Cocktail Ring with Pearls and Diamond
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring with cultivated pearls and a diamond. The ring features a textured organic golden frame with trapped irregular shaped pearls and a diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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
3.03ct Conch Pearl & Diamond Platinum Ring rubyking
Located in bangkok, TH
A stunning completely natural, not cultured, conch Pearl weighing an impressive 3.03ct. in a platinum setting with 0.50ct diamonds. The pearl is oval in shape and has been set to cre...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Big Central Tanzanite, Diamonds and Coral, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 14k white structure, mounted with a big central tanzanite, surrounded by little drops of red rubrum coral and amazing white diamonds on the sides. This RINGis tota...
Coral, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cornelis Hollander Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 14k Two Tone Gold
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's tanzanite and diamond ring made by famous jeweler Cornelis Hollander.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Melody Band Ring
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is comprised of three interlocking white gold bands One band is pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Beautiful white gold ring set with a fine 0.30ct round cut natural diamond. The diamond has very white E/F col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This dazzling ring is crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an arrangement of 23 brilliant diamonds that capture light from every angle. The timeless elegance of white gold pairs bea...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Edwardian Inspired Pink Sapphire & Diamond Vertical Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold Edwardian era-inspired Pink Sapphire and Diamond cluster vertical ring. GIA certified with Sapphire origin report and ring description. Both the center stone and ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.43ct 18k gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold entourage ring set with a sapphire up to 0.50 ct and an entourage single-cut diamond up to 0.43 ct - K/L - VS/SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60) Detailed description: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Carat Natural Ruby Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
!8 carat burgundy color oval Ruby cabochon ( 15 mm x 12 mm) set with 4,5 grams of 14 kt.white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct each = 0,8 ct total diamond weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 2.5 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This breathtaking diamond and emerald ring was hand made in 18k buttery yellow gold and white platinum. The center stone is a square cut , 2.5 carat, vivid green emerald that catches...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.14ct 18k white gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with old mine cut diamond total 0.14ct - G/H - Pique - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide ring size ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 4.0 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with a central old European cut diamond up to 0.15 ct G/H - VS/SI, surrounded by single-cut diamonds up to 0.25 ct G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 -...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.0 mm wid...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Boulder Opal Ring, circa 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modern 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond & Boulder Opal Ring Circa 1990s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible modern ring. Truly a great piece at...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct 18k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a ruby and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.51 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Star Double Engagement Ring 14k White Gold. The ring features a star design with a center 0.20 carat diamond. The ring weights 5 grams and is a size 8.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with sapphire and old EUropean cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 14k gold 5.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with sapphire and old European cut diamonds totaling 0.26ct - F - SI - ring size U.S. 9.5 - EU. 19.5 (61) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
3.90 Carat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 0.28 Carat Diamond 10k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is flanked to either side with with two baguette cut diamonds, in a vertical formation. The tapering ring shoulders ornamented with three claw set modern brilliant roun...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Garrard & Co. Diamond Ring, English, 1995
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Garrard & Co. diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond O to P colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.86 carats in an open back rubover setting, adorned further by tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with Old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ring with Pear and Baguette 0.90Ct Diamond 0.51Ct. Ruby
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring. This " V" shaped ring is set with 2 pear shaped diamonds and 1 pear shaped ruby. The V portion of the ring is set with baguette diamonds. The shape...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire 1.20 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1990's ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
DINH VAN Paris Vintage Classic Spiral Ring Solid 18Kt White Gold With Diamonds
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with one hundred earth mined natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is main diamond about 0.65 ct. Totally is side diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 18k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and diamonds around. Diamonds 0.40 kt Pearl 1.57 gr - 11 mm Tot.Weight 7.10 gr RF G FIHE RK.AUHU...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 10.00 CTW Certified Sapphire & Diamond Split-Shank Cluster Ring, Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
This is an impressive, high-end estate cluster ring centered around a GIA-certified 7.00-carat Madagascar sapphire. Solidly crafted in premium platinum, the piece has a substantial w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
PES VENTO ring with green enamel and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.05ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
PES VENTO - 18k bicolour gold ring decorated with green enamel and set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.05ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Ruby Ring. Ruby weight 3.53 carat, Pear Shape, some visibale inclusion. Ruby color pinkish -red AA. Surrounded with nice quality Diamonds 2.0 carat ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Carat 6.08 Diamonds Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A very fine Diamond pave for ct 6.08 The pave is set on white gold Made in 18 Karat yellow and white gold for gr 17.65 This ring has a funny Diamonds LOVE inscription on it's inside....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,388Sale Price|20% Off
LEO PIZZO Milano Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Leo Pizzo. This is a gorgeous cocktail ring created in Italy by the jewelry house of Leo Pizzo. The ring has been masterfully crafted with a bold massive...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring with 3.06ct Old Euro Cut Diamond in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ring with 3.06ct Old Euro Cut Diamond in Platinum Featuring Millgrain Pave work totaling aprox. 1.5ct F color VS clarity stones; Mounted in Platinum 950; Center Stone: 3.06ct...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cert. 8.5 Carat Morganite & Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Jacket Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 18K rose gold ring is centers an 8.5 carat (approx.) natural pink morganite in an oval mixed cut, with small diamond accents set into the prongs and an openwork gallery...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate GIA 18.81 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This eye-catching cocktail ring boasts color with a large oval-shaped fiery Opal offering bursts of red, green, and blue. With the Opal measuring appx. 21.90mm x 17.36mm x 8.63 mm ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K White Gold Rock Crystal and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb domed ring composed of 18K white gold and platinum with carved rock crystal accented by 31 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds total 1.20 carats, F-G color and VVS...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 0.85 ct and Baguette Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb ring centered with a Colombian emerald weighing 0.85 carat, displaying an intense and captivating translucent green. It is surrounded by an elegant arrangement of baguette- a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87 Carat Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond seven stone ring. The rings shank is 18ct yellow gold but the round brilliant cut diamonds are set in white gold to show off their wonderful spark...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chaumet Paris Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Chaumet Paris sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is designed in a slightly raised bombé design and is centrally set with a rub over set c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bombé Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond bombé ring, with a round faceted sapphire, weighing approximately 2.20 carats, within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds and a border of half-moon shap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Keepsake 0.96ctw Tanzanite & Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Keepsake 14K gold ring featuring an approximately 0.50-carat marquise tanzanite measuring 9 × 4mm, complemented by ~0.46 carats of round and baguette diamonds. The flowing sp...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
White Gold, Diamond and Citrine Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring An Oval Cut 2.25 Carat Citrine Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.80 Carats. Finger Size 8.5; Purchase ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Two-Tone Diamond Band Ring, 0.50ctw, Retro Style, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sophisticated 10K two-tone diamond ring showcases sixteen round diamonds, securely set in prongs on a square white gold face. The rest of the band is crafted in warm yellow gold...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire 13 Carat Oval Cabochon 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
13 Carats Blue Sapphire oval cab ( 13,4 mm. x 11,3 mm.) set with 3,5 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 carats total diamonds weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Carl F. Bucherer ring with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Carl Bucherer - 18k white gold ring set with opal and 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...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari white gold diamond band ring BVLGARI in tiny round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked 750, 53, Made in Italy, 1697 AR Size: 6.25 US Total weight: 12.6 grams
Diamond, 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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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.