18k Diamond Ornate band. 18k Rose Gold Filigree Intricate Detail Open ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. 18k Rose Gold 0.4ctw diamond inlay. Open Intricate design. Condition: Shows no visible wear. Details: 3.7 grams total weight 13mm...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
GIA Certified 3 Carat No Heat Red Spinel & Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage and sophisticated ring featuring a rare 3 carat cushion-cut unheated red spinel, accented with 0.60 ctw of sparkling round brilliant diamonds. Mounted in a split shank plat...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
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
14K White Gold Retro Chrysoprase Diamond Cocktail Ring, USA, Size 7.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and elegant, this 14 karat white gold chrysoprase and diamond ring showcases a vibrant pop of color balanced with classic brilliance. At the center sits a vivid green oval c...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with pearl and diamonds up to 1.90ct 18k white gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and an old mine-cut diamond up to 1.50 ct - J - Pique 1 - and marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.40 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emerald up to 4.00ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.70ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with an emerald up to 4.00 ct and a brilliant-cut diamond of 1.70 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top o...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18 Karat Pink Coral Diamond Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Weight 5.9g Size 6.5 US Size _____________________________________________ Metal 18K...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting. Ruby total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$19,359Sale 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 visible inclusion. Ruby color pinkish -red AA. Surrounded with nice quality Diamonds 2.0 carat F...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
2 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Set in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18KY ~2 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring circa 1990s; DR-0.50ct G-H Color VS-SI clarity, 10.28g size 7 This 18K yellow gold ring features an approximately 2-carat oval-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 7.72ct GIA Large Oval Sapphire w/ Round Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly breathtaking cocktail ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a GIA certified, natural sapphire stone neatly dual prong set at the center of a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL Ring with opal, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with a heart-shaped pink opal, ruby, and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 5.5 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description The top of the ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.9 grams ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.61 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 1.61 carats total weights of diamonds surrounded by 1.98 carats of rubies Dome Ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
10.68 Carat Natural Fancy Multicolored Diamonds & Amethyst Dome 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ready for something extraordinary and super RARE?! This unique vintage high dome Ring is a statement maker! Vintage Estate 10.68ct Natural Fancy MULTICOLORED Diamonds & Amethyst Dome...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural ruby neatly bezel set at the center. The ruby has a lovely triangular cut and shows...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 5.67 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This dome ring features a center cabochon blue sapphire that weighs 5.67 carats and 1.88 carats of diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been kn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Estate Natural Diamond Ring, IGI Certified, Size 4
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamond Stone Weight: 0.65 ct Stone Clarity: SI Stone Color: G IGI Certified Side Stones: Natural Diamonds Side Stone Size: 1.7mm Side Stone W...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Engagement Ring with 3.46 Carat Sapphire and Baguette-Cut Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant 18K white gold engagement ring, centered with a 3.46 ct faceted sapphire of a slightly ovalized rectangular shape, presumed to be of Ceylon origin according to my gemmologica...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$50,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 24 Carat Cabochon Cut Jadeite Jade & Round Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the elegance and allure of this 24.04 carat Jade and Diamond Halo cocktail ring, expertly crafted in 18K White Gold. Elevate your jewelry collection with this captivating ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
18-Carat Gold Pompadour Engagement Ring with 0.91ct Pink Ruby and 0.15ct Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb 18-carat gold engagement ring, inspired by the classic Pompadour and Marguerite styles, set at its center with a vivid 0.91-carat pink ruby of remarkable transparency. This ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Gold & Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Burma VIVID RED Ruby & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a classically styled ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum, and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly prong se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Ring with opal and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.08ct 14k white gold 11.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with opal and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.08ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25(57) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide by 7....
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.78 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Halo Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2.78 carat natural black opal and round cut diamond halo ring. Set in a smooth textured platinum 900 ring setting. The center stone bears a rich, vibrant color pattern that radiated ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
MARINA B. Milano KAR Flexible Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
KAR flexible band ring designed by Marina B. This band-ring, was created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Marina B., back in the 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, gorgeous cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features two magnificent, GIA certified, natural rubies neatly bezel set at the center of the elongated de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
A white cultured pearl, natural square ruby and round diamond cocktail ring set in 18K white gold. The ring centers a white cultured pearl measuring approximately 11 mm in diameter. ...
18k Gold
Ct 15.64 Aquamarine and Diamonds 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful and sparkling color combination of white and blue stones. This cocktail ring has a very fine manufacture and it is a unique piece. The Aquamarine has a very balanced colo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This charming and refined engagement ring in 18K yellow gold draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Pompadour-style rings, where a vibrant center stone is framed by a halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut Rubies are the center piece of this domed rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
5.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring, Unisex, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The 18 Karat Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring features a striking 20.8 x 17.30mm step-cut tourmaline, surrounded by a dazzling halo of thirty-four round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold AGL No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire & Princess Diamond Half Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and unusual yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring is very well and solidly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a natural, AGL certified, emerald cut yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a unique arrangement of excellent quality natural amethysts and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two Tone approx 14 grams Hight Quality - well made Tahitian Pearl Ring Two tone Yellow &a...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring 6 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 8.40 grams Diamond: 14 round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: T&CO. 750 ©1995 It comes...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Gemlok 18K Gold Diamond Inlaid Black Mother of Pearl Eternity Band Ring
By Gemlok
Located in Montclair, NJ
This well made vintage band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide eternity design set with beautiful black mother of pearl and diamonds entirely around the ban...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Quartz Ruby and Diamond Pendant, Earrings and Ring Jewelry Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
A refined jewelry set featuring a pair of natural yellow quartz earrings carved in a floral motif, accented with natural rubies and diamonds in a leaf design. The earrings are crafte...
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
14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k white brushed gold band is encrusted with diamonds of various shapes, sizes, and colors. The ring contains ten diamonds that include princess cut, round, square, t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Target Cocktail Ring Platinum, 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Colombian Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Bypass Cocktail Ring in Platinum, 1990s. This jewel of Art Deco inspiration features a vivid green Colombian emerald and a Transitional ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Natural Square Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring set with a fine 0.25ct natural square princess cut diamond. App...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Certified 7.15 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sunburst Vintage French Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 7.15 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Vintage Ring, Made In France. Set in lustrous 18K white gold, the center stone. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Meta...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,672Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Cluster Ring, Multiple Cuts, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Cuts Diamond Ring. The ring features geometric bezel boxes of gold with step, emerald, square, and round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are both bezel and p...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with coral and brilliant cut diamonds up to 3.60ct 8.2 grams 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with coral and brilliant cut diamonds up to 3.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16(50) detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, 2...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA diamond 18k white gold three stone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage three stone ring centers on a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat, graded J color and SI2 clarity and accompanied by a GIA report (#5241000942), giving this ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round 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
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round 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
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER 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 =...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 5.94 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby and 1 Carat Total Diamond Ring. Ring size 6.5, adjustable. The ring setting is a 1 of 1, with a Ruby center ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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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