Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6.5
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond Platinum eternity band ring size 6.5. Set with numerous round diamonds this platinum eternity band is a size 6.5. The side walls are engraved on both sides Great to mix or...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère Lakarda" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Cartier Paris, this "Panthère Lakarda" ring is composed of diamonds, emeralds, onyx, and 18K gold. The flexible form is pavé-set with approximately 300 round ...
Platinum 3.19 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline & Diamond Vintage Filigree Ring Size 6
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning ring features a vivid green checkerboard-cut 3.19 CT tourmaline stone set on a platinum 900 band. The center stone is complimented by 0.27 Ct round-cut diamonds on eith...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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
Vintage 1990s Piaget Spinner Ring with Diamond
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Round Brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.13 carat. Signed by Piaget Circa 1994 Size 6 3/4
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faceted Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k Yellow gold semi bezel bright purple amethyst and diamond ring. 1 cushion bright purple checkerboard cut Amethyst, approx. total weight 2.50cts, VS – SI, 10.50 x 9.05 x 6.27mm ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 6.08Carat Ceylon Orange Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
e IGI certified 18K white gold rare 6.08 Carat orange sapphire diamond ring is a truly remarkable piece of jewelry. The oval-shaped orange sapphire,originated from Sri Lanka, boasts ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k gold and designed with a bold, elegant look. At the center sits a large, luminous pearl that immediately draws attention. Flanking the pearl on ea...
Diamond, Pearl, White 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
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...
Sophia D. Emerald Cut Center Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D. Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire center stone that weighs approximately 4.00 carats and surrounded by 3.20 carats total weight of diamonds dome ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Cert. 7.40 Carat Purplish Red Star Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Art Deco Ballerina design ring sets a GIA certified 7.40 carat purplish red star ruby and is framed with 1.75 carat of baguette and round cut diamonds. This bold cocktai...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
GIA Certified 1.38 Carat Fancy Orangy Brown Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.38 carat fancy dark orangy-brown emerald-cut diamond center rising above a dramatic black and white enamel checkerboard dome cocktail ring, flanked by two baguette-cu...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Rope Ring, 1.50ctw, Size 6.25, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning 18-karat yellow gold diamond rope ring showcases a bold and intricate design. The ring features an elevated multi-tiered gallery, creating depth and dimension that enha...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.80 Carat Emerald and 2.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari pearl and diamond ring exemplifies the brand’s signature blend of luxury and Italian craftsmanship. At its center, the ring features a luminous white pearl, flanking t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.79 CTW Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped diamond weighing 1.03 carats - transparent fancy vivid orangy yellow with VS2 clarity Flanked by well-matched heart cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.4...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fred Leighton Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 26.77 Ctw In Diamonds And Aquamarine
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Fred Leighton. A statement cocktail ring, created and retailed by the New York jewelry house of Fred Leighton, back in the 1990.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier diamond ring in 18K tri-color gold, featuring a sculptural twisted design with a diamond-set front. The ring combines yellow, white, and rose gold in a refined rounded form...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.66 Carat Amethyst Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1990's amethyst and diamond ring. 4.66ct cushion cut Amethyst in a platinum setting with 28 round accent diamonds along both sides of the shank.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Parrot Ring 0.46 Ct Diamond Center
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This ring is the p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Buff Top Citrine Flower w/ Fancy Brown Pave Diamond Leaf Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy and absolutely magnificent cocktail ring that is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a beautiful flower and leaf design set with a very fine quality cit...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Weston, MA
This Mauboussin bombé-form ring is an elegantly simple design that stands on its own or is easily stackable. The yellow gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate18K Green Emerald Cut Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 5.20ctw Size 6.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic statement ring done in 18K yellow gold centered by an approximately 1.20ct natural emerald surrounded by numerous baguette diamonds being G-J in color and Vs1-2 in clarity ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 3.93 carat oval cabochon-cut purplish red ruby with no heat treatment in 18K yellow gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds. Bold architectural de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ct. 1, 30 Diamonds Onyx Pearl Fashion Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with onyx surrounded by diamonds, a gold bow with diamonds on it and a central pearl. Diamonds 1.30kt Onyx 1.40 gr Pearl 0.10 gr To...
Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.59 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage gemstone cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Men’s 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and substantial men’s diamond ring in solid 14K gold, weighing an impressive 8.9 grams. The centerpiece is an approx. 0.25 carat round brilliant diamond, estimated at G color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond and Turquoise Blue Bombe Cluster/Cocktail ring in Bi-Metal 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
A turquoise and diamond bombe ring with stylised toothed petal surround set in 18 carat yellow gold. What a stunning design with a warm-toned gold band, and explosive flower motif of...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Quatrefoil Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 5 VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Quatrefoil Ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. An elegant contemporary ring, created at the maison of Van Cleefs & Arpels in Paris France. Crafted with a bold solid look in white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,448Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 1.18 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Filigree Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring. This ring boasts a 1.18-carat blue sapphire center stone. The sapphire is oval-cut. It is paired with numerous near-colorless diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 2.03 Carat Marquise Cut Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive, vintage 2.03 carat Marquise cut brown diamond, 3.05 carat diamond and 18k yellow and white gold ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Contessa Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Cartier “Contessa” eternity band ring crafted in 18K yellow and white gold and set with diamonds. Sculpted with geometric sections and polished white‑gold accents between eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Vintage Diamond No Heat Natural Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh. My. Goodness!!! I seriously need to stop falling in love with these rings - but it's so hard when looking at this Vintage Diamond and No Heat Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring. It ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring, 1993
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, G colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.01 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked b...
$3,100Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Amethyst and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut amethyst weighing 7.94cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of nice quality weighing .42pts.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Handcrafted Ring Diamonds, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires, Coral, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Marcianise, CE
This in a marvelous vintage ring in 14k white and yellow gold structure mounted with 3.20 g of finely carved elatius coral rose in the centre, surrounded by flowery details studded w...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning pink sapphire weights 3.53 carats and is accented by fully faceted diamonds weighing a total of 0.55 carats in a platinum setting. Size 4 1/2. **This ring may be resiz...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D. 3.04 Carat Blue Sapphire and Baguettes Diamond Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Created and made by Sophia D, this 18 Karat Yellow Gold Center features a blue sapphire weighing 3.04 total carats and accentuated with 2.76 carats weight of baguettes diamonds. So...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Two Tone White Gold Halo Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond halo totaling 0.25 carats, weighing 23.35 grams, ring size 7.25, adjustable.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 ct Black Opal Cabochon Ring with Pear Diamond Accents in 18K White Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A luminous cabochon-cut black opal of 2.30 carats, displaying exceptional play-of-color with vibrant flashes of pink, red, blue, violet, yellow, and green. The opal is elegantly fram...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
CT 2, 41 Diamonds, Australian South Sea Pearl Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one pearl in the center and diamonds around it. Diamonds 2.41 kt Pearl 1.90 gr/ 11 mm Tot.Weight 12.10 gr R.F +CEIU RK.ARFF Italian Siz...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Coral and Diamond Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Bvlgari Coral and Diamond Fish Ring. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this size 6 masterpiece features two intricately designed fish with r...
Coral, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Diamond Pavée Kit" Bracelet Ring 18k Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O'ring" timeless signature pieces has been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This "O'Ring Cuff mini" includes one "O'Ring Band Mini Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.32ct Oval Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring with Reversed Diamond Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamonds come together in an intricate design with a subtle twist. At the centre sits a 2.32ct oval ruby, showing a rich pinkish-red tone, securely held in a four claw, ope...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Fancy and White Diamonds 18 kt Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cocktail Ring in 18kt White, Yellow and Gold composed of yellow, green and white Diamonds Diamonds 0,95 ct Total Weight 14 gr R.F. G IGGC RK.AHOA Ring Size Italian 13,5, Frenc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
3.80 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.0 Ct F/G IF/VVS Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning contemporary ring is the perfect design to meet the modern life style Elegant net design rendered in a fashionable 18 KT solid gold mount exalting at maximum the beauty...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Contemporary Platinum 31.99 Ct. Kunzite & Diamond Cocktail ring
By Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent platinum cocktail ring is a masterwork of color and scale, centered around a breathtaking 31.99-carat oval-cut kunzite. The gemstone radiates a vivid, saturated lila...
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.47 Carat Royal Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco sapphire and diamond engagement ring, set in platinum 900. A ring face with 6 round cut natural diamonds to form a rectangle shape. A wide frame that makes a stateme...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D. 0.66 Carat Center Heart Diamond with Blue Sapphires Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco inspired ring set in 18 karat yellow gold that features a 0.66 carat weight of center heart diamond accented with 0.90 carats of blue sapphires and 1.03 carats diamonds. S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified $5,950 215101 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1990s 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond trilogy ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Ruby 0.58 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1990. The piece features: - 3 emeralds, pear and oval cut, TW 0.30ct, F - 2 rubies, pear cut, TW 0.70ct, stpR 8/3, SI, H...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Band Featuring 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.35 Carats. 2.8mm Wide At Top With Slightly Tapered Design At Back. F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 carats Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Ring Around 2 Carats Silvery Warm Grey Round Solitaire Diamonds (1 carat each Diamond) 0.10 Carats of sma...
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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