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
Cartier Menotte Rose Gold Diamond Rhodolite Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
An exceptional expression of Cartier’s bold design aesthetic, this Menotte band ring unites sculptural elegance with striking gemstone contrast. Crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold, t...
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, Rose Gold
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
$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 8 Carats Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon in the center 4 small lines of rectangular cut Blue Sapphires with " invisible setting"and 22 full cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Tri-Color Gold Large Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous domed ring from Cartier's Trinity collection is crafted in 18k yellow, white and rose gold and pave-set with F-G VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures 32pts. Sat either side it are diamonds. The diamonds total approx 24pts. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold. This ring comes...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Kurt Wayne Approximately 9.8 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful and vibrant Kurt Wayne ring features a cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 9.80 carats, and 52 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.70 carats. Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 9.72 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified unheated 9.72-carat purplish red star ruby sits at the heart of this vintage mixed cut diamond platinum ballerina-style ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
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
$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
$1,361Sale Price|40% Off
Representative 2.50 ct Ruby Diamond Ring of a special kind 18 kt 22x23 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
Italian way of life, a representative ruby diamond ring of a special kind, looks beautiful on the hand, 32 full-cut diamonds set in leaf-shaped settings totaling approx. 0.40 ct, W (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovely 9 carat gold ring with the stones set in platinum. Emerald total 40 and diamond total 10pts.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Express your bold and fiery style with this 15.53 carat vintage Mexican opal ring. The vibrant center stone features a round cut and prong set on an 18K gold splint shank band. Its b...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
17 Carat Ruby Oval Cabochon 14 Kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Unusual 17 Carats Ruby oval cab ( 13,3 mm. x 11,6 mm.) set with 3,7 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1995 Cartier Pavé Diamond Eternity Ring, Size 52
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier pavé diamond eternity ring crafted in platinum, circa 1995.
The ring is composed of three rows of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Coral, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage ring in 14k white and rose gold, mounted with a finely carved central flower made of white coral, surrounded by flowery crown of sapphires diamonds and emeralds. The origin o...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 6.25 Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine and Diamond Ring size 6.25 and resizable set in fine Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified $4,950 018638 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$7,591Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 14kt. gold large men's dragon ring set with diamond and pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold statement of power and heritage, this vintage Chinese men’s ring is masterfully crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features an intricately detailed dragon wrapped around the band...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 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
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
Natural Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish semi black opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The natural opal measures 10mm x 7mm, accented with an estimated 0.30 carats of round brilliant ...
Opal, Black Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Natural 1.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Named after its similar shape to a ballerina tutu, this vintage ballerina ring features a single blue sapphire center stone. The sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14k TT Gold 3.90ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Channel Set 5 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made diamond band ring was crafted from solid 14k white and yellow gold and features 5 tiered channels of fancy yellowish brown and white diamonds whic...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
DINH VAN Paris Double Menottes R-10 Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS-1 Diamonds
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
Menottes R10 ring designed by Dinh Van. Beautiful vintage ring created in Paris France by the artist jeweler Jean Dinh Van. back in the 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage AGL Certified 6.80 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This platinum ring features a 6.80 carat AGL certified Emerald cut Blue Sapphire of Thai origin with no heat treatment, as well as 6 baguette cut diamonds and 12 round cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Large Round Diamond Ring 4.07 Carat Natural Stones 18 Karat Engagement Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage - new (never used) Diamond Engagement ring Center stone: Round shape 4.07 carat G-I2- Large Natural diamond ! Set in 18k Yellow Gold Finger size 5 (not resizable) Approx Weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Green Beryl Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Beryl Diamond Ring features a stunning prong-set square-cut Green Beryl measuring 6.75 x 6.99 x 5.49mm. The Green Beryl showcases slight inclusions, t...
Diamond, Beryl, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AGL Colombian Green 13.03ctw Emerald & Diamond 18K White Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Rare Important 18k White Gold Green Emerald and Diamond Ring. The Center Stone is AGL Certified 10ct (9.98ct) Natural COLOMBIAN Emerald Step cut Green Emerald. Mesmerizing...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA Certified Black Opal Mixed Cut Diamond Halo 14K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 5 Carat + Black Opal with vibrant play-of-color takes center stage in this vintage 14K white gold ring, adorned with a dazzling halo of mixed cut diamonds. Details: It...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Single Row Graduating Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This refined and elegant ring features a gleaming row of six prong set round brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight of .80 carats. The diamonds are H-I in color, SI in clarity....
Diamond, Platinum
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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Seven-Diamond Channel Band Ring, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Seven-Diamond Ring. The multi-split band ring features seven round channel-set diamonds vertically-set at the center in a gold curve. The diamonds range in size from 2.0mm t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic Dark Blue Sapphire/Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the captivating allure of this exquisitely crafted masterpiece, a dreamlike vision in the form of a breathtakingly beautiful dark blue sapphire ring. Nestled gracefully a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1993 Cartier Mimi Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Mimi ruby and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is composed of an oval cabochon ruby, bezel-set to the centre of a bombe-style band, pa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 2.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.09 carat diamond and platinum halo style dress ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond ha...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Natural Green Onyx Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
21 Carat Natural Green Onyx oval cab ( 16,7 mm. x 14 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black ena...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified 5.38 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ballerina Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified vintage 5.83 carat black opal and diamond halo ballerina ring in platinum 900. Featuring a center stone that is absolutely captivating, bearing tremendous color, luster...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted 7.0mm round sapphire center stone in sparkling bright royal blue color. Completed by a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds sparkling diamonds totalling approx 50pts. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and the stones are set in platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1994. Size: O 1/2 o...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$5,044Sale Price|20% Off
ALGT Certificied 2.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered 18 carat white gold solitaire ring with a 1.20 ct brilliant cut diamond of quality L Faint Gray/P1 and 70 stones brilliant and princess cut diamonds in total approx. 1.00 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. To...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Himalia 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier ring from the Himalia collection, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a structured, interlocking design. The band features alternating gold and diamond-set links. This ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 25 Carat Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco inspired Blue Sapphire and Diamond cocktail ring. Blue Sapphire is or Sri Lanka origin with traditional heat treatment. No dying or coloring of any kind. Flanked by ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Modernist 18K White Gold 0.75ct Diamond Bar Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant modernist diamond ring in solid 18K white gold, set with five clean and bright round diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats. Each diamond is individually bar-set across ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond And Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Swiss Blue Topaz Heart Diamond Ring, 0.15ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Radiant and romantic, this 14 karat yellow gold ring showcases a vivid 10 x 9.5mm heart-shaped Swiss Blue Topaz as its centerpiece, secured in a graceful three-prong setting atop a r...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .65pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mauboussin 18k White Gold and Diamond Dome 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 white gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Nouvelle Vague Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier 18K white gold Nouvelle Vague diamond band ring. Resembles a twisted ribbon with 11 brilliant-cut diamonds approximate 1.00 carat Ring Size: 50 (US 5.25) Meas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Certified Natural Red Ruby and Diamonds Halo Cluster Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamonds Halo Ring 14k White Gold. The Ruby weights 0.50ct and the Diamonds weight approx 0.50 carat. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 3.4 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
An Impressive 9.6mm Golden Pearl & Top Quality Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centrally set with perfectly round South Sea Pearl of AAA quality, of Golden color & a very high, mirror-like luster of 9.6mm Surrounded by the row of round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Retro Multi-Gemstone Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14 karat white gold multi-gemstone diamond ring features a vibrant and artistic cluster design showcasing a heart-shaped amethyst as its focal point. Complementing the ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm surrounded by 16 full cut brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 1,06 Carat...In the o...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
1990s 0.56ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This multi-stone diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
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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