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
$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
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...
Platinum 3.64 TCW Emerald and Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite platinum floral cluster ring centered by a bright emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, surrounded by twelve marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Eva Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Eva Ring is a ode to nature. With a medley of shapes and colors it celebrates and reflects the beauty that surrounds us. Gemstone Type: Emerald Gemstone Shape: Pear Gemstone Wei...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.75ctw Diamond and Ruby Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Baguette
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14k yellow gold diamond and ruby band ring is a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry. Crafted with high-quality gold, this ring features a row of alternating baguette-cut rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
14K 2-Tone Gold Pave Diamond Domed Ring
Located in Boston, MA
14K 2-Tone Gold Pave Diamond Domed Ring A bold, bombé-style dome ring from the 1990s, offered in new old stock condition — never worn, with the crisp pave work and full-height dome ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 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
0.70 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond, Calibre Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K
Located in Zurich, CH
A Striking Art Deco-Inspired Geometric Shield Ring Featuring an Eyecatching 0.70 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond, Calibre Rubies, and Pavé Accents. This bold cocktail ring combines vinta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Platinum Ring with a ball pavé set with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An platinum disco ball ring pavé set with diamonds, France, master mark: weight: 5 g ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Platinum
Impressive Amethyst Two Tone Ring with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -18 k Yellow & White Gold -Ring size: 7 -Amethyst: 6.00 ct -Diamond: 0.53ct -Width: 4- 16mm -Weight: 11.8gr Original Retail: $5500
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 16.75ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous 16.75ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old. The star of the show is unquestionably the magnificent and immense central Opal -...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Cartier Platinum and Chanel set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, the 3.5 m.m wide Ring is Chanel set with 22 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2.64 Carats and Grading as G in Color a...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic wide band with a matching pair of gorgeous earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels! This jewelry set is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a basket-weave motif pave-set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$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
Cartier Double Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.50ctw Measurements: Weight: 9.8 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond I/VS1 White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 1.94 carat old European cut diamond solitaire ring in 14K white gold featuring I color, VS1 clarity with six prong cathedral shank setting. Measures 7.71 x 7.93 x 5.11m...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modernist Two-Color Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful modernist two color 18 k gold ring with a brilliant diamond atop of rows of pave diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 0.64 Carat Diamond Center with Blue Sapphires Dome Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed 18 Karat Yellow Gold dome ring that features a center diamond weighing 0.64 carats surrounded by blue sapphires weighing 2.18 carats and diamonds weighing 0.93 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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
Antique and Contemporary 2.32 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.32 carat antique diamond, platinum and 18 karat white gold set trilogy ring; part of our collection of engagement rings. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
7.29 Carat Heart Cut K/I1 Natural Diamond Vintage 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning engagement ring features an 18K white gold splint shank band. Sitting proudly at its head is a brilliant heart cut 7.29 carat diamond with warmish tint and I...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire ‘Target’ Ring
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted ring in yellow and white gold with a mesmerising old cut diamond in the centre, surrounded by a halo of blue sapphires and a halo of round diamonds in a beautiful open ba...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
A striking platinum emerald and diamond ribbon knot ring by celebrated American jewelry designer Charles Krypell. Sculptural and beautifully dimensional, the ring is designed as a s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not includ...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring, France
By Cartier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Cartier 18K Gold with Diamond and Sapphire Dome or Gypsy Ring. Ring features a dome-form band centered by an approximately 0.16 carat round flush-set diamond flanked by two r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ct 13, 38 Diamonds Blue Sapphires Yellow Topaz Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 14k yellow and white gold mounted with a big yellow topaz in the center surrounded by diamonds, blue sapphires and yellow topazes. Diamonds 0.37 kt Blue Sapphires 3....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35ct I SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Tension Set Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Shimansky
Located in London, GB
Minimalist, yet exquisitely designed, this platinum engagement ring features a beautiful 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified I in colour and SI2 in clarity, tension set int...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
ct 2, 92 fancy color and White Diamonds 18 kt Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Flower fashion ring in 18k white gold mounted with white and black diamonds. Diamonds 2.92 kt Tot.Weight 7.90 gr R.F + IEAO RK.AHIF108 Italian Size 14 Usa Size 6.84 French Size 54 ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.50 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Dark blue sapphire halo ring featuring 8 x 6.3mm ~1.70 Carat (approximated by formula) oval-cut sapphire in 14K white gold with diamond halo and triple split shank. Diamonds totaling...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,277Sale Price|35% Off
Barry Kieselstein Cord Golden Citrine Diamond Platinum Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Southampton, PA
This 1999 Kieselstein-Cord platinum cocktail ring showcases approximately 2.5 carats of diamonds surrounding a radiant large golden citrine. Its sleek, modernist design combines bo...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval approximate...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
JB Star 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Open Band Ring
By JB Star
Located in Baltimore, MD
JB Star 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Open Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 12.55 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.60 CTW F-G VS round & baguette natural dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Toi et Moi
Located in Paris, FR
Toi et Moi ring in 18 carat white gold set with a round cut sapphire and a Brilliant cut diamond. The body of the ring is set with 20 diamonds for a total weight of 0.5 carat. Main d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring Green Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold France
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a central round brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.32 carats. The design is distinguished by its refined green Chines...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale 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, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 45 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.20ct This ring comes with service...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Boulder Opal & 2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Halo 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage Boulder Opal Ring in 18K Yellow Gold showcases a stunning 22 x 11.5 mm opal framed by a halo of 20 round diamonds, offering a timeless and radiant design for col...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1994 Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire engagement ring; part of our diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collectio...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified $5,950 215417 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,160Sale 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
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER 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 fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Korloff Diamond Ring Black Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating from 1992, showcasing the maison’s signature bold and refined aesthetic. The design features a central brilliant-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 17.6 grams. To...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Baguette 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Three rows of diamond baguettes sit at the center of this 18K gold ring. They are channel-set in white gold, which keeps the stones bright and icy against the surrounding yellow, and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage design in 18k yellow gold, featuring polished onyx plaques set against approximately 39 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 2.25–2.50 carats. The i...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stuller 0.17 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Stuller 0.17 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. The ring measures 23.6mm in height and is a size 9 (resize-able). Exquisite design throughout the front with a center diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Green-Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this GIA Certified No Heat Green-Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring. This finely crafted piece features a cluster/ribbon design set ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthere Griffe Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere Griffe Band Ring by Cartier. With 68 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 2.50ctw Details: Ring Size: European 54 U...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond La Donna White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond La Dona Band Ring by Cartier. With 22x round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Ring Size: European 53, US 6 1/...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 10.4 grams. To...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari 35.72 ct. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 35.72 ct.; 4.0 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat; H-I VS-SI Certifications: SSEF Size: 6.5 Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 25.20 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Loree Rodkin Diamond Sapphire Skull White Gold Ring
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Sapphire Skull Ring by Loree Rodkin. With Round Brilliant cut diamonds G color, VSI clarity Round blue sapphires This ring comes with certificate of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.12 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Inspired Round Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A round cluster ring pavé set with an old cut diamond in the center weighing approximately 0.80ct, surrounded but 13 eight cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25ct in open back set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 gram . Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$30,378Sale Price|20% Off
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timele...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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