Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat yellow gold band ring is beautifully inlaid in the centre with a row of eleven square cut emeralds, weighing an approximate total weight of 0.70ct. The vibrant emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.30 carat natural emerald and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry collections. This vintage cocktail ring has been...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,108Sale Price|20% Off
Barry Kieselstein Cord Black Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Southampton, PA
This 1998 Kieselstein-Cord cocktail ring features a bold design in platinum, showcasing approximately 3 carats total weight of dazzling diamonds. The black spinel featured adds str...
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Platinum
Loree Rodkin Diamond Skull Crossbones White Gold Ring
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Skull Crossbones Ring by Loree Rodkin. With 50 Round Brilliant cut diamonds G color, VSI clarity total weight approximately .50ctw Details: Size: 6 Weight...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,625Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond "Raised-Domed" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond "raised-domed" ring, containing 55 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts. with cut outs on the side. This ring is a size 7 but we...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Please cont...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring with Platinum Settings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum accents. The band features 10 round diamonds set in smooth platinum bezels, spaced around the exterior of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An Impressive Unheated 7.52ct Light Blue Sapphire Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply gorgeous Estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated pastel light Blue Sapphire probably from Sri Lanka weighing an absolutely impressive 7.52ct. The...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 14.30 grams. The ring size is US 6. The diamonds weigh appx. 0.9...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary 3.62 Carat White and Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive contemporary 2.60 carat yellow diamond and 1.02 carat white diamond ring crafted in platinum and yellow gold set; part of our diverse fancy diamond jewelry ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring is gorgeous and is made of white gold and weights 4.1 grams 10k.
Diamond, White Gold
Morganite 18 karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 18 karat yellow gold ring mounted with morganite and diamonds Ring Weight 11.80 grams Diamonds Weight 0.51 karat Morganite 24.29 karat Ring Size 8.5 us Diameter 1,85 cm 0,...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$955Sale Price|20% Off
10 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 3 round tsavorite weighing 1.00cts. and 24 baguette cut diamonds weighing .70pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fi...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 10k Gold
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
Neo-Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold – 1.34ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Neo-Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold – 1.34ctw A bold, late 1990s diamond ring with strong presence and clean symmetry. The tiered, multi-row design creates a continuo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato 18k Yellow Gold Griffe Cobochon Citrin and Diamond Ring
By Pomellato
Located in istanbul, TR
Creator: Pomellato Ring Size: 6.5 US or 54 EU Metal: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond,Citrin Stone Cut: Cabochon Weight: 23.72 g Style: Modernist Period: 1990-1999 Date of Manufac...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,320Sale 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!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 10.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color vvs1-vs1 clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Band Medium Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Band Medium Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. This ring is part of a timeless signature BV Sado-Chic series...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band ~2.2ctw Round Brilliant Diamonds Vintage
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band ~2.2ctw Round Brilliant Diamonds Vintage This platinum eternity band is set with a continuous row of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
Modern Three Stone Brilliant Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.60 Carats
Located in London, GB
A modern three stone diamond ring, set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 1.60 carats, in claw settings, mounted in platinum (USA 900 platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Étincelle De Cartier Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 29 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 0.94ct Details: Size: Euro...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Ring 18k White Gold. Beautiful ring featuring approx 152 round diamonds for a total carat weight of 1.50 The ring is made of 18k white gold and is a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster ring, circa 1990s. This very special Gentleman's 18k white gold diamond cluster ring from the 1990s is designed as a large square set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ring featuring a 6.55 ct Colombian Emerald and 0.70 ct of Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold (750/1000) and features a breathtaking natural Colombian emerald in a rare pear cut, weighing an impressive 6.55 carats. Known for th...
Yellow Gold
Platinum Chrysoprase Chalcedony and Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant platinum chrysoprase and diamond ring showcases a vibrant and refined design. At its center is a striking round cabochon chrysoprase, measuring approximately 9.4mm, disp...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 33 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, F color total weight .70ct Details: Size: European 50 US 5.25...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring Emerald Cut Diamond 6.28cts Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning vintage platinum engagement ring featuring an emerald cut diamond, flanked with trapeze cut and bullet cut diamonds. The striking 6.28-carat emerald cut diamond is set in ...
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Salt And Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1990s Salt And Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome Yellow Gold Ring. The Salt and Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome 14k Yellow Gold Ring from the 1990s is channel set with various g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Design 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 Heart Design Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
WEMPE 18k gold ring with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to 0.80ct
By Wempe
Located in The Hague, ZH
WEMPE - 18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to. 0.80ct - ring size US 10.75 - EU. 20.5 (64) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 0.32ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 0.32ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.79 grams Diamond: 0.32 carat lucida cut. Approx. G VS Signed: ©1999 Tiffany &...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.87 Carat Center Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.87 Carat Center Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold. The diamond is an earth mined natural stone and is J/I1 color and clarity. The ring is a size 7.5 and weights 1.6g T...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,697Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,024Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Fancy Braided Wide Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Classic with a twist, this fancy wide band ring is sure to make a lasting impression whenever it’s worn. The ring is embellished by a row of 24 fine quality round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.03 CTW Lucida Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Lucida cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a stylized basked flanked by wide band shoulders Inner shank is inscribed with carat weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary 0.39 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 1997
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage bezel set 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.12 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a signature Lucida cut diamond weighing 1.12 carats total - D color with VVS1 clarity With 'Lucida' inscribed girdle - prong set in an elegant weave motif basket With high ...
Diamond, Platinum
3.33 Carat Aquamarine and 1.55 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.33 carat aquamarine and 1.55 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse aquamarine jewellery collections. This stunning...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted 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 Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 9....
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Diamond H Double Band Flex White Gold Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond H Flex Double Band Ring by Hermes. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity G color total weight approx. .25ct Details: Size: European 54, US 6 3/4 ...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Pave Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring 6cttw Sz 5.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage ring done in 18K yellow gold and set with a approximately 6cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 clarity diamonds and topped with a 13.2mm cream colored South Sea pearl. Dimensions/Weig...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 14k rose gold structure with a unique design, featuring a leaf base of multicolor sapphires where a lovely little frof in yellow gold and diamonds is setted. This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,525Sale Price|25% Off
La Nouvelle Bague 1.80 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
A 12mm South Sea Pearl is set in a swirl of round brilliant white diamonds ,in this 18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Total diamond weight is 1.80 carats. Designed by La Nouvelle Ba...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timeless...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.46 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.75 We can make any size. The box i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2 grams. Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully Faceted Natural Citrine and Diamond Ring size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 TCW Certified $2,650 221295 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,664Sale Price|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Opal Diamond Ring, Circa 1990s, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring. A striking ring with diamonds channel-set diagonally at the center and triangle-shaped black opal inlays. The five 2.5mm round diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Diamond Flower Tulip Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Tulip Band Ring by Christian Dior. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .25ct Details: Ring Size: Size: 5 3...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.38 TCW Certified $4,950 310649 This fine piece of jewelry is designed by Enrico Kassini! Nothing says, “I Lov...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Important 17 Carat GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An impressive oval Ceylon sapphire weighing 17.18 carats surrounded by 12 fine brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25. The sapphire a boasts a rich blue fully saturated color. The sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Estate Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Estate Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 gram...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,118Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.85 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 24 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color This ring is in mint, like new condition and it comes...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Band 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 Band Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 9.2 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created circa 1995, this Van Cleef & Arpels NY diamond bombé ring is set in 18K Yellow gold. The high domed form is pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds Estimated 3.15 cts...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,575Sale Price / item|35% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Vintage Looking Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding vintage looking ring, containing 1 brilliant cut diamond weighing .32pts. and 14 full cut diamonds weighing .26tps. This ring is a size 5.5 but w...
Diamond, 14k 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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Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.