Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold Three Princess Diamond Ring with Pink and White Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18 karat rose and white gold, this Ambrosi design ring features three bezel set Princess cut diamonds totaling .60 carats, surrounded by pave pink diamonds totaling .4...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,837Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 2 ct. The diamond is has H-J-K-L color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 We can make a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 U.S. BUYERS : We cover all applicable U.S. import duties and taxes --- no additional import fees upon delivery 💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decora...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. The diamond is has E-F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A showstopping statement of luxury and rarity, this exceptional ring features a vibrant green Colombian emerald, GIA certified and masterfully set in gleaming 14k white gold. The eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted Platinum Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 6.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.63 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Thick Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Please conta...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,773Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.35 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.75 (We offer free resizing) W...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.7 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.1 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.18 Carat Sapphire and 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, 3.18 carat blue sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring; part of our collection of sapphire engagement rings. This stunni...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k gold 8.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.32ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57) detailed description the top of the ring is 6.4 mm wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 (We offer free resizing) We can ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
Estimated diamond weight 1.20cts. Estimated sapphire weight 1.10cts. An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond set eternity ring set with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds and eleve...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1994
Located in London, GB
A vivid purple amethyst takes centre stage in this striking 1994 cluster ring. The oval cut gemstone weighs 7.50 carats and is framed by a halo of old cut diamonds totalling 1.60 car...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Cert, 3 Stone, 2.02ct. Cushion Center, F Color Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This classic and enchanting ring features a 2.02carat cushion brilliant diamond of F color and VS2 clarity... Set in a traditional, three-stone ring with impeccably matched, cushion ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
15MM Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Platinum Ring Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 15mm Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Platinum Ring, a symbol of timeless elegance. This captivating cocktail ring is meticulously crafted from plat...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
An 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat white gold band ring with five oblique bands pavé set with diamonds, like a cord is wrapped around the ring, marked with French gold mark and master mark. weight: 4.22 g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern 0.15tcw Triple-Diamond Minimalist Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A sleek and refined 18K white gold band set with three round brilliant diamonds, each expertly spaced along a sculptural open-wrap design. This minimalist ring is elegant worn alone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.46 Carat Queen Crown Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Intertwined queens crown design 14k white gold engagement ring. 3 primary diamonds and 16 additional diamonds. All F color and SI1 clarity. crt 1 Center Diamond: .46cts, 5 x 4.95 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Claude Wesel gold ring set with diamond and Tahiti pearl
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18 ct gold, diamond (0,19ct SI) and Tahiti pearl Model #5862 1993 18,3 gr Size 56 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ La Cambre vi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 11.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Contemporary Diamond and Yellow Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set, Art Nouveau style cocktail ring; part of our diverse contemporary jewellery collection. This f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,000Sale Price|35% Off
Garrard Hummingbird Collection 10ct Morganite Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Offered here is a rare and exquisite ring from the iconic Garrard Hummingbird Collection, dating to the mid-1990s. • Designer/Brand: Garrard (Crown Jeweller of the United Kingdom) ...
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Kt White and Rose Cluster Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 14k white and rose gold mounted with an aquamarine, a grey and white pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and little pearls. This ring was tota...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gol...
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Totally is diamond 7.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. Box is not i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Pearl Ring Natural South Sea 14 karat and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ESTATE AS-NEW CONDITION VERY BEAUTIFUL PEARL RING 14K white gold approx 14.70 grams Natural south sea unique bronze/pink tone pearl Pearl size:15 MM natural diamond approx 0.45 ct GH...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze
Ancient-Inspired Classical Sterling Silver and 24K Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
The ring contains two natural diamonds that measure 1.15 mm each.
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
0.62ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold, 1996
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.62 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. Box is not included....
Diamond, White Gold
2.01 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and unique engagement ring style showcasing a 2.01 carat brilliant radiant cut yellow diamond, surrounded by a single row of vibrant radiant cut yellow diamonds. Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,597Sale Price / item|48% Off
14 Karat White Gold White and Brown Diamond "Domed" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold white and brown diamond "domed" ring, containing 18 brown round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 2.10pts. and 7 round full cut diamonds of very fin...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,433Sale 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 7.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.58 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7.3 We can make any size. Box is not incul...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tankissi Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring Paper
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Tankissi Large Ring by Cartier. With 2 baguette cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color 1 Oval Amethyst 12mm x 10mm Details: Size: European 52, US 6 Weigh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.71 ct. The diamond is has E color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not inclu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,451Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not...
Diamond, White Gold
JC 14K White Gold Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring, 1.10 Carats
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Fluidity in white gold and diamonds. Made in 14 karat white gold, this substantial ring is constructed as a series of sweeping, overlapping bands. The polished surfaces seem to fold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified $2,690 221292 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” mor...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
$757Sale Price|23% 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 old euro cut diamond weighing .25pts. and 2 triangle cut sapphires weighing .10tps. This ring is a size 5.5 bu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Enter the luxurious world of Tiffany & Co. with this classic and exquisite stackable band ring. The wonderful piece features 2 fine quality baguette cut diamonds, weighing a tot...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped pink rubellite and brilliant-cut ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,987Sale Price|29% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round full cut and 9 baguette diamonds weighing of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Solitaire Ring with a 1.22 Carat Diamond in the Center
Located in Paris, FR
Turban Ring 18 Karat yellow Gold with a 1.22 carat Diamond in its Center The ring is representing a woven belt with a diamond representing the button. Diamond: HRD Antwerp certifica...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pave Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Domed Wide Band Ring 3.90ctw Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful slightly domed wide pave diamond band done in 18K white gold set with approximately 3.90ctw in G-J color Vs2-Si1 clarity round diamonds as well as natural rubies, sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,987Sale Price|34% Off
14 Karat White Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 1 "checker board" emerald cut pink tourmaline of gem quality weighing 2.53cts. and 70 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality we...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18kt White Gold, Diamond & Enamel Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white and gold ring is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Ruby Cabochon and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat gold ring holds a glossy ruby cabochon stone with sparkling 35pt diamonds either side. The stones are set in platinum claws. The ruby dimensions are 9x6.5mm. F...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this Edwardian ring (circa 1900s) is beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold with platinum accents. The ring features a center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Two Tone, Free Form Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Size 7, 2.0ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat two-tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Rope Ring. The ring features an elevated gallery of multiple tiers with medium blue oval 4.5 x3.4mm sapphires and round diamonds. All stones a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated 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 Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1992
Located in BILBAO, ES
Bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in polished 18 karat yellow gold, featuring an elegant arrangement of eight oval cabochon-cut sapphires accented by brilliant-cut diamonds. The de...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Top Silver 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 Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 16....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Charles Turi 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .45ct. Berlingot Ring
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the legendary Charles Turi Jewelry Company. This ring is composed in a satin finish. The pillow sachet shaped 18 karat yellow gold domed ring is set with diamond swirls ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Multicolored Fancy Shape Sapphire Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 7.30ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A richly colored estate cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed as an exuberant composition of natural sapphires in varying cuts and hues. Approximately 7.00 carats total...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Dolphin Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold dolphin motif ring accented with 0.12 carats of diamonds. Made by Carrera y Carrera, expert jewelers based in Madrid, Spain. The ring feat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,510Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star 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 Star Design Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 9.5 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget Possession Rotating Center Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold. (Size 6.75)
By Piaget
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Piaget Possession Rotating Center Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold. Pre-Owned SN# A64*** Brand: Piaget. Gender: Ladies. Ring Width: 9.4mm. Ring Size: Size 6.75 U.S. Diamond: Round Br...
Diamond, Yellow 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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