$2,668Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Peridot Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (G-H color, VVS1-VS1-SI1 ...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage snake ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 4.50ctw Natural YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive GIA 4.50ctw Natural YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond Wedding 18K Gold Halo Vintage Ring Band, Circa 1990s. Ever dreamed of a yellow diamond but felt the price tag was out of re...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.00ctw H-I SI2 Diamond Ring Set In 18K White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
Bold, sculptural, and utterly dazzling, this 5.00 carat total weight H-I SI2 diamond ring is a masterclass in modern luxury. Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, the contemporary silh...
Diamond, White Gold
Single Stone, Solitaire Round Diamond 0.75ct Engagement Ring by Boodles
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
Single stone diamond solitaire engagement ring by Boodles in 18ct yellow gold. Made from solid yellow gold and is structured as a simple single stone diamond upon on the finest yello...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Serpent Ring in Gold with Diamonds and Sapphire Eyes — 0.44 ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant serpent ring in 14K yellow gold is set with a shimmering pavé of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.44 carats, accented by two deep blue sapphire eyes that bring th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18k Gold 26.25ct Oval Rubellite Tourmaline and 1.47ct Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a richly hued bold and beautiful Oval shaped rubellite tourmaline framed by sparkling bright diamonds Oval-shaped Rubellite Tourmaline Carat Weight: 26.15 carats Full-Cut Di...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat White Gold Fiori Ring with Diamonds
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold ring was designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with the mo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Palladium Russian Made ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Palladium Ring with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 9 Center diamond .75ct Side diamond .30ct Clarity VVs Color Grade E-F Single Diamond Cut Weight 7.5gr' Condition Excellent ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (H-I color, VS-SI1 clarity). Total weight: 4.6 grams Ring size: US 5.5, resizable ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl. Diamonds 2.40 kt Rubies and...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats (G-H color, VS1 clarity) ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Striking White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
The oval cabochon emerald at the heart of this spectacular ring was hand-picked by a member of the Haruni family. Its intense green colour is accentuated by the elegant sparkle of th...
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gassan Diamond & Cobalt Blue Enamel Cluster Ring 18k Gold - Amsterdam
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Gassan 18K Gold Diamond & Cobalt Blue Enamel Cluster Ring, Netherlands Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 1.60 carats total weight, E/F color, VVS clarity Ac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
5.12 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite ring features a beautiful transparent blue natural unheated emerald cut sapphire weighing 5.12ct in a rub over, open back setting. The incredible stone is surrounded b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats (H color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.45 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.26 carats (H-I color, VS1 clarity) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Ruby Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.49 carats (F color, VS clarity) and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold. What a beauty! This ring features approx 1.60 carat in total weight for the Rubys and approx 1.10 carat in diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.16 carats (G color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 0.35 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Piaget Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Composed of Two Rings with 36 Diamonds Each
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET Ring in 18 Carat yellow Gold composed of two Rings with 36 Diamonds each for a Weight of about 0.7 Carat each separating into two Independent Bands. Signed PIAGET 1994 and num...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats (G-H-I color, VS1-SI1 cla...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller Diamond Ruby 18k White & Yellow Gold Bespoke Ring
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazing Bespoke Ring by Mellerio Dits Meller Features 18k White Gold and Yellow Gold in Intricate Filigree Detailing Includes Asymmetrical White Gold Domed Plaque with Alternating Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,773Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS-SI1 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approximately 5 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Coomi 20K Yellow Gold Cabochon Citrine & Diamond Wide Sculptural Ring
By Coomi
Located in New York, NY
A signature Coomi creation, this bold and expressive sculptural ring is crafted in richly saturated 20 karat yellow gold, hand-hammered to achieve the brand’s iconic ancient-meets-mo...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Black Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage black enamel ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.27 carats (G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity). Total weight: 4.6 grams Ring size: U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (H color, VS clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 0.50 carats. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, New & Unworn Size 9.5
Located in Northampton, MA
A lush apple-green half-cylinder of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade is the bright and impressive focal point of this 18K white gold circa 1990s -though never worn- jade sa...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold, Portugal, 1990s. A classic and elegant three-stone ring centering a richly saturated emerald-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking band features a trio of oval cabochon gemstones — a vivid green emerald, a rich red ruby, and a deep blue sapphire — each set in secure prongs. The gemstones are framed...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats (F color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.35 car...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.00 carat Diamond & Sapphire 18k White Gold Wedding Ring Set Size 7.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k white gold diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band. A pear brilliant cut diamond is prong set in a contemporary style engagement setting. One pear faceted sapphire is m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three emerald stones in this triple cluster are a gorgeous bright green colour which is complimented by the bright diamonds which surround it. The diamonds total 20pts, the emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Hallmarked 1992, Size L
Located in New York, NY
Historically it is believed sapphires symbolises truth, sincerity and faithfulness. It is also believed to have curative properties and to keep one safe from illness and protect agai...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Cartier 0.54 Carat Diamond and 18k Tri-Colour Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1995
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse contemporary jewelry collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
CELLINI Ring handset with three Baguette Cut diamonds surrounded by Round Brilliant diamonds totaling 2.18 carats. The diamonds go Halfway around, while the other half is composed of...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$13,506Sale Price|20% Off
Damiani Princess 3.68ct White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1997
By Damiani
Located in Perugia, IT
This magnificent Damiani cocktail ring, model Gomitolo, represents a refined expression of the manufacturing excellence of the Damiani Maison. The jewel is distinguished by its sophi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Abstract Shank Design 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract Design 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold. The center diamond weights approx 0.28 carat with combined remaining diamonds the total weight is 0.50 carat. The ri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Center Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA certificate # 15619202 The total carat in diamonds weights 1.15 carats. The ring features a ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Blue Chinese Lacquer, 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Refined Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a distinctive and elegant design from the early 1990s. The band is adorned with blue Chinese lacquer decorated with an intr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats (F color, VVS1-VS1-SI1 cl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,465Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .76cts. and 16 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .55pts. This ring is a size 6...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
EGL Certified .47 Carat Diamond White Gold Victorian Revival Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful, 1990's Victorian revival diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Chrome Diopside and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Chrome diopside and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut Chrome diopside weighing 4.70cts. and 32 round diamonds of very fine quality weighing .60pts. On a hand engr...
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage cocktail ring in silver-topped 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats (H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rose ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Estate Platinum 3 Row 3.00ct Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#147B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum 3 Row 3.00ct Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#147B Item Details Year: 1990s Ring Size: 5.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.41 grams D...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Modernist Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 2.55 Carats Round Brilliant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This striking vintage modernist diamond cluster ring showcases bold sculptural design and exceptional diamond presence, reflecting the powerful aesthetic of late 20th-century stateme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Diamond Large Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Pink Tourmaline Ring by Christian Dior. With 4 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .30ct 1 large oval pink tourmali...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k gold Natural Diamond And Aquamarine Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.90 carats and natural aquamarine totaling approximately 1 carat. Total weight: 5.2 grams ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier C De Cartier Limited edition 150 anniversary rose gold and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier C De Cartier rose gold Limited edition 150th Anniversary diamond ring For every Cartier Lover, this iconic ring is a classic and must have for every jewellery wearer. The...
Diamond, Rose Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds. The vividly red oval cabochon cut Ruby weighs 2.52 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$43,844Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.15ct Colombian Emerald Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt yellow gold ladies ring with Natural 6.15 carat Colombian emerald and trillion-cut diamonds. Comes with GIA Certificate. Dimensions - Weight : 7.75 grams Finger Size (UK) = O (...
Emerald
$3,369Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Amethyst Decorated Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage tank ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (H-I color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural amethyst totaling approximately 10 carats. Total we...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the gold setting provides a warm and luxurious backdrop for the gemstones. The centerpiece of the ring is a captivating approx. 18...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Krementz Peridot Platinum and 18K Yellow Ring with Diamonds
By Krementz & Co
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Richard Krementz, known for high quality and exceptional stones. This ring is an attention grabber! It's beautiful green colored Peridot is complemented by a platinum, 1...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 1 carat. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 0.45 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.68 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.80 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,510Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Marquise Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural marquise cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.93 carats (H-I-J-LIGHT YELLOW color, VS clarity) and natural baguette cut dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,574Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Tanzanite Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage tanzanite ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.70 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural tanzanite totaling approxima...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 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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