$1,964Sale 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 0.75 carats (G-H-I-J-K color, VS-SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Baroda-Style 18kt Gold Tourmaline, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This exceptional 1990s cocktail ring, set in 18 kt gold with a faceted green tourmaline flanked by pear emeralds, calibré cut rubies, and brilliant-cut diamonds, reflects not only b...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Royal Blue Sapphire & Trillion Diamond Ring 2.40ctw, 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage three-stone sapphire and diamond ring featuring ~2.40 total carats of fine gemstones set in solid 14K white gold. The centerpiece is a vivid ~1.80ct oval royal-blue sapphire ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alfieri & St John Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alfieri & ST John 18 karat yellow and white gold triple band crossover ring is composed of 2.44 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .57 carats of round brilliant d...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 2.46ctw Natural Green Cushion Cut Tsavorite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage GIA 2.46ctw Natural Green Cushion Cut Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Platinum Engagement Cocktail Ring. This fabulous vintage classic ring represents everything beloved i...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby 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 0.45 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,054Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage rose gold ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS-SI1 clarity). Total weight: 12.5 grams Ring size: US ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Ruby And Diamond 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 0.16 carats (G-H color, VS1 clarity) ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 8k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 8k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats and natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.70 carats. Total weight: 2.9 grams...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut 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 1.88 carats (G-H-I color, VVS1-VS1 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Old Cut Diamond Marquise 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous marquise shaped ring features a cluster of 15 Victorian old cut diamonds weighing a total approximate weight of 1.50ct, all pave set in 18 carat white gold. The beautif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage 5 stone band ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats (H-I-J color, VVS1-VS1 clarity). Total weight: 4.3 grams Ring size...
Diamond, 14k 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
Carrera & Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mermaid Ring with 0.26 Cts Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Cabochon 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 0.43 carats (F color, VVS1 clarity) a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14k White Gold 0.50ct Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring, 1990s
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful 90s ring is 14k white gold. It features 3 oval cut natural diamonds weighing .50 carats. Diamonds are estimated to be G to H in color and SI2 in clarity. The face of...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An extraordinary statement of elegance and provenance, this circa 1995 ruby and diamond ring is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Rendered in 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring with Black, Cognac, White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. The ring features black, cognac, and white diamonds; set in a square are princess-cut cognac diamonds then white and black diamonds set round separat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
$5,722Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 18kt White Gold Jade Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Chinese 18kt white gold cluster ring, featuring a vibrant natural jade cabochon, framed by a dazzling array of baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds. The elegant setting enh...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby 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 rubies totaling approximately 1.30 carats. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fine Vintage Ring with 1.50 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond, Italy, c. 1990s
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine Vintage Ring with 1.50 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond, Italy, c. 1990s Jewellery in the 1990s had many faces, but one trend ran through the entire decade: the love of shiny surfaces ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale 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 0.15 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) an...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Palladium Diamond Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Palladium Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2. This wedding band has diamond going across the top of the ring set in palladium. Item #R0921 Metal: Palladiu...
Diamond, Palladium
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...
Temple St. Clair Diamond Flower Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wide band ring by Temple St. Clair is handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold. The design features signature granulation details and stylized flower motifs, each centered wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Garnet and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Natural Oval Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage but never used. Mozambique Unheated Untreated Garnet Gemstone With Brilliant Clean Diamonds All Natural Stones 14k White Gold approx 10 grams Vivid Red Garnet Oval Shape 2.34...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Three Diamond Love Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic three diamond Cartier Love ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is set in the iconic love design and instead of being stamped throughout with the nail motif is set with t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 3.39 Carat Diamond Hearts Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini by g.Verdi of Italy. This wide band ring is pave diamond set,along with three bezel set heart shaped diamond solitaires. Total diamond weight 3.39 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Germany wurzbacher 18k yellow gold ring with pearl and diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this exquisite 18k yellow gold ring, a true masterpiece from the distinguished German goldsmithing atelier of Wurzbacher. This captivating ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 800 Platinum alloy featuring natural emerald cut Emerald set in 18K Gold Bezel 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.3mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct accented with two brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Princess Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats (G-H color, VVS1-VS1 clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Fine Untreated Omphacite Fei Cui Jade Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 10K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
A beautifully elegant 10k yellow gold ring featuring a certified untreated omphacite jade cabochon of exceptional color and clarity. Measuring approximately 12.30mm x 11.02mm x 4.83m...
Diamond, Jade, 10k Gold
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Pear 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 0.20 carats (F color, VVS1-VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
16MM Round White South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Halo Sunburst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the magnificent 16mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Halo Sunburst Ring, showcasing timeless elegance. Crafted from platinum, this cocktail ring features a stunning 16mm...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber 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 1.80 carats (E color, VVS1 clarity) a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a vibrant emerald cut green emerald, accented with pear shape diamonds on either side. Center and side diamonds surrounded by a brilliant diamond halo. Set in 18k white gold...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,574Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats and natural sapphires totaling approximately 1.50 carats. Total weight: 5.9 gra...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring 18kw lg oval 36ct aqua braided shank 2 side dias 1ct tw
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite aquamarine ring from 1990 showcases a captivating 36.0-carat oval-cut aquamarine with a mesmerizing blue hue, set in a refined open mounting that enhances its brillian...
Aquamarine, Diamond
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats (F color, VVS1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 1.30 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Piaget - Interchangeable Tangra ring - 18 karat gold - Vintage bombé - diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful and timeless Piaget ring. This bulky shaped ring is from the Piaget 'Tanagra' collection. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with ten lovely brilliant c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Tourmaline Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G color, VVS1 clarity) and natural tourmaline totaling approximately 0.60 carat...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Caliber Cut 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 rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.24 carats (H color, SI2 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Ruby, Diamond, Platinum and 22K Gold Ring, 1.86 Carats, 1999
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century ruby diamond and gold ring, with a faceted oval ruby, weighing 1.86 carats, in a platinum rub over setting, with an emerald-cut diamond, either side, in platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring with Curved Shank, Flared Baguettes
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring with 13 baguette diamonds and 10 round diamonds totaling 0.88 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K YG Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sculptural cocktail ring crowned by an impressive South Sea baroque cultured pearl, framed by a vibrant floral cluster of diamonds and richly colored gemstones cabocho...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Ring with a 5.23 Carat Diamond in the Center
Located in Paris, FR
Solitaire ring in 18 kt white gold centered with a large modern brilliant cut Diamond weighing 5.23 carats Color J clarity SI2. The stone is accompanied by its CCIP Certificate from...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wrap Ring, Brazil, Circa 1990s
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this H. Stern diamond wrap ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcases three gracefully overlapping bands. Each band is pavé set with brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini GIA Certified 3 Stone Square Emerald Cut E color Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This classic and enchanting ring features a 1.59 carat square emerald diamond of E color and VVS2 clarity... Set in a traditional, three-stone ring with perfectly matched, square eme...
Diamond, Platinum
1992 Korloff Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black Chinese Lacquer, France
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold in France, circa 1992, featuring a timeless and architectural design. At the center, a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1992 Korloff Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black Chinese Lacquer, France
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant and sculptural Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold in France, circa 1992. The design features a central round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.48 carats, be...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Band, Seven-Stone Accent Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage two-tone 14K gold band designed with three sculptural, interwoven bars of yellow and white gold, each accented with a sparkling diamond. The pattern creates a layered, arch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14.6 Ct Sapphire 18K White Gold, 1998
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14.6 Carats Sapphire, 18K White Gold A magnificent and important certified natural sapphire and diamond ring, an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Pear And Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage pear ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (G-H-I-J color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 0.80 carats. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage enamel solitaire ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with a natural diamond of approximately 0.40 carats (F color, VVS1 clarity). Total weight: 8.2 grams Ring size: US 6, r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut 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 (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats (H-I-J color, SI1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approximately 0.35 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage flowers ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (H-I color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 6....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
10k Honora Vintage Red Stone Floral Design Ring - VHK#59
By Honora
Located in Hicksville, NY
10k Honora Vintage Red Stone Floral Design Ring - VHK#59 Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 10k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Stone Deta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, 1.78ctw Diamonds, 7.0 Grams
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14 karat two-tone diamond and ruby cluster ring features a bold split band design showcasing a vibrant combination of gemstones. The composition includes twenty-three r...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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