Signet ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.20ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 3.5 – EU. 14.5(46) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 4.2 mm hig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Invisible Setting Ruby Heart Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Heart shape invisible setting ruby Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 1.75 carat AAA - very nice red color. Total Diamonds 0.25 carat F-G-VVS 18k yellow gold 8.0 grams Finger siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds South Sea Pear Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one gray south sea pearl in the center and diamonds all around. Diamonds 3.38 kt Pearl 16.50 kt/ 13 mm Tot.Weight 18.40 RF +RCEF RK.ARGH...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 1.80 carat no heat ruby diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in an 18k white gold cluster design circa 1990, the ruby is surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carat in G-H color and VS clarity, their br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.25 Carat Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Platinum Wavy Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural tsavorite garnet and diamond cocktail ring in platinum featuring 3.25 carats of oval tsavorite garnets with 1.51 carats of diamonds in open-work wavy band design. Size 7, adj...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire White and Rose Gold Grapes Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
.SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Free-Form Two-Diamond Prong-Set Band Ring - Size 6.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique ladies' ring features a striking free-formed design crafted from highly polished 14K yellow gold. The artistic, organic styling of the warm gold band creates an eye-catch...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.76 Carat Sapphire 1.75 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.76 carat sapphire and 1.75 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of our GIA certified jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Fancy 18k Gold AGL 7.67ctw Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a MAGICAL emerald and diamond ballerina-style fancy cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k white gold and featuring a large, approximately 5.92 carats emerald cut genu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning dress ring from Cartier's Caresse d'Orchidées collection. The ring features pavé of approximately 1.20 ct in total of sparkling diamonds and reverse-set amethysts, pink to...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold open ring with a cabochon-cut blue sapphire x at both ends (together app 3 ct) bezel set, the shank is decorated with three rows of seven princess-cut diamonds an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Ring with old European cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with a 1.50 ct old European cut diamond, G/H-SI, ring size US 7.75 - EU 18 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide by 9.0 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Band Width: 2.4mm Condition: Excellent
Diamond Eternity Ring 18K Gold Band Engagement Ring size 8.25
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Eternity Ring 18K Gold Band Engagement Ring This beautiful wedding band is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with six white and fiery diamonds. The diamonds a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Settings Dome Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 K white gold .
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Invisible Setting Ring With AAA Natural Ruby Dome Style Total Ruby 4.0 carat Total Diamond weight 0.70 carat G-H-VSS Total Ruby weight 4.00 carat 18K white gold 13.50 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pearl and Taper Baguette Diamond Ring, 0.45ct, Size 6
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and a taper baguette-cut diamond up to 0.45 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1990s Design, 8.24g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a powerful statement of color and structure. At its center rests an oval cut blue sapphire of impressive size, radiating rich depth and satu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.55 Carat Cushion Peridot & Diamond Split Shank 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 9.03 grams Ring Dimensions: 18mm x 25mm (total face) Shank Style: Split Shank wit...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and 0.84 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Oval Cut Ruby weighing 3.01 carats, accented by 2 Trapezoid cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.84 carat. Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2, resi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Eternity ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.47ct 18k gold 3.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with single cut diamond up to 0.47ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25(51) detailed description: the top of the ring is 3.2 mm wide Ring size US...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,239Sale Price|27% Off
18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, Classic Wedding Band
Located in London, GB
A timeless and elegant 18ct yellow gold half-eternity ring, beautifully set with alternating round sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds. This classic design offers a refined balance ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$18,704Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold natural Colombian emerald ( No Oil ) and diamond ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold natural Colombian emerald ( No Oil ) and diamond ring. Comes GCS certificate. Dimensions - Finger Size (UK) = L 1/2 (EU) = 53.5 (US) = 6.25 Weight: 9.00...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Natural Color Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 kt gold
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 18K Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring is a masterclass in light and color, featuring a rare and captivating center stone framed by a brilliant architectural setting. The ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier French Coral Chrysoprase Ring Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Marked Cartier, 750, and dated 1990, the ring combines colorful hardstone carving with classic diamond accents in a distinctly Cartier composition.
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Large Fluted Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully sculpted vintage bypass cocktail ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold, dimensional design with a 9.30 mm cream-colored pearl balanced opposite a flut...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.4 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: 3.50ct, total weight Cut: Ant...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Roberto Coin 2.70 Carat Diamond Dome Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Roberto Coin 2.70 Carat Diamond Dome Ring. The ring features swivel gold design made in 18k white gold. The ring weights 12.2 grams and is a size 7. This is a true vintage Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.88 carat green sapphire diamond 18k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage ring centered around a beautiful 1.88 carat oval cut green sapphire, whose rich and uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant presence. The vivid gree...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
DenarTextured Gold& Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Textured 18Kt Gold Ring making a huge statement - framed with clean, white, full cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gurhan High Karat Diamond-set Ring
By Gurhan
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 24k, by Gurhan, Turkey. This fashion-essential 24k pure gold diamond-set ring by Gurhan combines modernist aesthetics with old-world élan. Its rough ancient world moti...
Diamond, 24k Gold
Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A captivating alternative engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece features a 1.0 carat emerald-cut sapphire, showcasing a rich blue hue. The sapphire is elegantly co...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.64ctw GIA Pear Sapphire & Baguette Diamond 3 Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking sapphire and diamond three stone vintage ring that is crafted in solid platinum. The ring features a stunning, GIA certified, pear brilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 14k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and white diamonds around. Diamonds 0.41 kt Pearl 2.20 gr - 11.5 mm Tot.Weight 7.70 gr RF +FGOI RK.AUE...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Setting Blue Sapphire Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Blue Sapphire Invisible Setting Ring with Diamonds Total Sapphire 3.00 carat Total Diamonds 0.75 carat, F-G-VSS 18k White Gold weight 9.50 grams Finger Size 6 All stone are...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi Gem Stone and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamond, Round Brilliant, .08ct total...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Three-Row Spinning Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is not a standard eternity band. It is a kinetic piece of fine jewelry. Crafted in solid platinum and weighing 13 grams, this three-row eternity ring features a rotating center...
Diamond, Platinum
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Cluster. Vines Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif Details: Size 6.5 Akoya pearls range from 5.5 to 6.5mm 3.1grams total
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with sapphire and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.25ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
H. Stern Diamond Pink Tourmaline White Gold Ring And Earrings Set
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Tourmaline Set Of Ring & Earrings by H. Stern With ring: 1x Pink Tourmaline - 13mm x 9.5mm 10x Emerald Cut Diamonds 8x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ea...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Lenti ring with square cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 11.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Lenti - 18k yellow gold ring set with square-cut diamonds up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide. Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted vintage 18k white gold diamond wedding band ring, signed Chopard. Ring size 54 (6.75 US) Condition: Good - Previously owned and gently worn, with little signs of ...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the heart of this vintage ring, circa 1990, sits a substantial 2.01 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Natural Brazilian Aquamarine & Diamond Band Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 18K white gold band ring set with natural diamonds on the sides and an oval-cut aquamarine with an intense blue of Brazilian origin. The diamonds are carefully selected to ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring with 17 Diamonds, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 1990’s is crafted in 14k white gold and set with 17 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately .17 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Ballerina Ring Double Halo Baguette & Round Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold ballerina ring with one center, slightly oval, brilliant-cut ruby 1.30 carats. The ruby is surrounded by 31 baguette diamonds and 16 round diamonds, total weight 1.30...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman, Noblesse Collection 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring designed by David Yurman from their Noblesse Collection, containing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat total. Ring Size: 6 Stamp: D YUR...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Yellow Gold Band Ring made by Rosior and set with: - 1 Oval Cut Blue Sapphire weighing 1,01 ct, heated. - 4 Baguette Cut Diamonds (G-H) weighing 1,27 ct. Weight in 19.2K Gold: 5.2 g....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 18-carat yellow and white gold ring is a refined example of fine jewelry, combining timeless elegance with classic charm. At the heart of this creation lies a natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Handmade 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring, 3.90ct, By SCALA GIOIELLI
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18-karat white gold band rings with diamonds, entirely handmade by expert Italian goldsmiths. Total weight of diamonds 3.90 carats (0.02 carat each) Shade scale H - Purity Vs1 Total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.2mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined golden South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring, sourced in Italy. The ring is centred on a round golden South Sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.2mm, displayi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold 6.00CT Oval Emerald 3.23CT Diamond Baguette Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold ring features a gorgeous oval emerald weighing 6.00 carats.The unique throne like setting is set with 3.23 carats of baguette cut diamonds . The...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Two-Tone "Royal" Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional cushion-cut sapphire ring is a masterwork of mixed-metal artistry, created circa 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Estate Platinum High Cabochon Cats Eye Green Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted platinum estate ring centered by an impressive 8.70 carat natural cats-eye green tourmaline (stamped), exhibiting a vivid, richly saturated green body color wi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Lapis 14K Gold Ring with Moonstone and Diamond, 24.56 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Carved Lapis Ring is special and it matches another of my listings for Earrings. This is a beautiful blue with no pyrite just very clean. This ring has a large Lapis stone whi...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Platinum Handmade GIA Ceylon No Heat Oval Sapphire & Marquise Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This jaw dropping handmade wire cocktail statement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, oval brilliant cut sapphire set at the center of a magnif...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cocktail ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds, up to approx. 2.00ct - K/L - VS/SI - ring size US 6.0 - EU 16.5(52) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide and...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chopard L.U.C. Diamond Heart 18k Pink Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Chopard L.U.C. Diamond 18K Gold Abstract Heart Dome Cocktail Ring forged in 18K rose gold with abstract heart illustration dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
RIng with brilliant and baguette shaped diamonds up to 3.40ct 18k gold 6.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.20 ct - N/O - VS/SI - and taper and baguette-cut diamonds up to 1.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ct 6.80 Diamonds and White Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
An impressive 18 Kt white gold and Diamonds snake ring. A very fine pave setting for ct 6.80 of G color round cut Diamonds. The eyes of the snake are two marquise cut Diamonds. The b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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