10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Vintage Retro 22k Carved Yellow Gold and Round Ball Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The 22k carved gold shank is the perfect complement to the ball-shaped diamond cluster, which features an impressive 48 round cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
0.61 Carat Pear and Round Cut Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 1 Pear Cut Diamond that weighs 0.24 carats and on the other side a cluster of 16 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.37 carats.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
0.72ctw Diamond Flower Clusters Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Engagement Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.72ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - J Clarity - I1 - I2 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Face He...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Untreated Pink Diamond 18k Rose And White Gold Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Fancy Light Pink Diamond 18k Rose And White Gold Cluster Halo Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers, circa 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approxima...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Fleur Floral Cluster Diamonds Ring & Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Halo Matching Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring and earrings set, featuring round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into white top yellow edge. Ring Inform...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold and is very chunky with a great weight to it. It holds one diamond in heart that moves freely in the 'Happy Diamond' style. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1.00 CT Round Cut Cluster 18 KT White Gold Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful total weight of 1.00 Carat Cluster ring includes Double Halo 0.85 Carat White Round Cut Diamonds and 0.15 White Round Cut Diamond as a main stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,244Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold 1.20ct Pave Emerald & 0.12ct Pave Diamond Fancy Cluster Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
We ship from Thailand- International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes, or customs fees levied by their destination country. These charges are not inclu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Marquise Royal Blue Sapphire & Halo Diamond Cluster Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
this Marquise Royal Blue Sapphire & Halo Diamond Cluster Ring features a striking 1.46-carat marquise-cut deep blue sapphire, gracefully set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Settin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Settin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Settin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Settin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Settin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modern gem set cocktail ring. A statement flamboyant piece, created during the early modernism period, back in the 1970. This cocktail ring has been crafted high raised with r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 2.835 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 7, Cut: Excellent, Origin: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century 1.00 Ctw. Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 2 main Old European Cut diamonds weigh approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Natural Emerald Ring with Diamond Cluster in 925 Silver for Mom's Gift
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid octagon cut emerald totaling 0.56 carats, surrounded by a delicate halo of diamonds in 925 sterling silver. The center emerald measures 4 x 6 mm an...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Floral Motif Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the center stone are delicate floral clusters of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.12 carats, each measuring 2 mm, adding a soft sparkle.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.37 Ct Baguette Diamond Halo Cluster Split Shank Ring For Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
At 0.37 carats of diamonds across both cluster heads, it is a ring that earns attention and rewards close examination.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.00 Carat Basaltic Yellow Sapphire and 1.92 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 7.00 carat Basaltic yellow sapphire and 1.92 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse collect...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring & Earring Lover White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 48 Weight: 1.27 Carat (approx. in total) This jewelry set will be made to your order in 2-3 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Cluster High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This bold and brilliant cluster ring features a dramatic arrangement of vivid red rubies and sparkling white diamonds, blooming outward in an eye-catching floral-inspir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby rings. Ruby Quality Origin Thailand/Cambodia Cut Cushion Content 1.10 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 3.00 Carat Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring showcasing a vibrant green peridot at the centre, expertly cut to catch the light. Surrounding this radiant principal stone is a frame of shimmer...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.60 Carat Orange Tourmaline 2.30 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.60 carat orange tourmaline and 2.30 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ballerina cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage tourmaline jewelr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
1.02 Carat Sapphire 0.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval Faceted Content 1.02 carats Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VVS1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 0.16 carat Dimensions 3.46mm (avera...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow and White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle with this stunning 14k yellow and white gold cluster diamond band. The central cluster is made up of sparkling pie-cut diamonds and is flanked by clusters of princess-cut diam...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,178Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Deep Green Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine GIA Certified Deep Green Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. Fine 0.78 carat 7x5mm oval cut emerald with a top grade, intense green colour and very good clarity. Thi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby set on white gold. Total of five center diamonds form a flo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Emerald Cut Emerald 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 0.81 Ct emerald and 1.32 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of this stunning piece blooms a deep blue sapphire, surrounded by delicate diamond and Sapphire petals in a graceful floral design. Inspired by vintage charm, the intri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Round .59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: I1 - I3...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 2.05 carat diamond, ruby coloured doublet (artificial) and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and esta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful platinum engagement ring is centered with a natural GIA certified Australian sapphire that weighs 4.45ct. The sapphire is accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Persian Turquoise 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring Antique Retro Baguette Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a gorgeous Antique Retro Persian Turquoise and 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring. The combination of Persian Turquoise and sparkling white Diamonds is the combination everyone dream...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large vintage 5.22 carat black onyx and 3.64 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewel...
Diamond, Onyx, 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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