10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster and Halo Signet Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centered in this formidable design is a mesmerizing cluster of natural diamonds, totaling 1 1/2 carats, nestled within a spectacular halo that amplifies each stone's radiance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster and Halo Signet Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centered in this formidable design is a mesmerizing cluster of natural diamonds, totaling 1 1/2 carats, nestled within a spectacular halo that amplifies each stone's radiance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design. Details: Item Type: Bypass Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Flower Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
The bands, polished to a near-mirror finish, form the foundation for a dazzling array of natural diamonds, totaling 1/2 carat in weight. With clarity graded between I2-I3 and a warm ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Geometric Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique diamond ring featuring 2 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds set in geometric clusters with a round diamond border around it.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Wedding Band 14k Princess Baguette .28ctw Ring 7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Princess & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .28ctw Style: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.12 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 3.09 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.12 ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Natural Round Tanzanite Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Cluster Halo*
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Cluster Halo On Band 1.10ct. Natural Tanzanite Very clean clarity A+ superb transparency The Fine Gem Violetish blue tanzanite 6mm Diameter .36ct. diamonds. Rounds a...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 4.47 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.60 ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw Cross SZ 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2/3ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold GIA 1 Carat SI2 Color G Diamond Engagement Ring, Cluster Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural diamond 1 Carat diamond set on 14k white gold GIA certificate Metal: 14k white gold Color: G Clarity: SI2 Side round stones: 2mm GH diamonds Side pear diamond stones: 2.5x4mm...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.25 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Gold weight: 6.08 grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight:1.25 cts Number of diamonds:74 Average Colour: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Band 14k .93ctw Ring Sz8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: R...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Princess 1.00ctw Wedding Ring Sz 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.00ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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3.27 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Fancy Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. 3.27 Total carat weight. 2.67 Carat Ceylon sapphire with a stunning vivid blue colour and excellent clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.62 Carat Diamond and 12 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.62 carat diamond and 12 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Rectangle Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco rectangle cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1940. The piece features: - 1 diamond, round brilliant cut, 0.30ct, W-STW, VS - 15 diamonds, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.21 Carat Zircon and Diamond White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.21 carat high zircon and 0.69 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of diverse gemstone jewelry ring collections.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total of this ring is 23pts. Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 7mm Weight: 2g
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total of this ring is 27pts. Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 6.5mm Weight: 1.7g
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Topaz and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Central Cluster Diameter: 9mm Weight: 3g
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Description: A refined platinum ring centered with a vivid 4.11-carat oval sapphire, accented by fourteen marquise cut and two round cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.30 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30ct ruby and 1 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and palladium cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of cushion cut engagement rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Antique 1920s 1.08 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.08 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gazebo 2 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This stunning Gazebo ring features a total carat weight of 2 carats, showcasing 62 exquisite round diamonds and 14 baguette diamonds, creating a brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Aqua and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sitting proud at the centre of this wonderful cluster ring is a sparkling aqua stone. Around the 5 1/2ct aqua stone sit a halo of smaller diamonds each measuring approximately 4pts e...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible tension cluster setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band -14k Round 2/3ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds small but sparkly diamonds set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. The stones total 14pts. Size: P 1/2 or 8 Panel Dimensio...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
4.60ct Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bombé Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
The vibrant gemstone is beautifully surrounded by a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds totalling to an approximate weight of 2.40ct set in a chunky 18 carat white gold rectangul...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed in 18-karat white gold and dazzling with 13 brilliant cut and 14 baguette shape diamonds embedded beautifully in channel and prong setting. The diamonds are grad...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Diamonds Rounds Cocktail Prime Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Rounds Cluster cocktail Prime. 3.50cts Natural diamonds Ring. Full cut Brilliants G-color, Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 8.8 grams. current ring size: 8.25 May be resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Frame 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold cluster engagement ring featuring cluster design jeweled with 63 round and 2 baguette cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.06 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.01ct. Round cut diamond cluster cocktail ring. Report: 15808927 F-color, Si-2 Clarity (GIA Report attached) .55ct. side round diamonds F color, Vs-2 clarity....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ballerina Cocktail Cluster No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring 4.58 Carat 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ballerina Highness. 1.53ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Cocktail Cluster Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 2191271127 7.50 X 7.32 X 2.58mm Cushion Cut, Transparent No Heat, No Enhanc...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Natural Carat Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat H-Vs2 French Pave*
Located in New York, NY
1.00ct. French pave natural diamond unisex ring. H-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. White gold. Item: 6.4gms. Size 7.5 Head measures 12.00mm in diameter.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2 ¼ Carat Round and Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cocktail ring that sparkles with a central square cluster of princess cut diamonds surrounded by a double halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold trilogy cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond cocktail ring collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Pink, Yellow, White Multi Cut Diamond Cluster Platinum And 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pink, Yellow, White Multi Cut Diamond Platinum 950 & 18K Gold Ring. This cocktail ring is crafted from platinum 950 and 18k yellow gold. The shank is designed with a freeform style...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
GIA 5.37 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18Karat Bridal Anniversary Halo Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
GIA 2.97ct. Emerald cut diamond & 2.40ct. diamonds ring. Emerald cut , Excellent Clean Clarity L-color, VS-1 Clarity (GIA Report attached) 2.40cts of Side round diamonds: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 5.52 Carat Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Halo Ring VVS1*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Natural 3.52ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Collector's requirements. Cushion Prime gorgeous Please refer to GIA copy for the diamonds specifications. Fancy Yellow Even ...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Swirl Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Sterling Silver Diamond Swirl Cluster Cocktail Ring, masterfully crafted from exquisite .925 sterling silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this enchanting ring lies a radiant cluster of natural diamonds, meticulously arranged in a harmonious blend of baguette and round cuts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 2.99 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring Halo Cluster 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting Beauty GIA 2.23ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Cushion, Brilliant Natural, Fancy Brown Yellow, Even Vs2 clarity Report Id: 2181151677 Please see attached phot...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Either as a romantic engagement ring or an exquisite addition to a fine jewellery collection, this piece is sure to make a lasting impression whenever it is worn. At its heart sits ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 10K Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in two-tone 10 karat gold, the total diamond weight is 1 1/2 carats. 'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: T...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features approximately 0.33 carat total weight of round diamonds arranged in a classic cluster design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight approx: 10.0 Grams Top Measures approx: 22mm x 10mm Ring Size approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Diamond Ruby Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond cluster ring. 1.30ct. Natural Pear Shape diamond J color Si-2 clarity 1.00ct side round diamonds. G-color vS-2 clarity .10ct Natural Round Rubies 14kt. white gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.88 Carat I, VS1 Diamond Cluster Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Style: Art Deco Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5.25 Total Diamond Weight on Ring: Approximately 1.88 carats Center Diamond Specification...
Diamond, Platinum
3.02 Carat Natural Oval Emeralds Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat G/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Greens 2.50ct. Natural Emeralds Ring 7 Full cut oval brilliants Transparent / clean clarity Vivid Greens .52ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This lovely cluster engagement ring is beautifully centred with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carats, mounted in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2 Carat Princess & Round Diamond Channel Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco 1930s Channel Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamonds Platinum Ring ; Diamond Princess Cut/Round Cut=~2 CTW, PT-7.1g (9x23mm ring) size 7.5 An...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.80 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.81 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 2.81CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong st...
Diamond, 14k 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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