Retro, 18ct yellow gold and platinum, opal and diamond cluster ring, size O1/2
Located in London, GB
Dainty 18ct gold and platinum cluster ring featuring a central oval white opal surrounded by 0.35ct round single cut diamonds with millgraining to edges of the setting. 12 x single ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire measuring approx 2ct and diamonds around the edges all set in platinum total 42pts. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster Dimensions: 12...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 14K White Gold 1.4 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage-inspired cluster ring showcases 3 marquise-cut blue sapphires totaling approximately 1.4 carats, beautifully set in luminous 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3D Gilt 2.06 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring and A+ Design 14 Karat VS*
Located in New York, NY
Ring depicts illusion of large diamond from arm's length Featuring marvelous gilt etching 3D detail on shank please see photos .90ct. Center round diamond. Full cut / max. brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.66 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Royal Blue Floretta
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires Cluster ring / Floretta .40ct. Natural Round Cut diamond (center) Full Cut Brilliant G-color Vs-2 Clarity 4.7mm diameter Side Round Natural Blue Sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.09 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, 1984
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage cluster ring is set with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.09ct mounted in an eight claw, open back setting. The gemstone is perfectly set in the centre of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.05 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 3.40 grams 1/2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of antique diamond rings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Heart Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cluster Ring featuring a total of 0.80 Carats of Natural Round Diamonds set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, 1974
Located in London, GB
The gorgeous stone is surrounded by 8 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total approximate weight of 2.00 carats, all claw set in 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montblanc 'La Dame Blanche' Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Dress Ring
By Montblanc
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous cocktail ring by the famous luxury house Montblanc from their 'La Dame Blanche' Collection is crafted from 18 carat white gold. The ring is beautifully inlaid with 37 r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A total of 3.90 carat of glittering diamonds are on display in this stunning Vintage cluster ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I2 Total C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Sapphire Dimensions: 4.5mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.28 Carats, Diamond Details: Colour – ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cultured Pearl and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique three stone cultured pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.62 carat natural emerald and 0.84 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold vintage cocktail ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.54ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1984
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage cluster ring centres around a gorgeous 1.04 carat marquise cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 3.40 grams 1/2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18 Carat Yellow Gold Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1890s
Located in London, GB
You cannot help but fall in love with this beautifully detailed Late Victorian coronet cluster ring, dating to the 1890s and crafted in rich buttery 18 carat gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.49ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian daisy cluster ring features single 0.15 carat old cut diamond at its heart, surrounded by a cluster of eight additional old cut diamonds forming a delicate da...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Oval 2.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .90ct Cut: Oval Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2 CT Round/Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Frame Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Wow her with the dazzling good looks of these diamond cluster frame halo ring. Crafted to perfection in 14 karat yellow gold and studded with 71 round and 24 baguette cut diamond set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This impressive Victorian cluster ring centres around a beautiful old cut diamond surrounded by a dazzling halo of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold TW 1.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features 15 diamonds: old mine cut, TW 1.40ct, RW+/STW, VS-P1. Circa 1960. Signed with “750”. Weight: 5.69g Size: 17 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 10k Single Cut 1.00ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring NH Burmese 7.52 Carat Spinel & 2 Carat Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificat 18kt White Gold Ring with Burmese No Heat 7.52ct Spinel and 2ct. Diamonds Spinel: Natural Spinel Step cut, octagonal shape, orange pink colour, No indications of treatmen...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
$52,885Sale Price|20% Off
French 1960s No Heat 7.42 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. An attractive daisy ring with a claw set exceptional oval Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds. The ring bed is comp...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Circular Cluster Top*
Located in New York, NY
Circular Cluster & Trilliants 1.50ct. Natural pink / reddish Sapphires ring. Full cut trillion brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent .50ct. Diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clari...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Single .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35 Carat Emerald and Diamond Pear Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.35 carat emerald and diamond pear shaped cluster engagement ring in 18 karat yellow gold This contemporary and classic cluster ring is set with a deep green emerald pear shaped ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Vintage Floral Ribbon Cluster Ring - 950 Round Brilliant .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Surrounding these three stones there are sparkling rose cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.0 grams Size: M 1/2 (53) Face Dimensions: 18mm x 8.5mm Ruby: Approx. 0.15...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,049Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Kt White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 4.15 carat Zambian emerald and diamond cluster 18 karat white gold engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k rose gold cluster ring featuring an old-cut diamond (0.91 carats, G, VS1) with an entourage of old cut diamonds, France, circa 1910.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.60 carat natural ruby and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.12ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cluster Band 14k Emerald Ct 1.47ctw Ring 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 1.35ctw Cut: Emerald Color: Purple Natural Onyx Cut: Baguette Color: Black Natural Diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.76 Carat Natural Ruby Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Rose Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring with Diamonds in 14k gold featuring natural ruby of 2.79 carats and diamonds of 0.49 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Origin Thailand (Siam) Cut Cushion Content 1.03 carats Dimensions 6.70mm x 5.00mm x 3.20mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Eig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Luxury cluster ring 18KT rose gold cocktail diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning cluster ring with almost 2 carats of diamonds in 18KT rose gold!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Unheated Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural GIA "No Heat" Ruby Diamonds ring. Ruby No Heat Classic Vintage Cluster Deco Class. Ruby, Clean Clarity Vivid red color. Brilliant sparkles from all angles Prist...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Baguette 1.50ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire at the centre of this beauty is an exquisite deep blue colour which is paired together perfectly with the halo of bright brilliant cut white diamonds that encircle it. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.43ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring with marquise shaped diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.5 grams. There are seven marquise shaped diamonds, 1.00 total carats, F to G color, VS to SI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled and stones set in platinum. The old mine cut diamond total of this ring is approx 1.25 carats with the largest diamond measuring 25pts. Rin...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .33ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage, free-form style diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 8 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, 1.50 total carats, i to j color, Si to i1 clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .66ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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