GIA 2ct Oval Solitaire Garden Leaf Diamond-Cut Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.0 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2 Carat Diamond and Aquamarine Modern Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A bold expression of contemporary elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2 Carat Diamond and Aquamarine Modern Fashion Ring combines cutting-edge design with timeless luxury.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Wide Diamond Band Encrusted in Diamonds, 1/ 2 Carat Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This weaved diamond band is exciting and trendy! Encrusted with over 75 diamonds this band really sparkles and shines! The bright 14 karat yellow gold and the beautifully cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,098Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring 2 Pear Shape
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 2 pear shape rubies of gem quality weighing .84pts. and 48 round full cut diamonds of very good quality weighing .50pts. This ring is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stunning Diamond and Ruby Antique Ring Size 5 1/4"
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lady's ruby and diamond ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold. Contemporary style. Featuring a pair of bezel set heart shaped rubies, east west mounted between a small bezel set round b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 2-Row Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: VS1 GIA: 6415916690 Diamond: 36 round cut: 0.36cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Diamond Vintage Round Brilliant Marquise 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage Diamond Marquise Round Brilliant Cut Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold. Unique diamond bow tie style ring, with round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The main stone is...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century 2 carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. The setting of this antique ring stylizes a daisy flower whose heart and petals are represented by antique-fashioned brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,956Sale Price / item|44% Off
2-14 Karat Tapered Baguette Diamond Rings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-14 karat Tapered Baguette Diamond rings, containing 34 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 1.40cts. This ring is a size 6 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds. Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Thelma Curve Diamond Ring '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curved band features Micro -Prongs set round brilliant diamonds to match your engagement ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side G...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring '2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NAT...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Wedding Ring with Solitaire 2 Carat, Wesselton, IF, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious diamond ring. 14k yellow gold. Set with great solitaire of high quality. Carat: 2 carat Color: Wesselton Clarity: IF, Internally Flawless Cut: Very good
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Parma Petite Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite band features 13 alternating round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Sid...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,997Sale Price / item|55% Off
2-14 Karat Tapered Baguette Diamond Rings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-14 karat Tapered Baguette Diamond rings, containing 34 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 1.60cts. This ring is a size 6 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Leo Diamond Three-Stone Princess Cut 1.04 Carat G-H SI1-SI2 Ring 14 Karat Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMOND Style: Past Present Future 3 Stone Engagement Ring Serial Number: LEO-761925 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band & Platinum Prongs Size: 7.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 1.04 C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 16 round cut = 1.60cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 5.70 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,656Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Radiant Classic Solitaire Antique Engraved White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.0 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2ct Round Solitaire & Invisible Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.0 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
$22,603Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Oval Vintage Bezel Openwork Cathedral White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.0 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5 Intense green color, Beautiful stone with shine and luster and has very littl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.5 gram Measurement 9X7 two diamond baguettes , one ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.0 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.0 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$17,903Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Emerald Solitaire Twisted Square Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 2.0 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
$14,584Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 2.0 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$21,131Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Pear Solitaire Double Prong Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Pear Carat: 2.0 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 5 oval cut = 2.00cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 4.05 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,266Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Pear Chevron Halo Floral Filigree 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning blend of vintage charm and modern elegance, this diamond ring features a captivating pear 2 center ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2ct Princess Solitaire Square Halo Split Shank Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 2.0 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2ct Round Flower Milgrain Cushion Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.0 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.0 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,987Sale Price|32% Off
14 Karat 2-Tone 7 Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone 7 marquise cut diamond ring, containing Specifications: diamond: 7 PCS MARQUISE CUT DIAMONDS carat total weight: 2.00 color: H clarity: SI1 brand: CU...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$23,808Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '9 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 18 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 9.50 carat set in a ""U"" Shape prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$7,942Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.50 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.50 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$23,002Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '9 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 18 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 9.50 carat set in a ""U"" Shape prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$23,002Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '9 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 18 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 9.50 carat set in a ""U"" Shape prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat 2-Tone 4.15 Carat Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat 2 tone diamond pave' ring, containing 322 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality, color "G", clarity VS and weighing 4.15cts. ring size is 6.5 but can be sized to fit ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Shila Petite Stackable Diamond Ring '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
These stackable trios of ring bands feature Micro Prongs set round brilliant diamonds in a wave design. You can wear each ring separately or as a stack. For maximum comfort, we recom...
Diamond, 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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