1.30 Carat Classic Princess Natural Diamond Ring 14 Karat I/SI-2*
Located in New York, NY
.65ct. Natural diamond ring. Princess cut, Brilliant & full cut. Durable mounted I-color, Si-2 clarity. Side diamonds: .65ct. H-color, Si-1 clarity. 18kt. yellow / white go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
8.5 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary 8.5 carat tanzanite is a true gemstone that is highly treasured. It is surrounded by a total of 2.0 carats of shimmering white diamonds, which adds to the overall ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
24 Karat Gold Kundan Ring with Emerald and Polki Diamonds, 1980s, Size 8 1/2
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Kundan jewelry is made of refined 24 karat gold, gemstones, and glass. Details: Metal: 24 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Fashion Ring Gemstones: Cabochon Oval Emerald, Enamel Accents,...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel
2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 2 ct of Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 2 ct of Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price|35% Off
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and Chic Amethyst ring set in 18k white gold . The amethyst is a special Trillion cut Cabochon with a beautiful colour and is Eye clean . The weight of the Amethyst is 5.9...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
$2,871Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 1 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2 carat Zambian emerald and 1 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,511Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 1 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2 carat Zambian emerald and 1 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Tanzanite: 1 cushion cut = 2.45cttw Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.66cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 14 baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Siz...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800
Hi-Karat Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 22k, American. This chic 22k ring is set with a .32 carat diamond. Decorated with beadwork in high-karat gold, the look is archaic, organic, mystic… ancient.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unique Natural Amethyst ring set with the diamonds ! the centre amethyst is a fancy star shape surrounded by diamonds. Combined weight of amethyst is 9.54 carats and diamond weight i...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
$1,280Sale Price|28% Off
18 Karat Gold Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautifully designed ring with tourmaline and diamond set in 18k white gold ! it much more pretty then it looks in the photo ! Tourmaline weight is 2.55 carats and diamond weight i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc Diamond Wedding Band In 18K White Gold. Diamond weight : 1.53 carat metal : 18 k white gold ring size : 6 1/2
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 2.02ct Color: G Clarity: VVS2 GIA: 1182192162 Diamonds: 44 round cut = 0.75cttw Color: G/H Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.25 (please ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Original retro ring, it is asymmetrically set with 5 brilliant-cut diamonds in an openwork decor and presenting 2 intertwined draped gold ribbons.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Emerald Ring 0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats Zambian emerald and 0.57 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2 Carat SI/HI Pear Marquise Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 36 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$940Sale Price|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with genuine amethyst and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 83 round cut = 2.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamonds: 112 baguette cut = 1.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 Width: 27....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.32ct Color: D Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 4 round cut = 0.16cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please all...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 1/2 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.50 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 27 round cut = 1.00cttw Color: H/ I Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 7.95mm wide Ring Size: 8 Weight: 4.49 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 8 Marquise= 0.292cttw Diamond: 42 Round= 0.35cttw Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 6.2 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Prasiolite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Prasiolite: cushion cut = 9.10cttw Diamond: 128 round cut = 1.06cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$940Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Floral design ring with pear sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Boulder Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 5 round cut = 0.03cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring measures 20.6mm wide Size: 6.5 (complimentary sizing available) ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring with 1.5 to 2 Carats of Diamonds White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
18-karat white gold and diamond ring. Garter ring with 5 rows of round diamonds and 4 rows of baguette diamonds occupying the front of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Two Diamond ANNIVERSARY Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold engagement two stone ring is from ANNIVERSARY Collection. This ring is made of 2 natural white round diamond in G color and VS clarity in total of 0.68 Carat, as You &...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow & white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 5.02ct Color: I Clarity: I1 Diamonds: round cut = .35cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 6 (please allow u...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 5 Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 5 oval cut = 1.15cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 3.61 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Quadset Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.75cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI3 Diamond: round cut = 0.66cttw Color: G / I Clarity: SI3 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 addit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$940Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
HaloSapphire Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Sapphire gold ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Sapphire: 1 oval cut = 0.61cttw Diamonds: 10 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.75 (please allow up to 2 addi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2-Row Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.50CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style 7.00 grams 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 36 round brilliant= 0.54cttw Color: H Clarity: SI3-I1 Ring Size: 5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 6.57...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Three Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K rose gold elegant cocktail ring is from our Divine Collection. It is made of a 3 stones, marquise shape brown diamond in total of 2.06 Carat and 2 round shape colorless dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.58cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 GIA: 2146621384 Diamond: 28 round brilliant cut = 0.56cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$940Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 2.00 ct, oval cut, col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white golds, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Amethyst: 1 oval cut= 2.22cttw Diamonds: 12 round cut= 0.18cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond wedding band curved bezel diamond ring 14 Karat gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Dainty diamond ring curved in design made 14KT white yellow or rose gold. We use conflict free diamonds only. The ring goes with almost all engagement ring styles and looks very mod...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: I2 Diamonds: 24 round cut = 0.45cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 81 round cut = 1.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring me...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hana Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Emerald: 1 octagon step cut= 16.93cttw GIA: 2231082039 Diamonds: 2 half-moon cut = 4.83cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (pleas...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.30 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 4.30CTW Color G-H Cl...
Diamond, White Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K rose gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.65cttw Color: Champagne Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 12 round cut = 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7 (please allow...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.43ct Color: I Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 20 round cut = 0.52cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Emerald: oval cut = 2.60cttw Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days f...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold And Diamond Free Form Ring Size 8 2 grams total weight. .25 tdw
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 2.20CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 2.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4.2 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Oval Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.34cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimension...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Three Diamond Inline Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 108 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 9 princess cut = 1.62cttw Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.22cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Aquamarine: 1 emerald cut = 15.35ct Diamonds: 6 single cut= 0.18cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for si...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Morganite: 1 cushion cut = 1.07cttw Diamond: 88 round cut = 0.62cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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