Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one oval amethyst gem (13 mm x 11 mm) surrounded by 42 round brilliant cut diamon...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,500 / item
Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bee Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This bumble bee ring has been crafted from 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$28,010Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01ct Cushion Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Princess Square Halo Milgrain Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.25 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
$28,060Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Halo Cushion Cathedral Milgrain Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Fan Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 Princess cut = 1.71ct Color: F Clarity: VS2 GIA: 2235554341 Diamonds: 22 round brilliant cut= 0.22cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Sapphire Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This tanzanite and sapphire cocktail ring is from the "Ball of Colour collection," inspired by the past romance but with modern technology. Every creation is an allegory of sparkl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring, set with 0.18 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 14 kt wite gold structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by leaves in rose gold and leaves in white gold studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade ...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.53ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.32cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS-SI1 Ring Size: 5.5 (please ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 #15586
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling band features 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Sapphire: oval cut = 1.60ct Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 1.10cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 12 baguette cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring S...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Garnet: fantasy cut = 1.82ct Ring Size: 6 (please allow two extra shipping ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Band Ring Size 6.5- This sparkling 14K white gold ring features 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a fixed double band setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.75- This sparkling engagement ring features one princess cut diamond (.30 ct.) and 22 round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Free Form Ring 0.06 total diamond weight. 2 piece 9.5 mm pearls Size 7 2.04 grams total weight.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Cttw Diamond Flower Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This special floral ring is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold. Dogwood flowers are most often used as symbols of rebirth.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.37 Carat Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.37 Carat Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Peridot Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 7.37...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Sapphire Heart 14 Karat Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 3.54 carats sapphire, .83 carats ruby, .22 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A total of 8.615ct Blue sapphires are designed and mounted in a state-of-the-art design and technology. Inspired by the dancing Ball and the lady's feminine dress, the sapphire rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Interlaced Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Carat Gold Hammered Ring with Platinum Set Emerald Cut Diamond 2.45 Carat GIA
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
This beautiful colourless emerald cut diamond set in Platinum with the hand beaten hammered 22 Karat gold band epitomises Betts' individual style- simple and elegant, and most import...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond eternity band. In 14k white gold and prong set with white brilliant-cut round diamonds around its circumference. It has 24 diamonds in total with each...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring is all hand made and has Byzantine granulation beads and wires from 22 Karat gold and a unique velvet look on the background d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring features three round brilliant cut diamonds (.31 tcw.) and 22 round single cut diamonds (...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,500 / item
13.1 Carat Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 13.1 carats fire opal, .22 carats sapphire and .72 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Openwork Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold and platinum, eagle head and dog head hallmarks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.25 #16100
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.25- This sparkling ring features one round brilliant cut center diamond (.22 ct.) and eight round single cut diamonds (.12...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A deep blue sapphire is mounted in a state of the art design and technology. Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new diamond and blue sapphire ring in 18 Karat white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring Topaz Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and sophisticated charm of this sumptuous 18K Yellow Gold Topaz, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, which perfectly embodies the essence of the Art Deco s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé band ring, set with 2.64 carats of rose cut white diamonds in a variety of shapes, set in a milg...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Marquise Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.44cttw Color: H /J Clarity: SI1 Opal: 2.93cttw Ring Size: 10 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 8.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 8.5- This sparkling wedding band features 11 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Granulated Work.
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This rectangular ring is microscopically decorated with 22 Karat Gold granulation work in Byzantine style and with a unique velvet look on the background.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2.68 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Breathtaking Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring with a beautiful split shank setting! Can be the most unique Engagement or Cocktail Ring! The center Oval Cut Pink Sapphire is 1.90 Carats a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold 2.20 Carat Diamond Openwork Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Late 20th Century Year: Circa 1980 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds: 22 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.20 Carats Ring Si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, two raws of alternated brilliant and navette cut diamonds framed by two diamond pavé rows, for a total weight of 1.57 carats. Designed and crafted in Ita...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.63 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most beautiful Tourmaline Ring with a delicate design yet a bold color! This ring has a Cushion cut 1.87 Carat Tourmaline and is surrounded by 22 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Emerald Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with Tourmaline, Emerald, Tanzanite and .22 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold diamond coil serpent ring featuring 77 round white diamonds, F color, VVS1 Clarity, weighing 0.50 carats in to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Baguette Diamond Ring Size 7 #24694
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Baguette Diamond Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 22 baguette diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Split Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 3.07cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 GIA: 2437376754 Diamonds: 22 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw Color: I Clarity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold crossover ring set with 0.14 carats of white diamonds, F color, VS 1 clarity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Hammerman Bros Modernist 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed, modernist cocktail ring. By Hammerman Bros. In 14k yellow gold. With round brilliant diamonds prong set overlapping gold bars that create a beautiful modernis...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
3.34 Carat Apatite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.34 Carat Emerald Cut Apatite Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring! Gorgeous Apatite and Diamond Ring. This ring has a 2.63 carat Emerald-Cut Apatite in the center of the ring and i...
Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Peridot Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.40 Carat Natural Peridot Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring This beautiful ring has a Pear Cut Peridot in the center that weighs 1.83 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.02 Carat Citrine Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring has a beautiful Emerald Cut Citrine Quartz weighing 2.15 Carats and is surrounded by a total of 22 Orange Sapphires weighing 0.51 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds ...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.94 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.94 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a large 9.45 Carat Cushion Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 22 Pave Set Black Round Cut Diamon...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.52 Carat Fancy Natural Champagne Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile ring can be a cocktail ring, engagement ring, or an everyday ring! The center diamond is a natural, fancy colored Oval cut Brown/Champagne Diamond weighing 1.01 Cara...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.10ct Color: champagne Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.49cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 3.75 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds Black e White 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning designer ring from the renowned Leo Pizzo. Crafted in fine white gold 750 thousandths, this ring features an intricate lattice desi...
Diamond, White Gold
Chalcedony, Tanzanite, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retrò ring in 18 kt white and rose gold structure mounted with a central chalcedony surrounded by black and white diamonds and,externally, tanzanite. This ring was totally ha...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0.18 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lady Diana Colmbian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Lady Diana Style Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This impressive estate cocktail ring, inspired by the iconic Lady Diana style, is crafted in solid 18K white g...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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