1.29c Carat Ruby and 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning vintage ruby and diamond trilogy ring in yellow gold. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,990Sale Price|20% Off
Victor Velyan Black Opal and Diamond Ring
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
It features a single Black Opal weighing 5.13 carats is accented by 0.34 carats of fully faceted, round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
White Gold Black Diamond Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring - 14k Round .50ctw Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Carat(s):...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Enhanced Black Diamond Semi Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Black DiamondMain Stone Color: Grayish black to blackMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby rings. Ruby Quality Origin Thailand/Cambodia Cut Cushion Content 1.10 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 7.74 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 2, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total C...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 7.74 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 2, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total C...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 7.74 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 2, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total C...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 7.74 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 2, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 7.74 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: Black, Count: 2, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total C...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut White & Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Black DiamondMain Stone Color: BlackMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Estate Black, Champagne & White Diamond Heart Mosaic Paved Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold heart mosaic pave ring featuring black, champagne, and white diamonds totaling 1.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat Multi Color Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
3.3 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat Multi Color Gold Size 6 Approximately 6 Ct Natural Fancy diamonds are making beautiful petals of flower which has a solita...
Diamond
2.70ctw Black Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 2.70ctw (2.50ct center, 0.20ctw Accents) Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Black Treatment - Color Treated Metal: 14k White Gol...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black, Starr and Frost Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual diamond and black onyx ring by Black, Starr and Frost in which the two gems appear to be interlaced.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
White Gold Black Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Rd.16ctw Guard Ring Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: ...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.26 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Diamond and White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a nice fancy pink colored diamond flower cocktail ring. The fancy pink diamond is not certified but 100% natural and untreated. The nice radian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round 1.25 ct Enhanced Black Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Black DiamondMain Stone Color: BlackMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6.4mmMain ...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern Black Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side, at the start of the ring, 2 x 3 modern brilliant-cut diamonds are set in a stepped design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 4.92ctw Black & White Diamond Large Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - Black Color - 3-4ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - F/G ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
$1,846Sale Price|20% Off
Ethereal Prism - Halo Diamond Black Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ethereal Prism - Halo Diamond Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Design name: Ethereal Prism Design Idea: The Ethereal Prism ring is named for its magical play ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring with Black, Cognac, White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. The ring features black, cognac, and white diamonds; set in a square are princess-cut cognac diamonds then white and black diamonds set round separat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
1 1/3 Ctw Round Full Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Gold Please let us know your gold color preference through inbox message Ring Size: In image ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
4.50 Carat Black Diamond Micro Pave Eternity Band in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in 14K Rose Gold. Pave set brilliant round diamonds are natural black.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1.11 Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian black opal, 8.70 x 6.94 x 3.42mm, 1.11 carats 2 baguette cut diamonds, .22 carats total 60 round brilliant cut diamonds, .39 carats total Ring size 5-3/4 Complimentary siz...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
1.77ctw Black White Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 8.25 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
. - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 4.3 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 11 mm Rise ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 1/3 Ctw Round Full Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Gold Please let us know your gold color preference through inbox message Ring Size: In image ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center 1.37 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our exclusive Alpinia collection, we are proud to present this handcrafted One-Of -A-Kind organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 1 Weight: 0.01 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Onyx Shape: Octagon Number: 6 This ring will be made to your order in 3-6 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of diamond jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour P Clarity SI2 Cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color K Clarity P1 Cut Old European Content 0.83 carat Dimensions 5.77mm (length) x 5.72mm (width) x 3.64mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Color (averag...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx and 1.06 carat diamond (total), 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold Dome Ring with 9.10ct Black and White Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
18K rose gold ring with pavé-set black and white diamonds. There are 26 round diamonds that total 2.10 carats; G-H color and VS1-2 clarity.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.82 Ct Natural Colombian Cushion Cut Emerald & 3 Ct RoseCut Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
Total diamond weight is 3 ct. They have black dots called inclusions as all natural emeralds have inclusions Emeralds are very precious , Very Difficult to find and getting more mo...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$504Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring, 12 Round Stones, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring This stunning 18k white gold ring features a beautiful black enamel design, accentuated with 12 No, 0.07cts diamonds.Weighing 2.7 grams, thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold Rustic Earthy Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center-0.74 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Rustic design ring features sixteen( 16) Round shaped Black diamonds set alongside of a 1.7 MM wide band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Fancy Orangy Pink Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a nice certified fancy orange pink colored diamond flower cocktail ring. Two of the rare colors combined (orange and pink) The fancy orangy pin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sculptural Italian Black Agate & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Rose Gold Agate: Black agate, approx. 12.75 carats Diamonds: 3 round diamonds, approx. 1.55 carats total 18 round diamonds, approx. 0.09 carats total Ring Size: 7 Total We...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 2.00 carats, decorated throughout with eighteen ro...
Diamond, Platinum
Lagos Meridian 18K Gold Diamond Black Ceramic Ring 0.23ct Size 7
By Lagos
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Designer: Lagos Meridian 18K yellow gold Black ceramic detailing 0.23ctw natural GH SI round diamonds Ring size 7 3 grams Excellent pre-loved condition A sophisticated designer ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.88 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive 1890s three stone diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour E Clarity SI2 Cut Old E...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Black Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 13.0 mm Semi-opaque black in body color with spectral play-of-color Bezel set in platinum with a diamond halo surround With add...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Style Emerald and Black Diamond Cluster Ring by NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
Timeless Elegance in Every Detail This exquisite ring blends vintage charm with fine craftsmanship Featuring a natural round emerald at its heart and framed by rich black diamonds in...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation 7.51 Carat Fancy Diamond Horse Ring-Are You Ready For The Derby?
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
This graceful horse is sure to dash itself into your heart. This ring consists of Black, Brown, Yellow, and White Diamonds with an overall of 7.51 carats, and is a mixture of 18K Gol...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, P...
David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring features an oval-shaped center made of sleek black enamel, with its inner section adorned with diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Black Onyx Edwardian Inspired Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 8 Weight: 0.08 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Inspired Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 10 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Louis Newman & Co 4.50 Carat Oval Diamond GIA Certified Three Stone Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is a 4.50 carat, GIA Certified L Color Si2 clarity. The SI2 is 100% eye clean with no black inclusions in the diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Black Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Black Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring exudes timeless charm with a modern twist.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring showcases the artistry typical of the Art Deco era, combining geometric shapes with luxurious materials. At the heart of this s...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond Enamel Vintage Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold embodies the harmony of yin and yang, balancing timeless elegance with bold artistry. Its sparkling diamonds complement...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo ring. A total of 0.058 carats of diamond are set in square shaped onyx. A stunning piece to match with your every...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Amethyst Prasiolite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 8 Weight: 0.05 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-6 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal & Diamond Art Deco Style Black Enamel Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning piece features a captivating opal at its center, beautifully enhanced by a halo of shimmering diamonds and an elegant enamel embellishment that accentuates the ring’s v...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Black Diamond Men's 18k Gold Engagement Ring by Oltremare Gioielli Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
The grotesque decoration, found in the Domus Aurea, features monsters and hybrid characters in a symmetrical structure, devoid of specific stories but presented in a simple and basic...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Kat Florence 18K White Gold Diamond 20.56 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- Emerald Cut Indicolite Tourmaline 20.56 Carats, 8 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 66 Round Diamonds D Color IF Clarity 1.36 Carats, 20 Round Black Diamonds 0.30 Carats.
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The square front area surrounding the diamond is finished in Black Rhodium. This gorgeous unisex ring features 0.44 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamond and 2 Brilliant cut Blue diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This 3 stone engagement ring is excellent quality, set with impressive evenly color matched diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence; although one of...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Granulated details contrast with Byzantine velvet background finished with Black Rhodium. The gorgeous piece features 3 Brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Art Deco Style Diamond & Black Onyx Shield Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 47 Weight: 0.85 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Onyx Shape: Emerald Cut Number: 1 Weight: 2.60 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to yo...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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