Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weights & Measurements > Ring face - length: 47 mm (just under 1-7/8") > Ring face - width: 20mm (just over 3/4") > Band 2.2 mm > Band thickness: 1.2 mm > Total diamond weight - fac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
6.03 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Item specifications Jewellery type: Ring Ring size: EU 54 - Can be resized up to 3 sizes (resizing service is available for an additional €48) Metal: 18k white gold Total weight: 13....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five faceted round pink Thailand rubies ranging in size from 7 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm, 4 mm, and 3 mm are set reversed, culets up, with wide double bezel accents emphasizing the stones. All...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Pear Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, 2.44 Carat
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SER-29312 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.88 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.44 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Round Brilliant Content 1.02 carats Dimensions 6.46mm (average diameter) x 3.88mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Colour (avera...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.56 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning 3 row diamond ring in yellow gold. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
23.20 Carat Aquamarine 0.60Ct Ruby 0.10Ct Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine rose gold aquamarine ring. Aquamarine Quality Cut Emerald Content 23.20 carats Ruby Quality Cut Rou...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.30 Carat Coral and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this 3 carat coral ring in gold. Condition This vintage coral ring is excellent qua...
Coral, Yellow Gold
1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Calibre / Baguette Content 0.80 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Ring 1.03 Carats 14K White Gold Open Bypass Design
Located in Deira, AE
The elongated silhouette of each stone enhances the ring's graceful proportions while maximizing visual spread.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring 1.03 Carats in 18K White Gold Open Bypass
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-29901B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.59 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.03 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K WG Eternity Band Ring with 7.92 Carat Princess Cut F-G VVS2 Diamonds Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Style: Eternity Band Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 0.46 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Shape: Princess Cut Gemstone 2: 0.47 Carat Diamond Number of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A pair of matching side Vivid Yellow Intense Oval for a total carat weight of 2.03 carats 3. Pave' set Vivid Yellow Round diamonds on the crown of the ring, for an approximate total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1901 England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity 1.75ct Emerald Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4.5mmMain Sto...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
1940s 0.12ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Band Ring, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI1 Cut Eight-cut Content (total) 0.12 carat Dimensions Length of setting 1.19cm/0.46" Width of setting 7.82mm/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified 5.36 ct Citrine Flower Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: CitrineMain Stone Color: Deep GoldenMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 11.91x1...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 13.9ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural 1.5 ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Pink SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium PinkMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5x3mmMain Ston...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
The diamonds measure .25 carats, the rubies (.25 ct), sapphires (.1 carat), 3 natural pearls and demantoid garnets (an apple-green colored stone from Russia, .25 ct).
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
Angara Natural GIA Certified 7.44 ct London Blue Topaz Flower Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold
Lapis "Bathtub" Ring with 0.3cts Diamonds in Satin-Finished 18K Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total diamond weight is 0.32 carats. The face of the ring measures 9.5mm high and 13.8mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Flower 13.9 ct London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI 3 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.25 carat Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round Content (total) 0.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400 / item
Ruby Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 3 Weight: 0.07 Carat (approx.) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.59ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Circa 1935, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour H Clarity SI1 Cut Old European Content 0.64 carat Dimensions 5.35mm (length) x 5.42mm (width) x 3.12mm (depth) Feature Diamond Two Colour ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds five rich red square rubies totalling 10pts and in between these stones are diamonds measuring a total of approx 15pts. The band is modelled in 18ct go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,568 / item
Made to Order Turquoise 18ct Gold Star Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
MEASUREMENTS Band Width - 6mm Stone Size - 3mm Weight - 7g GEMSTONES Carat Weight - 0.5ct RING SIZE Please include your ring size at checkout.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.45 carat.
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Victorian Style Lattice Band Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Tourmaline Color: Green Shape: Round & Oval Size: 3, 4 x 3 mm.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Eternity Band Ring 5.82ct Oval Shape Diamonds Size 4 D VVS1/SI1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Style: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.38 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: D Clarity: VS2 Shape: Oval Shape GIA: DIAM OV D VS2 (GIA) 6224896399 Gemstone 2: 0.42 C...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Pearl Floral Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 0.05 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round Size: 3 mm.
Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold & 1.25 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
The band features a clean and timeless silhouette with plain, smooth sides that emphasize the uninterrupted circle of gemstones surrounding the entire ring. It is embellished with tw...
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.20ct Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A refined expression of timeless elegance, this 18K white gold eternity band ring showcases a symphony of five oval-cut blue sapphires, totaling approximately 1.20 carats.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Platinum Black & White Pearl Crossover Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Wailea, HI
Details & Specifications Period: Circa 1930s (Art Deco) Metal: Platinum Primary Gems: * 1 Black Pearl (8.4 mm) 1 White Pearl (8.7 mm) Accent Stones: 5 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Total...
Pearl, Platinum
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring In 18Kt Black Gold With 1.37 Cwt Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The band features a clean and timeless silhouette with plain, smooth sides that emphasize the uninterrupted circle of gemstones surrounding the entire ring. It is embellished with si...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Cushion Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Sapphire 4.71 Carats. 12 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2-SI2 Clarity 2.03 Carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,446 / item
Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Made in Italy in 18k
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Whether as a wedding band, an anniversary gift, or a symbol of your eternal devotion, this FIve-Stone Band is designed to be cherished for a lifetime.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Italy in 14k Gold by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Whether as a wedding band, an anniversary gift, or a symbol of your eternal devotion, this FIve-Stone Band is designed to be cherished for a lifetime.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity 1.75 ct Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: HMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4.5mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
Sterling Silver 3-Stone Citrine and Diamond Accent Spiral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning .925 sterling silver pendant necklace is the perfect way to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. Featuring three natural heart-shaped yellow citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
18ct White Gold Diamond Trilogy Ring by Antico, SheffieldA modern 18 carat white
Located in Nottingham, GB
ㅤ Maker: Antico ㅤ Sponsor’s Mark: ANT ㅤ Hallmark: Sheffield 2025, .750 ㅤ Material: 18 Carat White Gold ㅤ Main Stone: Diamond ㅤ Princess-Cut Diamonds: 3 ㅤ Princess-Cut Diamond Dimensi...
Gold
White Gold Chain Necklace with Five Drop Pendant with n° 45 Diamonds ct 0.59
Located in Rome, IT
Chain necklace in 18 karat white gold and five drop pendant with diamonds Total diamonds weight: 0.59 carat Total weight: 3.3 grams Total length: 45 cm / 17.7 inch The necklace has ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Parcel – 5 Loose Gemstones (Total 2.78 Carats)
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Emerald (5 stones) Total Weight: 2.78 carats Shapes & Sizes: Round: approx. 5.5 mm Pear Shape: approx. 8.8 x 4.5 mm Oval: approx. 7 x 4.5...
Emerald
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dramatic and sexy collar in 2024. It's a custom piece, reportedly made sometime between 1960 and 1980 by a Los Angeles goldsmith, but the piece is not signed. We w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring, Birmingham 1894
Located in Nottingham, GB
Material: 18ct yellow gold Gemstones: Five old mine cut diamonds Estimated Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carat Gross Weight: **3.6 grams** Origin: Birmingham, England ...
Gold
Sacchi White and Black Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Ring Bracelet Set
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Dimensions: -Height: 5.1 cm -Width: 5.9 cm Free resize, please contact us. 3) Ring: The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish, set with Seventeen 0.01 Carat each ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
The total weight of the ring is 3 grams, and it also includes one flush-set round designer's Signature Blue Diamond.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
4.5ct Diamond & Akoya Pearl "Mad Heart" Pendant in Platinum on 14K Omega Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
You'll note that our estimated diamond weights actually add up to 4.8 carats. Since we're not able to physically weigh the diamonds, we're relying on their measurements, which gets ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...
18K White Gold 0.95ct Natural Diamond Leaf Cluster Necklace, Cocktail Party Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Five marquise-shaped diamond clusters, each ringed by small round accents, sit side by side along a fine white gold chain in a repeating leaf motif.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Two-Tone Gold 6.37ctw Multi-Shape Natural Yellow & White Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pavé-style frame of approximately 1.23 carats of white diamond melee in F/G color and VS/SI clarity rings each stone, creating contrast that makes every yellow diamond pop from acr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Graduated 7.49 Ct Natural Diamond Riviera Necklace Bridal Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A well-executed graduated riviera is one of the more demanding formats to source, since it requires dozens of natural diamonds matched closely enough in color and clarity to read as ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Marquise Cluster Necklace, 0.49ct Gift for Her
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Gross weight comes to 4.19 grams, with 4.09 grams in 18k white gold, reflecting how little metal this design actually needs to carry its diamond weight. Diamonds total 0.49 carats at...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 12.38ct Natural Diamond Station Necklace, Milestone Birthday Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Diamond weight totals 12.38 carats across a mix of round, princess, oval, and pear-cut stones, SI clarity, H–I color, each set in an individual prong station along rigid bar links.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
. • 46 carat Natural Amethyst center stone • 2" x 1 3/4" Very Fine Antique Carved cameo in 14 karat gold mounting • Five Mid nineteenth century filigree panel links with amethyst ce...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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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