Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 17.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
It is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 radiant cut yellow diamond weighing 17.01 carats with color and c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.7ct Oval Solitaire & Cluster 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a oval diamond, showcasing an impressive 1.7 ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Oval Solitaire & Cluster 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a oval diamond, showcasing an impressive 1.5 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Oval Solitaire & Cluster 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a oval diamond, showcasing an impressive 1.5 ...
Diamond, White Gold
6.75 Carat Fancy Yellow Square Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 accenting Trillion cut side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.10 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA SCARSELLI VVS1
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
A 3-carat diamond engagement ring with a GIA-certified VVS1 fancy light yellow center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.52ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center stone of princess brilliance. This piece showc...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02ct Oval Solitaire & Cluster 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a oval diamond, showcasing an impressive 1.02...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$23,250Sale Price|25% Off
2.67ct Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum ring with . Center stone: 2.67ct Radiant cut Fancy Light Yellow SI1 diamond. IGI certificate: no. 4706044611. Center stone measurements: 9.80 x 7....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01ct Oval Solitaire & Cluster 3-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a oval diamond, showcasing an impressive 1.01...
Diamond, Platinum
1.73 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond D-VS1 Gold Engagement Ring, EGL
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond engagement ring featuring a top quality princess cut diamond, 1.73 carats, with perfect D color and very fine VS1 clarity. There are two trillion cut diamonds at the should...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lorraine Schwartz GIA 2.51 Carat D SI1 Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in New York, NY
This Lorraine Schwartz pavé solitaire ring is a striking blend of modern glamour and timeless diamond elegance, elevated by a fully personalized detail in the band. At its center is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.0 Carat Long Radiant D/VS2 Diamond Hidden Halo Pave Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 2.00 carat natural elongated radiant cut D color VS2 clarity diamond engagement ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.12 carat natural fancy yellow radiant cut diamond halo engagement ring with pavé diamond band in 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat I VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This 5.07 carat GIA Certified I VS2 radiant cut diamond measuring 11.06 x 9.62 x 5.67 mm is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum 3-stone ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.98 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant 2.84 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Side stones: 1.16ct F-G VS1-VS2 Brilliant Round diamonds. Total carat weight: 4.00ct. Ring weight 7.2 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 stone Ring with 6.01ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds on the shank, bridge and wrap under all 3 stones Center stone is 6.01ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS1 GIA#3465640195 Radiant T...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - Square Radiant 1.26ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1/4 of a size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .92ct Cut: Square...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Fancy Yellow VS2 Clarity GIA Three Stone Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is designed with a Fancy Yellow radiant cut diamond, flanked by brilliant cut trapezoids, and further decorated with round cut diamonds on all the sides of the sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Stone Ring in with Radiant Cut 6.52ct Y-Z SI2 Radiant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center: 6.52ct Y to Z Range SI2 Radiant Shape Diamond GIA#1226690860 2 Side stones: 1.73ct Fancy Yellow VS Cadillac’s side stones Cath...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.51ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart is a remarkable princess diamond, boasting a weight...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart is a remarkable princess diamond, boasting a weight...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.72ct Pear 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center stone of pear brilliance. This piece showcases...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,930Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Emerald 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,952Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.71ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,395Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,388Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.21ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
$10,428Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.76ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
$12,572Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,565Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.91ct Cushion 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.2ct Cushion 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$19,851Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Round 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
$9,236Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Round 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$18,674Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.2ct Emerald 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.14ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.00ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart is a remarkable princess diamond, boasting a weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Radiant Cut Three Stone Style Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
The 3 stone style design is fashioned in 18k yellow gold and features a 1.5 carat H-J color VVS1-VVS2 clarity radiant cut natural diamond center with .75 carat radiant cut natural d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 1.50ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart is a remarkable princess diamond, boasting a weight...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.8ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.50ct Emerald 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Certified 1.54ct Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: GIA Certified Engagement Ring Material: Platinum Center Diamond Details: The center diamond on this Engagement Ring is a GIA Certified 1.54 carat Radiant Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
GA Certified 3 stone Ring with 6.03ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this ring is a breathtaking 6.03-carat Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 Radiant Shape Diamond, certified by GIA (GIA#1468649569).
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Radiant .51ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .51ct Cut: Radiant C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.19ct Estate Radiant Pear Diamond Right-hand Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Estate Vintage Beautiful Crossover Two-stone Diamond Right Hand Ring! The ring contains GIA certified 1.09ct Pear shaped diamond in H color, SI2 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Eye Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Radiant Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant engagement ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Radiant Cut diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and modern faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats F/VS1 Radiant Diamond Bezel Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Radiant Cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and modern geometry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$105,927 / item
5.85ct Radiant Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Natural Diamond Platinum Radiant Ring is a striking symbol of sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.30 Carat D VVS1 Radiant Diamond Bezel Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 3.30 carat Radiant Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and modern faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Topaz 3.13 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design 18 Karat white gold ring with 3.13 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G-H and eye clean clarity VS-SI natural diamon...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 stone ring with 7.06ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as an engagement ring, anniversary gift, or a symbol of personal style, this extraordinary creation promises to captivate hearts and ignite admiration with its unparalle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certifies 3 stone ring with 6.57ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of exquisite elegance with this stunning three-stone ring, masterfully crafted in a sophisticated blend of 950 platinum and 18K yellow gold. At the heart of this ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Natural Emerald Sapphire & Natural Radiant Diamond 3 Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural Emerald Sapphire & Natural Radiant Diamond Three Row Wide Ring This stunning Three Row Sapphire Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Style: T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat E VVS2 Radiant Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 2.50 carat Radiant Cut diamond, graded E color and VVS2 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and modern faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Alessia Royal Radiant Diamond Ring '6 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Royalty ring features thirteen (13) Radiant Shape Diamonds Prong- Set approximately 1/2 a carat each on 3/4 of a 3.6 mm shank.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat G/VVS1 Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Treat yourself to this astounding GIA-certified 2-carat G/VVS1 radiant cut natural diamond solitaire ring in 18K rose gold, designed to make you smile and glow endlessly!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1.20ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Yellow 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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