Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - 14k Round .75ctw Ring Sz 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .75ctw Style: Etern...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Square Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium to Rich BlueMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.8m...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Prong Square Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Deep Rich BlueMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.8mmMain...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Shared Prong Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Deep Rich BlueMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.5mmMain ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
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.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Floating Ruby and Diamond Semi Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 14k Rd 3.56ctw Anniversary Ring Sz6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3.56ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 3.56ctw Style: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This spectacular azure blue sapphire and invisible setting diamond band is breathtaking.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Art Deco Natural Diamond Ivy Scroll Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: GMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.7mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
$1,744Sale Price / item|20% Off
Half Eternity Pavé Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: 3mm Natural Blue Sapphire Number of Sapphire: 7 Type: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Diamond quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clarity with Heart and Arrow (...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet diamond and blue sapphire eternity has the stones set within the platinum band.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Superb 8.0cttw Emerald-cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, Platinum, American. This exquisite diamond eternity band features eight carats of superb emerald-cut diamonds ( G color, VS1 clarity).
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Diamond-$74,795 Stone Weight: 8 3/4CTW Stone Size: 5.8mm Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-SI3 Metal: 14K White Gold Band Width: Aprox. 6mm Size 7
Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER Lanier 18kt white Gold Eternity Band with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Cartier Collection: Lanieres Style: Eternity Band Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 5 3/4 Ring Width: 3.15 mm (0.12 inches) Stamped: Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - 14k Round .44ctw Stack Ring Sz 4 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .44ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .44ctw Style: E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Leaf Garland Eternity Band 18k Rnd.50ctw Wedding Ring Sz6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Ete...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Round Diamond Seven Stone Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: I-JMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
$2,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond Half Eternity Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Lightweight and gorgeous, this is a perfect Diamond Band. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 0.79 cts Stone Size - 3 x 2 mm S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Seven Stone 1.02 ct Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: GMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.4mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
$21,000
Spectacular Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Swiss. This exquisite diamond eternity band features 6.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds (H color, VS clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band Ring with 4.13 ct of Rubies and 0.25 ct of Diamonds. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The ring is an eternity band model (full circle), with a curly design, on which 4.13 ct of rubies and 0.25 ct of diamonds are set.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Baguette Cut Diamond Half Eternity Channel Set Platinum Wedding Band
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- 2.5mm width - Five baguette cut natural diamonds total 0.27ct, VVS-VS1 clarity, G-H color - Size 6 1/4 (resizable) Stacked with the 3-Stone Round & Baguette Diamond Engagement R...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this 18ct gold band there are nine deep blue sapphires and nine sparkling diamonds. The stones measure 5pts each. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 4.3g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
GIA Certified 6.61 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 16 Asscher cut diamonds are D-E-F-G VVS1-VS1.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Eternity Band 14k Rnd.36ctw Lattice Ring Sz 7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown & G-H Clarity: VS2 - S...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Tiffany & Co, New York. A band of white fire twined about your finger, a Tiffany eternity band ties your generations together as you hand it down. Quality is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.25 Carat Carre Square Diamond 18K White Gold 3 Row Brick Pattern Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This striking 18K white gold wide band ring features 90 carré-cut diamonds totaling 2.75 carats channel-set in a three-row staggered brick pattern across the face, flanked by 60 roun...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Eternity Five Stone 1 ct Emerald Wedding Band 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: 3.8mmMain Sto...
Emerald, Gold
Estate Platinum 5.40cttw Radiant Diamond Eternity BandSz 6.75 G Vs1
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic eternity band done in platinum and set with 18 radiant cut diamonds being G-H color and Vs1-2 in clarity. Total approximate diamond weight is 5.40cttw. Dimensions/Weight 4...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds wit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,534Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Double-Row Pear-Cut Diamond Eternity
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Elevate your collection with the Spectrum Double-Row Pear-Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This ring features two continuous rows of meticulously matched pear-cut natural diamonds, set in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity Five Stone 1.4 ct Ruby Wedding Band 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.8mmMain Stone Cara...
Ruby, Gold
Art-Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby, Sapphire Diamond Reversible Swivel Eternity Band
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The design offers at least 7 distinct styles in one piece: from single sapphire (or ruby) band to a luxurious-looking 3-band precious stones ring The central eternity band is ador...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Round Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in Solid 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring 25 Round Cut Diamond: total 1.25ct 18K White Gold Total Weight 2.38g Ring Size: 6.25 (US), N (UK), 13 (HK) * Please note that the number of diamo...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
Baguette & Round Diamond Bar-Set Half Eternity White Gold Wedding Band
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Baguette cut and round diamonds alternate in this 14K white gold half eternity wedding band. The stones are bar-set. Clean, c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity 1.75ct Emerald Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This five stone half eternity ring, crafted in 14k white gold looks breathtakingly elegant.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Marquise Diamond and Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond and Round Diamonds Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The tourmaline and diamond stones alternate in groups of three. There is a replacement diamond stone in one of the collections of four tourmaline stones. Set in a 18carat gold band w...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Angara Natural Aeon Vintage Style Half Eternity Wedding Ring 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: 1.1mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 12-18 Round Diamonds, G Color VS1 Clarity, 0.40-0.55 Carats, 12-18 Round Ceylon Blue Sapphires, 0.40-0.65 Carats...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold & 1.25 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Colombian Emeralds designed by Crieri.
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Black Gold Tsavorite Full Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Available in Platinum/18K/14K White/Yellow/Rose/Black Gold The stones can be replaced with diamonds or any other stones, read more in Custom Services.
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Spectacular Double Row Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Killer & Co., Solothurn Switzerland. This sleek Swiss ring is all about the 7.20 carats of fine white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). The look is minimalist mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.40 Carat F/VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Eternity Band 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This refined unisex eternity band features IGI Certified Emerald Shape diamonds totaling 4.40 carats, composed of finely matched 20-pointer stones, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Color: H-I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum W...
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Eden Partway Eternity Diamond Wedding Band - Yellow Gold 18k Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1650 Size: 6 Brand: David Yurman Design: Eden Partway Eternity Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Genuine Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Diamond Band. This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the shine fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Eternity Wedding Band Platinum H-I VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Color: H-I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum W...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cert. 5.20Ct Emerald Cut Diamond 18K Yellow East-West Eternity Wedding Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Wedding Eternity Band set in 18K yellow gold, featuring 13 beautifully matched Emerald cut diamonds with shared prongs.
Diamond, 18k Gold
CRIERI-MILANO Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt White-Gold & 0.76 Cwt Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid blue sapphires designed by Crieri.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band with Milgrain Detailing in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This elegant semi-eternity band ring features a single row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, each prong set to allow maximum light, reflection and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold with double claw prongs Each stone is GIA Certified totaling 13.46ct 1. 1.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Endless possibilities to wear, stack, and enjoy! Size: 7.5 These ring is made with 2.1 grams of 14 karat gold 3 mm Wide band , Thickness 1.3 mm This classic scattered eternity band ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Endless possibilities to wear, stack, and enjoy! These ring is made with 3 grams of 14 karat gold Keepsalke 3.5 Wide band , Thickness 1.7 mm This classic scattered eternity band feat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carats Total Weight Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds! This sparkly eternity band features 3.60 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, SI1-VS clarity) set in rich eighteen-karat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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