14k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$4,957Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 3ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Platinum Accent
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.60-Carats Second...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Stunning Ct 3, 74 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From love ❤️ collection, amazing design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby 2,50 ct and round brilliant cut diamonds 1,24 ct E/F-VS. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Excellent man...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,500Sale Price / item|30% Off
3ct Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to your size * please contact our team to discuss your size and selection of your columbian emerald. 3ct columbian Emerald 18ct yellow gold Forget me Knot petal style...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond 3 Stone Platinum/18K Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring showcases two half-moon cut diamonds (TW 0.92 Ct F-G/VS), enhancing its natural fire and scintillation.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belrose Jewelers 3CT Oval Diamond EGL Certified Gold Sideways Set Solitaire Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
If you've come down with a case of east-west setting fever, this chunky sparkler is undoubtedly the remedy. Worthy of every ounce of attention she garners, this EGL Certified 3.02-ca...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
3ct Green Tourmaline Diagonally Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring with Diamond Band
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 3ct Green Tourmaline Diagonally Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring with Diamond Band R6804 ♥ The item measures 9.9mm in length (North South direction), 9.8mm in width (East West directi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, By Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a pastel blue sapphire embraced by diamond encrusted platinum ropes and North, South, East, West talonisti...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified 3ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Capture the essence of timeless glamour with this exquisite emerald-cut natural emerald engagement ring. Drawing inspiration from the architectural precision ...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Diamond eternity band. PT900 1/3ct Half Eternity Infinity Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum band 0.31ctw Total Diamonds Half set eternity band. Details: 4mm wide band 7 diamonds total est. 0.31ctw SI clarity G-H color 3.5grams total Size 6
Diamond, Platinum
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
Beauvince Diva Pear Shape 3 Stone Engagement Ring (6.64 ct IVS2 IGI Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and enigmatic 3 stone ring, the Diva Ring showcases a stunning larger than average 6.64 ct pear shaped diamond flanked by 2 additional pears to the side.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 4.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond 3 Stone Platinum/18K Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring showcases two half-moon cut diamonds (TW 0.92 Ct F-G/VS), enhancing its natural fire and scintillation.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1954 Nordic Ring solid 18K Gold 3ct Emerald Diamonds ØUS6/ 7.5gr
Located in SE
A ring with medium green cabochon cut natural Emerald bezel set in wired floret in solid 18K Gold accented with four diamond cut Diamonds arranged in cross formation.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5 18 Karat yellow Gold 10.5 Grams Approximately 11 Ct Natural Sapphire , Pink, Purple , Blue & Ora...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful Flower Ring Two tone ring as the band is made out of Yellow gold and top of the ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handmade in Belgium using only traditional techniques, this masterpiece is fully crafted by hand, no casting, no moulds, no printing, reflecting true couture craftsmanship. Ring in ...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Art Deco 3ct Diamond Bombe Ring in Platinum, Circa 1920s, Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco bombe ring from the 1920s is a stunning tribute to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Expertly crafted in platinum, it features an intricate pierced...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Ballerina Ring 3ct Tapered H VS Diamonds 2.25ct Sapphire Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: This vintage platinum ballerina ring is a dazzling embodiment of timeless elegance. Featuring a 2.25 carat cushion modified brilliant cut sapphire, its deep blu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Designer Nikabell 3 .00 Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Emerald and Diamonds Ring. The emerald is carefully set in a delicate and refined floral design, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3ct Indicolite Tourmaline Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, 12x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Serving deep ocean vibes, this 3ct indicolite tourmaline (12x5mm) shines in solid 14K gold with earth-mined diamonds bringing the drama. 💙✨ Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Halo Engagement Ring. 3ct Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3ct Platinum Diamond Asscher cut wedding band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Asscher cut wedding band with 3 carats of diamonds VS-SI clarity, F-G color made in platinum in size 6. Can be adjusted to any size. **All items leave our premises with a certificat...
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Cushion-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 14K Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Beautiful Diamond Eternity Band features Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds in Halo Setting This ring makes for a perfect Wedding Band and also as Anniversary, Birthday, and Holi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Sebastian Bernards 3.46 Ct 3 Row Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Anniversary Ring is made of 18 Karat White gold showcasing 28 perfectly matched Round Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. The diamonds are VS Clarity E to F C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Old European Engagement Ring. GIA 3ct Diamond Filigree Platinum JVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx. 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 3ct white sapphire ring with round diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Savoy Ring in Yellow Gold. Double band cocktail ring 18k Yellow gold ring with 2.5 carats of round brilliant diamonds on the upper band (7mm band) and a plain gold band underneat...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Beauvince Reem Pear Shape 3 Stone Engagement Ring (3.01 ct HVS1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Contact us to personalize this jewel. Center Diamond Shape: Pear Center Diamond Weight: 3.01 Center Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certificate: GIA 7471883811 Side Diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3ct Diamond eternity wedding band 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wedding band with natural diamonds 3.5mm each, in a floating diamond design made in 18KT gold. The diamonds are well set as the tulip design hugs every diamond, the bottom tulips hav...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.51 ct set on a 14K white gold 3-Stone desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.20 Ct 3 Row Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Anniversary Ring is made of 14 Karat White gold showcasing 27 perfectly matched Asscher Cut (Square Emerald Cut) Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. The diamonds are VS...
Diamond, 14k Gold
5.31 Ct 3 Row Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Anniversary Ring is made of 14 Karat White gold showcasing 27 perfectly matched Asscher Cut (Square Emerald Cut) Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. The diamonds are VS...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Tima Delicate Scattered Organic Design Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features nine (9) diamonds scattered on top of a 1.2 mm band. This summer of love of Oval, Pear, and Round shape diamonds creates the ultimate organic ring. It's s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Men’s 18K Gold 3ct Diamond Power Cluster Ring — Bold Executive Presence
Located in Miami, FL
A commanding statement of power and vintage luxury, this exceptional men’s ring is crafted in solid 18K gold and set with an impressive 3 carats of brilliant-cut natural diamonds arr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Elevate your love story with this breathtaking 3ct cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, handcrafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$982Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Viola Mini Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Miniature Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Mia Mini French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Dganit Petite Scattered Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features sixteen(16) round brilliant diamonds scattered on top of a 1.2 mm band. The tiny prongs that hold the diamonds enhance its organic look. Stack it- It's pe...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA SCARSELLI VVS1
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Radiant cut 3ct natural light yellow diamond halo engagement ring on a platinum band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,582Sale Price / item|30% Off
18K Rose Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,975Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Rose Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,695Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$891Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Produc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$891Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,299Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$891Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, 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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