Magnificent Ct 3, 79 of Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Art Deco design in 18k gold with Ceylon sapphires ct 2,27 and natural diamonds ct 1,52 F/VS.. Handmade fine Jewels by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture and qualit...
18k Gold
Sebastian Bernards 9.56 Ct 3 Row Round & Princess Diamond 18K Gold Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made in 18K Gold with perfectly matched 19 pcs of 3.5 mm Princess Cut Diamonds and 38 pcs of 3.2 mm Brilliant Diamonds Set in Prong Mode (All you se...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$27,579Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 3.10 Ct Light Yellow Oval Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 3.93Ctw
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your love with this exquisite three-stone diamond engagement ring, a true masterpiece of elegance and brilliance. The centerpiece of this ring is a breathtaking 3.10 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1/3 Ct, Oval Diamond Ring, Half Bezel Diamond Band, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD275 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose gold (two-tone). We also p...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 3ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring, Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This high set sapphire and diamond ring is not only pleasing to the eye, it's also comfortable. The gorgeous cushion cut sapphire is a 3 carat, vibrant blue with hints of purple. It...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Fancy Yellow Princess Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring TDW =1.30 ct
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k two-tone white & yellow gold ladies cast & assembled diamond unity ring with a bright finish. Condition is new, good workmanship. Identified with markin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,549Sale Price|25% Off
3 Stone GIA Certified 2.13 Ct Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
A true symbol of eternal love, this three-stone diamond engagement ring beautifully embodies the journey of your relationship. At its heart lies a magnificent 2.13-carat GIA certifie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,609Sale Price / item|30% Off
1 1/3 Ct Natural Real Round Solitaire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1 1/3 Ct brilliant round solitaire diamond halo engagement ring in 14k white gold.
Diamond
$26,459Sale Price|30% Off
3 Stone GIA Certified 3.14 Ct Yellow VVS2 Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
This stunning design showcases a GIA-certified 3.14-carat cushion brilliant-cut light yellow diamond (W to X range) with exceptional VVS2 clarity as the centerpiece. The diamond meas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$990Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$990Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$990Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 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 White Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,111Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,111Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,111Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$891Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Delicate Nianna Marquise & Round Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features alternating round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds in 0.35-carat total weight. It's stackable, and our customers love it! Experience the difference in ...
Diamond, White Gold
$891Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Delicate Nianna Marquise & Round Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features alternating round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds in 0.35-carat total weight. It's stackable, and our customers love it! Experience the difference in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA CEYLON Blue Sapphire & Old Minor 3 CT Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire GIA CERTIFIED & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 2.5 Carat of blue Sapphire. This is an estate piece and stone was not taken out to weig...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Rose Gold Delicate Nianna Marquise & Round Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features alternating round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds in 0.35-carat total weight. It's stackable, and our customers love it! Experience the difference in ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Floral Ring with 3ct Diamonds & Emerald, Circa 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with natural green emerald flanked with large old mine cut diamonds estimste weight of 3 carats in excellent spark in a floral ring designe dates back ...
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Radiant Symphony of Light and Elegance Celebrate timeless sophistication and rare beauty with this extraordinary GIA-certified engagement ring, centered by an exquisite ~3.00ct na...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features • Main Stone: Approx. 3ct natural oval-cut blue sapphire • Side Stones: Approx. 1.71ct natural pear-cut and round diamonds (G, VS) • Metal: 18K white gold (approx. 4.8g)...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
“Antique Russian 3ct Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring By Fyodor Fyodorv”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial Russian era rose cut diamond ring in navette style with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats unfoiled back hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and Moscow...
14k Gold
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry The design features three elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry The design features three elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,750Sale Price / item|50% Off
1 1/3 Ct Natural Real Round Solitaire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1 1/3 Ct brilliant round solitaire diamond halo engagement ring in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Rumi 3 Stone Engagement Ring (5.54 ct Marquise IVS1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi ring is a exquisite jewel with a 5 carat Marquise which measures like at 7 - 8 carat solitaire and faces up like a G-H color diamond. Bright, lustrous and full of fire, this...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3ct Oval Heated Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring – 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of royal saturation and architectural grace, this Halo Engagement Ring channels the opulent glamour of the Art Deco era. At its center, a magnificent 3.00-carat natural ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Modern Icon of Architectural Elegance and Timeless Devotion Elevate your forever moment with this spectacular 3.00ct natural princess-cut diamond engagement ring — a bold expressi...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Infinite Brilliance, Art-Deco Purity A masterclass in minimalist opulence, this statement ring centers on a 3.00-carat natural round-cut diamond—GIA certified and graded a pristine ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA-Certified 3ct Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Timeless Brilliance Meets Modern Elegance Make your forever moment unforgettable with this exquisite halo engagement ring, featuring an approx. 3.02ct GIA-certified natural ov...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Modern Icon of Glamour and Elegance This breathtaking engagement ring is a masterpiece of timeless sophistication and modern design. At its heart lies a dazzling 3.00ct natural cu...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3ct Dazzling Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Oval 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Emerald Treatment: Oiled Weight: 3ct Head size: 11x9mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 7.5-8 Metal: 14k/4.52g Diamond Clarity/Color: SI / G-H Dia...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 1-1/3ct White & Blue Diamond Interweaving Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 14K white gold blue and white diamond cocktail ring features 1.34 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 67 individual stones. The fashion...
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 3ct Oval-Cut Diamond & Baguette Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined. Radiant. Remarkably timeless. This GIA-certified 3.6-carat three-stone diamond ring is a statement of quiet grandeur and architectural precision—an Art Deco-inspired treasu...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10K Rose Gold 3/4 Ct Diamond Floral Cluster Head and Twisted Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling cocktail ring that displays a sophisticated and elegant design. It features a 10k rose gold structure that embraces 69 round-cut genuine diamonds in a prong setting . This...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1.93 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 1.93 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring features a GIA certified Colombian Emerald weighing 1.93 carats accented by two Rose...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Architectural Elegance. Masculine Sophistication. Bold and refined, this one-of-a-kind men’s signet ring is a powerful expression of modern luxury and timeless design. At the center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver.
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired 3 Ct Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring featuring 9 marquise & round cut emerald totaling 3 carats, set in 14k yellow gold. The center round emerald measures approximately 5.6 mm and is surrounded ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Lauren French Pave Eternity Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features French pave diamonds, a setting style that allows light to reach our perfectly matched diamonds from many angles. It sparkles like no other eternity ring....
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Platinum and 3ct Diamond Band. Pricess Cut Wedding Ring H VS1 VS2 2.9mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 US, Color: H Color Overall Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Princess Cut Stone Weight: Total Carat Weight 3 Style: Art Deco ...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ct. Baguette and Round Eternity Ring 18 Karat White
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K white gold ring set with baguette and round diamonds. The ring is set with 2 rows of round diamonds with the carat weight of 1.44. The middle row of the ring is baguettes weighin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 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, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
14K White Gold 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, White Gold
18K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Single Cut Cluster Diamond Ring '2/3 ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Pre-Owned ring features a cluster of thirty-two (32) Single cut diamond prong set swirling around in approximate weight of 0.32 Carat round brilliant diamond. It's most ...
Diamond, White Gold
$883Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
$883Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 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, White Gold
$883Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 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, 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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