$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
$922Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 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, White Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
$922Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 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, White Gold
Tacori 46-2 Simply Tacori 0.27 Ct 3/4 Way Diamond Band Hand Carved Ring
By Tacori
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold Tacori "Simply Tacori" collection, hand carved wedding band with 3/4 way diamonds 0.27 carats, G color, VS clarity. Finger size is 6.5 and can be sized up or down by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1-1/3 Ct White & Blue Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Statement 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, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$50,960Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander GIA 3ct Radiant Cut Diamond H SI1 Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning diamond three-stone engagement ring with halo, GIA certified. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 4.01 carats total diamond weight. 3.00 carat radiant cut diamond, GIA ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond 3-Stone Bypass Fashion Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this bypass style diamond cocktail ring features three diamonds sandwiched between two fluted ribbons of metal. This authentic design is crafted of real 92.5% s...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
$3,676Sale Price / item|20% Off
3ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire Wedding Women Ring with Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 3 carats and diamonds of 0.9 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 3ct Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18ct Rose Gold by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
A striking one-of-a-kind design featuring a vibrant 3.30 emerald-cut natural emerald, beautifully framed by delicate diamond accents in a sculptural petal setting. Crafted in 18ct ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
10K White and Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Split Shank and Infinity Ribbon Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
You will love this uniquely designed split shank ring in gleaming 10k white gold. A central infinity ribbon motif in 10k rose gold runs throughout the ring and is flanked by a row of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold
GIA Certified 3.20 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous blue sapphire and diamond three-stone ring features a brilliant 3.20 carat oval Ceylon sapphire that has been certified by the GIA as unheated. Most sapphires on the ma...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of the crown 16 mm x 12 x 7 mm deep in white Gold or Platinum featuring natural trans...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
An exquisite union of timeless design and bold glamour, this 3.85ct natural diamond masterpiece captures the grandeur of Art Deco elegance with a distinctly modern edge. At the heart...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy diamond eternity wedding band 14KT yellow gold 3ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Warm wedding band made with fancy brownish yellow diamonds also called champagne diamonds. Diamonds are app 3mm each. Very sparkly VS-SI clarity diamonds in eternity style, ring is s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 3ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – Art Deco Grandeur
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Indulge in the striking geometry and luminous clarity of this GIA-certified 3.33-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, an iconic creation inspired by the elegance of the Art Deco era. Bold...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Carved band in solid 14ct Green Gold (tested) with crown in Silver featuring clusters with natural Green Tourmaline stone Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 3 ct. that looks pretty much like a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
0.26 CT Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wedding 3/4 Band Ring Size 5
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Band Width: 1.6 mm Size: 5 Metal:14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1 Gram Stone Type: 0.26 CT Natural Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 C...
14k Gold
3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring with White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of the 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring, where modern design meets classic allure. With an opulent wide band of rose gold, highlighte...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2.19 CT Natural Emerald 3-Stone Ring with Diamond Side Stone in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.19 carat natural Zambian emerald and diamond ring in two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. The emerald bears excellent luster, and a rich dark green saturation with lighter shades r...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Chanel 18k White Gold 25ct Tanzanite and 3ct Diamond Tw.
By Chanel
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Chanel 18k white gold Diamond and Tanzanite statement ring weighing 38 grams. The ring contains one large 25ct tanzanite that is eye clean with violetish blue and purple color. Very ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
14K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
Sparkling 18k White Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k white gold with 0.80 total carat of radiant cut diamond and a trillion cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
5.18 ct Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring GIA 18k
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified VS1 natural fancy vivid yellow natural diamond 5.18 carat engagement ring. Emerald cut 3 Stone engagement ring with fancy vivid yellow diamond GIA 5.18 ct VS1 center st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of eras past with this exquisite 10K white gold statement ring, plated in gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boa...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 3ct Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.5mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: approx 3.00 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Diamond Eternity ...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6 Approximately 3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate Pave set B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat Multi Color Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
3.3 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat Multi Color Gold Size 6 Approximately 6 Ct Natural Fancy diamonds are making beautiful petals of flower which has a solita...
Diamond
TJD 0.83 Ct 18 Karat white Gold 3 Stone Split Shank Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond engagement ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. This diamond frame ring showcase 0.52 ct round cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.30 Ct Minor Oil Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.30-carat natural minor oil emerald and trillion cut diamond 3-stone ring in 18 karat solid yellow gold. The emerald center stone features excellent clarity, transpare...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$198,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills All GIA 5.55ct with 3ct Round Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning and classic three-stone diamond ring, each stone with a GIA certificate. hsi1 ivs2 High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills 8.55ct total diamond weight. Center stone, 5.55ct ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 3.08 ct set on the 18K white gold band with...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Schmuckzicke Designer London Blue Topaz Ring 750 White Gold 3 ct made in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
small cardinal ring (looks opulent, as it should be), made in Valenza, the small Italian traditional company takes over all our high-quality goldsmith's work, detailed craftsmanship ...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3 ct Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a bold, multi-row layout of exceptional baguette and emerald-cut rubies from Mozambique (untreated), its architectural design is softened by radiant diamond accents shaped ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Natural AAA 3ct Topaz Ring with 1/3 Cttw Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- This ring features 3 Natural AAA topaz cushion cut, totaling 3.01 ct.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 CT Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold 3-Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed this multi-row anniversary band is made with 66 brilliant natural diamond set in channel setting and hand-crafted by our in-house experts in 18KT white gold. Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval platinum wedding band size 6 VS-SI diamonds F-G color 3ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern style luxury wedding band with oval diamonds in VS-SI clarity and F-G color, made with 3 carats of diamonds in platinum. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 4.04 Ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 Cushion Cut
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center: 4.04ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2 Cushion Shape Diamond GIA#2223222634 Two side half-moons shapes diamond: ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.40 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity 3 Stones Round Cut Diamond Degradè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a truly extraordinary piece, the GIA Certified Three Stones Round Cut Diamond Dégradé Ring, a celebration of elegance and artistry. Each of the three magnificent diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Gold Emerald Diamond Rosetta Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum & Gold Weight 5.8g Emerald Cabochon Approx. 3ct Diamond Approx. 2ct Rosetta Ring Size 6.5
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Platinum Engagement Ring with 9.18ct Old Miner Cut & Round Diamonds J VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring 3ct & 6.18ct Diamond, Size 6 DESCRIPTION: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage platinum engagement r...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1900s Antique Toi et Moi Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 1900s Antique 1/2 Ct Burma Ruby and 1/3 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Toi et Moi Style 3.3 gram 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum topped lady's ring circa 1900s, Edward...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Wellendorff Genuine Love Ring
By Wellendorff
Located in istanbul, TR
Gold: 18-karat rose gold Size:54 EU or 6 3/4 US Diamonds: 2.495 ct Ring width: 9 mm Special features: Spinning ring ,Guardian angel engraving, Brilliance of the Sun setting, Wellend...
Diamond, 18k 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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