$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
3ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Ring Platinum and 22ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper 3carat Zambian emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum with D/Fsi gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
3ct Natural Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring Platinum and 22ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom made to size to order * As seen on Gwen Stefani at the 2022 AFI Awards 3ct natural emerald Comes with valuation by Gemmologist Our showstopper natural Emerald "Forget ...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
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
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
English 9K White Gold Natural 1.3ct Emerald & 0.36ct 1/3ct Diamond Accent Engage
Located in Chesham, GB
This gorgeous ring is made from 375 9K (9ct 9Kt) White Gold with Genuine Natural Precious Emerald & Genuine Precious Diamonds. *Total gem weight : Emerald 1.3ct, Diamond 0.36ct * Tot...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
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
Eostre Aquamarine Heart and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 3 ct Aquamarine heart and Diamond Open Ring in 18k White Gold It consists of a 3ct transparent Heart shape brilliant cut Aquamarine The Aquamarine is in Intense Blue colour, also ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris coral and diamond ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, France. 5K48?3. Atw diamonds .43 ct. This striking ring showcases Van Cleef & Arpels’ refined approach to bold geometric design.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat E VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 ct Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring, featuring a magnificent VS2 clarity E color central diamond complemented by exquisite tapered cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
HARAKH 3 3/8CT Colorless Diamond and Tourmaline Raindrop 18kt Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by a total of 5.00 CT gemstones & 3 3/8 CT diamond weight, this ring is meticulously crafted in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 25.49 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the magnificence of this IGI certified 25.49ct Ruby & 3ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3 row Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond: 3 ct twd (estimated) Ring Size: 5.25 Total Weight: 10.25 grams
Diamond, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Carat Rubelite Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot with Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
OHLIGUER Forget Me Knot Rubelite and diamond ring 3ct emerald cut rubellite (or cut of your choice) Custom made to your size ** This is a custom made jewel 18ct yellow and white ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
HARAKH 1 1/3 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT White Gold Mandala Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by sacred symbols that channel harmony and divinity, this stackable ring from the Mandala Collection is a modern-day talisman of beauty and balance. Crafted in 18K white gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Bridget 3 Stone Ring (10.31 ct Emerald Cut GIA Diamond) in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A bold and daring ring designed and created for a power person, this 10 carat Emerald Ring with baguette accents is a statement and emerald cut lover's dream. The depth of 63.6% make...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Certified 3ct No Heat Ruby Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Indulge in luxury with our platinum no heat ruby ring. Crafted with the finest materials, this ring features a stunning ruby gemstone that radiates elegance and sophistication. Embra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable
GIA 3ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Fancy Yellow Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$66,000
Estate Platinum GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 3ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring! Crafted in platinum, this substantial ring features a central emerald cut diamond, which has a carat weight of 3ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,800
0.31 ct Brown Diamond Cluster 3 Oval Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a striking Brown Diamond cluster ring, a unique and captivating piece that exudes warmth and elegance. With a total carat weight of 0.31 carats, this ring features three ...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$6,741
Antique Edwardian Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 3ct
Located in Kendal, GB
They weigh approx. 0.15ct each, making a grand total of 3ct. Diamonds are truly a stone of perfection.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$440 / item
1/3ct. Tw. Diamond Thin Eternity Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1/3 ct. tw. Diamond Thin Eternity Open Ring. Contains 1 row of round brilliant cut diamonds on prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,366
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring 3ct Zircon
Located in Kendal, GB
It weighs approx. 3ct and is framed by ten sparkling brilliant cut diamonds around the outside, totalling approx. 0.80ct.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,463 / item
Mountain Ring (0.4 CT, 3 Diamond Slabs, DA+DIA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Ring in acid treated sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond. This piece is 100% hand fabricated from metal plate. This item is made with a naturally occurring element and will va...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,463 / item
Roman Ring (0.4 CT, 3 Diamond Slabs, KA+DIA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Ring in oxidized sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond.This piece is 100% hand fabricated from metal plate; cut into sections and soldered together to make the hollow three dime...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,463 / item
Mountain Ring (0.4 CT, 3 Diamond Slabs, KA+DIA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Ring in oxidized sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond. This piece is 100% hand fabricated from metal plate; cut into sections and soldered together to make the hollow three dim...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,500
18Kt Gold 3 Ct Ruby Ring
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Detail description◆ ◆Solid 18kt Gold (shown in picture) ◆Ruby Weight: 3.7 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1.10 CT ◆Diamond Shape: Round mixed ◆Total Weight: 5.7 Gram
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$34,961
30, 3ct Tanzanite & Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
Designed exclusively by Ara Vartanian, this 18K White Gold two finger ring features one Tanzanite, in a oval cabochon cut, weighing 30,3ct (thirty carats and three points), along wit...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$25,000
1930s Antique Cartier Platinum 3 ct Ruby and 3.2 ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The ring comes from the family estate of the Greece noble family Saltafera. Hypocratis Saltafera was a Greece Minister circa 1930's.The ring belonged to his wife Spyrydona Saltafera ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$51,000 / item
Certified 3 CT Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
Natural Color Champagne Diamond 0.97 CT, 3-Stone Platinum Ring
By Peter Atman
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Rind, set with a Natural Champagne Color Round Diamond 0.97 carats and two tr. diamonds 0.76 carats. We design and manufacture all our jewelry in o...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$12,950
3ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Custom Order: 2-4 week Delivery 3ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring This ring features a breathtaking 3-carat oval-cut natural blue sapphire as its centerpiece...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Jewelry Material: Yellow Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Carat Weight: 6.25 ct (Approx.) Total Metal Weight: 5.58g Size:4.75 US \ 15.53mm ...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Jewelry Material: Yellow Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Carat Weight: 6.25 ct (Approx.) Total Metal Weight: 5.58g Size:4.75 US \ 15.53mm ...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$50,000
GIA Certified 3 CT Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Deland, FL
This is the first Columbian Emerald-Cut, Emerald made by Jacob Ravdin. This stone is unlike any other, a true rarity. This stone comes with a GIA certificate, which not only states i...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,600
Vintage 3 Stone 3.36 Ct Oval Morganite & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a majestic three stone morganite and diamond ring set in solid 14K white gold. The natural 3.36 Ct Morganite oval has an excellent peachy pink color and is complemented by a ...
Diamond, Morganite, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,600 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, Antique Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, Antique Bridal Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.32 Carat of Diamond Accen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,600 / item
Antique 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.21 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.68 Carat of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$21,091
Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Ring 3ct of Sapphire Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
The blue sapphires total to approx. 3ct and are complemented beautifully by the bright, white diamonds which border the piece and run down each shoulder (approx. 1.20ct total).
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$21,025 / item
3, 37 Ct White Brilliant-Cut Diamond Helical Flower Pavè Spiral Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
This standalone flower spiral ring won't go unnoticed. The centerpiece of the flower is a smaller diamond flower in itself and is surrounded by 5 diamond-encrusted petals. The sizabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$51,000 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Diamond and 0.81 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold. A Diamond Is Forever - Diamonds have long been one o...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$21,000 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.34 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.90 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$38,678 / item
3CT Princess Cut Diamond Pave Halo, engagement ring and pendant, GIA certified.
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Experience the ultimate versatility with our stunning 3CT Princess Cut Diamond Pave Halo Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold 3 1/2 ct Sapphire and 4 ct Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Stunning 18 karat white gold ballerina style ring with an approximately 3 1/2 carat emerald cut sapphire surrounded by approximately 4 carats of high quality (G-H color, VS clarity) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$69,000
A MORCHA 3ct Cushion Diamond Ring set with 2 Pear shape side diamonds.GIA
Located in New York, NY
A MORCHA 3ct Cushion Diamond, E color, cut to the highest standards of Brilliance and Light Return.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,008
3ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Custom Order: 2-4 week Delivery 3ct Oval Natural Deep Blue or Greenish Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring This ring features an impressive 3.0-carat oval-cut natural gr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Rare 3ct Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Halo Ring 18ct White Gold Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Take a Good Look at this Stunning Tsavorite Ring. You Won’t Find Another Like It! The star of this piece is the large, 3.13ct Natural Tsavorite Garnet that is graded ‘Vivid Yellowi...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,500 / item
Vintage 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.12 Carat of Diamond Accents...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Unique Bridal Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Unique Bridal Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Emerald and 2.45 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$17,370 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Natural Aquamarine and 1.01 Carat of Diamond and ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$18,800 / item
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.11 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.58 Carat of Diamond Accents...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3, 69 Ct Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Brilliant-Cut Diamond Halo Spiral Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
This 18 Kt rose gold spiral ring begins with a diamond accent on one end and culminates in a stunning pear-cut aquamarine with a glistering diamond halo.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$28,500 / item
Antique 3 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 3 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.81 Carat Natural Sapphire and 2.91 Carat of Diamond Ac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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