Unavailable|$10,505 / item
Baby Malak Flourish Marquise Ring in 18K Gold and 3ct of Champagne Diamond
By Nada Ghazal
Located in Beirut, LB
This 'Baby Malak' Flourish Medium Marquise Ring is handcrafted in 18k Gold with 3CT of Champagne Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$17,120 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$60,320 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$8,800 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.91 Carats of Diamond Accen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$11,500 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$13,360 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.6 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.60 Carats of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$21,000 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.65 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,400 / item
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.95 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.72 Carats of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1-3/4 ct. Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our 1-3/4 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a stunning combination of o...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$16,600 / item
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.35 Carat of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$18,500 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.92 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.28 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$16,800 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.63 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.21 Carats of Diamond Ac...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$16,540
GIA Certified 4.73 Ct. Radiant Natural Yellow Sapphire 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience unparalleled elegance with our 18K yellow gold 3-stone radiant cut yellow sapphire diamond ring. The centerpiece, a completely natural and rare unheated sapphire weighing ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,400 / item
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.6 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18K YG and 1.05 Ct Diamond Carelle Brushstroke 3 Band Stacking Ring Set
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
This artful ring set includes three individual bands with abstract lines of satin-finished 18 karat yellow gold and a total of 1.05 carats of round sparkling pave diamonds. Rings can...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Trio of Wavy Yellow, Chocolate and Green Diamonds 3, 31 Ct Pave-Set Band Rings
By Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
These three lightly wavy pave-set band rings are composed by: - A yellow diamond pave-set with a subtil yellow graduation colour, 18K gold -A chocolate diamond pave-set with a subtil...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.72 Ct. 3-Stone Natural White Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in understated sophistication with our GIA-certified 1.72 carat Emerald Cut Unheated White Sapphire Ring in 14K Rose Gold. The centerpiece, a pristine white sapphire measurin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$720 / item
Set of 3 Stack-Able Baguette Diamond Rings in 14K Gold 0.30 Ct Tw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30 Carat Total Weight Baguette Diamond Stack-able Rings G, SI2. Handcrafted in 14k Yellow, Rose & White Gold on prong setting. You may also purchase individually in your choice of ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3-1/4 ct. Blue Topaz & Diamond Accent 18K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Oval Swiss Blue Topaz with Round White Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ri...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Unavailable|$70,242
Art Deco Inspired Ring with 3 Ct. Centre Stone and Side Baguettes
Located in Paris, IDF
Carat total weight (Cushion Cut centre stone): 3 ct. Carat total weight (Diamond Side baguettes): 2 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,487 / item
18k White Gold Band Ring 3 Ct Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and 0.60 Cts of Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bacchante engagement ring is inspired by the story of the women known for celebrating the mysteries of Dionysus. The oval-shaped centre stone brings colour to this creation. The ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
Unavailable|$9,229 / item
18k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring With a 0.70 Ct And 2x 0.35 Cts Brilliant Cut
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bacchus diamond ring offers a design inspired by the laurel leaves of Ancient Rome, taken up again under the Napoleonic Empire, symbols of glory and poetry. This original engagem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$101,589
8.13 CT T.W Princess Trillion Cut EGL Certified Diamond 3 Stone 18KT Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the EGL Certified 7.02 Carat Princess and Trillion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 18KT Gold, a masterpiece that radiates opulence and showcases the brilliance of rare and ex...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$15,595
2.10 Ct. 3 Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring H Color VVS1 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The tradition of the three stone diamond ring lives on in this exquisite engagement ring. At the center of this wonderful piece is poised a sparkling emerald cut diamond with a weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$760 / item
1/3ct. tw. Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Horizontal East-West Setting H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1/3 ct. tw. Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Horizontal West-East H,VS on Prong Setting. The diamonds are graded in VS Clarity and H Color in a shared prong setting. Handcrafted in your...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,853 / item
Platinum 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,153 / item
18k Gold 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,500
Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant ring featuring a cabochon emerald weighing 11.88ct, surrounded by oval diamonds approx. 3ct in total.
Diamond, Emerald
Bague En or 18 ct de Forme Marquise Ornée D’un Saphir De 3, 80 cts Et Diamants
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Ravissante bague en or 18 carats de forme marquise ornée au centre d’un saphir de Ceylan pesant 3,80 carats entouré de diamants de taille moderne pesant au total 0,95 carat. Les pier...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,264
18k black gold eternity ring with black and white diamonds
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
With diamonds encircling the entirety of the band, it glistens with a depth and radiance that turns the shadow of a passer-by into an unforgettable memory. 18k blackened white gold ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$60,500 / item
3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Chaeyoung (Son Chaeyoung) · In concept photos, a controlled emerald cut outline and balanced emerald green light keep the focus where it belongs; this 000 3ct emerald cut diamond eng...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$50,050 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Naomi Osaka · In post-game interviews, hands often tell their own story; this $45500 3ct round cut diamond engagement ring ensures that story reads as considered and elevated, throug...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$93,500 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Red-Carpet & Iconic Style References Michelle Pfeiffer · Hollywood costuming departments routinely specify mixed cuts / design ring diamonds in timeless fancy yellow grades for c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$60,500 / item
3 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Lay Zhang · From rehearsal rooms to global stages, the right jewellery feels like part of the uniform; this 000 3ct pearcut diamond engagement ring combines practical 000 3ct pearcut...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$60,500 / item
3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Clint Eastwood · Serious Hollywood collectors treat oval and brilliant white as the two pillars of their diamond decisions; this 000 3 ct oval cut diamond engagement ring stands conf...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$74,800 / item
3 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Rania of Jordan · Old family albums show subtle marquise rings shining softly in candlelit halls, their brilliant white tones never shouting; this 000 3 ct marquise cut diamond...
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$52,800 / item
3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Modern Nobility Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Owen Wilson · From first table read to opening night, only a few pieces feel right at every stage: clear oval lines, stable brilliant white light and perfect proportion; this 000 3 c...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Quiet Power High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Anne Hathaway · In screen tests, pieces with clear emerald cut architecture and calm emerald green sparkle test best across different cameras; this 000 3ct emerald cut diamond engage...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$52,800 / item
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Idris Elba · Studio stylists often build entire looks around a single radiant diamond in a sophisticated brilliant white palette; this 000 3 ct radiant cut diamond engagement ring is...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Camilla · The jewels worn at state dinners often feature architected oval stones and refined brilliant white palettes that respect protocol; this 000 3ct oval cut diamond engag...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$60,500 / item
3 Carat Radiant Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Renjun (Huang Renjun) · For collectors influenced by Seoul’s fashion districts, this 000 3ct radian cut diamond engagement ring offers a clean radiant aesthetic and modern brilliant ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$27,334
Amrapali Jewels 18 Karat Gold, Ruby 'Burma No Heat' and Diamond Ring
By Amrapali
Located in London, GB
Amrapali Jewels 18 Karat Gold, Ruby 'Burma No Heat' & Diamond Ring Ruby weight - 2.30ct Diamond weight - 3ct Ring size - 52
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Humphrey Bogart · In moodboards for new-season styling, pear diamonds in modern brilliant white palettes are tagged again and again; this $44999 3ct pear cut diamond engagement ring ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$41,800 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
George Clooney · Red-carpet stylists rely on round diamonds with balanced brilliant white fire to flatter every angle; this $38000 3 ct round cut diamond engagement ring is tuned to ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Dennis Rodman · The same way a perfect swing feels inevitable, this 000 3 ct pear shaped diamond engagement ring feels resolved—its pear and brilliant white decisions leaving nothing...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
Princess Sofia of Sweden · For generations, discreet round rings in noble brilliant white shades have served as signatures of title and duty; this $45000 3ct round brilliant cut diam...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$47,850 / item
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Cary Grant · In campaign billboards, a single cushion diamond with disciplined fancy yellow scintillation needs to carry the story; this $43500 3ct fancy yellow cushion diamond engag...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,300 / item
Marquise 1/3 Carat New Bridal Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Marquise 1/3 Ct Bridal Diamond Ring, on a diamond studded band with a comfort fit.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,700
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Carat Diamond Estate Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 3CT Diamond Estate Band Ring Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 8.8 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: 3 CTW Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VSI1-VSI2 Diamond Cut...
Unavailable|$1,300 / item
Pear Cut 1/3 Carat New Bridal Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Pear Cut 1/3 Ct Bridal Diamond Ring, on a diamond studded band with a comfort fit.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,130
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Carat Diamonds Estate Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow Gold 3 CT Diamonds Estate Pearl Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold Finger Size: 8 Gram Weight: 12.4 Diamond Carat Weight: 3 Diamond color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-V...
Unavailable|$14,400
Le Vian 3 Carat Ruby Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Platinum and 18K Two-Tone Gold ring is centered with an oval cut 3-3/8 carat Passion Ruby sided with two trapezoid cut Vanilla Diamonds with more Vanilla Diamonds lining the prof...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,599
Le Vian 1.5 Carat Pink Sapphire White Gold Couture Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Le Vian Couture ring in 18k white gold gives new meaning to pretty in pink with its 1-1/2 carat Pink Sapphire center sparkling with 3/8 ct t.w.
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$53,350 / item
3 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Cameron Diaz · For monochrome gowns, radiant stones in pure, controlled fancy yellow tones are the default choice; this $48500 3ct fancy yellow radiant diamond ring is designed to si...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$49,500 / item
3 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum · A single oval diamond, perfectly balanced in a quiet fancy yellow tone, can say everything about lineage and legacy; this $45000 3ct light y...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Piaget 3ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring by Piaget. With 56 brilliant round & marque cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color and 7 emerald cut diamonds total weight approximately 3ct Details...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,115
ct 3, 90 Emerald and ct 5, 35 Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold composed of a central emerald surrounded by a crown of diamonds. diamonds 5.35kt emerald 3.9kt tot weight 8.0gr RF +UGGCE RK.AFGIH102 For any enquires...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 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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