Platinum & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 2 Ct. Center
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum and Emerald cut Diamond 3 stone Ring with G.I.A. Certificate, Originally purchased from Trabert & Hoeffer, center stone = 2.00 Carats and Graded as F Color VS2 Clarity, side...
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Diamond and Emerald Forget Me Knot Solitaire Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an intense natural Emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-platinum, diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
1.58 Ct Oval Center Diamond Engagement / Wedding 3-Ring Set
Located in Austin, TX
This spready 1.58ct oval natural diamond has a huge look! It's further enhanced by a natural diamond halo and diamonds surrounding most of the shank. The two matching enhancement ban...
Diamond, 14k Gold
22k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.40 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 3 diamond main stone of 0.4 carat cut: round brilliant color: K clarity: SI1 sku: SR-YG-168189 total carat weight: 0.40 ct jewelry weight: 2.20...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Pave Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring, 18kt White Gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 9.72gr Metal: 18kt white gold Stones: 32 Diamonds • Cut: 18 Brilliant cut / 14 Baguette • Carat Weight: 3ct • Colour: G/H • Clarity: VS to SI Condition: Excellent Ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3ct Aquamarine Diamond Gemstone Engagement Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage aquamarine & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Faceted oval cut aquamarine is estimated at 3 carats, accented with an estimated 0.62 carats of mixed cut ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Cushion Cut 3 Stone Engagement Ring (3.02 ct HVS1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring features a stunning 3 carat Solitaire with perfectly matched tapered baguettes flanking the 2 sides of the ring to deliver timeless...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Band Ring with 3ct Cabochon Emerald and Square Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined 18K yellow gold band ring features a smooth cabochon emerald of approximately 3 carats, displaying a deep, natural green hue with soft internal textures typical of genui...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with 3Ct Citrine & 1.2Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A masterclass in Italian modernist design, this vintage 18K yellow gold bypass ring blends sculptural elegance with radiant warmth. One side features a glowing 3-carat citrine caboch...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Setting Gold And Silver Single 3ct Old Cut Diamond Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian gold and silver single stone ring, set with an old european cut diamond weighing approximately 3 carats. The purity looks good. Size/Dimensions: US ring size 8 Gross Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 2.00 ct Diamond 3-Flower Split Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A creative setting crafted from 18K Rose Gold makes this ring simply unforgettable. A trio of bands accented by floral motifs are given a contemporary twist thanks to negative space ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
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Stunning 3ct Intense Blue Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
The gemstone's flawless brilliance is further enhanced by 0.7 carats of sparkling round brilliant diamonds, each boasting F-G color and VS2-SI1 clarity, meticulously set along the ba...
Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
3ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Marquise Mid Century Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 18 karat white gold. Center set marquise shaped diamond is estimated at 1.25 carats (approx. C3 color and SI...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring 0.75 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.75 total carat of pear shape diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Emerald Cabochon Ring in 18K Gold with 0.30ct Diamond Halo & Turquoise
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Emerald Cabochon Ring, 3 Carat Emerald, 18K Gold, Diamond Halo, Turquoise Accents. This striking ring features a vivid 3-carat natural emerald cabochon with smooth, glowing transluce...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Swirl Engagement Ring GIA 3ct Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage French ring showcases a lively approx. 3-carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA. The center stone boasts a warm K color and SI1 clarity, radiating ti...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Rectangular Colombian Emerald 3.41 ct & Triangle Diamonds 3 stone Ring
By Hancock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful emerald and diamond with platinum band and stunning yellow gold detailing around the emerald. The main eye catcher of the ring is this marvellous rectangular cut emerald ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful 14k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.30 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.53 total carat of round brilliant diamond and modified heart diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
11.44 ct. Pink Tourmaline Cabochon, Spinel, Diamond, 18k 3-toned Gold Dome Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty-in-pink ring is a knock out! It is large and lovely and one-of-a-kind. Made of 18k white, pink and yellow gold. It features an oval pink tourmaline cabochon that is set i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Go...
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 1/3ct Antique Platinum Original 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Emerald Diamond Ring 1/3ct Vintage Platinum Features a Genuine .25ct Natural Gem Color Green Round Emerald Gemstone Center Flower on...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Ct Champagne, Yellow & White Diamond Woven Pattern Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amplify the aura of your feminine look with this graceful diamond ring. Fashioned in 14k yellow gold, this fashion ring is buffed with fine elegance of lustrous round-cut and champag...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Ct Champagne, Yellow & White Diamond Woven Pattern Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amplify the aura of your feminine look with this graceful diamond ring. Fashioned in 14k yellow gold, this fashion ring is buffed with fine elegance of lustrous round-cut and champag...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
3ct Emerald Bezel Set with Diamond Slice Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ The overall setting measures 18mm in width, 20mm in length, and sits 9mm tall from the finger ♥ Ring size: US Size 6.5 (Free resizing) ♥ Band width: 2.4mm ♥ Material: 14K y...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3, 71 ct Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold Resizable
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Indulge in sophistication with our 18k solid gold minimalist ring featuring a stunning, loupe-clean, oval-cut aquamarine. Three brilliant-cut diamonds on each side, totaling 0.33ct, ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Watermelon Tourmaline Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold EM 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring features a beautiful pink and green watermelon Tourmaline with gorgeous saturated hues. It is set with sparkling natural diamond accents in 14k white Gold. A gorgeous state...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3ct Multi-Diamond Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a breathtaking symbol of eternal love and timeless elegance, this .925 Sterling Silver Bridal Set Ring and Band is a captivating masterpiece. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3ct Multi-Diamond Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a breathtaking symbol of eternal love and timeless elegance, this .925 Sterling Silver Bridal Set Ring and Band is a captivating masterpiece. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring . Size 5 3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.1 Ct Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold Extreme Fine quality of the Colombian Emerald 3 Carat exact...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.31 Ct. Old European Cut Diamond GIA 3-Stone Ring from Bespoke by Platt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian-Inspired 1.31 Ct. Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring from Bespoke by Platt, composed of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Ct Oval Diamond Oval Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Oval Shaped White Diamonds at 0.50 Carat - Clarity: SI/Color: H-I Stone Details: 2 Oval Shaped Blue Sapphires at 0.61 Carats Ring Si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3ct Statement Emerald Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Gold OV 11x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A vivid oval 3 carat Emerald looks exquisite in this elegant ring with cute earth mined diamond accents in solid 14k gold. A statement ring design perfect for an eye catching engagem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Rubellite Tourmaline Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Gold OV 10x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 3-carat Rubellite Tourmaline sits at the heart of this elegant 14K gold ring, surrounded by dazzling earth-mined diamond accents. Its vibrant pink-red hue makes it a stand...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/3 Ct Diamond Crisscross Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Surprise your beautiful bride with stunning natural diamonds! This 1/3 cttw round diamond engagement ring is an elegant symbol of love that features crisscrossing ribbons of .925 ste...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
3ct Indicolite Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Enjoy this gorgeous 3 carat gradient Indicolite Tourmaline set in one of our custom designs. Crafted in solid 14K White Gold, this stunning ring features a rare 12x5mm emerald-cut In...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 14K Gold 3ct Old European Diamond Celtic Cross Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique dinner ring was crafted during the art deco period in .900 platinum and solid 14k white gold. It features a simply gorgeous open celtic cross design drenched wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
3 Ct Mozambique & Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines Tourmaline Cabochons Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set with Paraiba Tourmalines from Mozambique and from Brazil 3.08 ct., Blue/Green Tourmaline cabochons 1.63 ct. and white DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0,285 ct.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Beautiful 18k White Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.70 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
ideal and brilliant natural emerald cut diamond mounted in a Beautiful 18k white gold diamond ring with 2 beautiful baguette diamonds on the side with GIA certificate for the main st...
Diamond, White Gold
Daring Art Deco Marquise Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Vintage 1 3/4 Ct Center
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Plano is a daring Art Deco marquise diamond and emerald engagement ring. Bursting from the center is a 1 3/4 Carat navette cut (little boat in French) that sparkles as only an o...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ring W Baguette & Round Diamond Halo 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A vivid green Chrome Tourmaline looks exquisite in this Art Deco engagement/statement ring with features of fine Milgrain detailing, a mixed baguette and round diamond halo on east w...
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA 1.56 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 1.56 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Colombian Emerald accented by Baguette Diamonds on the sides, all set in...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3ct Diamond Wreath Band Sz 8.25 Wide Ring Platinum Mixed Cut Mid Century Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wreath band crafted in platinum (circa 1950s to 1960s). Mixed cut diamonds (marquise, round brilliant & single cuts) total an estimated 3 carats (estimated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3 Row Etoile Diamond Pave Platinum Eternity Band Ring 1.51 Ct Totl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 3 row pave band ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in platinum with 81 round brilliant cut diamonds bead set all the way around weighing 1.51 carats total w...
Diamond, Platinum
4.05 ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA, Diamond, Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning platinum 3-stone ring features a spectacular, unheated, royal blue sapphire weighing an impressive 4.05 carats! This natural color sapphire is accompanied by Gemologica...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Natural Mined Diamond Band 3ct 14K Brand New Size 6.5
Located in Dearborn, MI
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Diamond Band 3.10ct 14K Yellow Gold Brand New Size 6.5 Exquisite 3 Row Diamond Band Design Timeless Brilliance of Round Cut Diamonds on Display Miligrain ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.56 ct. Blue Sapphire Cushion GIA, Diamond, Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This timeless 3-stone ring features a brilliant, cushion cut blue sapphire set in platinum. This sapphire is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #21514221233 which...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow & White Gold 3 Stone Ring W/ 1.02 ct Natural Diamonds & Ruby-IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an IGI report and a fancy box. -3 rubies main stone of 0.25 ct. each, total: 0.75 ct. cut: oval mixed cut Species: Natural corundum color: Deep red -18 diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/3ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1940's Diamond Engagement Ring 1/3ct 14K White & Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Mined .20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Over $200...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Bespoke Tanzanite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning 3 carat oval tanzanite has a deep blue color with the perfect amount of purple flashes. An absolutely stunning ring for an engagement or any kind of statement! This NNJ...
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring w/1.20 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 18k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring w/1.20 ct - IGI Certified Introducing this 18k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring that epitomizes elegance through its simple yet stunning ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3ct Pink Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Oval 9.6x7.8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Presenting NNJ Designs' Summer Collection! This beautiful estate ring features a 2.93 carat oval Pink Tourmaline gemstone with a double halo of natural earth mined diamonds and milg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Joke Quick 18K White Gold 3, 43 Ct. Fancy Pink & Green Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring in 18K White gold 14,3 g. Pave set with a Fancy Olive Green cushion diamond centerstone 1,11 carat., Fancy Pink and Green brilliant- & rose-cut diamonds, White ros...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Natural Mined Diamond Band 3ct 18K Brand New Size 6.25
Located in Dearborn, MI
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Diamond Band 3.01ct 18K Yellow Gold Brand New Size 6.25 Exquisite 3 Row Diamond Band Design Timeless Brilliance of Round Cut Diamonds on Display Miligrain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Natural Mined Diamond Band 3ct 18K Brand New Size 6.25
Located in Dearborn, MI
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Diamond Band 3.05ct 18K Yellow Gold Brand New Size 6.25 Exquisite 3 Row Diamond Band Design Timeless Brilliance of Round Cut Diamonds on Display Miligrain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 3CT Pear Shape Emerald W/ Round Diamond Halo & Split Shank Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k White Gold Pear Green Emerald And White Round Diamond Ring 3.8 Grams Size 9.25 Round White Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.5 Carats Total Weight 1 Pear Cut Morganite Approximately 3 C...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
3ct Diamond Dome Ring Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 3 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-2 clarity). Distinct or...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Levian 3ct Diamond Pave Wide 5 Row Band Ring 14k Rose Gold size 8.25
By Suzy Levian
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a Levian diamond band ring, featuring a stunning array of white diamonds totaling 3.0 carats. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this piece exudes elegance and sophistication. The ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Circlet 3-Stone Halo Diamond Ring – .90 Ct Total Weight
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Polished and steam-cleaned, showing no signs of wear, scratches, or dents. Presents as new. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Circlet Metal: Platinum Finger Size:...
Diamond, Platinum
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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