Vintage Classic Platinum 2.50ct Five-Stone Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Miami, FL
Detail Metal: Platinum Style: Five Stone Semi-Eternity Band Diamonds: 5 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.50 Carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
Dainty SI/H Natural Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Dainty SI/H Natural Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 18 Karat White Gold featuring a oval-cut and a pear-cut diamond set in sleek 18K solid white gold, each diamond is expertly pron...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features emerald cut diamond and oval cut diamond bezel set in the center of the ring and round cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Diamond Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Material- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 20-30 (Depends on your finger size) Round Diamonds, F-G Color VS2 Clarity 2.25-3.00 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid This elegant ring features a modern three-stone design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Round Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in Solid 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring 25 Round Cut Diamond: total 1.25ct 18K White Gold Total Weight 2.38g Ring Size: 6.25 (US), N (UK), 13 (HK) * Please note that the number of diamo...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
Leon Mege platinum alternating eternity band with round and marquise diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The eternity wedding band with round diamonds alternating with marquise clusters in our iconic double-tiered precision-forged wirework. Set with natural diamonds. As a result, size,...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,335Sale Price / item|20% Off
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 14 Karat White Gold This striking ring features five dazzling pear-shaped diamonds arranged in a chevron or “V” shape, offe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This striking ring features five dazzling pear-shaped diamonds arranged in a chevron or “V” shape, offe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Double Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band has two layers. One side holds baguette diamonds and the other side holds round diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous square cut stones set within the 18ct white gold are so sparkly and the sapphires are a great bright blue colour. The diamonds total approx 25pts and the sapphires total...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
House of RAVN, 18k Gold, Arpeggio Eternity Band, with Diamonds, 2ct
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold, Arpeggio Eternity Band, shown with 12 round diamonds in bezel setting, with milligrain detailing. From the House of RAVN Diamond Collection. Material: 18k yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Set in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This scintillating and deftly crafted vintage platinum Princess cut double row diamond wedding band is channel set with approximately 44 fine quality stones, having an approximate to...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats total Stone Setting: Pavé-set with milgrain detailing Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Etern...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Full Circle of Diamonds Eternity Band 0.85 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 28 Round Diamonds E-F Color VVS2-VS1 Clarity 0.85 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 5pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 2pts each. The ring is modelled in 9carat wh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage inspired platinum hand engraved diamond and blue sapphire eternity band, featuring 15 pave set G VS1 quality round diamonds and 15 pave set beautiful Ceylon blue sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 4.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18-Karat Eternity Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
There are 16 stones total. All diamonds are approximately G/H in color and approximately VS in clarity Ring Size: 6.5 (Cannot be sized) Item Weight: 3.7g (2.4dwt) Additional Details:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarselli GIA-Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Ring is resizable upon request. A clean, classic eternity band from Scarselli Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$948Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Blue Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Half Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant geometric band ring features 5 baguette-cut blue sapphires totaling 0.79 carats, crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Diamonds On All Sides Wide Eternity Band 5.50cttw Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully done band done in 18K white gold set on the top and sides with 5 rows of G-H color Vs1-2 clarity diamonds with a total approximate weight of 5.50cttw. Dimensions/Weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Genuine Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Diamond Band. This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the shine fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 5.20Ct Emerald Cut Diamond 18K Yellow East-West Eternity Wedding Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Ring size 5 While this ring is a size 5, we can customize this ring for you in any size.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Full Eternity Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold 4.05ct Luxury Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether worn alone as a statement piece or stacked alongside a diamond band or engagement ring, this emerald eternity band adds a luxurious pop of colour to any jewelry combination a...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold with double claw prongs Each stone is GIA Certified totaling 13.46ct 1. 1.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 11 All 8 diamonds are scattered uniformly all around the band Very clean and shiny diamonds. 5 pointer d...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$772Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Step Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Geometric Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.71 cts Gemstone shape - Square Gemstone Size - 2.6 mm Gemstone Pcs - 5 Diamond Weight - 0.0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Flush Set Diamond Eternity Band in 950 Platinum, Two Tone, Size 10, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, Two Tone, Size 10, Unisex 950 Platinum / 18 Karat Yellow Gold ,Round Brilliant Bezel Set 6mm Comfort Fit Two Tone Diamond Band It is a...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Band
Located in New York, NY
This is a Engagement band from our premium wedding collection. Half Eternity band These ring is made with 5 grams of 14 K gold Ring size is 6 Please look at all the pictures FO...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.23 carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing 5 oval cut vivid red Rubies weighing 2.23 carats total, alternating to these red rubies are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.23 carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing 5 oval cut vivid red Rubies weighing 2.23 carats total, alternating to these red rubies are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.89 carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing lush green 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.89 carats total, alternating to these emeralds are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.10 carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing 5 oval cut royal blue sapphires weighing 3.10 carats total, alternating to these blue sapphires are 4 oval cut brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.89 carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing lush green 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.89 carats total, alternating to these emeralds are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$878Sale Price / item|23% Off
Oval moissanite 14k gold semi eternity wedding band
Located in Istanbul, TR
💍Processing time for custom item take: 5-7 working days. 💍It could be done in any size 💍Color and type of the stones could be changed 💍Made in Solid 14K Gold, in your choice of c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Designer Fashion Diamond Ring Modern Design Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: 14K Rose Gold, Natural Diamond, Ge...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$759Sale Price / item|23% Off
Full Eternity U Prong Set Wedding 14k gold Band
Located in Istanbul, TR
💍Processing time for custom item take: 5-7 working days. 💍It could be done in any size 💍Color and type of the stones could be changed 💍Made in Solid 14K Gold, in your choice of c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,125Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow gold ladies Diamond wedding Ring with rounds and asscher cut diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: Rounds and Asscher Cut Diamond DIAMONDS: 5 PCS carat total weight: 3.01 CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT color: G clarity: VS1 brand: NONE m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: : 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Fu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 1.70ct Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
The true beauty of this piece lies in the design and the focal point, which is the stunning diamond. The simplicity of this engagement ring allows the wearer to admire the stone to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Kai Nora Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Eternity Band
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Eternity Angel Blue Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Ring is a breathtaking blend of classic elegance and modern charm.
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.02ct GIA Certified Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
The true beauty of this piece lies in the design and the focal point, which is the stunning diamond. The simplicity of this engagement ring allows the wearer to admire the stone to i...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Graduated Diamond Demi-Alliance Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Demi-alliance / half-eternity • Metal: 18K yellow gold (750‰) • Diamonds: 9 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.20 ct • Setting...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Trinity 0.34ct Round Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The ring is centrally set with a round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
4.46 cts. Diamond Spiral Bypass Ring with Jagged Arrow Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Specs Dimensions of Ring =20 x 10 x 20 mm Weight of Ring= 9.73 grams Round Diamonds = 93 , 1.2 mm stones weighing .67 cts EC Diamonds = 12 stones , 5 x 3 x 3.15 mm, weighing 3.79 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Dainty V Band Ring 14k Gold Diamond Chevron Band Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Metal: Rose Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: Vs-Si Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding, Bir...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Additional information: Metal: Yellow Gold Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Country of Origin: India Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Marquise Natural Diamond Broad Diamond Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A thoughtful choice for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone celebrations. ★MATERIALS★ Stone: Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 1.35ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI Stone: Diamond Shape: Ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Full Whisper Black Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Th Full Whisper fine Black Diamond Ring is an 18K White Gold full eternity-style ring set with 59 Black Diamond stones by Barbara Harris Water Jewels.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified emerald cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum. This sparkly piece is centrally set with a 2.54 carat emerald cut diamond which is securely four claw...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.51 Carat
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' diamond engagement ring, platinum 0.51 carat. From the Cartier ‘Solitaire 1895’ collection, this ring is set with a 0.51 carat round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Asscher Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
Due to the design, the ring could easily be paired/stacked against other rings such as a wedding and/or eternity band.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Baguette Cut Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Band 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980s A sleek, contemporary half‑eternity band crafted in 18ct yellow gold, set with a row of baguette‑cut diamonds held securely with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Pear Radiant Alternate 1.95 Carats Half Eternity 18K White Gold *F VVS*
Located in New York, NY
This very impressive White Diamond Emerald Pear Radiant Alternating Ring is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$712Sale Price / item|23% Off
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold. 2.5 MM Five Round Moissanite Halo Ring. Vintage Moissanite Half Eternity Band For Women. Halo Moissanite Wedding Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Triple Cluster Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K White Gold Triple Cluster Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring features a trio of square halo settings, each adorned with brilliant round diamonds and centered with baguette-cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $1,612 / item
18K White Gold Triple Cluster Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K White Gold Triple Cluster Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring features a trio of square halo settings, each adorned with brilliant round diamonds and centered with baguette-cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 2.23 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Report Certified Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stunning matching and paralleling wedding band/half eternity ring is embellished with fifteen pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
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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