Edwardian Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Cluster Dimensions: 18x8mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3.1g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Natural Diamond 0.15 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Cluster Simple Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 1.65 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight:0.15 Number of Gemstones: 7 Setting Style: Pressure/Cluster ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 2.28 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster 5 Stone Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds share a weight of 0.37 carats. All set in platinum 900, this piece is sized at a USA 7 and has a 8.9 mm ring face width.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
EGL 3.05 Carat Diamond Victorian Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
With a luxurious design that captures the essence of a bygone era, this ring is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. 1 old mine diamond K-L SI approximate .91 carats EGL Certificat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Fire Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fire opals are the most striking bright orange colour. The emerald cut fire opal has such a fiery glow to it. The diamonds total approx 36pts and are set in platinum. It is believed ...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.36 Carats 18KT White Gold Trio Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.56 Grams Gemstone: Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Total Carat Weight: 0.36 CT Number of Gemstones: 27 Setting Style: Cluster/P...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Halo Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 4.45 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.52 CT Number of Gemstones:20 Setting Style: Cluster/Halo A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 2.30 Carats 18KT White Gold Trim Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 6.62 Grams Gemstone: Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Total Carat Weight: 2.30 CT Number of Gemstones: 146 Setting Style: Cluster/...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.40 carats 18kt White Gold Starburst Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight:2.50 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 0.40 ct Number of diamonds:66 Average Color: F-G Av...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, featuring a center round cabochon emerald weighing 1.00 carat, surrounded by 8 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.60 Carat Sapphire 0.44 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.60ct, B 6/3, SI - 14 sapphires, round cut, TW 1.00ct, B 6/3, VS-SI - 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.70 Carat Sapphire 0.90 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, cushion cut, 1.70ct, B 5/2, SI2 - 12 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.90ct, EW-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Cushion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite silver and diamond cushion cluster ring is a must-have for any woman who appreciates the finer things in life.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamonds 0.45 carats 18KT White Gold Square Illusion Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 3.24 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Total Carat Weight: 0.45 ct Setting: Cluster/ Illusion Average Color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.06 Carats 18KT White Gold Duo Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Whether you are looking to add a touch of luxury to your outfit or make a statement with your jewelry, this diamond ring is the perfect choice. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Wei...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 4.00 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant/Marquise/ Princess Total Carat Weight:0.50 ct Number of diamonds:100 A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring! This Emerald ring has a gorgeous unique look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.14 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.14 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat W...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Made from the radiant beauty of 18-karat white gold, this ring showcases a captivating cluster of natural diamonds, totaling 0.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring –2.06 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring showcases timeless beauty with a double halo design, meticulously set with 29 natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.06 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K White Gold Signature: Signed “JL” Center Stone: Sapphire, approx. 0.88 carats (cushion / modified square cut) Diamonds: 36 round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 1.30 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.14 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.24 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 6.14 carat Ceylon sapphire and 3.24 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire jewelry and esta...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 1.43 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive natural saltwater pearl and 1.43 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Opal 0.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 1 opal, oval cabochon cut - 12 diamonds, brilliant cut, TW 0.50ct, RW-W, P2 Weight: 5.18g Size: 17 (...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring. The ring features 7 single cut diamonds for a total of 0.15 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Marquise Diamond Bezel Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Marquise Diamond Carat Weight: 1.15 Carats Color/Clarity: H / I1 Accent Stone: Eighteen Round Brilliant and Marquise Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Three Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1940's 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Halo Three Stone Cluster Ring is a timeless expression of elegance and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.13 carat White Diamonds Flower Cluster 18k white gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI 2.13 carat white diamonds Flower Cluster in an hand made 18k white gold ring This ring is a size 7, complimentary sizing upon order before shipping.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Emerald 0.30 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 3 emeralds, step cut, TW 0.35ct, vslbG 5/5, SI-P1 - 14 diamonds, old mine cut, TW 0.30ct, R...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.85 Carats, Circa 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, 9 Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. Center stone is .65 points H Color SI-1 - 8 Smaller prong set diamonds surround center stone 1.20 Carats- H color -SI-1 for...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Cluster Diamond Dome Pyramid Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate collection, this pyramid cluster diamond ring features six rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximate 2.50 carats, H-I color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold Black and White Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.99 Carats
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold Black and White Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.99 Carats This ring has 18 Black Round Cut Natural Diamonds that weigh 0.62 carats and 7 Round Cut Natural Diamon...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning vintage 3 carat oval sapphire ring with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Col...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning triple cluster holds three colourful opals and these are surrounded by diamonds. The diamond total is approx 52pts. Each opal measures 35pts. Modelled in 18carat gold a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.15 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Solitaire Duo Open Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Number of Gemstons:11 Total Carat Weight: 0.15 ct Setting:Cluster/ Illusion Average Color: F-G Ave...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond Cluster Snowflake Ring Tsavorite
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Ring Diamond Cluster Ring Tsavorite Diamond Cluster Snowflake Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.25 carats 18 KT White Gold Cluster Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 6.02 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.25 CT Number of Gemstones: 111 Setting Style: Cluster/Halo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.35 Carat Purple Sapphire No Heat Ceylon and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 10.35 carat no heat Ceylon oval cut pinkish purple sapphire and mixed cut diamond cluster platinum ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 2.00 Carat Pear Emerald 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, pear cut, 2.00ct, vslbG 4/4, P2 - 16 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.55ct, W-S...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Large Cluster Diamond Ring Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds Cluster Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Cluster Ring Sterling Silver 925 with Natural Diamonds Cluster Design area size approx 27 x 21 Natural Diamonds approx 0.38 carat Weight 11.4 grams Finger Size 7 (oro sr511...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds 0.40 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Cluster Split Shank Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A natural diamond cluster split shank modern anniversary ring is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is perfect for marking a special occasion or milestone in a relationship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and creative cocktail ring featuring a cluster of 15 large round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.35CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 2.3 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat VS Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.40ct, vB 6/3, VS - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.10ct, RW-W, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 3.50 Carat VS Sapphire 1.90 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 3.50ct, B 6/4, VS - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.90ct, RW-W, V...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Floral Cluster Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond 0.42 ct twd Color: F Clarity: SI1 Ring Size 7 Total Weight: 8.06 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/3 Carat Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The central motif is a sparkling cluster of 7 miracle-set, round cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 1/3 c.t.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Vintage White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond cluster ring is a classic and highly wearable design, set with 2.14 carats total weight of diamonds graded I color and SI1 clarity in a beautifully balanced cluster arra...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.15 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Solitaire Duo Open Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Number of Gemstons:11 Total Carat Weight: 0.15 ct Setting:Cluster/ Illusion Average Color: F-G Av...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous triple cluster is super sparkly. It holds a total of 1.10 carat worth of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat 100% Natural Diamonds Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold prong...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold, this cocktail ring is absolutely divine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.35CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 2.3 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.31 Carat Emerald and 2.12 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine impressive vintage 2.31 carat emerald and 2.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold vintage cluster ring; an addition to our vintage emerald jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat 100% Natural Diamonds Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold prong...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 1carat and the diamonds total approximately 70pts. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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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