Crop & Farr Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Crop & Farr ring holds 8 diamonds which total 32pts. The chunky 18carat gold is textured and woven into a beautiful wide band. Hallmarked London 1973. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Ba...
Diamond, Gold
1.08 Carat Baguette Round Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly a beautiful and creative designed ring - can be worn as a statement right-hand ring for all the strong, fierce and independent women! #bossbabe #girlboss There are 7 Baguette ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,449Sale Price|26% Off
10.77 cts Clear Zambian Emerald, Pear & Diamond Double Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant emerald, Pearls & diamond ring studded in 18k white gold with 1 piece of Oval Cut shaped Zambian emerald weight 10.77 carat which is surrounded by 50 pieces of Pe...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,664Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Floral Diamond Ring – 2.25 Carats Total
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A romantic ode to nature’s elegance, this exquisite floral ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and features seven sparkling center diamonds totaling 1.60 carats. Each petal-shaped diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.55 carats 18 Karat White Gold Classic Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.25 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.55 ct Number of Gemstones: 7 Setting Style: Pressure/Clust...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mixed Cut 3.81Ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring 14K White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.81 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .68 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Emerald diamond vintage ring. Octagonal center Emerald gemstone set in platinum and 14k rose gold. Handmade ring with a platinum top and a rose gold shank. 1 octagonal cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Black and White Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold with Starlit Night Theme
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this stunning black and white natural diamond cluster ring. Pave' set diamonds in a playful, yet classy geometric star pattern.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Classic Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make your engagement truly magical with a ring that shines as brightly as your love. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 3.4 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Bril...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
925 Sterling Silver Cluster Ring for Women Tanzanite December Birthstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Tanzanite, Zircon, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 1.15 Carat Diamond = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art Deco inspiration. The ring features a round shape center diamond on it surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,587Sale Price / item|20% Off
Graduated SI/H 1.66ct Pear Cut Diamond Wide Cluster 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.66 carats of natural diamonds. Details Item Code :- SER-29923 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 3.65 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 3.32 g...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
Graduated SI/H 1.66ct Pear Cut Diamond Wide Cluster 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.66 carats of natural diamonds. Details Item Code :- SER-29923 Gross Wt. :- 4.49 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.16 gm Natu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,860Sale Price|20% Off
14.10 Carat Emerald with Diamonds Vintage Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage emerald with diamonds ring, circa 1970's. Approximately 14.10ct emerald apx F2 surrounded by apx 5.35ct of round, marquise, and baguette diamonds. Apx 19.45ct total gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,012Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry 1.45 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
What a stunning ring this is. Encrusted with diamonds, this ring has a lovely sparkle. There are 7 diamonds which total 14pts. The stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
4.80 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.80 carat blue sapphire and 0.15 carat diamond, yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
What a stunning ring this is. Encrusted with diamonds, this ring has a lovely sparkle. The centre stone measures 7pts and he surrounding stones measure 4pts. The face of this ring ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,951Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry 1.45 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
2.57 Carat Morganite & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
If you are looking for Morganite Ring, this is the ultimate find, (2.57 carats) of the finest Morganite color is the focal point Perfectly matched in color, size, luster, and transp...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.10ct 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 1.10ct 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this striking diamond ring showcases a captivating 0.90ct square-shaped center diamond offer...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Taper Baguette Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With a total carat weight of 1.37 carats, this diamond cluster ring exudes a sense of luxury and timeless charm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,663Sale Price|20% Off
0.83ct SI/H Baguette Pear Diamond Cluster Flower Ring Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2142B Gross Wt :- 3.48 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt :- 3.31 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.83 carat ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size ✦ Sizing ......................
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,900Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats Specifications: Total Carat Weight: 3.17cts. Main Stone: GIA Emerald cut .93 H VS1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Three Rows Ring G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 6.4 gram Size 7 width 7 mm 24 Diamonds R7268W ALL OUR ITEMS AR...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring NH Burmese 7.52 Carat Spinel & 2 Carat Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificat 18kt White Gold Ring with Burmese No Heat 7.52ct Spinel and 2ct. Diamonds Spinel: Natural Spinel Step cut, octagonal shape, orange pink colour, No indications of treatmen...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous tourmaline is a deep inky blue/green colour and measures approx 2.5carat. This stone is surrounded by diamonds totalling 30pts. Modelled in 14carat white gold. Size: ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 27pts. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Panel Dimensions: 8x9mm H...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring gorgeous sapphire stone with diamonds surrounding, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.56 Carats Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Blue Sapphire = 2.56 Carat Diamond = 0.62 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
LeVian 2.30 Carat Amethyst and Diamonds Strawberry Gold 14k Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Miami, FL
LeVian 2.30 Carat Amethyst and Diamonds Strawberry Gold 14m Ring. The center gemstone is an amethyst weighing approx 1.80 carat and surrounding diamonds are chocolate and vanilla dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The sapphire at the centre measures 70pts and the surrounding sapphires measure approx 2pts each. The diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Early Victorian 1.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, silver set ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impres...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Exquisite 0.9 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace sophisticated sparkle with this captivating ring, showcasing a dazzling 0.9 carat cushion diamond, meticulously set in gleaming 18K white gold. The exceptional D color (highe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgio Visconti 1.10 Carat Diamond Heart Shaped White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Giorgio Visconti diamond ring is a striking statement piece defined by its elegant heart-shaped design and luxurious craftsmanship. The ring is lavishly set with 150 round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizing. Please c...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
10.90 Carat Natural Hessonite Garnet Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Double Halo*
Located in New York, NY
Hessonite Double Halo 9.45ct. Natural Red Hessonite garnet Ring 14.1 x 11.2mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Vivid Orange Red 1.45ct. Natural Diamonds...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.65 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is 7, Resizable 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond 0.65ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring with Marquise, Pear, and Round Diamonds – 1.38 Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sculptural and refined, this stunning 18K white gold ring showcases a harmonious blend of diamond cuts in an open crossover design. At the center, seven marquise-cut diamonds (0.44 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.49 Carat Burmese Peridot and Diamond Halo 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
8.49 carat oval Burmese Peridot with Diamond halo and side accents (weighing a total of .55 carat, SI1 in clarity, G in color) set in 18k yellow gold with scalloped undercarriage on ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.8 ct of Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ext...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Natural ...
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Ring Blue Oval Cut Cluster December Birthstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14k White Gold 11 Points Each
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold prong style 2.9 grams 5/1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Three Row Trembler Ring 1.60 Carat USA
Located in North Miami, FL
This arresting and stunning 14 Karat white gold diamond trembler ring has 3 connected rows consisting of 80 smaller diamonds of .40 in carat weight which are GH color. The 10 bigger ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 4.00 Carat Total Weight Mixed Diamonds Shape Cut Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.00 Carats Mixed Diamonds Shape Cut Ring 14k. The ring features mixed cut diamonds such as round, emerald & tapered baguettes. The ring is a size 7 and weights 4.8 grams The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Quarter Pipe" Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Set with 0.38 Carats Earth-Mined Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes' Quarter Pipe ring combines a chaotic splash of flush-set diamonds and an orderly row of channel-set diamonds on a modernist, eye-catching ring in satiny 18 karat yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,999Sale Price|12% Off
3.62 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tanzanite = 3.62 Carat Diamonds = 0.14 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds = 1.59 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Style Cluster Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.65 carat.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. In the shape of a daisy ring, it is set in the center with 8 claws of a brilliant-cut diamond surro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco 4.48 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Original Art-Deco 4.48 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum Platinum (tested) ring made in the early 1920s. It has been set with a proportioned emerald-cut aquamari...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
4.27 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
4.27 carat oval blue Sapphire and white Diamond halo (1.05 total carats, SI2-I1 clarity, G-H color) in a 14k white gold setting on a solid 14k yellow gold square ring band. Size 7. G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
$11,475Sale Price|55% Off
18 Karat White Gold Brown Diamond "Swirl" Ring total weight 13.86 carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Metal: 18K white gold with Black Rhodium Diamonds: Multi shaped Brown Diamonds all diamonds: 13.86 carats White Diamonds: Color: G Clarity: VS Size: 7 US Gram weigh...
Brown Diamond, 18k 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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