Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band alternates small and large diamond bezels. Perfect on its own or stacked with others to reflect your own individual styl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 7 "Striking Red" Rubies alternating with 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 7.46 Carats. 7 Rubies weigh 3.92 Carats. 7 Diamonds weigh 3.54 Carats. Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
6.73 Carat Emerald and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 7 Emeralds alternating with 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 6.73 Carats. 7 Emeralds weigh 3.21 Carats. 7 Diamonds weigh 3.52 Carats. Certified by GI...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond 0.41 CT Eternity Band Engagement Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Band width is 2.3 MM. The height on top is 2.80 MM. Ring Size: 7 Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 3.2 Grams of 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond: Approximately 0.41 Carat Total We...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum 2.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.86 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW H-I SI round natural diamonds Size: 7 (US) Width: ...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 0.83 Carat Diamond & 0.56 carat Emerald Quatrefoil Eternity Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold quatrefoil ring with diamonds weighing 0.83 carat total and emeralds weighing 0.56 carat total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4.14 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold eternity band with 17 round-faceted diamonds weighing 4.14 carats total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold / 18 KT Yellow Gold: DETAILS: Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Weight: 4.20 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold / 18 KT Yellow Gold: DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 4.20 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.40 Carat Alternating Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
7 Emerald Cut Emeralds weighing 2.60 Carats 7 Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing 2.80 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size 5.5
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exquisite 3.25 Carat Emerald-Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover this exquisite emerald-cut yellow diamond ring, showcasing approximately 3.25 ct of natural yellow diamonds set in rich 18k yellow gold. With its modern design and vibrant c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.96 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 5.96 carats ruby & .93 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to lar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
6.20 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 18 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.20 carats. Size 7
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .55 Carat Diamond White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made 14k white gold diamond eternity wedding band ring. 16 round diamonds in a bead set, engraved setting. Can be made in different sizes, stones and metals. Designed and craf...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.67 Carat Diamond Repeating Quatrefoil Eternity Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold quatrefoil ring with diamonds weighing 1.67 carats total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized down.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,500 / item
4.40 Carat Marquise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been crafted from 18-karat white gold and hand set with 4.40 carats of marquise diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be res...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 2.42 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.42 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 2.75 Carat Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Common prong diamond eternity wedding band ring. 19 round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. Size 7 and not sizable. Can be costumed ordered in different sizes. Designed and cra...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 0.76 carat 18KT White Gold Cocktail Half Eternity Ring Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
If you're looking for a beautiful and versatile diamond band that can be worn alone or stacked with other rings, consider a baguette and round diamond channel set 18 kt White gold ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This bold and radiant band is a true testament to luxury and elegance. Crafted in lustrous 18-karat white gold, it showcases a mesmerizing design featuring five exquisite round-cut p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band, 3.50ct, Size 7
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond eternity band with thirty-six (36) channel-set baguette diamonds that total 3.50 carats ; H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity. Band is a size 7 and is 3/16 inches wide.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Half Eternity Ring. The diamonds are mounted on white gold so it brings the diamonds a lot more life and beauty while being surrounded by the yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 7.24 Carat '0.40 Cts' Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made of Platinum showcasing 18 perfectly matched GIA Certified (VVS/D-F) 0.40 Ct Emerald Cut Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. 1 diamond is D color...
Diamond, Platinum
1.07 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 1.07 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 1.27tcw, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Clean, sleek and contemporary, Faye Kim's 18 karat gold round brilliant cut diamond eternity band is perfect on its own or stacked with others to reflect your own individual style. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
6.54 Carat East West Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Horizontally Set featuring 13 Stones weighing a Total of 6.54 Carats. Diamonds are of F color and VS Clarity. Set in Platinum. Size 7
Diamond, Platinum
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold High Quality 0.90ctw Bezel Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Ring Sz 7
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.80 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.80 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impres...
Diamond, White Gold
3.14 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
3.14 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Round Brilliant Half Eternity Ring Adorn your hand with the breathtaking elegance and seamless brilliance of this magnificen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Baguette Cut Wedding Ring. Bezel Eternity Diamond Platinum Band 2.2mm
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum wedding band features 0.55 carats of baguette-cut diamonds arranged in a continuous eternity setting.
Diamond, Platinum
3.00 Carat Double Row Diamond Eternity Band
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Two Row Eternity Band creates a luxurious look. Each stone is 7 pt., The total Carat wt. is 3.10, Color is G, Clarity SI. All our pieces comes with an appraisal, performed by o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
7 Natural Fancy Yellow Mixed Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This dazzling half eternity ring is a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Diamonds 0.60 Carat each Diamond. Size 7 DEF color VVS-VS clarity. Each Diamond GIA Certified. Set in a Shared Prong Gallery Setting Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
7.12 Carat (50pt each) Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Ring Band
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Eternity Ring is set with 14 perfectly matched Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, each weighing between 0.5ct to 0.52ct totaling 7.12 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 13.47 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band ring, featuring 13 cushion cut diamonds weighing 13.47 carats total with F-H color and SI-I1 clarity, set in a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.00 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond rings.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This band contains 7 deep red rubies totaling 0.30 carats with 21 round VS2, G color diamonds in between totaling 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7-CTW Pavé Set Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Dome Band Ring Size 5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning platinum pave diamond dome eternity band ring features a striking design with a mix of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, totaling approximately 7.00 carats. Th...
Diamond, Platinum
4.92 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.92 Ct Natural Round and Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 4.92CT G-H SI 18K White Gold, Prong and Channel set,...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 2.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.61 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 3.64 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
18 diamond princess cut wedding band ring. Low to the finger custom made Platinum setting with 3.64 cts of diamonds. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 18 Princess cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Stretch GSI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Stretchable Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Si...
Diamond, White Gold
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.55CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band 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, Pave style,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.11 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.11 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.11CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.00 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold/ 18KT Yellow Gold DETAILS: Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Weight :2.25 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.00 carats 18KT White Gold Baguette Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold/ 18KT Yellow Gold DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight :2.25 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.00...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.45 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18k White Gold 18 Diamonds
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.45 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 3.45CT G-H SI 18...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.45 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18K White Gold 18 Diamonds
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.45 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 3.45CT G-H SI 18...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond eternity ring milgrain vintage design 14KT gold 1.40 carats
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Design ring made with small milgrain dots around every bezel, made with VS clarity diamonds, G-H color diamonds in 14KT white gold. Size 6, can be re-sized slightly. Hnadling...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.71 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight:3.45 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.71 cts Number of Gemstones: 9 Setting Style: Tension Set Av...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87 Carat Natural Diamond & Pink Sappire Flower Eternity Ring 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.87 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds Pink Sapphires 0.87CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong, 2.7 grams 1/4 inch in widt...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond U Setting Eternity Band Set in Platinum
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful diamond eternity band. 6.40 carats of white round brilliant diamonds set all the way around -- full of fire and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.45tcw 14K Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold Diamond Eternity
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unisex diamond eternity band. Seven, stunning, brilliant round-cut diamonds are seen throughout the entire band, bezel set in 14K white gold; with a brush gold finish. Setting Sty...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Eternity Band in 14k White Gold .54cttw Half Carat Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat white gold Complete Ring Weight: 2 grams Ring Size: 7 US Diamond Total Weight: 0.54 carats Diamond Shape...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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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