Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 7 3/4 Cluster Diameter: 12mm Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 3.3g
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring showcases a delightful cluster of natural seed pearls, elegantly arranged to mimic the delicate petals of a daisy, with a Rose Cut natural diamond at its centre, adding a to...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,392Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring A bold platinum fashion ring designed with a geometric motif, pavé-set throughout with sparkling diamonds and accented by calibr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with a striking cluster of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920, Antique 1.84 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.84 carat diamond and platinum, 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Swirl Diamond Modern Design Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.6 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.18 Total Carat We...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Aquamarine & Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 55 / US 7 (resizable upon request) Metal: Platinum 950‰ Center Gem: Emerald-cut aquamarine, ~4.00 cts Accent Stones: 10 old-mine–cut diamonds...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster Dimensions: 11x7mm Weight: 2g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Mings Silver Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: Silver Pearls and Diamonds Diamond Count: 3 round brilliant Diamond Color: G-H Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Burma No-Heat Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
By Chaumet
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chaumet Paris Burma No-Heat Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum This exceptional vintage Chaumet Paris ring centers on an ~4.11-carat natural Burmese sapphire, accompanied by G...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s 1.87 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage floral cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 10k Single Cut 1.00ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1930s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold Stamped, 1960s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s A sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 9ct white gold, centred with a vivid round blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of ten bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Cluster Promise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 1.53 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Cluster Promise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.22 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Cluster Promise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.22 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Gorgeous, Edwardian cluster ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1930s 0.83ct Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that showcases intricate craftsmanship and a beautiful design. The central stone appears to b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Beaded With Oval Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its dainty profile makes it an ideal choice for a sophisticated everyday statement or as a unique addition to a curated ring stack. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.86 G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$398Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Beaded Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a central oval cluster of shimmering diamonds, expertly set to create the look of a larger single stone.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Beaded Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a central oval cluster of shimmering diamonds, expertly set to create the look of a larger single stone.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Floral Halo Twist Design
Located in London, GB
Beautiful diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a classic floral halo design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning 15ct gold Edwardian daisy ring, showcasing a centre pearl delicately framed with a halo of eight rose-cut d...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearls, Sapphire & Diamond Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 27mm x 21mm Stone Cut: Marquise Weight: 5 grams Size: 7
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25ctw Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald, 1 stone european cut 7 x 5.75 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond round brilliant cut 1.25 - 1.75 mm approximately .25 total carats GH color/ SI1-I1 clarity Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring, Birmingham 1989
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1989 Maker's Mark H - L This exquisite vintage ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut natural sapphire at it...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Geometric Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.52 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.11 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.52 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.11 Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Princess 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Princess...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .66ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.43ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.77 Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77-carat round-cut ruby, beautifully complemented by 0.48 carats total weight of round-cut diamonds in elegant platinum 900 cluster style band ring, size 7.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Halo Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian-era ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the era’s signature elegance, symmetry, and fine detail.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Baguette 1.50ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring –2.06 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 7.59 grams Ring Size: EU-54 / US-7 / UK-N½ (Diameter – 17.2mm) Stones: 29 Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 2.06 ct Diamond Color: G–H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco style 1.24 carat diamond ruby platinum cluster engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the center of this Art Deco style cluster ring sits an antique cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Central Cluster Dimension: 10x8mm Weight: 4g
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k 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
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .45ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Top size: 17 x 15 mm Ring size: 7 ¼ Weight: 6,28 gr The ring, dating back to the 1970s and featuring an 18k yellow gold and platinum setting, features a splendid o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
1930s, Antique 1.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.60 carat sapphire and 0.70 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14k Gold 2.04ctw Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.54ctw (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Preloved 18ct White Gold Stamped, Emerald & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 2000 This stunning 18ct white gold preloved cluster ring features a gorgeous, faceted oval natural emerald centre ston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat blue sapphire and 1.76 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 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. The stone bears excellent luster, transparency, and color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K pink gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Pink Gold Gold Weight : 1.86 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.1 Total Carat W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring (Europe Ca. 1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
LATE GEORGIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (Europe Ca. 1830) Wheel of fire!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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