Art Deco .75 Ct. G VS1 Diamond Solitaire Plus Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond For Ever This charming Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is 1920 ca Exquisitely hand crafted
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco .75 Ct. G VS1 Diamond Solitaire Plus Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond For Ever This charming Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is 1920 ca Exquisitely hand crafted
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Art Deco 1.50 Ct Diamond Twin Solitaire Buckle Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
the Art Deco era as a favorite of the era The two main Old European cut Diamonds are .75 Ct each for a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gelin Abaci Tension Collection Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Gelin Abaci
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Features Tension-Set Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Part of
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold and Diamond Halo Solitaire Mounting
Located in TRYON, NC
set with a center stone between .75 ct to 1.25 ct. The ring is 6 3/4 and can be sized. A great
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amazing Tanzanite Diamond Gold Heart Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size:7.5 Country Of Origin:USA DIAMOND • Round: 0.41Ct. • Baguette:0.76Ct. • Total
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
French Late Art Deco Distinctive 1.95 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond is .75 CT – 1.50 Ct for both rated as G/H VS/SI top white grade with very good clarity too, only
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
and clarity adding .75 Ct more 1.75 Ct of Diamonds with a stunning diamond solitaire which could be
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Solitaire Geometric Engraved Arched Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
half-moon sapphire accents that add the perfect pop of color. In the center is a .75 Ct cape VS diamond
Platinum
GIA Cert Natural Burma Heart Ruby & 75 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Burma Heart Shape Ruby & 75 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian .75 Ct Diamond Solitaire Deep Carved 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Remembrance Outstanding Edwardian period Diamond solitaire ring Reminiscent of the Victorian
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
.75 Carat Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beauty and the promise of a lifetime of love. At its heart lies a magnificent solitaire diamond, cut into
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1 1/2 Carat Ct Real Natural Solitaire Diamond Round Bezel Stud Earrings 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning approx. 1 1/2 Ct Round Solitaire Diamond Stud Earrings Bezel Set in 14K White Gold. A
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian G VVS .75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Exquisite
Located in Napoli, IT
quality rose cut Diamond spreading as much as .75 Ct - unusual pearl cut rated as G VVS excellent in
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Natural Green Jade 1.0 Carat Diamond Rare Hoop Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
, back has been created to host the Jade hoop It is crowned by an old European cut Diamond of .75 CT
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond engagement ring. In 14k white gold. With a ca. 0.82 ct. Old Mine cut white diamond center set and flanked by 6 small round single cut diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Rare Bangle 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1910 Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Edwardian engagement ring showcasing a dreamy old mine-cut diamond set in Platinum! Crowned by a 0.79 ct icy white old mine cut diamond at its center, this platinu...
Diamond, Platinum
Hans Hansen Danish Modernist 14k Gold Faceted Crystal Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crystal and 14K gold ring created by Hans Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960's. Faceted tension set crystal suspends mid air in its 14K gold setting. Ring stands about .75" above the fin...
Crystal, 14k Gold
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
1940s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This magnificent signet ring features a wide, flat band adorned with an intense light-blue sapphire. Total weight of the sapphire : 1,18 ca...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25 Size 6.25 4.1 gram Handmade, no damage, in good condition 9.8~9.4 mm wide by 5.4 mm deep Top Top ligh...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dates back to the astro hungarian era 1...
Diamond, 14k 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.
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