Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - Round 1.43ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.03ct Cut: Round C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1900s 2.04 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Center Diamond Color H Clarity SI2 Cut Old European round Content 0.98 carat Dimensions 6.02mm x 5.69mm x 4.27mm Diamond one Color G Clarity VS1 Cut Old European rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,379 / item
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Chic 14K white gold diamond ring with a timeless design. The natural diamonds are round- and baguette-cut and beautifully mounted in a channel setting. This gorgeous ring works just ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.28 Carat Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ring - Round Brilliant .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Platinum Three-row Pavé Diamond Ring (~7.75cttw) - Size 8
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Origin: Natural - Clarity: VS2 - Color Grade: G - Cut: Round - Color: White - # of Stones: 81 - Carat Weight (ea): ~0.1ct/ea - Total ...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagment Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning multiple marquise diamond ring. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grad...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarit...
Diamond, White Gold
Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring - 14k Round 2.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Slice Round Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
Faceted Diamond slices totaling 2.40 carats are set in a very attractive and fashionable 14k gold and Sterling mounting. Size 8 3/4
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural 4.07 Carat H/SI1 Round Diamond Solitaire Wide Shank Ring In Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating platinum solitaire ring showcases a stunning 4.07 carat round brilliant diamond, boasting H color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
10K Yellow and White Gold 1/10 Carat Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed, this bypass ring is expertly designed with 10k two tone gold and natural diamonds. The yellow gold band is vertically intersected by white gold at the middle. B...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
White Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 10.31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $60 Note: If resized, the shank will become very oval in shape. Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natura...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
0.50 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style Claw set ring set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 15 bar set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.00 carats. 5mm wide Size 8
Diamond, Platinum
$1,804Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Whether you are a budding bride or groom or simply looking for an everyday piece to dd to your collection, our 1 carat natural diamond band is sure to impress. Key Details - 8 roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold
10.85 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. Natural green rectangular 10.85 carat custom cut tourmaline in a solid platinum custom made setting with 8 round cut accent diamonds. 1 recta...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Origin Burma (Mong Hsu) Cut Round Faceted Content 1.00 carat Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color SI2 Clarity H Cut Old European Content 0.68 carat Dimensions 5.52...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Gold 0.75 Carat Natural Round Single Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k White Gold approximately 0.75 Carat Natural Round Single Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.50 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond ring. The focal point of the ring is a 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamond bordered 4 baguette cut diamonds and 8 smaller round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat 4 Prong Set Round Cut Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add a timeless appeal to your look with this diamond fashion ring. Sleek and sophisticated, the ring is made using 18 karats yellow gold and is finely polished with grace. It feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .96ct Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.20 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond solitaire ring. The centre stone is a 0.20 carat round brilliant cut diamond and each shoulder is set with 8 smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Diamond Round And Baguette Ring in 18K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18 K white gold ring features a total diamond weight of 2.70 carat white round brilliant and baguette diamonds with G-H color and VS clarity .
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Unisex Cluster Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow gold - Weight: 14 grams (approx.) - Style: Minimalist - Era: 21st Century - Setting: Channel - Size: 6-8 Center S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 8 Metal: Platinum Size: 8 Weight: 7.30 grams Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .07 H...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Peridot Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,620Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring .96ct I VVS1 Round Solitaire Platinum sz 8 12200
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Tiffany & Co. .96 carat I VVS1 round brilliant diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum size 8.
Diamond, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round Diamond Three Stone Illusion Plate Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from radiant 10K yellow gold, this ring exudes warmth and luxury. Adorned with three natural round diamonds totaling 1/2 carats, each diamond is showcased in a mesmerizing mi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Vibrant Orange Pear Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Vibrant Orange Pear Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 8 Carat Vibrant Orange Pear Mexica...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 10k yellow gold ring is designed with a beautiful flower inlaid with 3/4ct round cut diamonds. Over the band, on each side of the flower, two rows of channel set baguet...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro .25ctw Pearl & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: cultured pearl ,1 stone round bead 6.8 mm diamond, 12 stones round brilliant 1.75 - 2 mm approximately .25 total carats F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size 8 Rise Off Of F...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Diamond Wedding Band - 950 Round Brilliant .22ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Tot...
Diamond
25 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
**Diamond Detailing:** - The ring is lavishly covered with genuine round-cut diamonds, each boasting G-H color and VS-SI clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.10 Carat Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Gem circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with five Round Brilliant Natural Rubies (approx 1 carat) & 8 Natural Diamonds (approx .10 Carat) F-G in color and VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 0.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Art Deco diamond cluster ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VS1 Cut Round Brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round .72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): .58ct Cut: Round Color: Pink Natural Dia...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Honeycomb Band Ring Size 8
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold, this sophisticated diamond band ring features an elegant honeycomb motif set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. Each diamond is individually fram...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Delicate Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 0.46 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
It features a 0.46 -carat Salt and Pepper round diamond set in six tiny prongs and flanked by two perfectly Round-Sha[aped diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I2 Total C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Band 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 5/8 Cttw Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Envision a symphony of light encircling her finger, with this exquisite 14K white gold engagement ring, rhodium-plated for a mirror-like sheen. At the core of this splendid piece, a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Round .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.68 Carat Round and Invisible Set Princess Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 11 mm Band Width: 2.6 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 to 8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4 Grams Stone Type: 0.68 CT G VS2 Diamonds C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Band - 14k Round Brilliant .26ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s 1.21 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity P1 Cut Modern brilliant round Content 1.01 carat Dimensions 6.16mm x 4.12mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) G Clarity (ave...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Band 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
Set with glittering Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing approximately 0.21 Carats, this Ring is an Eye-Catching Masterpiece.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.03 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity P1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.65 carat Dimensions 5.51mm x 3.71mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) G...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Solitaire Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Solitaire bezel engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California featuring a 0.75 carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.20ct Diamonds & 8 Emeralds
Located in Broomall, PA
A stunning 14K yellow gold ring featuring 17 sparkling diamonds and 8 vibrant emeralds elegantly arranged in a encircling design. Stones: Diamonds, Emeralds - Diamonds Carat: 1.2 Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 2.55ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GWLab
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring size: 57 (EU) / 17 (IT) / 8 (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Pear Brilliant Carat: 2.00 cttw Color: Natural Coloured Clarity: VVS2 Side Stones: Natural D...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1.86 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this diamond ring. Diamond Quality Color J Clarity VS2 Cut Round Old Cut Content 1.86 carats Dimensions 7.73mm...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.25 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, 15 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Blue Zircon with Diamond Halo in Platinum & 18K Gold Filigree Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8 carat oval cut Blue Zircon and Diamond ring.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
TJD 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Twisted Shank Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring dazzles with diamond and Criss-cross design. Decorated with shimmering 57 round and 8 baguette-cut white diamonds set in micro prong and prong setting. We only use 100% nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Diamond Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning 8 diamond band 14k rose gold ring! Specifications: Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 9.75 Total weight: 8.8 Grams Diamond Count: 8 Diamond Total Weight: 0.40 Carats Di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.75 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke Men's Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted men's signet style ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 16 round brilliant cut white diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, giving the ring a square shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.07 Carat Diamond and 8 X 6 MM Natural Tanzanite 14K White Gold Twist Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed by our skillful artisans in 14 KT white gold and studded with 34 brilliant diamonds and 1 tanzanite in prong setting. Diamonds are graded in HI color and I2 clarit...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 3.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.50 carats. Circa 1940s Size 8 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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