Old mine diamond gypsy ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, in an open back
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 0.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have refined single stone ring showcasing a captivating old mine-cut diamond as its focal
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled antique diamond gypsy ring. Crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond gypsy ring taken from the Edwardian period. Crafted from
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K YG Gypsy-set Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique gypsy-set three stone diamond ring, finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, set
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Old Belcher Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut- Belcher Prong Set - H Color - VS1
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Gypsy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gypsy band holds a 15pt old mine cut diamond which is bright, white and has a stunning sparkle
Diamond, Gold
18kt Gold English G*psy Diamond Ring 0.90 carat
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt Gold English Gypsy Diamond Ring Made in Birmingham 1919 Makers Mark: WL. This classic English
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Dated Birmingham, 1909
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Opal and Diamond Gypsy ring is dated Birmingham 1909. The
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 9CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND GYPSY ETERNITY STYLE RING DETAILS Material: 9ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Three Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1880-1890. 18k yellow gold ring with three hammer-set stones: the center chrysoberyl (cat's eye
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Cluster Gypsy Ring 750 950 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
18CT GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND DAISY CLUSTER RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000 Heavy Yellow Gold with
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Ring 18K Gold 3 Gemstone Gypsy Set Band Stacker Edwardian 1910
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond ring dates from 1910. The stylish design has a contemporary look and feel
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold 0.33Cttw Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ANTIQUE c1864 18CT GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE GYPSY RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000 Rosey Yellow Gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold 1.25Cttw Diamond Cluster Gypsy Ring 750 Purity Size R 8.75
Located in Camelford, GB
ANTIQUE 18CT GOLD 1.25 CARAT DIAMOND CLUSTER GYPSY RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000 Heavy Yellow Gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.90 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
pinkie ring or dress ring, or stacked with other pieces. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamond and
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Ruby Diamond Gypsy Boat Ring Size O 7.25 625 Chester 1910
Located in Camelford, GB
For your consideration I have this amazing: 15CT GOLD ANTIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND GYPSY BOAT RING
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Gypsy Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity Chester
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous ANTIQUE 18CT GOLD DIAMOND CLUSTER GYPSY RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three stone diamond Gypsy Ring with mine cut diamonds in a slightly tapered 14K mounting
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond gypsy ring with three vertically set stones.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled three-stone diamond gypsy ring. This antique piece showcases a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Patterned 0.33 Carat Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a victorian 15ct yellow gold diamond gypsy ring. The shoulders of the ring feature a lovely
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stylish diamond gypsy ring dating back to the Victorian era. This elegant piece has
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Lovely classic Gypsy Style ring with an Old European Cut Diamond center weighing 1.87 carats and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 0.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond gypsy ring crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold. At the centre
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1880 18 carat single stone rose diamond gypsy ring size 9
Located in Baltimore, MD
C1880 18 carat single stone rose diamond gypsy ring size 9. The diamond is set low in the ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 0.73 Total Carat Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond gypsy ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This fashionable piece is made of
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Gypsy Ring. This incredible ring is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring, Victorian
Located in London, GB
This fine example of a Victorian era three stone gypsy ring was handcrafted in 18 carat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold gypsy ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The ring is fully
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Victorian 18kt 3-Stone Fancy Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring 1.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond gypsy ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.15ct Diamond Gypsy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian period this gypsy ring centres around an old cut diamond. The 1.15
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.01 Carat Diamond Gypsy Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Gypsy ring, commonly worn by men in the era, this ring features an old cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 0.33 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have refined single stone ring showcasing a captivating old mine-cut diamond as its focal
Diamond, Platinum
3.85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a gentleman. Made of 18k yellow gold, the gypsy style ring is set in the center with a 1.35 carat
Diamond
Victorian Three-Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
This quintessential example of a Victorian era three stone gypsy ring dates from the 1890s. This
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely original sapphire and diamond Gypsy ring. The sapphire is a cushion cut with nice color
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gypsy Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
18k diamond gypsy ring adorned with 3 rose cut diamonds encased in 8 pointed stars on a smooth
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond gypsy ring. The piece dates back to the early
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gypsy Ring Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian opal & diamond gypsy ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Set with Beautiful Sapphires & Diamonds Hallmarked
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18k red, white and blue gypsy ring with a single ruby, diamond and sapphire set flush inside a star
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k yellow gold gypsy style ring, set with a 1.50 carat cabochon sapphire and two diamonds weighing
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Three-Stone Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Three-stone Gypsy Diamond Ring A very fine gypsy mount, dating back to 1900, featuring three
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gypsy ring holds three diamonds totalling approx 30pts and these are set in star settings. The
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gypsy ring holds three diamonds totalling approx 20pts and these are set in star settings. The
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gypsy ring holds three diamonds totalling approx 15pts and these are set in star settings. The
Diamond, Gold
Late Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold ring with a full compliment of English hallmarks inside. Classic gypsy style, set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The old mine cut diamond that sits within this gorgeous glossy gold band is old mine cut, H/I
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The old mine cut diamond in this ring is bright and clean and measures 15pts. It is so sparkly and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fine cabochon ruby center stone with nice quality diamonds on each side. This classic 18K Gypsy
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous glossy 18ct gold band holds a bright, clean old mine cut diamond measuring 60pts
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Diamond Emerald and Diamond-Set Platinum Gypsy Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. This effortlessly stylish Art Deco ring combines classic gypsy
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gypsy ring holds a smooth cabochon sapphire at the centre and a diamond either side measuring
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold stylized and textured three-stone gypsy ring set with a faceted oval cut sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
C1890 18K Garnet and Diamond Star Set Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Gypsy Ring with two garnets and 1 star set diamond encased in clear 8 pointed stars on a
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
14kt Rose Gold .23carat Diamond Gypsy Set Star Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Smooth and Sleek, this gypsy set ring holds a .23 carat Early Round Brilliant diamond (M color, SI2
Diamond, Rose Gold
Diamond and Ruby Gypsy Set Art Deco Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
14k rose gold. Very good condition. Remark: “Gypsy rings are classic Art Deco; stylish and visually
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s French Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Gypsy Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy platinum diamond and natural ruby (app. 3.5 carats) gypsy ring, numbered, France, circa
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique High Polish Gold 1 Carat Diamond Men’s Gypsy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 A high polish 14K yellow gold men’s gypsy ring is set with a sparkling antique
Diamond
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this gypsy style ring are five diamonds measuring 40pts in total. The diamonds are bright
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gypsy Ring w 3 Cushion Cut Diamonds Hallmarked 1909
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K gypsy ring has 3 well mounted and clean round diamonds mounted securely in a polished gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this gypsy style ring are five diamonds measuring 35pts in total. The diamonds are bright
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
British Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring centers a graver set old mine cut diamond; in a starburst motif Weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Enamel "Gypsy" Ring with 1.87ct Old European Diamond
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold ring with a 1.87ct old European cut diamond set in a platinum bezel and finished
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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GIA Certified Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring 1.64 CTS 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Three stone gypsy ring featuring one GIA Certified Cushion diamond flanked with two Cushion cut Sapphires, in 18 karat yellow gold. GIA Certified 0.81 Carats Color I Clarity VS1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
HERMES Lime yellow Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag is crafted from luxurious Lime (bright yellow) Veau Epsom leather, featuring elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in pr...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold links forming ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Four Stone Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Four Stone Flush Set Ring. This beautiful Antique Victorian old mine cut diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat SI Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian solitaire ring crafted in 14K (upper part) and 9K (lower part) gold. The piece features rose cut diamond: 1.00ct, RW-W, SI. Circa 1890. Weight: 4.26g Size: 19.7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Three-Stone Ring, 1919
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique gents ring, dating from 1919, features three old mine cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.04 carats, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold rub-over setti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You are looking at the epitome of luxury and elegance: the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace. This stunning piece is a true masterpiece, meticulously craft...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
18K Gold Signature Old European Cut Diamond Rub Over Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Part of Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, this 18k gold and Old European cut diamond ring is a contemporary variation of a Victorian ring. The overall shape was taken from the a...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Décolleté Multi-Strand Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier multi-strand gold necklace is as versatile as it is stunning. With nearly 20 strands delicately cascading over your décolletage, it's the epitome of elegance. Plus, it f...
Gold, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Split-Shank Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A split-shank solitaire engagement ring featuring a 1.50 carat “new” old mine cut diamond, handcrafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California and featured in California Weddi...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Estate 1.71 TCW Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 1.71 TCW diamond and 14K yellow gold three stone gypsy ring 20th Century Unusual, attractive substantial 14K yellow gold gypsy setting perfectly complements the three bea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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