French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique cluster ring, it is formed of a flower pattern set with rose- cut diamonds that of the center being of more important size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.0 Ct Rose Cut Diamond plus 18 KT/Silver Target ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian ring is 1880 circa. Italian origin. lovely Target design skilfully hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT gold with silver portions, The ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Australian Opal and Rose-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This late Victorian/early Edwardian-era cocktail ring features a natural oval Australian opal weighing approximately 7.77 carats, displaying a multi-color "play of color" in a pinfir...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Dome Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring features a stunning arrangement of rose-cut natural diamonds that shimmer beautifully against the silver setting, creating a captivating and luxurious appeal.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful antique Victorian ring features a natural Mexican fire opal measuring approximately 1.00 carat, surrounded by a halo of twelve rose cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Vivid Pink Tourmaline & Rose-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Early Edwardian
Located in OVIEDO, AS
The shoulders of the ring are set with further rose-cut diamonds in graduated pavé, tapering elegantly toward the plain polished 18-karat gold shank, stamped 750.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
English Opal and Rose-cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18K gold, this opal and diamond ring dates from circa 1900. It is set with three slightly graduating cabochon opal interspersed with lines of three rose- cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This 14 karat yellow gold ring has a silver front setting, set with 7 rose-cut diamonds in various sizes and set in closed, silver rubbed settings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The incredible ring features 1.65 carats of natural Old Mine Cut diamonds (H-J / SI) pave set in a marquis shaped setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Persian Turquoise 13mm by 10mm by 5mm. Diamonds 24 Rose Cut Diamonds The top of the ring is 16mm long and 13mm wide.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Coral Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
This is a vintage deep red coral cabochon ring embellished with rose-cut diamonds. The early handmade work, a testament to the skilled artisans of the vintage era, is showcased in th...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
JUGENDSTIL Ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.20ct 18k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold solitaire ring with rose-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.20 ct F/G SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5 (52) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.85ct Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style diamond ring with a rose cut diamond. 0.85ct center rose cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Victorian rose cut diamond and enamel engagement ring is crafted in 18k yel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose Cut and Table Cut Diamond Ring Hand made antique cluster diamond ring with parts in solid 9K Gold with and top of the o...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct The diamond is has I color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not includ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.40ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 9.25 - EU. 19.25(61) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide and 4.3 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resiz...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.40ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 9.5 – EU. 19.5(61) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide and 6.7 mm high Rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian RIng with rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 5.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.30 ct - F/G - P - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.5 mm wide Weight: 5.7 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VICTORIAN ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 8.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold ring with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.60ct – G/H – SI - ring size U.S 8.5 – EU 18.5(58) Detailed description the top of the ring is 3.7 cm wide and 9.5 mm high Ring...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.20 Ct Spread Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt Gold Ring Boxed
Located in Napoli, IT
Iconic Victorian Awesome flush set ring from the Victorian period, a classy statement ring, 1890 ca Heavy mount hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, tested Centrally set in a round silv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring parure with matching Ring and Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian ring with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat - G/H - SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.3...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
VICTORIAN ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
VICTORIAN 14k rose gold with silver ring with rose cut diamond total 0.20ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Ring Coral Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The light apricot hued coral is set in a round halo mount, bordered with old rose cut diamonds. The ring makes a nice statement on the hand.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Platinum and Gold Ring and Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Vintage Platinum & 18 kt Ring & Earrings with Rose cut Diamonds & Natural Pearls Diamonds: 32 rose cut diamonds Pearls: 2 with a diameter of approx 6.4 mm Material: Pla...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Plaque Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Design: Edwardian, shield-shaped with openwork and millgrain detailing Center Stone: Old cut diamond, approximately 0.45 carats Diamond Quality: F-G color, VS clari...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Victorian ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.50ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 8.75 - EU. 18.75(59) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide and 7.4 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
VICTORIAN ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring with rose-cut diamond total 0.10ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 9.5 – EU. 19.5(61) Detailed description the top of the ring is 9.0 mm wide and 4.0 mm high ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
VICTORIAN ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.20ct – G/H - SI - ring size U.S 7- EU 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and 7.5 mm high ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features rose cut diamonds set in a clover pattern.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
Monumental Georgian Statement Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition Flat wide c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is emerald 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1ct Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring, Italy Circa 1890s
Located in Firenze, IT
Of round outline, the central stone weighing approximately 1cts, it is bordered by nine smaller stones weighing approximately 0,90cts, claw set in silver and gold. Weight: 6.4gr. Siz...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Rosette Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rose-cut diamonds enhance the setting as well as the start of the ring in the shape of a tulip.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1820
Located in Firenze, IT
The round rose-cut diamond surrounded by small rose cuts border, within foiled closed-back settings, to trifurcated fleur-de-lys shoulders and a reeded hoop, mounted in silver and go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vicorian ring with pearls and rose cut diamond up to 0.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific item - 2 x 4.7 mm rose-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.20 carat color : G/H clarity : SI Hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold The ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian GIA 1.26 carat old mine cut diamond 9k rose gold solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A single old mine brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.26 carats with GIA-documented L color and SI2 clarity (GIA #5241001084), sits alone atop a band of 9 karat rose gold, letting the ...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Old Rose Cut Flemish Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an old rose cut flemish diamond approximately 0,50ct, mounted in silver and gold. Size 7 Weight: 4,5gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement
Located in New York, NY
An stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with a Rose Cut Diamond, a halo of Pearls and two Persian Turquoise gems.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Seven Warm Tone Rose Cut Diamond Classic Victorian Style Band 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A sparkling seven stone ring from the late Victorian era. This piece features seven dazzling rose cut diamond which scintillate beautifully.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. Totally is ruby 0.18 ct. Totally is emerald 0.18 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size) Box is no...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
$1,550Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century 1910-1915 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamonds in 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A beautiful early 20th-century ring from the 1910-1915 period, crafted in 18k gold and featuring classic rose-cut diamonds, reflecting the elegance of the era.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 5.0 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.25 ct – G/H – SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and 9.6 mm high.
Diamond, 18k Gold
A French 18K Gold Ring with Agate Cameo & Rose-Cut Diamonds. Empress Faustina.
Located in London, GB
French goldsmiths—whose eagle hallmark guarantees authenticity—surrounded the cameo with 26 rose-cut diamonds and crafted elegant scrolling shoulders in 18-karat gold.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE This exquisite and rare Victorian ~2ct Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is set in 14 karat yellow gold a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold 0.15ct Rose Cut Star Pave Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Rose Cut - Star Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.15ct (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 4.0 grams 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold with silver ring with rose cut diamond total 0.70ct – G/H – SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.7 cm wide and 5.4 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian old mine cut fancy color diamond 18k rose gold bezel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and romantic treasure from the turn of the century, this Victorian engagement ring showcases a captivating one-carat old mine cut diamond in a natural fancy brownish yellow hue.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. 0.90ct J SI1 Rose Cut Halo Silver 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.90 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Marquise Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Small Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian small cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, cushion cut, 0.30ct, B 4/2, VS - 10 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.18ct, RW+/R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14k pink gold men's ring with rose-cut diamond up to 0.30ct 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold men's ring set with rose-cut diamond up to 0.30 - G/H - SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 9.0 mm wide.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 21 Rose Cut Diamonds The top of the ring is 15mm long and 8mm wide.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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