Green Oval Shape Emerald & Diamond Art Deco 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An attractive Art Deco style emerald and diamond pendant in milgrain setting centered by an approximately 0.5 carat oval cut emerald adorned by additional French cut emerald flanked ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Oval Diamond Full Eternity Band: 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Art Deco Minimalism Meets Timeless Power This elegant full eternity engagement band features stunning oval IGI certified diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Three Stone Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Three Stone Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.49 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ev...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,528Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Vivid G. Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Complementing the emerald is a dazzling 1.13-carat fancy yellow oval-shaped diamond, set in contrasting 18K yellow gold prongs to enhance its warm brilliance and radiance.
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Perle de Pluie Emerald Ring in 18k Gold and Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 18k Yellow Gold, 3.91 ct Oval Zambian Emerald, Cabochons of Citrines, Green Tourmalines, Peridots, and Lemon Quartz The Perle de Pluie Ring is a handmade masterpiece feat...
Peridot, Tourmaline, Quartz, Emerald, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Ruby 0.58 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Embellished with a well matched pair of natural white colorless diamonds and with one gorgeous translucent Colombian emerald from the mines of Muzo. This ring is unique and one of a ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ocean Sovereign -Natural SriLanka No Heat Sapphire set in Designer Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer with beauty. Ocean Sovereign commands — vast, powerful, and deeply regal, like a jewel sculpted from the heart of the sea. Ocean Sovereign — Majesty Born of Sapph...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fancy Deep Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Deep Orange-Yellow Diamond, Diamond, and Emerald Ring centering a prong-set oval brilliant-cut fancy deep orange-yellow diamond weighing 2.21 cts. framed by rows of single-cut...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.65 Carat Emerald 0.21 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Moi et Toi cocktail ring: Certified 4 ct yellow sapphire & antique diamonds
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sonne Ring- The ultimate moi et toi cocktail ring. An oval 4 carat yellow sapphire and two 0.7 carat antique emerald cut diamonds surrounded by diamond and yellow sapphire halos ...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 8.17 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 8.17 carats. The Rubies are complet...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Zircon Halo Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Channeling timeless royal elegance with a modern edge, this striking cocktail ring is a masterclass in classic jewelry design. The piece centers on a magnificent lab-created blue sap...
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Two Tone Genuine H/Si White Diamond Ring Solid 14k Rose Gold Jewelry Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is an elegant two-tone oval diamond cluster ring featuring a distinctive texture. An identical style can be found directly through custom fine jewelry Details:- I...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance. The center stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mixed Cut 1.47Ct Fancy Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant composition of color and craftsmanship, this joyful ring features a carefully curated array of fancy sapphires totaling 1.47 carats. Set in polished 14K yellow gold, the ge...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
18K White Gold 5.15-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiate unparalleled brilliance with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring. This artisanal masterpiece features a complex, floral-inspired cluster of natural diamonds totaling an impr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry Genuine H/Si White Diamond Ring Gift Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is a minimalist monochromatic oval diamond cluster ring featuring a distinctive textured band. An identical design can be found directly through fine jewelry Deta...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Black opal doublet and diamond ring featuring a 15.2 x 9.2mm oval opal doublet with vibrant blue, red, and green color play, accented by 0.20 carats of diamonds in 14K white gold twi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow Gold (White top diamond part) Total weight: 3.55 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Multi-colour Gem Wide Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Cuban Link Band Solid 14k Rose Gold Jewelry Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a diamond Cuban link band crafted in a rose and white gold band. It blends bold streetwear aesthetics with classic fine jewelry craftsmanship to create a highly textured...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring features three oval natural white rose-cut diamonds perfectly aligned at the center, their soft sparkle creating a timeless elegance. On either side, vibrant natu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
The Shell Type A Natural Green Jade Ring with Scalloped Fluted Band, 14K White G
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Drawing inspiration from the timeless symmetry of oceanic motifs and Art Deco architecture, The Shell by HN Jewelry (Est. 1968) is a refined expression of natural beauty and structur...
Jade, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bold cocktail ring centered with a cushion-cut natural Fancy Brown Diamond in rich cognac-chocolate tones, framed by a crisp halo of natural white diamonds that intensifies its dep...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Astounding elegance and astonishing shine emanate from every facet of this incredibly beautiful. Fashioned in a fabulous 2 cluster illusion, this ring incorporates Baguette, Marquise...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.73 Carat SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.73 Carat SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear, oval, emerald cut, marquise cut diamonds weighing 0.73 carats in total making a half eterni...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum Jewels 18K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring features a band which gracefully wraps around the finger in a double-tiered open spiral. Adorning the spiral are alt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,532Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 14K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 14K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring features a band which gracefully wraps around the finger in a double-tiered open spiral. Adorning the spiral are alt...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 & 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece is meticulously crafted with a remarkable blend of Platinum 950 and 18K White Gold, ensuring both durability...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents... BEST OF THE BEST... GIA BREATHTAKING PLATINUM HUGE 17.37 CARAT UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! GIANT 13.51 CARAT REGAL PUR...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1930s is a superb example of East meets West design sensibility during the early modernist era.
Wool
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 13.00 Carat Octagonal Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
We have never seen a square or emerald cut Tanzanite with this depth of color. The ring was designed in the Art Deco style by the Peter Suchy Workshop to show off the stunning beaut...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA 5.11-carat D VVS2 VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love.” Before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces.
Diamond, Platinum
13.91 Ct. Coral Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 38 mm. Length: 35 mm.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Art Deco Style Diamond Black Spinel Jade Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat white gold. These long, art deco-style drop earrings feature an oval cabochon-cut jade stone mounted on a T-shaped joint set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k G...
Oval Shape Red Coral & Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous piece is set in 14k white gold with a Art Deco geometric style frame featuring a beautiful vivid orange 6.32 carat coral accented by 126 diamonds, onyxes, and emeralds....
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Cut Emerald Gemstone & Diamond Halo Studs 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
These Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings feature oval cut emeralds in center. The oval emerald is surrounded by a tight ring of smaller, rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond 7.14 Carat Oval Australian Black Opal Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Latest of my creations. A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Australian Black Opal Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Necklace Handmade in Platinum.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely made in Germany during the Art-Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-gree...
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$20,435Sale Price|20% Off
18K 2 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Emerald Dangle Art Deco Shield Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with the splendor of the Art Deco era, this exquisite 18k white gold brooch pin pendant embodies vintage elegance fused with exceptional craftsmanship.
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Camphor Glass & Chrysoprase Filigree Drop Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 19.46 Grams Chain Type: 6.3mm Wide Marquise Shaped Open Filigree Link Chain Length: 18 Inches in wearable length Clasp: Spring Ring Pendant Dimension...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Man With Balloon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a man in a bowler hat holding a bunch of balloons Featuring a bezel set oval shaped tourmaline cabochon body Measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm - transparent deep purplish pink Bead ...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Set of 17 Murano Art Glass Goblets in Art Deco Taste, Italy, circa 1930-1940
By Cappellin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
SINGLE DESCRIPTION GOBLET 1 Murano Art Glass Goblet No. 1, Green Spiral Bowl and Amber Stem, Italy, circa 1930–1940 Elegant Murano art glass goblet, Italy, circa 1930–1940, in refi...
Slag Glass
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco Morganite, Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art deco style, Morganite, Ruby & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Earrings 20.28 Carats in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Vivid Zambian emeralds command immediate attention in these sculptural earrings, their saturated green color contrasted by a flowing ribbon of natural diamonds. The composition balan...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80ct Colombian emerald and diamonds solitaire pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Colombian emerald and diamonds solitaire pendant necklace 18ct white gold 0.80ct Emerald green Colombian pendant with diamonds 18k white gold. Gorgeous Colombian green vivid ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold, 14.84 Carat, HRD Certified
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SEE-19944 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gross Weight: 15.94 Grams Gold Weight: 11.74 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 6.16 Carat Emerald Weight :14.84 Carat Diamond Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 3.32 Carats in 18K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Rich green Zambian emeralds are framed by luminous natural diamonds in these refined drop earrings. The balanced composition combines color, light, and movement through carefully pro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Opal & Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 47 mm. Length: 55 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,486Sale Price|20% Off
Sunburst Zambian Emerald Earrings w Natural Diamond Halo in 14K Gold OV 5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
These earrings show off deep green emeralds in an oval shape, surrounded by a ring of real diamonds like little sun rays. Made with real 14K gold and secure butterfly backs, they’re ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,657Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K White Gold 3.54 Ctw Zambian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Chandelier Earrings features three lines of diamonds with three graduated oval cut emerald set in the middle row of the diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,638Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Chandelier Earrings features three lines of diamonds with three graduated oval cut emerald set in the middle row of the diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm AAAA Color Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay We are Loose Gemstones Manufactu...
Tanzanite
$1,368Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Style Emerald Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These stud earrings feature 0.78 carat of natural emeralds set in 14K white gold. Each rich green emerald measures approximately 6.08 x 4.07 mm and is secured in a prong setting that...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Tanzanite AAAA Grade Top Quality Oval Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay We are Loose Gemstones Manufactu...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite AAAA Color Oval 20.4 Cts Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay We are Loose Gemstones Manufactu...
Tanzanite
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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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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