7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Champagne Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K champagne yellow gold eternity band is captivating at 7.78 carats. The elegant band features a continuous row of radiant cut diamonds, each 0.50 carats, secured in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bezel Set Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut, 4 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.51 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Ring Size...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Hidalgo 18k White Gold Ring Band Black Enamel Bezel Set Diamond size 6.75
By Hidalgo
Located in Northbrook, IL
The sleek design features a black enamel band with three round white diamonds, each set in 18k white gold bezels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.56ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cushion-cut stones are meticulously bezel-set, creating a seamless and luxurious design.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 10.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 11.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$277Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Bezel Set Oval Emerald & Diamond Pavé Band Ring by Silvorra
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 0.47 carat emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vibrant oval cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 5 mm at the center. Accented by s...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat WhiteGold Size 5.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 ad 1/2 All 8 diamonds are scattered uniformly all around the band Very clean and shiny diamonds. 8 poi...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 11 All 8 diamonds are scattered uniformly all around the band Very clean and shiny diamonds. 5 pointer d...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95 Ct Emerald Diamond Solitaire Band 14K Gold Half Bezel Set By Juhi Jewels
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Band Elegant and refined, this 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Band features a beautiful 0.95 carat natural Zambian emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 7 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 5-Stone Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: 5 Oval cut = 0.96cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 2.6 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.19Cttw Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing 7 bright white scintillating bezel set emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.19 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Created from rich 18 karat yellow gold, this beautiful eternity band boasts 23 fine round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA 2.29ctw Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Diamond Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Vivid Green Color - Very Nice Quality - 2.04ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Crafted in luminous 14 karat yellow gold, this modern diamond eternity band is a timeless expression of elegance and sophistication. A full circle of round brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Bezel-Set Diamond Stackable Band Ring in 14k White Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and contemporary, this elegant ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a modern minimalist design with three bezel-set round diamonds totaling 0.29 carats. The open bar-...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
12k Gold 3/4 Bezel Set Five Stone Brilliant Diamond Band, App. 1.05 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
This beautiful ring is a five stone band, set with round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.05 TCW, 3/4 bezel set.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Contoured Wide Blue Enamel Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamond in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A single round brilliant cut diamond is bezel-set at the center of the domed enamel face, its brilliant sparkle creating a stunning focal point against the deep, lustrous blue surfac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ornate Bezel Set Diamond Bubble Style Wide Ridged Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The band itself is a work of art, featuring multiple layers adorned with rows of small bezel-set diamonds in an elegant, repeating pattern.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Emerald Bezel-Set Band Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The emerald measures approximately 4.72 x 3.84 mm. The stone is set in a smooth bezel setting, giving a clean and modern look, and is accented by prong-set diamonds totaling 0.03 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Geometric Motif Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A row of bezel-set round diamonds glimmers across the center, framed by twisted rope detailing along each edge that adds dimension and depth.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 9-Stone Half Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: 9 Oval cut = 0.82cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 3.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring features natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, creating a luxurious and sophisticated design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Flower Motif Eternity Band Ring in Brushed 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 6.5 We absolutely adore this amazing 14 karat white gold diamond flower station ring. Delicately crafted, this captivating and contemporary piece features six meticulously...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Oval Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This refined ring features a vivid oval-cut Paraiba tourmaline, glowing in a rich bluish green hue that is both exotic and captivating. Set in polished 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Stone Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This brilliant band-style diamond ring makes a bold and elegant impression with its lineup of seven round-cut diamonds set in individual bezels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Round brilliant-cut diamonds are bezel-set around the band, creating a seamless blend of sparkle and sleek design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request)Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece showcases 0.40ct of dazzling white round brilliant cut diamonds, each meticulously bezel set and graded at E-F colors with VS1-VS2 clarities.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring 0.40ct of perfectly matched round brilliant cut diamonds, each stone is bezel set in luxurious 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece showcases 0.40ct of round brilliant cut diamonds, each meticulously bezel set to perfection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.76 Ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Investment & Collector Appeal Fine blue sapphires of vivid saturation represent one of the most stable and appreciating categories within the coloured gemstone investment market....
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 2.51 ct Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern band ring showcases a continuous row of emerald-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.51 carats. Each diamond is meticulously graded G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarity, creating a ha...
Diamond, Platinum
0.35 CT Bezel Set East West Pear Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Pavé-set diamonds along the band add just the right amount of sparkle, creating an elegant balance between minimal design and everyday luxury.
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.75 Carat Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 0.75ct Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Material: Platinum Gemstone Details: This...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KYG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond and gemstone collection showcases elegant pieces that are extremely versatile and a timeless addition to your jewelry collection. These pieces are part of our dainty and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KWG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond and gemstone collection showcases elegant pieces that are extremely versatile and a timeless addition to your jewelry collection. These pieces are part of our dainty and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KRG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond and gemstone collection showcases elegant pieces that are extremely versatile and a timeless addition to your jewelry collection. These pieces are part of our dainty and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
$7,100Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold Natural 1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1.75 Carat Weight Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Style :5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Material :14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There Are Approx...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K White Gold 0.68cttw
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond ring design. This ring features 9 bezel set fine round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 18k white gold. Total diamond weight: 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bezel Channel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking vintage ring crafted in solid 18ct buttery yellow gold, showcasing a natural cornflower blue sapphire in a sleek bezel setting. Three sparkling diamonds are channel set alon...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Cabochon Emerald & Princess Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
0.34 carat cabochon cut bezel set emerald ring, adorned with channel set princess cut diamond side stones, all set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Natural 5.12 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold 5.12 carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Details: There Are Approximately 5.12 carats of radiant cut Diamonds. Diamonds a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern 14K Gold Bezel-Set Ring with GIA-Certified Light Brown Natural Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek and minimalist in design, this modern 14K yellow gold ring features a bezel-set natural round brilliant diamond in a soft, elegant transparent light brown hue. GIA-certified fo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Modernist Fluid Bezel Set Diamond Ribbon Swirl Ring 14K/18K Solid Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
There is a deliberate poetry in a design that captures the fleeting nature of movement. This Architectural Swirl Ring reimagines the traditional diamond solitaire, transforming preci...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
14K Yellow Gold Natural 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 5 Stone Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Product : Natural Diamond 5 Stone Bezel set Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are ap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Men's Bezel Set Nugget Statement Ring with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 13 This bold men's statement ring is crafted with a rugged, natural aesthetic. The centerpiece features a striking raw gold nugget, set in a robust 14k yellow gold band. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning 18K rose gold eternity ring is made from 1.9 grams of gold. There are 23 round VS2, G color diamonds all the way around the ring totaling 0.44 carats. The gold around t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.69Cttw Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond ring design. This ring features 9 bezel set fine round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold. Total diamond weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Channel and Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage unisex ring boasts a natural oval-cut Blue Sapphire, mounted in a half-bezel setting, paired with additional tension set baguette and round-cut white diamonds. The side ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.26 CTS and bezel set, flanked by two swirled scrolls,...
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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