GIA Certified 1.01 Carat White Diamond in Platinum 950 Handmade Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat white diamond, color J, SI2 clarity, original GIA Certificate will accompany the ring. Set in hand made Platinum 950, low setting bezel ring, with round wire...
White Diamond, Platinum
$1,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Natural Diamond Enamel Halo Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This marquise diamond enamel ring features a natural marquise-cut diamond set v...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Platinum GIA 2.64ctw Old European Fancy Color Diamond Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an amazing, 2.24 carat, GIA certified diamond neatly bezel set at its center. The center stone...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,688Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.31 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style.. April birthstone diamond bri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Ladies Ring 18K Yellow White Gold 0.20 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary ring is made of 18k yellow gold set with 0.20 cts diamond in bezel setting. The ring has white gold accents, which provides a very sophisticated style. Total ring w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,425Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Retro Oval Cut Cabochon Emerald Ring with Halo Diamonds in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid oval emerald totaling 5.2 carats, surrounded by a bezel set center with a sparkling diamond halo in 925 sterling silver. The striking center gemsto...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Designer 2.35 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat 4.05 Carat
By Charles Krypell
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Charles Krypell designer of this beautiful tapestry, cushion-cut Aquamarine blue stone sits in a pave Diamond ring. The face of the halo measures 14mm Center, Aquamarine tapestry i...
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with a round facetted Burmese ruby of vivid colour, weighing approximately 1.27 carats. Set in a half-bezel, the lively ruby is acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous oval blue topaz takes center stage in this vintage-style cluster ring, set elegantly in a secure bezel. Sparkling diamonds are scattered around it, adding twinkling accent...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Two Tone Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Kite and Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulent splendor of this exquisite ring, crafted with a harmonious blend of 10K yellow and rhodium-plated white gold. At its heart, a 1/5 carat princess-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful ca.early 20th. century period ring decorated with natural Sapphire,Pearl and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Swedish customs...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
GIA Certified H/VS2 1.03 Carat Diamond in Bombe Edwardian-Style Platinum Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is the second time he has used this mounting, and this is the first time he's set it entirely in diamonds. The center prong-set diamond is a clean and beautiful brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
10K Two Tone Gold 5/8 Cttw Diamond Kite and Twist Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with sophistication and an intricate play of light, this exquisite ring blends 10K yellow and rhodium-plated white gold in a symphonic celebration of love and elegance. At its...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1910s, worn Swedish hallmarks : 18 K, three crow...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring This glorious trinity vivid green emerald and diamond ring is impeccable.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
SSEF Certified 1.01 Carat Kashmir Blue Sapphire No Heat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring from Rewa features a natural, unheated blue sapphire sourced from Kashmir, weighing 1.01 carats. Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest and most sought-after sapphires due ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.22 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Shield Cut Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond ring is special. Superman's diamond ring! The center is a 2.22 cts "salt and pepper" natural diamond. The color we very conservatively estimate to be J-K, in reality mor...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold 0.94ctw Round Diamond Dual Finish Ribbed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent men's ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a fine and super fiery round brilliant cut diamond which weighs approximaltey 0.94 carats. The diamond i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold by Ohliguer, 0.50ct
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes. •Available in 18ct Yellow, White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid Platinum decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks : Maker's hallmarks of G.Dalberg ,Stockholm, a letter " P " fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Horizontal Wide Face Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K solid yellow gold unisex ring centering a stunning 19.0 x 6.7mm jadeite jade centerpiece. Accentuated by 28 round cut diamonds totaling 0.20CTW. Set in a horizontal bezel setting...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 1.01ct Etched Cross Oval Diamond Signet Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Laser Etched Cross on Table - L Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.01ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40tcw 14K Two-Tone Emerald & Diamond Bee Ring - Vivid Green Eyes 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This one-of-a-kind bee ring is an exquisite masterpiece, featuring round-cut diamonds pave-set within its thorax, abdomen, and wings, adding a dazzling brilliance to the intricate de...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 13.30mm Large South Sea Pearl w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ faint pink overtone - Excellent Luster - 13.30mm (approx.) (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.08ctw (approx.) (2) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Turquoise W/ Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique ring was crafted during the late Victorian/Edwardian era in solid 18k white gold and features a beautiful natural turquoise stone neatly bezel set a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.48 carats The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. April birthstone diamond brings love, we...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.86 Carat Afghan-Chinese Minor Oil Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 2.86 Carat Minor Oil Afghan/China Border Origin Emerald and Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold Bezel Set Ring. Crafted in 18K white gold, natural green 2.86-carat weight e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 5 mm x 4.55 mm x 3.15 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct of deep...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly bezel set at the rais...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1906 Ring natural 0.35ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross-haired bezel in Platinum featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.15 mm x 2.2 mm deep / ca 0.35 ct , ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Renaissance-styled ring featuring solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with articulated shoulders. Natural rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measures Ø 4.5 mm x 1.7 mm deep / about 0.4...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Modern Tahiti Grey 13 Millimeter Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Tahitian pearl is beautifully set in 18k gold with two round accent diamonds (aprox 0.20 tw ). The pearl sets high on the bezel to show off the beauty and size (13mm) ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond 0.80ct ring with knots in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes. •Available in 18ct Yellow, White ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pure Red Color - NO HEAT - 1.08ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural Knot Ring in 18ct Gold with 1ct FSI Emerald Cut Diamond, Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes. •Available in 18ct Yellow, White...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s. Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Gold-Platinum Cocktail Ring with 5.46 Ct. Round and GIA Marquis Diamonds
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our featured design is a sleek, modern 14K white gold bezel setting. This minimalist style offers a clean "all-metal" frame that protects the diamond’s points while giving the ring a...
$556Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Crescent Moon Ring Opal. Half moon opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Meta...
Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Ca. 1900s -1910s, no hallmarks. Band and bridge in solid 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Green Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully designed modern twist on an Art Deco era target ring. . The chic geometric setting is set with rich green custom cut natural emeralds. Finished with fine milgrain details...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Estate 1.85 Ct Round and Baguette Cut 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This estate Diamond ring is 1970 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 18 KT bicolor version Sleekly tailored band design with a main Diamond pointing the center set between two tapered ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.32 Carat Cushion Shaped Antique Rose Cut Diamond in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Nashville, TN
This fabulous ring, a genuine Edwardian (Greek Revival) piece, has an approximate 2.32 ct cushion shaped rose cut diamond bezel set into its top. Enveloping the center stone are 8 ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Zircon Ring, Sterling, 22K, Rose Cut, Size 6.25, Unisex
Located in Northampton, MA
A stunning, domed oval, rose-cut natural zircon gemstone is bezel-set within a satin-finished 22k yellow gold mounting, perched atop a band of thick, brushed sterling silver. The Zi...
Zircon, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby. Superb colour, clarity...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with claws decorated with spectacular natural Purple Amethyst measuring 10mm x 8 x 5.8 mm d...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Art Nouveau period Ring n solid 18ct Yellow/ Orange tinted Gold with bezel set square cut Red Glass 4.75mm x 4.75mm x 2.2mm deep that realistically imitates Red Ruby. Swedish ...
18k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 4.45ct Swiss Blue Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Nature Inspired GIA Certified Bezel-Set Cushion Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire RingNovember Birthstone Ring for Women: Swiss Blue Topaz is the November birthstone an...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold
1958 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved crown featuring a bezel set natural Emerald diamond cut cut Ø 5mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. Crown 10 mm high x 7 mm deep. Swedish hallmarks, maker is GD&Co, Mal...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Finish Ring ca 1930s -1950s, plain band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural cabochon cut Emerald stone of deep Green color 7 mm x 5.5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 20ct. Rock Crystal solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 8.82 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful ca.1930s -1940s European Ring featuring huge natural Rock Crystal or colorless Quartz stone. The band and crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural Rock Crystal ...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 3.5ct Green Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 10gr
Located in SE
A Ring, period ca. 1920s -1930s with a wide band and neat crown being an openwork of filigree ornaments surrounding bezel set oval cabochon of natural vibrant Green Jade of the fines...
Jade, 18k Gold
1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of fancy cabochon cut. The color is medium Blue, with tiny inclusions inside visible...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
Polish Art -Deco period cocktail ring. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel set natural Citrine or Smokey Quartz/variety of Quartz stone measuring 25 mm x 17 mm x 11 ...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose 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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