Unavailable|$1,900
Sensational Black Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
This dramatic 18 karat yellow gold band twists around one round black 12mm pearl. Four bright round diamonds accent the black pearl nestled into the top of the yellow gold band.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,430
Multi-Row 18kt Rose Gold Rings with Alternating White and Black Diamonds
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
This cocktail ring is as bold as it gets. It starts off warm with 18kt rose gold and exhibits amazing contrast with alternating rows white and black diamonds. In total the piece boa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$9,000
18 Karat Rose Gold Shaded White Brown Black Diamond Curved Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Rose Gold Shaded White Brown Black Diamond Curved Cocktail Ring Apprx. 6.80 carat diamonds total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$16,349
3.32 Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Schullin Wien
Located in Vienna, Österreich
This oval Paraiba Tourmaline weighing 3.32 carats is mounted on a shank adorned with 80 brilliant-cut black diamonds weighing 1.21 carats. A horizontal split along the mounting adds ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$114,523 / item
Frame Ring, Black Lacquered, Yellow Gold, Diamond and Emerald
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional piece of jewellery combines the natural beauty of a Zambian emerald with the sparkle of diamonds and the sophistication of yellow gold. The central emerald, weighing...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,684 / item
Cober with black Diamond of 1.98 Carat Diamonds and 1.77 Ct.Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
You can type Cober Jewellery in the search bar to view more pieces of jewellery at our webshop. Cober Jewellery with black Diamond of 1.98 Carat Diamonds and 1.77 Ct.Rubies Cocktail...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,241
Akillis Capture in Motion Ring 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
Akillis Capture in Motion Ring in White gold and white gold with black DLC surface treatment set with black diamonds. Diamonds : 96 black diamonds, 0,37 cts. AKILLIS is reinventing...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond & White Diamond Ring Pave Set in 18 Karat White Gold & Yellow Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely designed ring was created by artist inspired by shooting stars at night sky, beautifully created in 18 karat white and yellow gold with 3.90 carats of white diamonds ov...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$44,500
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Lightning Ridge Opal, Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Lightning Ridge Opal, Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,800
18 Karat Pearl, Diamond and Black Jade Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A modern design with a touch of Art Deco influence. This 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a pear shape cultured pearl surrounded by .74 carats of expertly pavé set white d...
White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,791
Mini Snake 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Black and White Diamonds
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
The sensuality of the snake recalls the beauty and the elegance of women. The fact that he’s changing the skin is a symbol of rebirth and regeneration that can lead to immortality as...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,909
1.54 Carat Black Diamond Signet Ring Rose Gold by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat Rose gold Ring featuring 1.54 Carat brilliant cut Black Diamonds. This design is one of Jochen Leen's newest designs and is highly recognizable. This ring is well suited to...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Australian 7.43ct Boulder Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Opal Minded
Located in Sydney, AU
The impressive and opulent Ta Prohm boulder opal ring (7.43ct) is a piece that carries the ancient wisdom of the most revered temple in Angkor, Cambodia. The ring’s gorgeous opal gem...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,554
18 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond Ring Made in Italy with Box
Located in MIlan, IT
18 Karat Rose gold ring set with 2,12 carats of black diamonds round cut and a center stone 0,51 carats marquise, finger size 6.75 american size, made in Italy comes in a box. very n...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Men Ladies Yellow and Black Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An impressive cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold, rhodium plated with an incredible mixture of clear diamonds, yellow diamonds and black diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,800
Sethi Couture 18 Karat White Gold 7.5 Carat Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sethi Couture
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Vintage Inspired 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring. 7.5 Carat Rose Cut Black Center Diamond sit in milgrain bezel. 44 White Rose Cut Diamonds and 45 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds pave ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$12,580
13.25 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Black White Diamond Large Bombe Dome Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large bombe dome ring in 18-karat white gold pave set with clear and black round brilliant cut natural diamonds. Signed BA. Size, 6 Diamond Total Carat Weight, 13.25 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,760
0.29 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Black Rhodium Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has Natural Round Cut White Diamonds that weigh 0.29 carats and clarity and color of VS-F. The flower is made in 18 Karat White Gold and has an approximate weight of 7.5 ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$1,990
Diamonds Star Statement Ring
By SPALLANZANI
Located in Milan, IT
Stella ring in white gold 18kt ,with 40 brilliant cut black diamonds (0,45 Ct). Size 13/53 Made in Italy
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Carat Gold Studded Ring with Black Diamond Pavè from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Sophisticated and minimal, the Microcosmo collection is composed of fine pieces in 10 Carat yellow gold that can be literally rearranged and customised. Named TERRA , the Italian wo...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18Kt Yellow Gold Ring, Blackened Silver, Kunzite, Rubies, White & Black Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
This luxurious ring is a show stopper, designed by William Llewellyn Griffiths, masterfully fusing byzantine design details and medieval silhouette to create this timelessly chic pie...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling...
Unavailable|$4,400
1980's Asymmetrical Black Onyx and Assorted Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 1980s 18 Karat yellow gold ring features asymmetrical inlaid Onyx and 100 pave inset fancy Yellow Diamonds, totaling 3 carats. Size: 6.5 17.3 grams
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,638
18 Karat White Gold, Black and White Diamond and Onyx Carioca Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the city of Rio de Janeiro. The CARIOCA Collection exudes natural style, roused by the brazilian State of Mind. The CARIOCA ring is handmade using 18kt White...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,836
18 Karat Pink Gold, Black and White Diamond and Onyx Carioca Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the city of Rio de Janeiro. The CARIOCA Collection exudes natural style, roused by the brazilian State of Mind. The CARIOCA ring is handmade using 18kt Pink ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black and White Diamond and Tourmaline Carioca Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the city of Rio de Janeiro. The CARIOCA Collection exudes natural style, roused by the brazilian State of Mind. The CARIOCA ring is handmade using 18kt Yello...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,638
18 Karat White Gold, Black and White Diamond and Tourmaline Carioca Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the city of Rio de Janeiro. The CARIOCA Collection exudes natural style, roused by the brazilian State of Mind. The CARIOCA ring is handmade using 18kt White...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,501
Italian Pink Coral Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Cosenza, Italia
C. 1990 Pink Coral and Black Onyx Ring With 0.90 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold Stylish and appropriate to wear for any occasion.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,450
18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Atelo
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Atelo’s Boule Collection combines voluminous shapes with vivid colours, resulting in bold yet charming Black onyx is finely wrapped with brilliant-cut diamonds in this cocktail ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
DELFINA DELETTREZ 18 Karat Gold Black and White Diamonds Domino Dots Ring
By Delfina Delettrez
Located in Roma, IT
The Domino Dots ring designed by Italian jeweller Delfina Delettrez is handcrafted from 6,62 gr 18 karat white gold and adorned with four white diamonds 0,66 ct and four black diamon...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hugo & Haan Platinum GIA Certified White Black Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Details: Material : Platinum Principle Gemstone : Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond Other Gemstone : White/Black Diamond Pave, Freshwater Pearls Total Diamond Carat Weight : over 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
Unavailable|$15,993
Fraleoni 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Black and White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold cocktail ring with round-cut diamonds, round-cut black diamonds, round-cut rubies and oval cut ruby. Diamonds: 1.40 carat ( H-I color - VVS1-VVS2 ) Black diamonds: ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,640
11.43 Carat Black and White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring is simply a Stunning Beauty! The Pear Cut Black Diamond is 9.92 Carats and is surrounded by a halo of 31 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.6...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tread the Untreaded Path with Contemporary White & Black Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
“Why follow the herd when every one of us are born as One-of-a-Kind? You’ll live your exceptional self, with this Work of Art. And a mere thought of this Ring will bring smiles on yo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$16,406
Beware People will Stare with Contemporary White and Black Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
It's been weeks of dull and boring routine as watching paint dry. And when you've some excitement coming, to throw down some chips at a table and rub elbows with fashionistas, you'r...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,430
Vintage Circa 1970s Black Opal & Diamond Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Glistening like a midnight sky, the Seraphina black opal & diamond ring is a stunning embodiment of artistry from the modern era, set in luminous 18ct white gold. Rich hues dance wit...
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,288 / item
Black Australian Opal Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a unique Australian Opal ring shows off bright colors Green Blue Red Orange and these are very rare due to the fact they are so hard to find. With 24 Diamonds it really do...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.04 Carat Black and Fancy Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Black Diamond and Natural Fancy-Colored Diamond Cocktail ring.
Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,373
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Brilliant Cut White and Black Diamonds
By Yiorgos Poniros
Located in Athens, Athens
The Volcanic Flower Collection Compelled by the all-powerful ambience of Santorini, Yiorgos Poniros triumphs with his masterpiece collection. Coveted by celebrities and vip clientele...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,272
Black and White 4.25 Carat of Diamonds Dome Ring, Made in Italy
Located in MIlan, IT
18 KT rose gold dome ring set with white diamonds carats 1.43 color G clarity VS and black diamonds Carats 2.82, woven design Made In Italy comes in a Box finger size 13 Italian size
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$35,000
Mikimoto Black South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ladies Ring MRA10014BDXP
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Black South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Pearl 15mm Diamond 0.44 carat total weight Ring Size 6 3/4 MRA10014BDXP
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,317
d'Avossa Ring with Aquamarine and Pink Sapphire on Black Diamonds Pavé
Located in Roma, IT
A Ring from d'Avossa Rainbow Collection in black 18 kt gold with a pavé of 1.45 cts of black diamonds and a central pear shape aquamarine of 0.85 cts together with a pink sapphire o...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.32 Carat Black Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold and Rhodium
By Sethi Couture
Located in Mill Valley, CA
3.32ct black diamond and white diamond cocktail ring by Sethi Couture in 18K white gold and rhodium.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$3,500
Crivelli Italian Made Black and White Diamond B Ring in 18 Carat R/G
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Crivelli designer Italian made black and white diamond initial B ring in 18 carat r/g 1.00 carat black diamonds 0.30 carat white diamonds 18 carat rose gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,505
2.30 Carat Black Opal Old Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
This wonderful and dramatic black opal show an impressive play of colours. Rubover set in yellow gold, the opal is surrounded by 20 old cut diamonds in platinum.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,250
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Black Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring with domed black onyx in the center and on the sides 12 prong set full cut round diamonds weighing .43cts, G-H color, VS clarity Ring size 6.5, may be sized Last...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,800
18 Karat White Gold Fancy Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in a beautiful multi- row overlap design. Round Brilliant Cut Fancy Black Diamonds Rose Cut totaling 1.59 Carats and White Diamonds G color and VS1-VS2 clarity. Pave Set...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Josef Hoffman 18kt Pear Shape Black Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Josef Hoffman Scintillating 18kt Custom Cut Pear Shape Black Onyx Ring Featuring 1 Full Carat of VVS clarity, G color White Single Old Cut Diamonds Set in an Organic Custom 18k...
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 carats Round Briolé Cut Black Diamond d'Avossa Starry Night Collection Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A Ring from d'Avossa Starry Night Collection in black 18 kt gold with a dangling round-briolé cut Black Diamond of 1.10 cts surrounded by a pavé of 0.63 cts of Black Diamonds Ref. N...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,058
21st Century 18-Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A brilliant round white diamond rated F/G VVS. is the centrepiece of this stunning black and white diamond cocktail ring. The black diamonds weigh .98 carats. The setting is 18-karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Art Deco Style, Mabe' Pearl and Diamond Black Onyx Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This ring is cast from royal 18k yellow gold and sized to a 5.5.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,836
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black and White Diamond and Onyx Carioca Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the city of Rio de Janeiro. The CARIOCA Collection exudes natural style, roused by the brazilian State of Mind. The CARIOCA ring is handmade using 18kt Yello...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paige Novick Three Row Curved Blackened Gold Ring with Black&White Diamond Pav
By Paige Novick
Located in New York, NY
Refined and chic, this is all diamond wavy bar ring makes quite the statement. Wear alone or layer on a couple of our other B+W diamond rings for an edgy look that rivals none! Thi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,700
Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Fancy Black Diamond Dress Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly Handcrafted in a unique multi- row overlap design. 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Fancy treated Black Diamonds totaling 2.13 Carats and White Diamonds totaling 0.68 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,500 / item
Stephen Webster Fly by Night Black Opalescent Crystal Haze and Diamond Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Masterfully handcrafted in 18k white gold, set with alluring 0.12 carat black diamond pavé and stunning black opalescent with clear quartz Crystal Haze (5.94 carats).
Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,840
Giulians Art Deco Inspired 1.20ct Black opal and Diamond Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians Art Deco inspired black opal and diamond ring. This handmade ring features a stunning natural solid Australian black opal, with deep multi-color fire. The opal has been be...
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Ananya White Gold Balance Twin Ring Set with a Pearl, White and Black Diamonds
By ANANYA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
ANANYA WHITE GOLD BALANCE TWIN RING SET WITH A PEARL, WHITE AND BLACK DIAMONDS Set in 18K White Gold Total white diamond weight: 0.43 ct Color: F-G Clarity: VVS1 Total black dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,885
Blackened White Gold Repossi "Nérée" Ring Set with Black Diamonds
By Repossi
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18 kt blackened white gold large Repossi ring, "Nérée" collection, figuring a floral motif set in a lozenge and enhanced with black brilliant cut diamonds. Length : 50 mm Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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