Black Agate Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stones Cocktail Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Three stones of black agate and two diamonds crafted in a polished 18 karat yellow gold
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,725 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Black Enamel Ring with 0.21 Carats Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
From the Vortex Collection, Alignment Ring is crafted of 14K yellow and rose gold inlaid with black enamel. A trio of princess cut diamonds adds radiant sparkle to the design. Alignm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Agate Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stones Cocktail Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Three stones of black agate and two diamonds crafted in a polished 18 karat yellow gold
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Araya 0.32 Carat Diamond Trillion & 2.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby Black Enamel Ring
Located in Mumbai, HM
Additional photos and videos available on request. Diamond Details - Color: FGH - Clarity: VS - 0.32ct Trillion Diamonds Coloured Stone Details - 2.05ct Ruby Oval Gold Details -...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$5,170
Ruby & Diamond 18KW Wide Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate ruby & diamond 18KW wide ring. This 18 karat white gold ring features seven oval rubies at 2.06 carat total weight. The rubies are accented with 1.29 carats of round brilliant...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Diamond Ring Pave Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Stock Sale New
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and romantic ring has been designed and hand crafted by artist in 18 karat yellow gold set with 2.50 carats of white diamonds and 1.70 carats of black diamonds. Black rh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$22,218
Donna Brennan Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Unique sculptural 18t Gold Cocktail Ring by Donna Brennan. Featuring a star burst of Sun & Moonstones encrusted with crushed Coral, delicately framed by a swathe of cognac faceted Di...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
12.31 Carat Black Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Pavé set with 3.8 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and accentuated with 8 black onyx stripes (totaling 12.31 carats), this ring can be worn as a chic, casual accessory or a gla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
13.54 Carats Black Onyx Briolette and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
Exquisite Fine Jewellery is a production house that designs and creates fine handcrafted pieces of couture jewellery. Exquisite's innovation and careful glance at the changing global...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
Alluring Three Color Diamond Gold Floral Ring
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling 18K white gold floral ring set with black, grey and white diamonds is a standout gem on its own.
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring with Black Onyx
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mondrian Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in Black Onyx, in an 18K White Gold Bypass setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.79 Carat Rubellite Black Enamel and Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
One-of-a-kind treasures from our limited-edition collection, this gorgeous oval rubellite weighing approximately 10.79 carats insert within a yellow gold bezel embraced by black enam...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$5,995 / item
White Diamond White Gold Ring, The Inverted Cluster Ring
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Inverted Cluster Ring White Diamonds set on White Gold. Crafted to order. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
One of a Kind Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Black Diamonds, Jade and Rock Crystal
By Vhernier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A symbol of unconventional elegance, this rose gold Re Sole ring is adorned with magnificent black pavè set diamonds and pairs stunning jade with rock crystal. It is one of Vhernier'...
Black Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,909 / item
Mini Waves Ring in 18kt Rose Gold with Brown Diamonds and Black Rhodium
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Waves Ring in 18kt rose gold with brown diamonds (Clarity VS1-VS2 TW) Reference: 23R186Rbrdbr Dia: 12mm Color gold: rose and white gold Diamond: 0.61ct Please note that this r...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$2,150
Thin Black Diamond Pavé Band
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This band looks clean and modern on everyone, the black diamonds being particularly chic, and look beautiful set against the 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring Cabochon Oval Malachite Black Onyx Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco Style Cocktail Ring featuring Cabochon Oval Malachite, Black Onyx Inlay, and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,562
Black Ceramic Ring with a Git Center Stone and 0.90 Carat White Diamonds
By Collection Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
Using different materials and still sticking to the same colors strengthens the centre stones unique shape and size. This is a black ceramic ring with a carved git center stone and ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K Yellow Gold Art-Deco style Ring featuring Checkerboard Faceted, Cushion Shaped Black Onyx and Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,729
Renesim Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This delicate ring features a striking white sapphire with a frame of black diamonds and a channel-set white diamond band. Details: Ring size: 45 (US size 3) with a 2.9 mm wide ban...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,840
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring consists of a 13x14mm natural color Tahitian cultured pearl and .61 carats of white diamonds. Set in 18k white gold, this ring can be worn day or night. Size ...
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
0.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond and Black Enamel 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
Exquisite Fine Jewellery is a production house that designs and creates fine handcrafted pieces of couture jewellery. Exquisite's innovation and careful glance at the changing global...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,254
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Turin, IT
Noa-Noa, Bertolotti design. Deep gray and white South Sea pearls ring with black and white round brilliant diamonds and gold. Handcrafted in Italy. White pearl 31 ct Gray pearl 3...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring with Cabochon Black Onyx & Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K Yellow Gold Art-Deco style Ring featuring Black Onyx inlay and Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$938
Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian star-set cluster ring is adorned with six lustrous natural pearls, six rose cut Diamonds which surrounds the Pearls, finishing with a rose cut Diamond in the ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Dome Shape Ring with Designer Stripes of White and Black Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and stunning dome shape statement ring with stripes of white diamonds (2.75 carats) and black diamonds (5.00 carats) artistically pave set in 18 karat white gold. This magni...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,915
Donna Brennan Rough Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Elegant Donna Brennan Black Rough Diamond & matt 18ct Gold hand-crafted Cocktail Ring. 6 shank ring in a size 7 1/4 ( N-O ). Featured in the "Redefining Fine Jewellery' show at The S...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
11.01 Carat Emerald Carving Diamond and Black Enamel 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
Exquisite Fine Jewellery is a production house that designs and creates fine handcrafted pieces of couture jewellery. Exquisite's innovation and careful glance at the changing global...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$7,696 / item
Australian Black Opal Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Australian Black Opal Ring 18 Karat White Gold which shows of bright colors Blues Greens Yellows Reds Orange . Black Opals are very rare as they are so hard to find. They come fro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,766
Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Emerald White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
This very unique eye ring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$22,154
Brute High Jewelry Trillion Cut Diamond Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signature 2.3ct Black Diamond BRUTE Ring surrounding a 2.1ct Trillion cut White Diamond. The central stone is G-color, VS Quality White Diamond, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Rhodium on 18kt Gold Featuring 10.75 Ctw Angel Coral 3.30ctws Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Another especially unique Aristocrat Jewelry production piece merging the old with the new. Recently we have seen the use of the special uber expensive alloy Black Rhodium Alloy used...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's White Gold Wedding Band with Black Rhodium Finish and Black Diamonds
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Men's wedding band in 18kt white gold, set with 0.10ct black diamonds off center on top surface of ring. Finished with light satin finish with black rhodium plating. Ring size 10.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Malachite, Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery* Art-Deco Style Cocktail Ring featuring Emerald-Cut Malachite, Black Onyx Inlay, and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,720
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Diamond Band
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18k yellow gold band features black diamonds set around its entire circumference. It is equally perfect for both women and men and can be worn as an accent band or as ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Tahitian Pearl Scalloped Edge Diamond Pavé Gold Ring Embellished with Diamond
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl Scalloped Edge Diamond Pavé Gold Ring embellished with diamond Gold: 18K White Gold 12.72g. Diamond: 1.76ct. Pearl: 1 piece Tahitian Pearl Complimentary ring resizing
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$479
Malachite and Diamond 18 Karat Dress Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
An 18k gold oblique set malachite and diamond 18k dress ring, the estimated diamond weight is 0.10cts and the ring is hallmarked for 18k gold. The ring is circa 1970.
Black Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
David Yurman Diamond and Black Onyx Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Sterling Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Contemporary David Yurman ring features a round polished black onyx stone, bar-set in 18 karat gold, flanked on both sides with (44) round brilliant pave set diamonds on a sterling s...
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,995
Alessa Double Spear Ring 18 Karat Black Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Product Name Spear Double Ring Diamonds: Black Diamonds 0.63 cts Metal: 18K Black Gold Collection: Amara Sizing available upon request.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
5.95 CT Rustic Diamond Ring Set in 18KY Accented with a Black Rhodium Finish
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold band is perfect for a woman on the cutting edge of style that isn't afraid to make a bold statement. The Black Rhodium finish perfectly complements the mute...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$4,000
Stunning Mikimoto Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning signed ring is made in 18k white gold by Mikimoto. It features an 8.3mm Tahitian black pearl as the center stone surrounded by brilliantly set pave diamonds in the band.
Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,656
Doryn Wallach Greek Key Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Doryn Wallach's Greek Key ring features 0.20 carats of white and black diamonds, in finely ribbed 18K yellow gold with satin finish.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring Black Gold 18 Karat 9.10g Blue Sapphire 22.66 Diamonds 0.89 Carat
By Roxalana
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring Black Gold 18K 9.10g Blue Sapphire 22.66 White Diamonds 0.89cts
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
Red Garnet and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Red Garnet and diamond ring set in 18 k rose gold Mimi Italian designer Red Garnet ring with a mix of black and white diamonds set in 18 k rose gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,375
Kwiat Black Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By Kwiat
Located in Saint Louis, MO
From Kwiat, a simple 18-karat white gold eternity band set with 42 brilliant-cut round black diamonds, .41ctw. Size 6.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$15,549
Red Coral Reef Fish Ring in Pink E-Coated 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
About the gemstones: White Diamonds: 0.66ct Pink Sapphires: 2.46ct Orange Sapphires: 0.36ct Ruby: 1ct Black Diamonds :0.30ct Tzavorite: 017ct
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 1...
Unavailable|$7,200
Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18K Yellow Gold Full Finger Diamond Cage Ring Pavé Hand set with 58-facet diamonds. Diamonds: 0,67 ct. *MADE TO ORDER: 5 WEEKS LEAD TIME* *WORLDWIDE COMPLIMENTARY SH...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,575
Fancy Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous statement ring has almost 4 carats of fancy colored and white brilliant cut diamonds and is a perfect ring for that special event. This ring has detailed original tags ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,000
Andreoli Diamond Citrine 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Citrine 18 Karat White Gold Ring This ring features: - 7.58 Carat Total Diamond - Briolette Black Diamond - 16.74 Carat Citrine - 18.05 Gram 18K White Gold - Made I...
Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,840
SAM.SAAB Feather Motif White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
SAM.SAAB feather motif ring in 18k white gold and 1.0ct black diamonds.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,275
Black Ring with a Cabochon Tanzanite of 12.08 Carat and 36 H&A cut Diamonds
By Puck Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
Puck Eigenmann is not afraid to use new material combinations like with this ring. For Puck the beauty and sustainability of material is key to her choice in them. This unique Eigenm...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$650
Black and White Diamond Band in 18 Carat White Gold
By Cartmer
Located in Sydney, AU
Black and White Diamond Band in 18 Carat White Gold by Cartmer Jewellery Size M-N 10 Diamonds Totalling 0.16cts 18 Carat White Gold Ring FREE express postage usually 3-4 days S...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
Alex Soldier Diamond, Rose Gold “Lace” Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring 126 round-cut rubies, 12.00 ct. tw., (78) round-cut black diamonds, 6.00 cts. tw., further enhanced by (6) full-cut diamonds, 0.40 ct. tw., set in a textured 18k rose gold ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alessa Mixture Pave Signature Ring 18 Karat Black Gold Signature Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Product Name: Mixture Pave Signature Ring Diamonds: Black 5.5 cts Metal: 18K Black Gold 10.7 grams Gold Weight Size 6 - 16.5mm Collection: Signature Sizing available upon request.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,643
18 Carat Gold and Silver Diamond Ring
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
18 Carat Gold & Silver Diamond Ring (also available in solid 18 Carat please message me for details). Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty y...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$1,995
Alessa Domed Pave Ring 18 Karat Black Gold Essentials Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Product name: Domed Pave Ring Diamonds: Black 0.9 cts Metal: 18K Black Gold Collection: Essentials Sizing available upon request Certificate of Authenticity This creation is an Ale...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,200
18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Inlaid Black Jade and .50 Carat in Diamonds
By Harry Roa
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k Rose gold ring with inlaid black jade and .50 carat G color VVS1 clarity brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
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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