18 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Tsavorite Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Exotic describes this gem quality Tahitian pearl along with the stunning ring that showcases it! Centered around the gorgeous grey pearl with fantastic green iridescent overtones are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat White Gold Scoop Pave Round Black Diamond Eternity Band 0.54 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Dainty black diamond pave set eternity ring crafted in 18k white gold set with 0.54cts of natural black diamonds.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Scoop Pave Round Black Diamond Eternity Band 1.37 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Dainty black diamond pave set eternity ring crafted in 18k white gold set with 1.37cts of natural black diamonds.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flexible Cosmic Band with Black and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black diamonds 0.4 ct approx Champagne diamonds 0.3 ct approx Band size US 6.5 Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing insp...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera 18kt white gold Ring w/ Black & white Dimonds & central 12ct Moon Stone
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. These collection is inspired in classi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthére Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Maillon Panthére diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. The flexible link ring features round brilliant white and black diamonds weighing approximately 1.62 carat total...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut and White Diamond Rounds in 18 Karat and Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful yellow diamond emerald cut weighing 8.98 carats with 0.50 carats of white diamond rounds in a handcrafted 18k and black enamel mounting size 11.75. The proportions of this...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tahiti Pearl and Diamonds on White Gold Ring 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Tahiti pearl and diamonds on White Gold Ring 18 k Diamonds Snail With Tahiti Pearl on Central Ring Diamonds : 0.47 ct Size of Tahiti pearl : 9/9.5 m Weight Of Gold : 7.91 French Si...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This ring is adorned with a gray Tahitian pearl, supported by two openwork panels, each set on the top with three modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamete...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...
Black and White Diamond Band Estate 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate black and white diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Crystal Haze Diamond Lapis and Quartz White Gold Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
The superb design qualities of Stephen Webster’s sublime “Crystal Haze” collection are embodied in this spectacular ring made of exemplary 18K white gold and set with 2.97 carats of ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Ruby: one oval cut 0.75 carat ruby Diamonds: 18 baguette cuts = 0.36 carat total weight Dimensions: ring top is 1/2 inches long and ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This exceptionally feminine ring glitters with a rare and luxurious elegance. The ring is made of 18 white gold and boasts shanks accented with black onyx. Lastly, the domed portion ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring is oriented East to West by a black opal cabochon measuring approximately 8.0 x 6.0 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Le Yin et Le Yang” ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with white and black diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Flower Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 104 round brilliant cut = 1.52cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 10.44 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Horse Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 118 round brilliant cut = 0.68cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing request...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Luca Carati 18 Karat Gold White and Black Diamonds and White Quartz Large Oval
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
A majestic white quartz, weighing 2.80ct, is beautifully set amidst a plethora of scintillating diamonds, weighing 5.32ct,in this spellbinding ring that is masterfully crafted from s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bruno Crivelli 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Ring with Ruby, Diamond and Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring designed by Bruno Crivelli is a detailed 18 karat rose gold snake ring which is set with 3.08 carats of rubies, 1.15 carats of white diamonds, .05 carats of black ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring KO25911RBZRU
Located in Southampton, PA
The dazzling floral design of this cocktail ring is eye-catching, and exceptionally unique. The ring is made of 18 white gold and boasts shanks accented with white onyx. Lastly, the ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Couture 18 Karat Rose Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Tahitian Pearls are some of the most exotic pearls the sea has to offer. Dark and mysterious these are the only pearls in the world that acquire their rich black color naturally. The...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.03 Emerald Cut and Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Unisex Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A total of 1.14 carats of White Diamond are studded in in this ring, and 4 carats of Black onyx is used.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Vintage Mobster Style 1 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A phenomenal find, this vintage estate mobster style pinky ring showcases over 1 carat of antique old mine cut diamonds in an entrancing gypsy setting. The 18 karat yellow gold bombè...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,812 / item
Diamonds White, Brown and Tahiti Pearl on White Gold 18 Karat Fashion Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Tahiti Natural Pearl Diamonds White, brown on White Gold 18 k Flower Shape Ring Brown and White Diamonds Brillant Cut: 2.4 ct Size Of Natural Black Pearl of Tahiti: 9 / 9.5 mm French...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl...
Jahan Briolette Cut Pink Quartz Aquamarine, Black Diamonds and Rubies White Gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 15,26gr Metal: 18kt white gold Condition: New Stones: 3 Pink Quartz 4 Aquamarines • Cut: Briolette Others: 21 round cut rubies • Total carat weight: 2ct approximately ...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Joke Quick 5.67 Carat Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Black Opal Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
All of Joke's pieces feature stylish, original gemstone combinations, and precious metals. 18K Yellow & White Gold: 14 g Neon Green Blue Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique: 5,67 Ct...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Pa...
Ring Grey Gold 18 Carats Diamonds Tahiti Pearl
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Grey Gold 18 Carats Diamonds Tahiti Pearl This 18-carat white gold ring features a modern, elegant design. Its central element is a Tahitian pearl measuring between 10.5 and 1...
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.90 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Solitaire Cocktail ring featuring a securely nestled 2.90 Carat oval Emerald-cut Aquamarine Gemstone, each corner enhanced with a Kite-shaped Aquamarines, weighing approx. 0...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Black Enamel Scroll Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 56 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 7.4mm wide Ring Size: 4.75 (please...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly and Black Enamel Fashion Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 201 round brilliant cuts = 1.75cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spinel Stacking Rings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A Paspaley South Seas pearl and a gray Tahitian pearl are featured in these Leah stacking rings. The pearls measure 14.5mm and 12.5mm respectively. Both are gem quality, blemish fr...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Black Enamel Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (allow up to two additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 20.15 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
SeidenGang 2000's Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Cocktail Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cut oval-shaped citrine measuring 16.0 x 10.5 mm Transparent light orangey yellow and set in grooved bezel With flared frame surround and sloped shoulders Accented ...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Band with Black Enamel and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black enamel details Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be resized Exquisitely crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring by Yoko London features a spectacular, natural colour 16.2mm Tahitian pearl set amongst a floral diamond motif. Dazzling and playful, this spectacular cocktail ring...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Black and White Diamond Spiral Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 2.20cttw Color: Black / G Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 6.5 sizing available Weight: 13.66 grams
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vasari 18 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Black/White Diamond, Sapphire and Topaz Cocktail
By Vasari
Located in Southampton, PA
It boasts band thickness of 5 mm and top height of 14 mm, while top dimensions measure 26 by 40 mm. The ring is set with a topaz, a total of 3.00 carats of sapphires, and with black ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,295
Large Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.66ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Gemstone Details: Approximately 3ctw chrome di...
Carnelian, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,995
Double Snake Head Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 3.33 ctw of round brilliant white and black diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$8,500
Zorab Creation, Tama Skull Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
According to the science of spirituality, the entire universe is made up of three subtle components – Sattva, Raja and Tama. This is Tama, representing a laissez-faire or "do as I pl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
Sold|$11,750
Bagatelle White Gold and Onyx Ring
By Orianne Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
Orianne Collins- 18K White Gold Onyx Ring with Black and White Diamonds 22.70g White Gold; 26.30ct Onyx; .51ct.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$25,900
David Webb Sapphire Ring
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with this stunning David Webb Cocktail ring! This cocktail ring features 18KT Yellow Gold with a geometric design containing one oval, cabochon, and very go...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$16,500
Lady Czar Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Rule your own personal kingdom with the Lady Czar ring, a Zorab Creation. With 18.22 carats of rubies, 6.39 carats of blue sapphires, 2.03 carats of black diamonds, and 0.84 carats...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$4,112
5-Row 3 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Miami, FL
Five row band crafted in 18k white gold featuring approximately 3 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, G color VS clarity, and black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$12,000
Lydia Courteille Day-of-the-Dead Collection Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa Early 2000's, 18k, by Lydia Courteille, Paris, France. This astonishing signet motif ring is set with a massive intaglio-cut black hematite skull surrounded by black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aqua and Black Diamonds Garavelli Earrings and Ring Set
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold GARAVELLI EARRINGS and RING SET with NATURAL AQUAMARINE SLICES & BLACK DIAMONDS Earrings size mm 52 x 26 Ring finger size 57 GOLD gr : 21.90 BLACK DIAMONDS ct : 3.8...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
French Suite of Earrings and Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.57 Cts Diamonds & Black Jade
Located in Miami, FL
French designer gem set suite of earrings and ring. Fabulous geometric suite designed as a positive and negative composed of a cocktail ring and a pair of clips earrings. These beau...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Grisogono Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Tiger Bracelet and Ring Set
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Black shagreen cuff and ring each topped with a sapphire, black and white diamond and emerald tiger. Bold design executed with incredible detail- the stone setting alone is a work o...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Hidden in the band of the ring, you'll see a Wall Street man in a suit, trying to hail a cab -- it's never going to pick him up. 23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...
Sold|$18,061 / item
Cocktail Ring crafted in 18K White Gold, Black Diamonds and White Diamonds
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
This kaleidoscopic statement rings pay tribute to Africa’s opulence. Ring crafted in 18K white gold ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 3/4 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Certified Round Black Diamond Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Beautiful black diamond filigree ring. Center stone is natural, round shape, AAA quality 2 carat Back diamond and it is surrounded with 60 diamonds o approx. 0.75 total carat weight....
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jona Black Diamond White Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Band
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold double open ring band, set with two black diamonds weighing 1.70 carats. Two shoulders are set with 66 white diamon...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Silver Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a oval black opal and a brilliant cut diamond approximate 0.13ct, both bezel set in 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 6.5 Approximate Weight: Gross ~ 15.40 gms Diamond ~...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Australian Black Opal Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely natural black Australian opal set in the middle of a unique yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.47 Carat Black and White Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18k White Gold Stone Details: 50 Round Black Diamond at 0.47 Carats Diamond Details: 24 Round White Diamonds at 0.21 Carats Diamond Details: 5 Baguette Diamonds at 0.31 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom 18k Yellow Gold Egyptian Hieroglyph Ring with Black Diamonds
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
The ring will be handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold and made to order in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Gold Tahiti Pearl & 0.21ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold/ black rhodium Tahitian Pearl: Natural, Black, Round bead, 9.5-10mm Diamonds: Natural, brilliant cut, VS2-SI1, G-I, 0...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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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