1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Hidalgo 18k White Gold Ring Band Black Enamel Bezel Set Diamond size 6.75
By Hidalgo
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Hidalgo band ring is a captivating piece of fine jewelry. The sleek design features a black enamel band with three round white diamonds, each set in 18k white gold bezels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Frog Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Black Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.31x2.32cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "19 Blue Sapphire 0.38 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 36 Green Garnet 0.46 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KW 6.53 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier "Double C" Diamond &18K White Gold Black Open Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Double C Diamond 18K Titanium/White Gold Crafted in solid 18K white gold, is enclosed within a frame of 80 round cut Diamond E-F color, VVS clarity, prong set. 10.0 mm width...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Ring Setting, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring setting is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a refined, contemporary design with black enamel detailing. Measuring approximately 11.5 x 9.5 mm, the setti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
5 Carat Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in 18k yellow gold with a platinum top, this is an unusual and beautiful ring with enough classical style elements to make it timeless, yet plenty of interest to keep it uni...
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Alexis NY Snake Ring Flexible Silver & 18k Gold Black Enamel Diamond and Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Snake Flexible Wrap Ring made of 18k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds approx 0.47 carat Natural Emerald Eyes Black Enamel.
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
Large 18K Yellow Gold, Fluted Black Onyx and Diamond Knot Style Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored Late-20th Century, ladies 18K yellow gold cocktail ring is designed as a large and striking knot. The contrast of the brilliant white diamonds set into rhodium plates j...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Italian Coral Diamond Black Enamel Two-Tone 18K Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18k yellow and 18k white gold, the ring is accented with black enamel, coral and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Kunzite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Kunzite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci Black Diamond Horsebit Rose Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
This extraordinary Gucci Black Diamond Horsebit Rose Gold Ring captivates with its legendary horsebit motif, a symbol of strength and grace.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds Unleash your bold and fearless style with this stunning 18K White Gold Snake Wrap Ring, a symbol of powe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
3.44 Carat Mali Garnet Ring with Tsavorite and Black Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a delicate pear shaped garnet, the stone exudes a vibrant yellowish green hue and is perfectly symmetrical giving this garnet the best sparkle. Crafted 18k yellow gold the ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yell...
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Black And White Brilliant Cut Diamond Full Tour Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Black And White Brilliant Cut Diamond Full Tour Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 5.90 carat Morganite, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 15.17ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
They are perfect to wear when you need to add a little bit of vibrance to an outfit. Black onyx and diamond ring in 18K rose gold. Black Onyx: 15.17 carat cushion shaped cabochon ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rossella Ugolini "No Stress" White Diamond 18k Black Gold Rotating Band Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Discover a symbol of serenity and style with Rossella Ugolini's 18K Black Gold "No Stress" Diamond Rotating Band Man Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 1.30ctw Diamond w/ Black Enamel Domed Bombe Ring Size 5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Black Enamel Weight: 20.82 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (We CANNOT custom size this ring.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This remarkable ring is sized at 8.5. CREATOR David Webb DATE OF MANUFACTURE late 1900s STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond STONE CUT Cabochon and Round Brilliant INVENTORY N...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Chanel Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The stunning darkness and immaculately gleaming surface of the gorgeous 13.70mm Tahitian pearl brilliantly contrast the bright sparkling diamonds weighing in total 0.75ct to create a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Black Yellow Diamond White Gold 18K Dome Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White GoldY BD 4.19 Cts/146 Pcs Diamond 0.15 Cts/12 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.28 Cts/1 Pcs
Yellow Diamond
18K Rose Gold Black and White Diamond 5-Row Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Diamonds: 66 round cut= 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 32 round cut= 0.15cttw Color: Black Clarity: Opaque Size: 7.75 (complimentar...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 11.51 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.51 carats and Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.06...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
$14,000Sale Price / item|30% Off
LÖF 18k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DESIGNER - LÖF // TYPE - Ring // METAL - 18k Yellow Gold // STYLE - Art Deco // STONES 1cts Diamonds // STONE CUT- Calibre-cut // SIZE - all sizes available // ORIGIN - United State...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Free Shape Black Blue Crystal Quartz Druzi Diamonds Halo 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking druzy ring. It features a 41.55-carat druzy stone with a captivating black blue hue.
Diamond, Druzy, 18k Gold
Black Chalcedony Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Stylish ring in 18 Karat yellow gold. Set with 68 round brilliant cut diamonds, total estimated weight of 1.93 carats of G/H colour and vs clarity. Accented by one curved black chalc...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,198Sale Price|20% Off
Angie Marie 18k Gold 13mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Black Enamel Isis Goddess Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Tahitian Pearl - Round Shape - Nice Gray Color - Incredible Luster & Quality - 13mm (approx.) (82) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Diamond Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Stack Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Black Onyx & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128363 Gemstones: Black onyx and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 carats...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.92 Carat Diamond Marquise Ring in 18K Rose Gold and Black Finished Silver
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and finished with a contrasting black finished silver top, creating a distinctive two tone look that emphasizes the marquise silhouette and the d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring Antique Vintage Style Diamond Ring Black Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage black gold diamond ring in 18KT gold made with emerald and diamonds, 100% natural handmade with elements of rare handfinish. GRAM WEIGHT: 7gr GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMON...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Maggioro 18K White Gold Multi Diamond Curved Heart Ring
By Maggioro
Located in Southampton, PA
It is made of 18K white gold and boasts a design comprised of ~4.35ct of black and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large black onyx solitaire with very fine diamond accents throughout.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chantecler Black Onyx Diamond Dome Shaped Ring 18k Yellow Gold 0.50cttw Size 6.5
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
This is an "Estate Jewelry" made of black onyx and diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold with radiant summer glow.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.92 carat Zambia Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art - deco style & unisex, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 4.25 (Sizeable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tes...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Black Ceramic Diamond Trinity Fashion Ring
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An iconic masterwork of modern elegance, this authentic Cartier Trinity rolling ring reinterprets the 1924 design with a striking 18K white gold, sleek black ceramic, and pavé-set di...
Beautiful Black Yellow White Diamond White Gold 18k Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K TT BD 0.86 Cts/12 Pcs Diamond 0.11 Cts/32 Pcs Marquise Cut 0.08 Cts/1 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.09 Cts/1 Pcs
Diamond, White Gold
Classic Wide Black White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K White Gold Diamond 86-RD-0,27 ct Diamond 38--0,43 ct SIze US 7,2 Weight 6,24 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18k Wheaton Ring Faceted Black Onyx Diamonds Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Perry, FL
Authentic Designer David Yurman 18K Wheaton Ring with Stately Black Onyx Stone and Brilliant Fiery Round Diamonds Flanking Each Side.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Black Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bull Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Sapphire 3.29 carats, Ruby 0.10 carat and Diamond 1.67 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.08 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold and 4-Row Black Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: round cut= 2.25cttw Color: Black Clarity: Opaque Dimensions: the ring measures 8.2mm wide Size: 9.75 (complimentary sizing avail...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Brillint Cut Diamond Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.033g, Diamond:5.15ct, Sapphire:1.44ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Italian Rare Black Yellow Diamond White Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White GoldY BD 3.72 Cts/150 Pcs Diamond 0.13 Cts/16 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.83 Cts/1 Pcs
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Black and White Diamond White 18K Gold Exclusive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Diamond 86-0,27 ct Jcz/VS2 Diamond 38-0,43 ct Size 7,2 US Weight 6,24 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva ...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gemlok 18K Gold Diamond Inlaid Black Mother of Pearl Eternity Band Ring
By Gemlok
Located in Montclair, NJ
This well made vintage band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide eternity design set with beautiful black mother of pearl and diamonds entirely around the band.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00ct Fancy Yellow Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold ring. The ring is set with sparkling round cut fancy yellow, black and white diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00ct.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Lily Flower Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18K white gold with a black rhodium finish. A great contrast between the black diamonds and rhodium and white diamonds and gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Black Diamond Eternity 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14K (18K Custom) White Gold eternity band is set with a stunning row of black diamonds, offering a bold and sophisticated look.
14k Gold, White Gold
$3,180Sale Price|20% Off
10mm Tahitian Black Pearl and Round-cut Natural Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A perfect blend of modern elegance and timeless sophistication, this 10mm Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold is designed to captivate.
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Gold 3.33ct Colombia minor Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
Centered on a 3.33-carat Colombian emerald of vivid green, this refined ring reflects classic mid-century design, flanked by tapered diamonds in balanced symmetry. Certified by AGL w...
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Oval-Cut Black Onyx & Diamond Unisex Signet Ring – 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Product Description: Bold, sophisticated, and effortlessly refined — this Art Deco Unisex Signet Ring combines the deep, mysterious allure of black onyx with the brilliance of natu...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
0.59 cts Clear Zambian Emerald, Black onyx & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant emerald, Black & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 1 piece of Oval Cut shaped Zambian emerald weight 0.59 carat which is surrounded Black onyx weight 5.97 car...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Black gold diamond ring mens 6mm 18KT black gold diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Extraordinary black gold diamond ring in 18KT, just stunning, made with comfort fit and sucha a beautiful leather finishing! Ring is size 10 but can be re-sized to any size, please s...
Gold, 18k Gold
$248Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Signet ring with Black onyx and 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Elevate your style with our exquisite 18K Gold Filled Signet Ring, featuring a captivating Black Onyx and a dazzling 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
KONSTANTINO 925 Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Black Diamond Ares Cross Ring Size 10
By Konstantino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction KONSTANTINO 925 Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Black Diamond Ares Cross Ring Size 10 Top: 19.5 mm Band Width: 6 mm Metal: 925 Sterling Silver ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Annamaria Cammilli "Dune Royal" Ring with Three Diamonds in 18k Black Lava Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune Royal ring with three layers of gold and three diamonds, handcrafted in 18 karat Black Lava gold. Inspired by sand dunes, with sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White and Color Treated Black Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 90 Diamonds Includes 60 White Round-Cut and 30 Black Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond C...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k 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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