GRS Certified 3.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.93 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stones are surrounded by 2.61 carat diamonds from a mix rounds and marquise. The diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning piece of jewelry combines the timeless elegance of pigeon blood rubies and diamonds, creating a symbol of faith and beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 6.21 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exclusive ruby and diamond earrings are made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the top are 2 pieces of baguette shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.28 carat, 8 pieces of pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.04 carat and 4 pieces of round shaped...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified2.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 2 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat and 2 taper shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.68 carat with 4 pieces of fancy cut diamonds weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - There are Pigeon Blood rubies 19.23carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without any heat treatment. - The rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.69 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - There are Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.69 carat, total 8 pieces. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, witho...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two oval shaped Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.22 carat. - The rubies have been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 6.21 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 6.21 carat - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pigeon Blood 3.77 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These rubies are untreated. 4 rubies were chosen by random by GIA and were verified as Burmese no heat and some of them 'Pigeon Blood' color. The report number is 2537111166. Furthe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.54 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.57 carat, and individual weights of 0.73 and 0.81 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pigeon Blood 10.43 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These luxurious ruby and diamond earrings are handcrafted by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.97 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.10 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.87 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.58 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.03 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.55 carat - Every ruby has been tested and cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGLThai Certified 4.13 Ct Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 0.82 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 3.31 carat. - The center rubies has been tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.50 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
SSEF Certified 1.08 Carat Burma No-Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 4 TAPERED DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 1.08 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, PIGEON BLOOD RED Introducing ou...
Diamond, Ruby
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the central rubies are supporting diamonds, collectively weighing 1.71 carats. Meticulously set, these diamonds enhance the overall brilliance of the earrings, creating a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the central rubies are supporting diamonds, collectively weighing 1.63 carats. Meticulously set, these diamonds enhance the overall brilliance of the earrings, creating a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.23 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.10 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certifed Pigeon Blood 6.13 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch made by Rewa Jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.23 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the central rubies are supporting diamonds, collectively weighing 1.06 carats. Meticulously set, these diamonds enhance the overall brilliance of the earrings, creating a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.26 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.26 carats - Both ruby has been tested and certified by GRS (Gem Research Swisslab), as natural rubies fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.20 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.03 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings are adorned with a total of 5.37 carats of round-shaped diamonds, enhancing the beauty of the center rubies, along with 1.47 carats of elegant onyx that adds a striking ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.00 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings include diamond of fancy shapes weighing 2.20 carat, along with additional round diamonds totaling 1.07 carat, bringing the total diamond weight to 3.27 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
AIG Certfied 2.00 Ct Untreated Mozambique Pigeon Blood Red Ruby GIA Diamond Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Untreated Mozambique Ruby of 2,00 carat, vibrant Pigeon Blood Red color , perfect oval cut, and 2 pieces of GIA certified Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.12 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Pendant 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond pendant by Rewa Jewels. The centre ruby is a 2.12 carat ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as Burmese, No Heat, and of 'Pigeon Blood' status.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.96 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These beautiful dangle earrings, made in ruby and diamonds is handcrafted by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.52 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center rubies cushion cut 2.02 carat weight and round rubies 0.50 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18 Karat 23.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Bracelet Blood Vivid Super Gem
Located in New York, NY
Natural Rubies Excellent Blood / Vivid red tone Tested 1 ruby with GIA Lab -please see cert in photo menu Vivid red tone and dancing rays of reds throughout Rubies are emerald c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 14.90 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 pieces of rubies total weight 4.79carat -There are oval shaped blue sapphires 18 pcs of total 10.11 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
AGL Certified 4.92 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- The two largest round rubies have a total total weight of 2.01 carats, and four smaller rubies have a total weight of 2.91 carats. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by A...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Pigeon Blood Ruby Drop Earrings with Brilliant Cut Diamond in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Statement Pigeon Blood Ruby Drop Earrings with Brilliant Cut Diamond in 18K Gold These exquisite 18 Karat Gold Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings embody refined luxury and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$88,340Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Pigeon Blood 18K White Gold 44.10 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Each ruby is hand-selected for its intense, pigeon-blood hue, a color once reserved for royalty. Framing this vivid crimson brilliance are 9.60 carats of exquisite white diamonds, F ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.17 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.17 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.58 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14K 1.57ct Ruby Ring GIA Burmese Pigeon Blood
Located in Big Bend, WI
Top color GIA natural Burmese vivid red pigeon’s blood ruby weighing 1.57 carats set in 14K white gold with 1.5 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat Pigeon’s Blood No-Heat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat No Heat “Pigeons Blood” Oval Ruby with Cathedral Diamond Halo Ring Setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.03 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.03 carat ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by Love, Shielded from Envy: GIA Art Deco Burma Ruby & Diamond "Evil Eye" Platinum Ring. This fabulous late Art Deco Diamond and Burma Ruby Platinum Ring is a powerful st...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.4 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
They have also classified the stone as 'Pigeon Blood' to highlight the quality of the stone. Additionally, there are 2.48 carats of diamonds, composed of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.44 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.44 carat appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a rare 0.89-carat GIA-certified heart-cut ruby from Burma, prized for its "pigeon blood" color and untreated natural beauty. Paired with a 0.44-carat heart-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.03ct Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Burma Heated Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural pigeon blood ruby ring is set with sparkling round brilliant diamonds in solid gold, creating a timeless design that feels both elegant and refined.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.05 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies are pigeon blood in colour and are GRS certified. Studded with 26 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.64 carat complimenting the earrings.
Diamond, Ruby
AIGS 1.05 cts Natural Pigeon Blood Ruby & 0.20 cts Diamonds 14K WG Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting an elegant 14K white gold pendant featuring a captivating 1.05-carat natural ruby in a refined pear shape. The gemstone displays a vivid pinkish red hue with strong color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Ring GRS 2.19 Ct Burmese Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Ruby & 1.5ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby: Natural Burma Ruby, 2.19ct, Oval shape, Brilliant / Step cut, Vivid red Pigeon Blood comes with GRS certificate Diamond: 2 Brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.75ct each diamond!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Octagon-Cut Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring, it features an octagon-cut vivid red ruby weighing 1.10 carat surrounded by a halo of white round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carat. The ruby is of fine ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold. The center gemstone is a Burmese origin, "pigeons blood" red, 1.37 carat Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.