GRS Certified 1.27 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 60 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carat and 10 pieces of tapper shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.29 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.43 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 128 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.95 carat. All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.08 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring In Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa. The ring ships from the US, there are no tariffs or import tax to buyers in the US.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.21 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 44 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.86 carat and 6 pieces of rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.29 carat complimenting the earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.10 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 8.31 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Necklace In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.52 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Pigeon Blood/ V. Red 2.15 Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
One piece is 'Vivid Red' and the other is 'Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood'. The total diamond weight is 2.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.76 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red hue ruby and diamond solitare ring made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood And Diamond Rings 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby is GRS Certified. It is pigeon blood in colour. All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.16 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.69 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 0.76 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.76 carat Burmese ruby pendant mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs 0.76 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, no heat, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.66 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. The centre of the ring is a hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.17 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.78 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. The centre of the ring is a hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.41 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 2 pieces of oval shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.46 carat and 2 marquis shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.69 carat complimenting the earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,984Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.94 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.50 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 0.61 Carat Pigeon Blood No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the ruby are 0.49 carats of diamonds, set in white gold. The diamonds enhance the ruby's brilliance, creating a nice contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.07 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Unveil the brilliance of this stunning 18K white gold ring, a testament to timeless elegance and vibrant color. At its heart lies a captivating 1.07 carat oval mixed cut ruby, boast...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Pigeon Blood 3.42 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Studded with 24 pieces of rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.36 carat. All the diamonds are approximately G-I colour and VS-SI quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Gemstone at the centre: Very high quality Heated Pear shaped Natural Pigeon Blood Ruby 38 round brilliant cut diamonds with total carat weight of 0.38ct Qual...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.02 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a touch of classic elegance to your jewels collection with these stunning ruby and diamond earrings made by Rewa jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrounding the center stone is a delicate halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.31 carats, selected in the G–H color range with eye-clean clarity, enhancing the r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.53 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Brooch in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond brooch designed by Rewa jewels made in 18 karat white gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.50 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined blend of rare rubies and precision-cut diamonds, these earrings showcase craftsmanship and exceptional gem quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.41 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings combine rare rubies with classic diamond craftsmanship in a refined and timeless design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.71 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 16 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 4.71 carat approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.49ct Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 3.49 Carat Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace, expertly crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.88 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 2.04 carat appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat GIA 55.25 Natural Top Gem Ruby Diamond Bracelet Hinged Blood
Located in New York, NY
Excellent transparency and blood colors Perfect calibers and color match Rubies range average 6X4mm. 12.25Ct.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
5.01 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Trillion Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 5.01 ct natural ruby (TIGL certified) Color: “Pigeon Blood” red (heated) Cut: Cushion, faceted Side Stones: Trillion-cut natural diamonds Setting: 18K yellow gold (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.01 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earring In 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of unique ruby and diamond earrings featured by Rewa jewels made in 18 karat white gold. It has a beautiful combination of eighteen natural Burmese rubies without any treatme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.49 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Brooch with Pearl 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ruby diamond and pearl brooch made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. Features a rare natural Burmese ruby 1.23 carat weight approximately, priced for its vibrant, un...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blood Jasper Quartz Doublet Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blood Jasper Quartz 25.28 carat Black Diamond 0.51 carat Rose Cut Diamond 0.29 carat White Diamond 1.55 carat Lenght : 54mm
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.13 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.13 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs 1.13 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, no heat, and '...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.19 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond earring by Rewa. The Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' ruby weigh 1.19 and 1.00 carat each and they are both certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine timeless ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold. This pair of earrings embraces minimalism with its simple design while still displaying elegance; a great fit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.28 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Ring In 18K W.Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Further to add are more 4 pieces of diamonds pear shaped weighing 1.48 carat approximately and 4 marquis shaped diamonds weighing 0.69 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.44 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The diamonds are about H-I color and VS to SI clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat Natural Blood Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in 18 Karat Gold featuring a 1.01Carat Natural Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.72 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an exquisite solitaire ring featuring a rare GRS-certified ‘Pigeon Blood’ red ruby, weighing 0.72 carats (GRS2021-111296).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.55 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stones are surrounded by 1.56 carat diamonds from a mix rounds and marquise. The diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 1.51 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The certificate number is 2022-110439 The ring includes pear shaped diamonds weighing 0.70 carat, along with additional round diamonds totaling 0.10 carat, bringing the total diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 2.19 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring includes two side diamonds weighing 0.60 carat, along with additional round diamonds totaling 0.19 carat, bringing the total diamond weight to 0.79 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 0.81 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.81 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold by Rewa. The ruby weighs 0.81 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, no h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS 1 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red hue ruby and diamond solitaire ring made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional Rarity 5.00 Carat PEAGON'S BLOOD AWARD Mozambique Ruby GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
🔹 Center Stone: 5.00 ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby 🔹 Color: Vivid Red – Pigeon’s Blood Award 🔹 Certification: GIA 🔹 Side Stones: Trillion-Cut Diamonds 🔹 Metal: Platinum This je...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Eze Jewelry 10ct Natural Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Bracelet, 18K Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
A captivating celebration of rarity and refinement, this exceptional bracelet features 10 carats of natural unheated pigeon blood rubies, each stone a true masterpiece of nature. Ev...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Main Stone Variety: Natural Ruby Shape: Pear Brilliant Cut Weight: 1.01 Carat Origin: Burma Color: Vivid Red ( Pigeon Blood ) Treatment: Heated Cert. No. : GIA6545720557 Side Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 0.99 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Main Stone Variety: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Brilliant Cut Weight: 0.99 Carat Origin: Burma Color: Vivid Red ( Pigeon Blood ) Treatment: Heated Cert. No. : GIA7543720502 Side Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 1.00 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Main Stone Variety: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Brilliant Cut Weight: 1.00 Carat Origin: Burma Color: Vivid Red ( Pigeon Blood ) Treatment: Heated Cert. No. : GIA5546720507 Side Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Ruby Earrings - 3 carat + , unheated "pigeon blood" red, GRS & GIA
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare pair of earrings, featuring 4 Rubies, Burma, no indications of heating, "Pigeon's Blood" red. Certified by GIA and GRS. Specifications and Materials: Gemstone: Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIGS Certified 1.23 Carat Untreated, Pigeon's Blood Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.23 Carat Natural Untreated, Pigeon's Blood Ruby and 0.54 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskri...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Perfectly Clean 1.21 ct Unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite ring features a 1.21 CT unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Vivid Pure Red Ruby as its stunning centerpiece, accented with sparkling diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby
GRS Certified 2.36 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding these center stones are 2.44 carats of small rubies, 0.77 carats of asscher-cut diamonds, and 1.81 carats of round-cut diamonds, creating an intricate design.
Diamond, Ruby, 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.