Steven Battelle 8.5 Carats Blue Zircon 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 10 x 13 mm oval faceted brilliant Cambodian blue zircon is set vertically surrounded by a triple row of stepped "line-textured" double bezels in this substantial 18K gold artisinal...
Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
18 K White Gold Band Ring Blue Zircon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid and timeless 18 K white Gold Band Ring featuring a bezel set blue Zircon weighing 5.15 ct.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this striking ring centers a vivid 6.3 carat blue zircon secured in a classic four-prong setting.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Metal: 18k White Gold Stones: Zircon: Approx. .98 carat natural blue zircon Diamonds: Approx. .30ctw VS-SI clarity, H color diamonds Measurements: Zircon measures 6.5mm and the rin...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 7.4 Carats Blue Zircon Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A highly lustrous, and bright 9 x 12 mm oval faceted Cambodian blue zircon is mounted horizontally in an artisanally crafted "V-bezel with wire and flat jawan" 18K gold setting atop...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marveling blue 7.03 carat zircon in a modern 18K yellow gold setting with 0.19 carats of pink sapphires bezel set above and below the shank.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIA Blue Zircon & Diamond Encrusted Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Absolutely incredible GIA certified 15.86ct Blue Zircon set in an 18k white gold diamond encrusted ring.
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Blue Zircon and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinctive 1970s 18K white gold ring showcases a stunning combination of aquamarine, blue zircon, and diamond accents, creating a truly airy and eccentric design.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Blue Zircon & Diamond 18K White Gold Wave Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
The dreamy blue of this 1.42 carat cushion-cut Zircon from Cambodia inspired the diamond pavé wave patterns totaling 0.19 carat of this elegant ring. This rings name NOUVELLE VAGUE, ...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Diamond 14 Carat Blue Zircon Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Modern Inspired Extremely Vibrant Blue Zircon Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Blue Zircon Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 5.70ctw Flourishing Scroll
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Zircon Carat(s): 5.20ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds C...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,184Sale Price|20% Off
6.76ct Blue Zircon Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.531g,D:0.57ct, Zirc:6.76ct, Size: US-7
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Zircon is a natural stone mined mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Australia.
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Zircon & Sapphire Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.915g,D:0.14ct, Sapp:0.73ct,Zirc:3.78ct, Size: US-7
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.47ct Vivid Blue Zircon Fancy Emerald Radiant Cut 18k Gold Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Blue Zircon Fancy Cut 18k Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. 2.47 Carat natural zircon with a unique fancy emerald radiant cut and stunning vivid blue colour.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Zircon with Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Zircon 4.80 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.54 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.46 grams "We first opened doo...
Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 11.05 Ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Rose Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
True Love! True love is what you will feel for this ring on the first sight Stunning, mesmerising, top quality, rare era, all facts that will make conscious of having one of the fine...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
8 Carat Blue Zircon with Diamond Halo in Platinum & 18K Gold Filigree Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8 carat oval cut Blue Zircon and Diamond ring. Featuring a platinum ring setting with an 18k gold floral filigree basket.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
Stambolian 18K Gold Blue Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring with Hidden Diamond
By Stambolian
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional designer cocktail ring by acclaimed American jeweler Stambolian, celebrated for his bold gemstone creations and masterful goldsmithing. This striking ring is crafted i...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.07ct Fancy Kite Vivid Blue Zircon & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Blue Zircon Fancy Kite Cut 18k White Gold Diamond Halo Ring. 1.07 Carat natural zircon with a unique fancy kite cut and stunning vivid blue colour.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN Natural Blue Zircon Diamond Handmade White Gold Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Matching earrings are also available. 18K WG Handmade Natural Zircon Ring Gold 18 K,Weight 5.74 g,Size 17 (diameter), 2 Diamond 0.062 ct 3 Sapphire 0.093 ct 1 Blue Zircon 3 ct
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,097Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Blue Zircon Ring with Diamond Accents by Adamek
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt Gold Blue Zircon Ring with Diamond Accents by Adamek Circa 1990's Weight: 7.51 grams Dimensions: 27 x 20 x 12 mm Finger Size: UK N (US 6 3/4, EU 54) Gemstones: Center Stone: ...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.25 Carat Blue Zircon & Diamond 18K Gold Two Tone Bypass Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
5.25 carat oval cut greenish blue Zircon and round cut white diamond ring. Set in 18k white and yellow gold two-tone bypass style ring setting.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.72 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant gem has the superior brilliance characteristic of zircons, and is perfectly showcased in our handmade 18k yellow gold band ring.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Zircon & Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Emerald Cut 3.08ctw 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone Information Natural Blue Zircon Carat(s): 2.52ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G...
Diamond, Emerald, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Zircon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold band ring centering an oval cut blue zircon weighing 2.35 carats. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for ...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Cut Blue Zircon, White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18k yellow and white gold ring features a brilliant blue zircon that is framed by a double halo of sparkling white and fancy yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Yellow Diam...
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Zircon 7.00 Carat 18K White Gold 1.10ctw H-I SI1 Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, this captivating ring weighing 10.2 grams, showcases a mesmerizing 7.00 carat oval-cut blue zircon, celebrated for its vibrant brilliance and extr...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco 2 Stone Round Blue Zircon Gold Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Gold Navette Cocktail Ring. Hand set with 2 Round Blue Zircon, weighing approx. 5tcw.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Zircon Stone 13.50 cts and Tahitian Pearl in 18K 3 Tone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 4471 Center Stone Zircon Metal Type 18K Yellow and White Gold Metal Weight 25 gr Report N/A Size 8 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 13.50 carats Color Blue Col...
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.86 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.86 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This gorgeous beauty has a 5.47 carat Oval Cut Blue Zircon set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pink Tourmaline & Blue Zircon Trinity Style Ring #18057
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pink Tourmaline & Blue Zircon Trinity Style ring Size 8.25 This gorgeous trinity style ring features one round brilliant cut diamond, one round cut pink tou...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.27 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful halo ring has a 3.73 carat Blue Zircon set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Zircon with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Zircon 12.18 carats with Diamond 0.63 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 11.47 grams Blue Zircon Width: ...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Cocktail Ring of Black Diamonds & Blue Zircon
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This is a truly statement ring, designed with black diamonds of 2.88 carats and featuring 6.32 carats of blue zircon, accented by 0.13 carats of brilliant white diamonds for contrast...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring 1.75ct natural Blue-Green Zircon solid 18K White Gold ØUS3.5 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Ring featuring natural Zircon Ø 6.75 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 1.75 ct / old European diamond cut , of vibrant Bluish Green color. Band with openwork shoulders in solid 18K White Gold . S...
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.24 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with an awesome 5.24 Carat Blue Zircon surrounded by Baguette Diamonds and round diamo...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.13 Carat Cushion Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.43 carats.
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.60 Carat Zircon Handmade, Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning band ring features an exceptionally fine 3.60 carat blue zircon in one of our signature 18k yellow gold handmade designs.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.33 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.33 Round Blue Zircon.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3 Stone Blue and Pink Zircon Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Pink Zircon: 2 round cut = 3.81cttw Blue Zircon: oval cut = 14.87cttw Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weig...
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Zircon Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This shape is one of the favored in our middle ages collection. A blue vibrant and breathtaking zircon 10.93 ct adorns the 18k white gold setting.
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.58 Carat Zircon Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Gold Black Rhodium Cluster Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
7.58 Carat Zircon Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Gold Black Rhodium Cluster Ring, In Stock.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
4.72 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Zircon and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Ring is set in 18k White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.44 Carats.
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Zircon, Garnet with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Zircon 27.22 carats, Almandite 5.69 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened ...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Garnet, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.34 ct. Blue Zircon, Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Hand Engraved Signet Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 5.34 carat blue zircon displays brilliant color and its fine quality is well-matched by the exquisite craftsmanship of this handmade ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Zircon White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold open band ring centering a cushion cut blue zircon weighing 7.65 carats, the shoulders are set with 0.67 cara...
White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.68 Carat Natural Oval Blue Zircon Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage early 1930’s Zircon engagement. GIA certified 5.68ct oval Zircon center set in 18k white gold bezel with a 14k white gold filigree shank. Beautiful example of the Art Deco er...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.17 Carat High Zircon Solitaire Engagment Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.17 carat high zircon and 0.12 carat diamond, 18k solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone engagement rings.
Diamond, Zircon, White Gold
7.22ct Natural Blue Zircon Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indigo Blue Natural Zircon ring. 7.22ct. Natural Blue Zircon Oval cut 13 X 9.8mm VS Clean Clarity, Transparent 1.80ct Side Full cut natural round diamonds G-colors & Vs-2 clarity...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Zircon with Pink Sapphire, White Sapphire Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Zircon 10.50 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.66 carat, White Sapphire 1.54 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Rin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Glamorous 5.03ct Zircon and Diamonds Double Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 5.03ct Zircon and Diamonds Double Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Make a dazzling statement with this luxurious 18k white gold double halo cocktail ri...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.52 Carat Pear Blue Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.59 Carats.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Blue Lagoon A 5.35-Carat Translucent Blue Zircon Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 5.35-carat translucent blue zircon is the centerpiece of this 18k gold and palladium ring.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Palladium
7.70 Carat Natural Indigo Blue Zircon Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Indigo Blue Natural Zircon 5.70ct. Natural Blue Zircon Oval cut 11.9 X 9mm VS Clean Clarity, Transparent 2.00ct Side Full cut natural marquise diamonds G-colors & Vs-2 ...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Blue Zircon, Yellow Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Swirl Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Zorab puts his unique touch on the swirl ring giving it an ultra feminine and artistic look. 5.40 Carats of Blue Zircon are paired with 1.84 Carats of Yellow Diamonds with 0.36 Carat...
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late Deco 5.00ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s this late deco ring features a vibrant natural blue zircon at its centre. Weighing an impressive 5.00 carat the blue zircon has been cut in an emerald cut enhanci...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow 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.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries. The rainbow of colors and the stone’s double refraction of light makes antique and vintage zircon jewelry and watches especially versatile and attractive for wearers all over the world.
Imagine if you could capture the sky, encircle it with diamonds and hold it in your hand. The magic of blue zircon rings is like that, a piece of sky slipped onto your finger. It isn’t just its sumptuous cerulean blue, with a depth that seems to stretch into forever; or the fact that blue zircon changes color with the sun, growing lighter until it is placed again in darkness; or even that zircon in its many colors is itself nearly as old as the earth, if not the heavens, dating back 4.4 billion years on a planet that is 4.5 billion years old.
Rather, the real splendor of zircon jewelry — zircon rings, necklaces, earrings and other accessories — is its scintillation, its extraordinary sparkle, what Reshma Kothari of Diagem Imports, or DGI, calls its “brilliance and impressive fire, with flames of color that give off a lot of sparkle and shine — more so than other colored stones.” Indeed, notes jeweler Paolo Costagli, “because of its sparkly appearance, zircon lends itself to be worn as a single accessory. If you have a nice large zircon cocktail ring, you don’t need anything else.”
While blue zircons are the most frequently sought after, zircons stand out from most other gems in that, like diamonds, they can be found in several colors, from oranges and yellows to greens to pinks and reds. All except white zircons are lightly heat treated to create or enhance their colors, though nearly all are naturally pleochroic.
Keep in mind that for all its versatility and allure, zircon is not a stone best worn every day. The gem registers 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means that while harder than many other gemstones, it can chip more easily than rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Find a collection of antique and vintage zircon jewelry and watches 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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