Tiffany & Co 1.77 Carat Round Brilliant F IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.77 Carat Round Brilliant F IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.77 Carat Diamond N...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co 0.72 Carat Round Brilliant Shape Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 0.72 Carat Round Brilliant Shape D-IF Diamond White Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: White Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.72 C...
Diamond
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct - F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of the ring is 4.7 mm wide weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.26 Carat Brilliant Cut Round Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This fashion ring with brilliant-cut round diamonds in an open work design weighs 1.26 carats. 86 accent diamonds are beautifully set up in an intricate open-work design and is made ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 6.9 mm wide Ring size...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vanna K - Platinum ring with garnet, brilliant and baguette cut diamond 2.50ct
By Vanna K
Located in The Hague, ZH
Vanna K - Platinum ring set with garnet and brilliant and baguette cut diamond 2.50 ct F/G-VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16 (50) detailed description: the top of the ring is 9.0 m...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond 0.20ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide weight: 6.6 gram...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.30ct 18k gold 3.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide Weight: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold 4.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 1.20ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU. 18.5(58) Detailed description the top of the ring is 4.6 mm wide and 3.3 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.06ct 18k gold 8.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.06 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.22ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22ct - F/G - SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.2 mm wide ring s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Ring, Set With 2.20ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond
Located in London, GB
A stunning bubble-style ring crafted in platinum, set with seven round brilliant diamonds totaling 2.20ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 5.4 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond of 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds 0.60ct, 18k gold 5.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with baguette and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16 (50) detailed description: the ring is approximately 1.2 cm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4 Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.26 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Ring Size: 6 Tota...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.6 mm wide Weight: 5....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.17ct 5.2 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.17 ct - G/H - Pique - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 25.5 mm X Width: 21.0 mm X Heig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 84 Brilliant Cut, US Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Stunning platinum diamond 3-side eternity band set with 84 brilliant cut diamonds approximate 2.80 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity Ring Size: US 6 Approximate Weight: 3.1 grams ...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.55 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Size: 6.5 Total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,640Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Light Yellow Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum 3.03cts GIA
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking engagement ring features a prong set natural cut cornered rectangular brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.03 carats surrounded by a halo of sparkling round white diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
1.02ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite round brilliant cut diamond band is feminine with remarkable sparkle!
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2000's Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ribbon Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat total - F color with VS1 clarity Bear set in a floating basket via looping ribbon motif shoulders bead set ...
Diamond, Platinum
0.55 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Center Details: 0.55ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond that is H in color and SI2 in clarity Ring Material: 18k white gold Ring Details: Center Diamond is set in a white gold twisted...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.80ct 18k gold 8.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 1.80ct. - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.75 - EU. 15.5 (49) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.3 cm wide ring size ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 18k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.36ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18 (57) detailed description the top of the ring is 5.1 mm wide weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.00ct 18k gold 16.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 4.00ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 9.5 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.50ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.25 – EU. 15(47) Detailed description the top of the ring is 8.6 mm wide and 3.3 m...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,557Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Brilliant-Cut 1.02 carat Diamond 18K Yellow Cluster Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Discover the Contemporary Design Ring that will captivate all hearts. This elegant ring is crafted with exquisite 18-karat yellow gold and features a dazzling brilliant-cut diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 3 brilliant cut, 8 baguette diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.75 carats Ring Height: 5.1 mm tall Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Brilliant Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 62 brilliant cut and 10 baguette Diamond Carat Weight: ~2.00 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 7.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with five brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75(56) detailed description: The top of the ring is 4.8 mm wide R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, this ring features a 0.25 carat round brilliant-cut diamond set in a smooth, contemporary bezel setting that offers both security and understated so...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
Natalie K Round Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Natalie K Round Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond Crossover Hand Engraved Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
9mm Akoya Pearl Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Ring featuring a 9mm Akoya Pearl and a captivating design with a 1.16 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake/Swirl pattern.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Statement Gold Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.85tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 14k gold 8.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.20ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.75 - EU. 18 (56) detailed description the top of the ring is 5.8 mm wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.80 ct – H/I - VS/SI – ring size US 7.25 – EU 17.5(55) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.3 mm wide and 3.1 mm hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3mm Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring - 10k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 accenting Tapered Baguette cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
RIng with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.22ct 18k gold 3.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold solitaire ring set with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.22ct - I/J - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16(50) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.2 mm wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z148553 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,137Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring White Gold with Shuttle Cut & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Engagement Ring White Gold with Shuttle Cut & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cette bague de fiançailles en or blanc 18 carats est une pièce exceptionnelle qui ne manquera pas de sublimer la...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8ct Princess Classic Solitaire Multi-Row Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brilliantly crafted, this luxurious diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a GIA-certified princess diamond weighing 0.8 , graded J and VS1.
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.50ct - F/G, N/O - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) detailed description: the front of the ring is 8.1 mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1930s Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct total weight Cut: Old European brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Diamonds Ring 14kt 2.69ct Natural Oval Brilliant*
Located in New York, NY
2.69ct Natural Oval emerald ring. 10 x 8mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. Oil Enhanced .50 carat natural round diamond H color Vs-2 clarity 14 karat white g...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.84ct 14k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 1.84ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.25 – EU 18.25(57) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 1.0 cm hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,011Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has a 0.20 Carats White Brilliant Cut Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.85ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamond up to 0.85ct – G/H – SI/Pique - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.9 cm wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.30ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) Detailed description top of the ring is 7.5 mm high and 4.3 mm wide ring size ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.55ct 18k gold 7.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.55ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.75 - EU. 15.5 (48) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL RING Solitaire GIA Certified 4.02 Carat G VS2/SI2 Brilliant Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
This important estate solitaire ring features a monumental 4.02-carat round brilliant-cut natural diamond, accompanied by a premier Diamond Grading Report from the Gemological Instit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Petal Radiance - White Rosecut Diamonds & Yellow Brilliant Cut Diamonds in Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Petal Radiance blooms. Like a flower captured at the height of its beauty, this exquisite creation arranges ten exceptional pear‑shaped diamonds into a brilliant...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.25 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: N/A Title: 7.25 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Style: Cluster Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 7.25 Carat Diamond Number of S...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.5ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Five-Stone Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): - Stone Grading: - Origin: Natural - Color: White - Clarity: VS1 - Color Grade: J - Shape: Round ...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,039Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.21ct Round Solitaire & Hidden Pave Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The textured band, inspired by vintage elegance, is adorned with additional round brilliant cut diamonds that enhance the ring's rich aesthetic and add to its prestige.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut 1.2 Ct. Diamonds Crown Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
BEAUTIFUL YELLOW GOLDEN CROWN RING WITH DIAMONDS. MATERIAL: 18 kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 9.6 grams / 0,340 oz / 6.25 dwt SIZE: eur 55 / us 7 ( can be resized for fee) DIAMOND: bril...
Diamond, 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.
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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