Tiffany & Co 1.18 Carat Round Brilliant H IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.18 Carat Round Brilliant H IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.18 Carat Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rose Cut and Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Weight: 10.3 grams Ring size: UK J, US 4.75, EU 49 Head measurement: 2.6cm x 2cm Specifications Metal: White metal, to be confirmed Type: Ring Style: Cluster Period: Vint...
Diamond
Vintage 1 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity W...
Diamond, Platinum
LECHIC - ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.15ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
By Lechic
Located in The Hague, ZH
LECHIC 18K bicolor ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.15ct - F - VS - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU 16(50) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.5 mm wide weight 7....
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Size 6.5
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Immerse yourself in a world of refined opulence with this remarkable ring, expertly crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold and adorned with a constellation of 0.38cttw round brilliant-cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Brilliant-Cut Diamond Floral Statement Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 2.06ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
RUCHI Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 3.64ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Width - is approximately 3.5cm/1.38inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,924Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18k Gold Tank Ring, 0.12ct Brilliant Cut Diamond, France
Located in Vannes, FR
Tank Ring yellow Gold 18 Carats shape of the 1940s/1950s, surmounted by a brilliant size diamond 0.12carats french size 52 1/2 USA size 6 1/4 british size M 7.1 grams solid gold 18 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 3.03 Carat Round Brilliant I VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 3.03 Carat Round Brilliant I VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 3.03 Carat Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Two-Stone Ring with 1.74 Ct Circular Brilliant Diamonds Size 4.75 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Capturing the essence of timeless romance, this vintage platinum ring is adorned with two dazzling circular brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant H VS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant H VS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.01 Carat Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring An extraordinary diamond ring showcasing a GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond of exceptional quali...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details Year: 1920s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum & 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.60ct total weight Cut: Old European brill...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$85,200Sale Price|20% Off
5.7 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Oval Modified Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 5.7 carat oval modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
IGI diamond report Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.94ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.94ct - G, F/G - VVS2, VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.75 - EU. 18 (56) detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.3 mm wide...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Light Blue Sapphire Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18K white gold ring features a stunning 2-carat natural light blue sapphire, beautifully complemented by brilliant-cut diamonds, and is accompanied by a BGL certificat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Prong Set Brilliant Cut Diamond Thin Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 21 round brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.21 carats Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size:...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Eternity ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor ring set with 1.20ct brilliant-cut diamonds - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 7.6 mm wide and 2.3 mm high Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4.8 mm Wedding Anniversary / Band Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.47ct 14k gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold solitaire ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.47 ct - N/A - Pique - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (59) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide by ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin Nabucco ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00cgt 18k gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Roberto Coin Nabucco - 18 kt bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond to. 1.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18(57) detailed description: the top of the ring is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Old European brilliant Cut diamond yellow gold ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Solitaire Engagement Ring crafted in 14K Yellow & White Gold features a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with a total weight of 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Twist Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Diamond Cut: 33 brilliant and 29 baguette...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
CHIMENTO ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.88ct 18k gold 12.0 grams
By Chimento
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHIMENTO - 18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.88ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Design ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5(52) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.5 mm wide Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant and taper cut diamonds up to 0.51ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with pearl and taper and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct - F - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) detailed description top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring. Sapphire Engagement Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats total Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Solitaire Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.25ct 18k gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold solitaire ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.25 ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.2 mm wide ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 1.70ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
With its clean lines and timeless brilliance, this ring embodies pure, feminine sophistication. Expertly crafted in platinum by Cartier’s master artisans, it showcases a breathtakin...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,842Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with Ruby and 0.75ct Brilliant Diamonds Platinum 950 Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring features a ruby and brilliant diamonds in a unique design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring This exceptional Tiffany & Co. ring features a Tiffany Certified natural round brilliant diamond weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
CHIMENTO ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.88ct 18k gold 12.0 grams
By Chimento
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHIMENTO - 18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.88ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.75 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with a central ruby of up to 0.65ct surrounded by single-cut diamonds of up to 0.25ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 10 - EU 19.75 (62) detailed descrip...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This exquisite piece features a round brilliant-cut diamond with an estimated weight of 0.40 carats, elegantly set in platinum at the centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Fancy 2.05 Ct Triangular Diamond Solitaire and Brilliant Cut Dia Wave Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Make a statement with this significant 2.05 fancy Triangular diamond solitaire and brilliant cut diamonds wave ring (ONE OF A KIND).
Diamond, Emerald
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond details: This ring features approximately 0.25ctw of natural round brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
WEMPE ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.32ct 18k gold 17.2 grams
By Wempe
Located in The Hague, ZH
Wempe 18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.32ct - F - US - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Royal Natural ruby emerald brilliant cut diamond 18K gold statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby, emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds in 18K gold is a true style statement.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Platinum Cathedral 0.74 Ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Retro three-stone diamond engagement ring. Set in an American platinum cathedral setting by Unigem.
Diamond, Platinum
Cocktail ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold 6.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold marquise ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds 2.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16 (50) detailed description: the top of the ring is in a marquise s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$10,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 3.51 Carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRILLIANTL CUT DIAMOND ETERNITY RING IN 14k WHITE GOLD 3.51 CTW Specifications: main stone: BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND diamonds: 16 PIECES carat total weight: 3.51 color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,268Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified Round Brilliant Diamond Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted in lustrous platinum, this stunning engagement ring features a breathtaking round brilliant natural diamond as its center focal point, expertly paired with an int...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Win her heart with this classic and elegant diamond wedding ring. These diamond ring are studded with 7 brilliant cut round diamonds in prong setting and crafted in 14kt white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 10.31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $60 Note: If resized, the shank will become very oval in shape. Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natura...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.30 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Se...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
One Carat Brilliant Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.21cttw
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.21cttw Diamond Clarity: SI2 Diamond Color: L/M Diamond Cut: Round Prong Material: 14k White Gold Band Materi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,608Sale Price|20% Off
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary 4.44 carat round brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring, expertly crafted in platinum 950 and fully UK hallmarked, offering timeless elegance and exceptional presence ...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat 5 Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.75 Total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Two-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Dating from the 1940s, this English vintage engagement ring brings together two round brilliant cut diamonds in a classic two stone design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gorgeous .30ct. Round Brilliant Double Pave Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: ~Metal: 18K Yellow Gold ~Main stone: 6 pcs. .30ct round brilliant natural diamonds, Fcolour, VS clarity ~Side stones: 4 pcs. .40ct round brilliant natural rubies, r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat 11 Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Size: 7 T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.40ct 14k gold 11.7 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.40 ct - H/I - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide by 1.0 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
WEMPE ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 14k gold 3.1 grams
By Wempe
Located in The Hague, ZH
WEMPE 14k yellow gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.10ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 7.2 mm wide and 5.1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.04 Carat Brilliant cut Flower Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 1.04-carat of briiliant cut 21 diamonds.. Set in a polished 14K White Gold mounting. Handcrafted in our New York City workshop. ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.83 Carat Circular Brilliant and Baguette Shape Diamond Platinum Art-Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.83 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut K VVS2 and Old European Cut I SI1 and Baguette Shape I SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.53 Ca...
Diamond, Platinum
1.70 Carat Circular Brilliant and Marquis Diamond 14K Gold/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.70 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut J VVS2 and Marquis Shape I VS2 and Old European Cut I VS1 Diamond 14 Karat Two Tone Gold/Platinum Vintage Ring Style: Vintage Metal: 14 Karat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Eternity band ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to2.00ct 18k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold band ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 2.00ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25(57) Detailed description the top of the ring is 4.0 mm wide and 1.5 mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 3.32ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 3.32-carat round brilliant sits alone at the center, held by a tall claw mount that lifts the stone well above the hand and lets light reach it from every angle. The diamond's warm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.93ct Round Square Halo Trellis Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious white gold , the scrolling vine shank is adorned with prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, making the ring dazzle from every angle.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.66 Carat Round Halo Ribbon Filigree Dome Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by a halo of glittering round brilliant diamonds, this ring exudes elegance while holding true to timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
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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