18KT Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This classic ring features a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond at its center, elegantly framed by a shimmering halo of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A radiant symbol of your commitment, this diamond engagement ring captures the beauty of life’s most meaningful moments.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.48ct 18k white gold 5.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.48ct – H/I, F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Brilliant Pink Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Galaxy Ring, Shimell + Madden
By Shimell & Madden
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Double Circle Galaxy Ring handcrafted in London by jewelry maker Shimell and Madden in intricately-textured 18k yellow gold featuring a fiery and vibrant round faceted ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 1...
18k Yellow Gold Oscar Heyman Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds Size 6
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Oscar Heyman Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. - Stone Info - 24x - 2.5mm ~0.06ct VS1/G Diamond Standard Round Brilliant Ring Size - 6 Total Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k white gold 4.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central black brilliant-cut diamond of 1.00ct and surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.50ct - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed descripti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Round Decorated Gallery Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The gallery is adorned with expertly pave-set smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, amplifying the ring's opulence and glamour.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Round Decorated Gallery Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The gallery is adorned with expertly pave-set smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, amplifying the ring's opulence and glamour.
Diamond, White Gold
0.35 Carat Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum HVS 4.3m
Located in New York, NY
Adorning the band are approximately 0.35-carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, each meticulously set to enhance its brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
White Brilliant Diamond Pave Geometric 14 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This contemporary ring features a sleek, open design with a geometric motif. The band is crafted in a polished 14K White Gold, with delicate lines forming a subtle, modern pattern. T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k white gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds. 0.60ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 8 – EU. 6.25pm Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 6.3 mm high R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring with 1ct natural Sapphire & 10 Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Encircling the sapphire are 10 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing around 0.10 carats, with exceptional VVS-VS clarity and an F-G color grade, ensuring a remarkable sparkle that be...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold / Oxidized Silver Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring. Size 5.5
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience understated opulence with this exceptional ring, masterfully composed of patinated silver, luminous 18k white gold, and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.95ct - 11.1 gram - 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant cut diamond. 0.95ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide and 8.9 mm high R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarit...
Diamond, White Gold
Cocktail ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds, up to approx. 2.00ct - K/L - VS/SI - ring size US 6.0 - EU 16.5(52) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide and...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Three-Line Round Brilliant and Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
This ring shows the classic sparkle of round brilliant diamonds and the modern, geometric allure of princess-cuts.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with pink tourmaline and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with tourmaline and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.50 ct - F - VS - ring size US 8 - EU 18 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Ring with synthetich ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central synthetic ruby surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.56ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 – EU 18.25(57) detailed description: The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 34 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in pave setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 15 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.12 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 6 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in bezel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum .94ctw Fiery Brilliant Old Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant Faint Yellow Diamond - SI2 Clarity - 0.85ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Pave ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 ct, 18k gold 10.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object - 36 x 1.5mm - 2.0 mm brilliant cut diamonds total approximately 1.20 carat colour: F/G clarity: VS/SI ring is in good cond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling and classic, this diamond band ring is anything but ordinary. This band ring features a sparkling 22 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in pave & prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Wide Band Ring with Marquise and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
This exquisite piece features a captivating mix of marquise and brilliant-cut natural diamonds, totaling an impressive 4.20 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ring with cameo and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.72ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a cameo and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.72 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with synthetich ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.62ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with synthetic ruby and 16 brilliant-cut diamonds - F/G - VS - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with Cat's eye and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.09ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with Cat's eye and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.09 ct - F/G - SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring measures 2.1 ...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 3.0 grams 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central brilliant cut diamond 0.50 ct G/H-VS and side stones brilliant cut diamonds 0.10 ct G/H-VS/SI- ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25(51) detailed descr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with sapphire 2.00ct and brilliant cut diamond 0.50ct 3.5 gram 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with sapphire up to 2.00ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.50ct N - VS/SI - rm 18(57) Detailed description the top of 8.0 mm wide ring size US 7.75 - EU...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,732Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Main Princess Cut Side Brilliant Cut Diamond Square Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally side brilliant cut diamond 0.15 carat. The side diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carats Total Three Row Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Natural diamonds Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 3.30 CTW Diamond Stone Count: 2...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k pink gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold and platinum ring set with color-treated brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.25ct - purple - US - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Raw Aquamarine and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Large Ring
By Jorge Adeler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Small, carefully set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.04 carats glimmer softly against the textured gold, offering quiet accents of light that complement rather than compete w...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
$2,920Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.62 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k yellow gold 5.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct – G/H - VS/SI – ring size US 5.25 - EU 16(50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.0 mm wide by 4.0 mm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Crossover Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting the Exquisite 1 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Crossover Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold!
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Wedding Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking ring features 1 carat of vibrant oval cut diamonds set in an elegantly simple modern band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Classic White Gold 1.26ctw Fiery Brilliant 7 Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - SI1-SI2 Clarity - 1.26ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Band - 10k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champa...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 14k white gold 5.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.70ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.75 - EU. 18(57) Detailed description the top of the ring is 7.3 mm wide an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 3.6 grams, size 7, the center stone is a Natural Oval Brilliant Cut diamond weighing 0.71 ct, G-H in col...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.45ct 18k white gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a 0.45ct brilliant-cut diamond - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 4.3 mm wide.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.55ct 18k white gold 4.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.55ct – H, F/G – Piq1, VS/SI – ring size US 4 – EU 15 (47) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.5 mm wide and 4....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 14k bicolour gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k two-tone gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.35 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide by 1.0...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14KT White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14KT white gold ring features seven dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds set in a timeless half-eternity design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
De Beers Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers luxury halo‑set diamond ring crafted in platinum. European ring size 53.
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k white gold 4.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.00 ct - F-G - VS/SI - Ringsize U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Engagement Ring.GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.38 Carat VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage snake ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features 8 round brilliant cut diamonds: TW 0.38ct, RW+/W, VS.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k bicolour gold 3.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 4.75 - EU 15.5 (49) detailed description: the ring is approximately 7.1 mm wide rin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Ring 3.20ct GIA-Certified Radiant Brilliant-Cut Diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This platinum ring epitomizes timeless luxury, showcasing a magnificent 3.20-carat radiant brilliant-cut diamond as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Featured here is a fantastic round cut diamond ring with 3 carat diamond in total. The main stone is a 3 carat round brilliant cut diamond, according to the GIA report F color and V...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k white gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description The top of the ring is 5.0 mm wide Weight: 5....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,649Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,381Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Cocktail 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 0.50 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamond.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 1.50ct Brilliant Cut, F-G VS, New
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Its stunning design and premium materials are sure to make a lasting impression. Diamonds: Naturally shiny Weight: 1.50 carat Cut: Brilliant Colour: F-G Purity: VS Grindin...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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