Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.32ct Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ballerine Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.32ct Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ballerine Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J993 Brand: Cartier Model: 0.32ct Diamond Ballerine Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Diamond Carat Weight: 1.02 Carats Color/Clarity: J / SI1 GIA Report Number: 2235166196 View The GIA Re...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$61,875Sale Price|25% Off
4.13 Carat K SI2 Old European Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 4.13 carat old european brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
$193,125Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 7 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 7.1 carat old mine brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut & Baguette Diamond 18KT Two Tone Gold Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Raise the bar on your style when you wear this sophisticated diamond band ring. These band ring are studded with 9 brilliant cut & baguette natural diamonds in 18KT gold in prong...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
RETRO ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.9 cm wide...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
TJD 0.05 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT Tri Color Gold Plumeria Flower Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Put a spring into your style with this striking diamond three flower ring. Crafted in 14KT tri-color gold and studded with 3 brilliant-cut diamonds in prong setting, diamonds are gra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Set of three eternity ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set of three 18k bicolor gold alliance rings set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.50 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 8 – EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.30 carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 5.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Three Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum Features Three 'Round Brilliant' Cut Stones Center stone Diamond weight: 1.30 carats Side Stones are Approximately .20 carats each (....
Diamond, Platinum
$392,000Sale Price|20% Off
8.02 Carat G VS1 Oval Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 8.02 carat oval brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.68ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.68ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning 0.68ctw Diamond Engagement Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
22K Yellow Gold / Oxidized Sterling Silver and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in a moment of pure romance with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind ring—an intimate union of 22K yellow gold, patina-rich sterling silver, and the shimmering fire of 0.30cttw rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Platinum GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: platinum Serial: 37715B Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 1.16ct Color: G Clarity: VVS2 GIA Certificate: 1480658 (Hard Copy) Diamonds: 18 round cut= ...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k yellow gold 8.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow 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 4.0 mm wide and 4.7 mm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 3.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,748Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.95ct 5.75g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless diamond ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a round brilliant cut diamond in a classic six-claw setting complemented by channel-set diamonds along the shoulders.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,462Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.06 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
PONIROS ring with fancy brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.69ct 18k white gold
By Poniros
Located in The Hague, ZH
PONIROS 18k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.69ct - N/O - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description the top of the ring is 0.5 cm wide Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.34ct 4.8 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond total approximately 0.34ct - H - SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description: the front of the ring is 7.7 mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring and Matching Band 14K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7.25 Total Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Specifications: Center Diamond: ~0.50 carats Center Diamond Color: G-H Center Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity 0.10ct Round Brilliant Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum G VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.10 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Stone Setting: Half-eternity o...
Diamond, Platinum
3.46 Ct 3 Row Round Brilliant Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Anniversary Ring is made in 18 Karat White gold showcasing 28 perfectly matched Round Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.30ct 14k white gold 11.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold band ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: the front of the ring is 1.1 cm wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.00ct Three Sided Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite round brilliant cut diamond eternity band is perfect for stacking with other signature rings or as a standalone statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Fashion Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Sliced Diamond & Brilliant Diamond White Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 3.50 ct total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.85ct 18k gold 7.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.85 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.7 cm wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Total Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Specifications: Center Diamond: ~0.50 carats Center Diamond Color: G-H Center Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33ct E/VS1 Square Modified Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Set in Classic Platinum
Located in London, GB
This classic solitaire ring features a 0.33ct E/VS1 square modified brilliant cut diamond, set in a classic Platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Chicago, IL
Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White & Rose Gold – GIA Certified An elegant and romantic engagement ring by Verragio, crafted in 14K white and ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.64ct 14k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds. 0.50 ct – G/H – SI – ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.7 cm wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 10.09 carat cushion brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Oval Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Ring is all handmade in a unique design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond Long Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond Long Band Ring is all handmade in a unique design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond round band Ring is all handmade in a unique design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond Spiral Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond Spiral Band Ring is all handmade in a unique design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Ring 5.10 Carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND ETERNITY RING IN PLATINUM 5.10 CTW.
Diamond, Platinum
Contrariè Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.10 Ct. 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Contrariè ring with diamonds ct 1.10. 18 Kt White Gold. Contrariè model ring with final drops with brilliant cut diamonds pavè.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond 18k gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 10 - EU. 20(62) detailed description: the top of the ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA 1.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.35 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity Ce...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.48ct 18k pink gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold ring set with a brilliant cut diamond in the center. 0.32ct – N/O SI – and brilliant cut diamonds on the shank. 0.14ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The gorgeous ring features brilliant cut white diamonds total weight of 2.04 Carat and is set microscopically.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond GIA Certified Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond GIA Gold Solitaire Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, weighing approx. 1.11 Carat, J-SI1,.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.45ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning diamond ring is captivating! The scalloped design is elegantly crafted to stand alone beautifully.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold halo ring set with sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds (total approx. 1.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI) - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description The top of the r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum Three-Stone Ring with 3.81ct Circular Brilliant Diamonds H SI2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this striking vintage three-stone ring. Crafted in platinum, it features three circular brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing between 1....
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1980s Emerald & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This striking emerald is perfectly complemented by two halos of modern brilliant-cut diamonds, which encircle the centre stone, adding a brilliant sparkle and elevating the ring's ov...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Band Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection A beautiful band ring handcrafted in 18 karats yellow solid gold enriched with a 18 karats white gold insert and 0.08 karats brilliant cut White Di...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ring with sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire total 1.60ct, ruby total 0.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.46ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 2.01 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA cushion cut diamond of 2.01 carats, accompanied with GIA #6451642489 stating the diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.90 Carat Emerald & Diamond Halo Pavé Shank 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.90 carat emerald cut light green emerald halo ring in 18K two-tone white and yellow gold, featuring a yellow gold 4-prong basket and open filigree gallery within a square w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,895Sale Price|41% Off
18ct White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.51ct 2.81g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless diamond ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a round brilliant cut diamond secured in a classic claw setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.22ct E/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom platinum ring features one gorgeous round brilliant GIA 1.22ct diamond (E/VS1) bezel set with a halo and split shank featuring another 40 round cut diamonds for 0.30ct.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.22ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.22ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Split Band Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Split Band Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.90ct 14k gold 4.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds, totaling 0.90ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description The top of the ring is square...
Diamond, 14k 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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