18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with Heart-Cut Diamond, 0.67ct
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k yellow gold ring. Featuring a captivating bypass design, it showcases a stunning heart-cut diamond center stone (0.20cts) surrounded by a s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Arrow Two-Tone Bypass Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Popularized during the Victorian Era and this bypass style is a wonderful addition to any collector's ring box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Blue Chalcedony Smoky Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating with faceted blue chalcedony and smoky quartz Translucent milky light blue and transparent grayish brown in color - respectively Each meas...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sure to become an instant favorite, this sparking diamond bypass wedding ring celebrates your romance. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring, Elegant Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in 10k yellow gold, the ring features a single round white pearl as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Marquise and Pear Cut Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Distinctive in both form and presence, this diamond bypass ring captures light through an intricate arrangement of marquise and pear-shaped stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Triple-Row Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated 14k white gold ring features a modern bypass design that elegantly wraps around the finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Triple-Row Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated 14k yellow gold ring features a modern bypass design that elegantly wraps around the finger.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.37ctw Oval Amethyst Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethysts - Total Carats - 2.37ctw Cut - Oval Color - Purple Please note there is light surface wear. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.3 Grams Stam...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Bypass Ring, Modern Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features a sophisticated bypass design with four tapering, claw-like "talons" that curve elegantly around the finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Twisted Rope Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K white gold ring features a charming twisted rope-texture band that gives it a vintage-inspired yet modern feel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Twisted Rope Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K yellow gold ring features a charming twisted rope-texture band that gives it a vintage-inspired yet modern feel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Double Heart Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming ring features a romantic double heart bypass design, crafted in polished 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Platinum Bypass Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully composed ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, designed as a fluid bypass silhouette with two opposing pavé diamond forms that create movement, balan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Multi-Star Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This whimsical 14K rose gold ring features a celestial-inspired bypass design adorned with four radiant stars of varying sizes.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Multi-Star Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This whimsical 14K white gold ring features a celestial-inspired bypass design adorned with four radiant stars of varying sizes.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear .35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Sapphire Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Pear Color: Dark Blue...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .13ctw
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 Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green,Bl...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Diamond Solitaire Bypass Ring, 0.52ct, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details • Item code: SER-210257B • Natural diamond: 0.52 ct, oval cut • Diamond clarity: SI; colour: H–I • Metal: 18K white gold • Gross weight: 2.15 g • Setting: Four prongs • Desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant & Baguette 1.26ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .88ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Bagu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Toi et Moi 18k Gold Pearl Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The polished gold curves fluidly around the finger, creating an elegant bypass silhouette that reflects Cartier’s mid-1990s aesthetic.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: White/Blu...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Oval .26ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .26ct Cut: Oval ...
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Baguette .25ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Bague...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Floral Bypass Ring Sterling Silver 925 - Japanese Artisan Craftsmanship
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Total Weight: 2.74g Ring Size: FREE SIZE
Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 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 Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .23ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Channel Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is glamorous and has a beautiful bypass design that is everlasting.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Round .22ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Colo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .60c...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise & Round 2.54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Pearls Art Deco Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Style: Two-Stone Bypass Measurement...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.20 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Promise Ring 18K White Gold Bypass Ring Gift for Her
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A single pear-cut diamond appears suspended within the flowing curve of this sculptural bypass ring. Light moves freely across the open silhouette, emphasizing the diamond’s distinct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ribbon Bypass Ring with Diamonds & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Gender: Female *Ruby: 1.10ctw *Diamonds: 1.75ctw *Clarity: SI1 *Color: G *Ring Dimension: *Size: 7.25 *Width: 15...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrome Diopside Bypass Ring White Topaz 2.22 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Chrome Diopside = 1.20 Carats 68 White Topaz = 1.02 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Rin...
Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
14K Two-Tone Gold Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring, 1980s, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring features a graceful bypass style adorned with channel-set H-I I1-I2 baguette-cut diamonds along the shank and center curves, creating a sleek and continuous line of sparkle.
Diamond, Gold
Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Carved
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Cut: Carved Color: Pink & Gre...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are complemented by 0.85 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which add brilliance and sparkle to the ring. Designed in a bypass style, this unique 18k white gold ring is read...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Gold, 0.40ct Emerald
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. These are rings made of Emerald, Diamond, and 14-carat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .45ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant
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): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Round Brilliant & Baguette .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguett...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrome Diopside Bypass Ring White Topaz 2.22 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Chrome Diopside = 1.20 Carats 68 White Topaz = 1.02 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Rin...
Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Bypass Ring 14k Round .28ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brialliant (center)...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Oval Cabochon .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65ctw Diamond Flower Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.65ctw (0.20ctw centers, 0.45ctw accents) Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - H Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Silver 1.53ctw GIA Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Old Mine Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue Color - No Heat - 0.70ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Calibré Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring, 5 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural crossover ring composed of meticulously set calibré-cut rubies, arranged in two opposing bombé forms that meet in a soft, fluid intersection. The rubies—totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Round Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round Style: S...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Overlap Bypass Ring for Women
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vibrant and brilliant oval-cut Blue Topaz set in bypass overlap ring. Mounted in a 4-prong 18 karat yellow gold setting ✔ Topaz details: Blue topaz, oval-cut, 7.54 carat ✔ Ring Weig...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Chrome Diopside Bypass Ring White Topaz 2.22 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Chrome Diopside = 1.20 Carats 68 White Topaz = 1.02 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Rin...
Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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Chrome Diopside Bypass Ring White Topaz 2.22 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Chrome Diopside = 1.20 Carats 68 White Topaz = 1.02 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Rin...
Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise & Round .50ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Marquise & Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage Cartier ring featuring the iconic Deux Têtes Croisées motif, designed with two elegant pear-shaped diamond terminals accented by brilliant-cut diamonds for added sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18K White Gold 0.56Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 0.56Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Cluster Ring features baguette cut and round cut diamond making a pear shape. Two pear shape set in the center ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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