.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this .925 sterling silver bypass ring, artfully accented with a lustrous rhodium plating that promises enduring shine and wearability.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$1,776Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Heart Halo Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pear cut emerald and diamond bypass ring is crafted in 14K white gold. The emerald measures approximately 6.7 x 5 mm with an estimated weight of 0.43 carat, and while th...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14k White Gold Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Marquise SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14k White Gold Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry This ring features marquise cut diamonds set on a band in open style making a statement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.71ct GIA Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Moi et Toi Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fine Moi et Toi, bypass ring is very well crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a 2.29 carat, GIA certified heart brilliant cut sapphire, claw prong set at one end of the...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prong-set round diamond on the bypass resembles a flower bud. This diamond butterfly ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prong-set round ruby on the bypass resembles a flower bud. This ruby butterfly ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
$1,648Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shape Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring feature 1 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 0.53 carats, set in 14k yellow gold. the sapphire measure approximately 4.4X5.5 mm in size, and secure in a three p...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Dainty SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold features two pear cut diamonds each set on the end of the open ring making a bypass diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$768Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Natural Round Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring featuring 1 round cut pink sapphire totaling 0.58 carats, set in 14K yellow gold and featuring a vibrant 5 mm round cut pink sapphire totaling 0.58 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Double Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Halo Bypass Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bypass ring in featuring 0.72 carats two elegant pear-shaped emeralds, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$988Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Open Snake-Inspired Bypass Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bypass ring effortlessly wraps around the finger, offering both luxury and edge—perfect for those with a taste for modern sophistication and symbolic style.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.07 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Bypass Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.07 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Bypass Ring 14 Karat White Gold feature pear cut diamonds set facing each other on top and below the band making this a open bypass b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.07 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold feature pear cut diamonds set facing each other on top and below the band making this a open bypass b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Two Stone Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Two Stone Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut emerald and marquise cut diamond, each set on end of the ring making a two stone Toi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Nugget Statement Bypass Ring - 14k Textured
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Bypass Theme: Nugget Measurements Face Height (north to south):...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Round Diamond Swirl Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white and yellow Gold Diamonds: 26 round cut= 0.10cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 8.5 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensions: the ring measures ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.25tcw Diamond Semi-Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage ring features a sleek semi-bypass design, adorned with approximately 1.25 carats of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds.
Vintage Mikimoto 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Bypass Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a bypass design set with lustrous pearls.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Stone Note: (3...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Color: ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Black Star Sapphire: 1 round cut= 3.20ct Diamonds: 17 Old European Cut= 1.73cttw Color: H-I Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamonds: 12 baguette cut= 0.48cttw C...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, Platinum
$1,534Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Solid White Gold Natural 1.15 Carat SI/H Diamond Open Bypass Ring Adjustable
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural 1.15 Carat Mixed Cut SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring features marquise, oval, round and emerald cut diamonds set in a open band in the front of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum Jewels 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Bypass Ring features a band open ring with emerald cut diamond set on the half end and round cut diamond on the other half end.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Spectrum Jewels 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bypass Ring features a band open ring with emerald cut diamond set on the half end and round cut diamond on the other half end.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.5ct Pear-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dual-Stone Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The warm blush hue of the sapphire is beautifully offset by the crisp brilliance of genuine diamonds, each masterfully arranged in a refined bypass-style 18K white gold band. Design...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bypass Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Two Very Peri Sapphires and Diamonds Halo
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Stylish Bypass Ring in 18Kt white Gold with Two Very Peri Sapphires and brilliant cut Diamonds Halo The Diamonds Halo on the one blue sapphire give an extra glam to this beautuful r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 22 round cut = 0.60cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Size: 6.75 Width: 6.8mm Weight: 3.51 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Diamond Bypass Ring with Dual Round Stones
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: Platinum Condition: Mint Stone Cut: Round Diamond: 0.30ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 6 Width: 9.2mm Thickness; 1.6mm Weight: 4.1gr Com...
Diamond, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Two Stone Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Split Shank Bypass Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous two stone bypass ring showcases two oval cut natural rubies totaling 1.65 carats crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Forming an elegant bypass design, a 3.58-carat yellow diamond and a 3.03-carat white diamond find harmony in this ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Spectrum 18K White Gold 2.65-Carat Marquise-Cut Diamond Multi-Row Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable impression with the Spectrum Marquise-Cut Diamond Multi-Row Bypass Ring. This artistic statement piece features multiple cascading rows of brilliant marquise-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Pink Sapphire: 0.89cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 5.68 grams
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bypass ring in solid 14K white gold features two marquise-cut blue sapphires with a total weight of approximately 0.46 carats, each measuring about 5×3 mm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ruby Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 4.9mm Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Car...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SI/H Pear Diamond Flower Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This SI/H Pear Diamond Flower 18 Karat Rose Gold Open Bypass Ring features pear cut diamonds making two four petal flowers set with round cut diamond set in the center in the one flo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring Guard 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .95cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1 Diamond Color: I/J Stone Cut: Round Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gap Measurement: 4mm D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat SI/H Graduated Pear Diamond 18k White Gold Open Band Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1 Carat SI/H Graduated Pear Diamond 18k White Gold Open Band Bypass Ring Each side features a sequence of pear diamonds, starting from smaller stones and leading to a larger pear-sha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat SI/H Graduated Pear Diamond 14k White Gold Open Band Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1 Carat SI/H Graduated Pear Diamond 14k White Gold Open Band Bypass Ring Each side features a sequence of pear diamonds, starting from smaller stones and leading to a larger pear-sha...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 4.00 carats and a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 4.00 carats, surrounded by approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Double Butterfly Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This double butterfly wrap-around ring is made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 61 round cut, pave' set diamonds weighing 0.46 carats. With a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI2).
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,750 / item
Pear Shaped Amethyst Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst Stone Cut: Pear Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16MM x 9MM Weight: 6 grams Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced, simulated or lab crea...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Fancy Diamond Black Rhodium Cocktail Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K blackened gold. US 7 size. Fancy Diamond: 2.98ct total weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
RUCHI Paraiba & Diamond Accent White Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Paraiba: 1.57ct total weight Diamond: 0.25ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/ SI stones
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Baguette & Halo Diamond White Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond- 2.34 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Baguette Diamond White Gold Dainty Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 0.35ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Geometric Wrap Bypass Ring 1.91ct 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking geometric wrap bypass ring showcasing 14 princess cut rubies totaling approximately 1.91 carats, crafted in luminous 14K white gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Bypass Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The glistening shank embraces the aquamarine with its graceful bypassing ends. This aquamarine bypass ring is designed to stand out.
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,488Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.45Ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Split Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a 1.45-carat natural octagon-cut ruby as the center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant 2.09 Ct Emerald & Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring with Diamond 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a 2.09 carats pear-cut emerald and a square-cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold The ring showcases a three-stone bypass style, where the two arms of the band curve gently around the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Rose Gold The ring showcases a three-stone bypass style, where the two arms of the band curve gently around the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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