French Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant and timeless French Art Deco ring, centered with a beautiful natural blue cabochon sapphire, framed by a halo of old cut diamonds and emphasized by a striking black onyx b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Coral Cabochon Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The earrings feature oval-shaped coral cabochons, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.30 carats, set in 18k yellow and white gold having rhodium finishe...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodiu...
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.60CT 2.70ct Cabochon Ruby Measurement: Ring Size 6
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This sugarloaf cabochon bezel set emerald sits in the center, surrounded by one row of 12 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch A white gold and yellow gold brooch set with a cabochon emerald accented by round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21.99ct Hollow Cabochon Ruby & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold Large Oval Pendant
Located in London, GB
Framing the incredible ruby is a halo of 18 old mine cut diamonds, adding a spectacular amount of brilliance and creating a stunning royal contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite vintage cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centered with a richly colored cabochon-cut natural emerald measuring approximately 8.5 × 7.3 mm, surrounded by two concentric h...
Diamond, Emerald
Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.27 ct. Ring size is US 6.8 (We...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
6ct Natural Grey Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Cabochon Sugarloaf Cut*
Located in New York, NY
Raised halo sugarloaf. 6ct Natural Cabochon cut sapphire ring. Gray Blue color / Transluscent 9x6mm .40ct Natural Side round diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 7.19 carat Emerald Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: G - H ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose Cuts ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.71 ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Men's Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng
Located in New York, NY
Men's Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng A yellow gold ring adorned with a cabochon emerald and adorned with baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 4.70 carat Emerald Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose Cuts ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.37 ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Retro Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The bezel set ruby is flanked by a baguette cut and one Old European Cut diamond on either side and the sides of the shanks are embellished by small bright white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamond .12CT Cabochon Emerald 7.63CT Measurement: Ring Size 6.75
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in platinum with the gallery embellished by bright white and sparkly round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds the ring brings out a wonderful contrast of colors on the f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.02 ct. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any que...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious 6.30 carat ruby takes center stage! The cabochon gem has a bright evenly red color with excellent luster as light rolls across its surface. It is accented by 8 large pear-...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring Description: A vintage platinum gypsy ring set with a deep blue cabochon sapphire at the center, flanked by two old min...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Single Cut Diamond Open Pendant 15.5" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base Color w/ Green, Blue & Some Orange Play of Color - 22.1x18.5mm (approx.) (9) Natural Genuine Diam...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 9.66 carat Tanzanite Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: G - H ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.50 ct
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald Decorated Owl Design Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald Decorated Owl Design Earring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A Bulgari bracelet composed of twelve graduated cabochon sapphires, accented by brilliant and marquise cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Cabochon Blue Topaz Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. in total) Backing: French Wire Drop Gemstones Type: Blue Topaz Shape: Pear Cabochon Size: 12 x 8 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 8.40 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.8 grams. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has K color and s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Total lenght is brace...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold "Art Deco style" ring dates back to the mid-20th century and features a captivating cabochon sapphire as its centerpiece. The deep, vibrant blue sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Amethyst Cabochon Diamond earrings 14KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning amethyst diamond earrings in 14Kt white gold, the amethyst is made with a cabochon center and accompanied by fine quality diamonds VS-SI clarity and F color. Certificate of...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Cabochon Star Ruby Baguette & Round Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Metal: Platinum * Center Stone: 1.89 carat natural cabochon-cut star ruby * Accent Diamonds: Approximately 1.40 carats total weight * Diamond Quality: G–H colo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Cut Opal, Diamond & Ruby Cluster Flower Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal, ruby, and diamond Opal Shape: Oval cabochon cut Opal Color: Multiple colors Opal Variety: Opal Opal Total Carat Weight: 2.97 CTW Opal Qua...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 7 We ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$10,000
Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Ring A platinum ring set with a cabochon sapphire adorned with four baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-Pique1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 carat. Ring size i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Turquoise W/ Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Robins Egg Blue Color w/ Natural Veining - 9.5x6.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Sapphire Old Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Slightly Greenish Dark Blue Color - 7.8x6.1mm (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring by Elan
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring by Elan A yellow gold ring set with a cabochon emerald, accented with 18 baguette cut diamonds and 44 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K gold ring with a 2.54tcw natural sugarloaf cabochon cut emerald and diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in unparalleled glamour with our exquisite emerald and diamond cocktail ring, featuring a captivating Sugarloaf-cut emerald bezel-set at its center, commanding attention with...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional sugar loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring. Opal stone is gorgeous with a translucent quality housing a fire-y orange glow from within.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cab ring ( 17,5 mm x 13 mm ) set with 3,3 grams of 14 kt white gold. 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 ct total diamonds weight Ring Shan...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A modern 18-karat plain gold ring set with a 12 x 7.6 m cabochon cut sapphire and baguette cut diamonds. The very modern design has been influenced by the art-deco pure lines.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
13 Carats Blue Sapphire oval cab ( 13,4 mm. x 11,3 mm.) set with 3,5 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 carats total diamonds weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
13 Carats Blue Sapphire oval cab ( 13,4 mm. x 11,3 mm.) set with 3,5 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 carats total diamonds weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
13 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER 13 Carats Blue Sapphire oval cab ( 13,4 mm. x 11,3 mm.) set with 3,5 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each =...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cushion Malachite Princess Diamond Bracelet
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Rich, cushion-shaped cabochon malachite—each stone displaying its natural banding—creates a continuous rhythm, while precisely set princess-cut diamonds introduce a subtle, crisp bri...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ring w/ Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Turquoise: 1 cabochon cut = 0.50cttw Diamonds: 4 round brilliant cut = 0.04cttw Color: K Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.75 (please allow two ext...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pendant Necklace with 2.12ct Sapphire Cabochon and Diamonds - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
The teardrop silhouette enhances the fluidity of the cabochon cut, while a diamond‑set connection introduces balance and refinement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the ruby are 2.19 carats of baguette-cut diamonds as well as round brilliant-cuts running down the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamond & Emerald Accents
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18k white and yellow gold, the 2.50 carat cabochon sapphire sits atop an artful cluster of faceted emeralds, golden orbs and brilliant diamonds peppered about the landscape. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,772Sale Price|20% Off
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Sapphire and WhiteDiamond Cocktail Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.12cttw) accent the perfect blue color of the sapphire gemstone center stone (.50...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Blue Sapphire Cabochon and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ballerina Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint ( Like New ) Gender: Female Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire: 3.09ctw Baguette Cut Diamonds: 1.50ctw Clarity: VS Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
13 Carats Ruby Oval Cabochon 14kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
13 Carats Natural Ruby oval cabochon ( 11 mm. x 15 mm.) set with 3,7 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 carats total diamonds weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring made of 14k gold, with coral and diamonds. The coral of a salmon pinkish hue is staged surrounded by a white gold circle frame that is embellished with diam...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Cabochon Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrounded by 61 Pavé Hand set Brilliant cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.47ctw. Attaches with a large fold-over 18k White Gold clasp More Beautiful in Real time!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Diamond Convertible Curb Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is set with twelve oval cabochon gemstones, including four sapphires, four rubies, and four emeralds, each surrounded by a shimmering halo of 5.00 carats of round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fun and colorful 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings set with a navy blue cabochon sapphire in each earring and complimented by 8 bright white and sparkly baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cabochon Emerald With Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Emerald: 1 cabochon cut = 7.30cttw Diamond: 23 round cut = 0.70cttw Ring Size: 4.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 6.29 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring is set in 6.29 carat of pink sapphire in cabochon cut, and with white round diamond. The image of the certificate can be found alongside the images of the ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this 18 karat yellow gold ring features a pigeon blood red elongated cabochon ruby weighing 7.55 carats, pave set with bright white r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Green Jadeite Jade Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamonds Jade Measurement: Ring Size 5.75
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
25 Ct Natural Ruby Cabochon and 2.75 Ct Diamond Platinum Link Bracelet 7.25"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Bracelet Featuring Alternating Prong-set Ruby Cabochons and Bezel-set Princess Cut Diamonds Cabochon Rubies have variation in color and shape, but average out to a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centrally set with a luscious deep blue natural cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats with 2 bright white and lively Old European cut diamonds on either side weighing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1.35 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.35 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold This exceptional old mutual/European cut diamond solitaire and tube-cut vertigo blue sapphire ring i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
