Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Round and baguette diamonds adorn the platinum ring. Ring Size: 5 (can be sized) Metal: Platinum (stamped and/or tested) Metal Weight: 9.7 Grams
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise and Round Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: LeVian Material: 14K rose gold Turquoise: 1 oval cabochon cut= 3.70ct Diamonds: 21 round cut= 0.21cttw Color: M Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the ring measures 15.9mm wide at th...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring A white gold ring set with a tall cabochon sapphire accented by diamonds.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dark Blue Faceted Sapphire Cabochon 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant showcases a deep dark blue sapphire in faceted cabochon slice, encircled by a halo of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Paraiba Cabochon, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Paraiba & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Paraiba Cabochon is 9.19...
Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cabochon Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring GIA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Burmese No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite Cabochon, White Enamel & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite & Enamel Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubellite Cabochon is 4.32 carats.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Enamel
28.55 Carat Spessartite Garnet Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring size 7 Complimentary sizing as needed Spessartite garnet cabochon, 28.55 carats Round brilliant cut diamonds, .47 carat total
White Diamond, Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Cushion Cabochon Lapis w/ Diamond Beaded Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(OUTSIDE PICTURE COLOR IS MOST ACCURATE) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.02ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace Rose Gold with Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by designer.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.65tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Cabochon Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Turtle Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 5.8 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Cut: Cabochon Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 4.63-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire Mine Diamond Cuff Bracelet GIA NO HEAT
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite Victorian-era cuff bracelet done in 14K yellow gold set with approximately 5cttw in sugarloaf and oval cabochon natural no heat sapphires as well as approximately 1.80ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite Cabochon, Blue Enamel & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Rubellite & Blue Enamel Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubellite cabochon is 5.66 carats.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon, Rock Crystal, Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stones: Amethyst cabochons; carved rock crystal quartz; full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 carat Metal: 18k gold Marked: Webb Gross Weight: 41.14 grams Dimensio...
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Untreated Omphacite Fei Cui Jade Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 10K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
Accented on each shoulder by small, bright diamonds, the ring has a refined, modern profile that allows the jade to remain the focal point.
Diamond, Jade, 10k Gold
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow 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
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline cabochon is 6.66 carats.
Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The diamonds boast a total combined weight of approximately 0.24ct.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Gold Necklace with 14.75Ct. Cabochon Blue Sapphires and 2.25 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This lovely necklace is designed with 5 oval Blue Sapphire Cabochons, each set in an 18 kt yellow gold setting accented with round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.8Ct Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Ring with Earth-Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 5.81-carat rainbow moonstone cabochon glows with a floating blue adularescence across this solid 14K yellow gold ring, accented by ten earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Round Diamond Cabochon Pink Coral Rosetta Stud Earrings 3.20ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
They are centered by natural pink course cabochons surrounded by approximately 3.20ctw in H-I Vs1-2 clarity transitional cut round diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
$26,658Sale Price|20% Off
Ring With Cabochon of Sapphire Set Diamonds Whit Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold Ring Surmounted by a Cabochon of Sapphire Set with Diamonds Beautiful ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Diamond 17.91ct Large Colombian Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Ring AGL
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Colombian Cabochon Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Ring by David Webb.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$2,448Sale Price|20% Off
5.41ct Royal Blue Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Their combination of movement, color, and craftsmanship gives them a lasting presence well beyond a single season. 2 Cabochon Royal Blue Sapphire: 2.24ct 4 Cabochon Royal Blue Sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Opal Cabochon & 6 ct Diamond Bezel Cocktail Ring Size 9
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning statement cocktail ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a large natural opal cabochon with beautiful rainbow fire. The opal is surrounded by three rows and approximatel...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Drop Earrings 18k Rose Gold Guilloche Diamonds 0.06ct Moonstones Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1597/00/1Z/00/103 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Era Material: 18k rose gold, guilloche Diamonds: 2 diamonds, total 0.06 ct, G VS, brilliant cut Gemstones: white moonst...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Diamond Moonstone Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Jockey Hat Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized rendering of a jockey hat featuring a moonstone Oval-shaped bullet cabochon measures 7.0 x 8.0 mm Translucent colorless body with gray adularescence Bease s...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.87 ct Natural Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring vibrant cabochon sapphires surrounded by shimmering diamonds, this pair offers timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 4.09 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.50 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Cabochon Cut Boulder Opal 1.52ct Sapphire and 1.28ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage pendant is exceptional quality, set with a stunning boulder opal cabochon, a purple sapphire and diamonds. The pendant is an exceptional gauge of gold and is i...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pippo Perez Turquoise Cabochon Cut and Diamond Cross Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 7.5 Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Turquoise Count: 1 Cushion Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Total Diamond...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 15.84 Carat Blue Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond dangle earrings. At the center of these dangles are 2 cabochon, pear shaped greenish blue tourmaline gemstones, totaling 15.84cts.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set VIVID RED Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Very Nice Color - 4.9mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 34.75 carat Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 34.75 ct Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring features a natural Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire with Dark Purplish Pink color weighing 34....
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This magnificent cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a significant 3.29-carat oval caboch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Joël Glecer 18K Gold 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold, Emerald 24 Ct Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring Amazing Ring with Huge 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2.62 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive cabochon cut sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal glows with rainbow play-of-color atop warm rose gold in this cabochon ring, finished with brilliant diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Black Opal Cabochon and Diamond Bracelet 6 5/8" Gorgeous
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Black Opal Cabochon Bracelet Features Stations of Black Opals Separated by two diamonds each Appx total Diamond Weight = 1 carat Appx 6 mm Wide Appx 6 5/8" Long Total Mass =...
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9.88 Carat Natural Colombain Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 9.88 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 2.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful unique ring features a solitaire natural cabochon cut Tanzanite with a weight of 37.7 Carat and natural white brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 1.39 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a 21.50 Carats (4.30 Grams) Cabochon Cut Pink Coral.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,500
Ruby Carving Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning burmese ruby carving, weighing approximately fifteen carats accented with diamonds. Set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum. Ring Size 5 1/2 US.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline cabochon is 4.35 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 7.27ctw Cabochon Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - True Clean Royal Blue Color - 5.22ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Tanzanite Cabochon and Carved Emerald Bracelet w/ 2.85 ct Diamonds 7.5"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Featuring carved emeralds of a foliate design, round tanzanite cabochons and pear-shaped, marquise, round and oval diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats Length 7 1/2" Width 1 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold 3.90ct Cabochon Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Gemstone Details: Emerald: 3.90 ct, cabochon cut; Sapphires: 0.40 ct total (two stones); Diamonds: 0.25 ct total.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Platinum 12.62ctw Large Oval Cabochon No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - No Heat - Purplish-Red Color - Nice Star - 11.25ct (exact) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald w/ Diamond Floral Textured Matte Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 5x4mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - B...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.23 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The rectangular 9k yellow gold frame is ornamented to the center with a feature sixteen-claw set 2.23Ct cabochon cut white opal. The stunning cabochon opal is surrounded by sixteen ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.6Ct Star Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 2.63-carat blue star sapphire displays a soft six-rayed star across its domed cabochon, set in solid 14K white gold with six earth-mined diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rectangular Cabochon Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting opal and diamond ring is a celebration of nature's most magical gemstone, showcasing a luminous rectangular cabochon cut opal that seems to hold an entire universe of...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$180,800Sale Price|20% Off
15.5 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon on Bombé Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a centering 15.5 carat star ruby set on a sculpted gold and diamond bombé 14K yellow gold mounting making for a magical statement piece. The 93 round d...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round Size: 1.2 mm.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 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.