Real 0.82 Carat Baguette & Round Diamond Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Step into a world of luxury with this Real 0.82 Carat Baguette & Round Diamond Cuff Ring, meticulously crafted in 14 karat white gold to adorn your hand with unparalleled eleganc...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1930s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please cont...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 MM South Sea Pearl Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Halo Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.4 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~14 mm Pearl Count: 1 south sea pearl Diamond Count: 13 brilliant cut, 11 baguette Diamond ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Carat Round & Baguettes Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
beautiful estate piece Big size round diamonds alternating with Baguettes are making this beautiful ring. 14 Karat White Gold 6.8 gm Size 6 Very clean and shiny diamonds. Total Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18 KT Whit Gold Cluster Half Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.70ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number of Diamonds: 63 Averag...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 5.82ct Diamond Ballerina Ring MF39-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A mid-century layout that continues to hold its ground. This platinum ring features a 2.82-carat champagne diamond at the center, set in a bezel that lifts it slightly above a baller...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from platinum and set with diamonds, this ring dates to the height of the Art Deco period. The handmade platinum mount centres on a single, early brilliant cut diamond of H/I...
Diamond, Platinum
Brushed White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring 7 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.20 Carats. Polished & Brushed Finish Accents. Finished Weight Is 5.2 Grams. Finger Size 7; Purchase Incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring #5341
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 1.15 carats allow this dazzling ring to come alive every time it catches the light. Stunning and statement-making, a pear-shaped 0.96 carat Sapphire c...
Sapphire, Diamond
Vintage star ring with diamonds and sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring 1960s period c.a. set in platinum with round cut diamonds for 1.10ct total c.a. alternated by baguette cut sapphires totalling 0.90ct c.a. Highlights: - Platinum settin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 1.0ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF16-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is incredibly bold. A 3.86 carat pear-shaped Sapphire makes a statement at the center, while Diamond accents totaling 1.0 carats further elevate the design. Set in P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Scattered Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Women Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Gift in 14K Gold is a sign of pure love. It's a statement ring of your relationship or marriage life. It perfectly goes with your personality and also...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Marquise Cut & Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning emerald marquise and diamond ring. The center gemstone is an emerald marquise handset in a six-prong setting that allows for a full view of the emerald. Taper...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Starburst Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace stellar elegance with this exquisite 18K white gold cocktail ring. A constellation of brilliant cut, baguette diamonds are masterfully set in a starburst design. This stateme...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.29ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF23-010226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 0.72 carat oval sapphire sits at the center, secured by four slender prongs. Tapered rectangle, round, and square-cut diamonds, arranged on defined prongs in a ballerina setting, s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold ring features a distinctive wave motif set with tapered baguette diamonds at the center and channel-set baguette citrines along the outer curves. The diamonds ar...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.26ct Diamond and Cats Eye Ring #5309
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This impeccably crafted ring is poised to add a pop of color to any ensemble. At the center of the Platinum setting, a captivating 7.0 carat Cats Eye cabochon serves as a stunning fo...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band Estate 1.46 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Modern Diamond Cluster Ring, Vintage 18K White Gold Band This stunning estate ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Twenty two channel set diamonds total about 1.10 carat of VS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and simple Diamond cluster ring set in 18k white gold. The diamond weight is 1.14 carats and net gold weight is 6.592 carats. The ring dimension in cm 1.1 x 1.1 x 2.4 (LX...
Diamond, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.21ct Diamond Ring MF36-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bands of sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 2.21 carats provide this ring with texture, dimension, and movement. Crafted from lustrous 14K Yellow Gold, a 4mm wide band and a 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The marquise shaped setting is ornamented with four tapering linear channels radiating from the upper and lower portions of the feature stone, ornamented with sixteen tapered baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ing is a show stopper! It holds baguette diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is approx 1.4carat. It is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Illusion with Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning emerald illusion diamond ring is sure to be loved. A combination of round and baguette diamonds are expertly matched and put together to create the look of an emerald d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 5.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is baguette cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally princess cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct. All diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Shoulder Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Diamond Count: 12 Baguette, 10 Round, 2 Marquise Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and diamonds. Twelve channel set Sapphires measure 3mm x 2mm totalin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and chic diamond pressure ring set in 18k rose gold . The diamond weight is .48 carats and net gold weight is 4.504 grams. The ring dimensions in cm 1.5 x 2.2 x 2.1 (LXWX...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a natural unenhanced Burmese oval old cut ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.50 carats, flanked by two...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF27-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is stylish and statement-making. Emeralds with a total weight of 1.50 carats add a vibrant pop of color to the center of the design, while Diamond accents totaling 0...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sublime ballerina ring featuring a deep blue sapphire as the centrepiece. The sapphire is elegantly framed by a halo of white tapered baguette-cut diamonds, creating a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,118Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.85 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. The diamond is has E-F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Band 14k Gold 1.01 TDW Anniversary Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Band 14k Gold 1.01 TDW Anniversary Wedding This beautiful estate diamond ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. 11 diamonds baguettes + 2 side baguett...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Royal Natural Sapphire and Diamond Tapers Exclusive Skirt Ring Handmade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Royal Natural Sapphire & Diamond Tapers Exclusive skirt Ring hand made 18 kt Amazing ring that reflects royalty and absolutely exclusive hand work which isn't actually produced anym...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
KINRADEN Nina Ring in 18K Gold with Queensland Sapphires, Size 7 / 54
By Kinraden
Located in København K, DK
An intricate composition of light, colour and geometry, the NINA Ring is crafted in recycled 18 karat gold and set with three baguette cut and three square cut Queensland Sapphires. ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Luminous 0.64ct Natural Diamond Bow Motif Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Intricate design, radiant brilliance. This 18K yellow gold ring features 8 tapered natural diamonds (0.16ct total, G color, VS clarity) forming elegant bow-like motifs, accented by 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds, each grain set within a box collet, comprise the horizontal centre of this unmistakably Art Deco cocktail ring. A graduating pair of grain set, old cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring natural Diamond Sapphire 14K Gold / ØUS 7.25 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Diamond and Sapphire Ring in solid 14K (tested) White Gold with openwork bridge and shoulders decorated with floral patterns,modern styled. European, ca. early 20th. century with a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,054Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.5 grams. Totally is diamond 3 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Box is not included. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.12 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring with Emerald Cut Center Diamond
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring with Emerald Cut Center Diamond Emerald Weight: 1.12 carats Diamond Weight: 0.68 carats A captivating display of color and brilliance, this...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot Cocktail Ring 1980's
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage colorful and lovely cocktail ring and or ring can be worn day to evening. It has a large amethyst stone in the center and is surrounded on either side by citrine and per...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Diamond Shaped Ring 0.55ct in Total Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This multi diamond shaped half eternity ring features an elegant set of round, marquise and baguette shaped diamonds. The diamonds are set in a stylish 18ct yellow gold band, and cre...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese sapphire and diamond ballerina ring by Oscar Heyman Bros, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond ballerina ring by Oscar Heyman Bros. Set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back four claw setting with an approximate w...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Channel Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An Invisibly Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold. The total weight of the rubies is 8.70 carats and the total diamond weight is 0.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,926Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 20th-century with central emerald and diamonds yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Contemporary 20th-century with central emerald and diamonds yellow Gold Ring Weight: 7.80 grams Size: ES 14/ EU54 / US 7 Gemological description: Baguette-cut emerald center weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.81ct Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern leaf motif bypass ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 100 round and baguette cut diamonds, 0.81 carats. Approximately G color grade and VS clarity grade. 18-karat white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1931 Nordic Ring 0.9 ct Emerald 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS9.75/5.3gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold. Silver clusters hold natural Emerald stone and 10 rose- cut Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Art-Déco-Ring in 14k Gold Tri color with a big amethyst
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with this stunning Art Deco ring, a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship adorned with lavish details in 14k yellow, white, and rose gold. T...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 CT 18KT White Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling Baguette and round-cut diamonds form a spectacular cluster in this stunning white gold duo cluster ring in Bypass Spilt Shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Made to Order Gold Kt: 14K (also available in 18K request) Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold Gold GR: 1.28GR Total CTW: 0.16ct Natural Diamond Diamond Color-C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Made to Order Gold Kt: 14K (also available in 18K request) Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold Gold GR: 1.28GR Total CTW: 0.16ct Natural Diamond Diamond Color-C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagonal Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This elegant 14k white gold ring features a refined hexagonal silhouette centered by a shimmering cluster of round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,660 / item
Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.75ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
“Eien” means eternity and perfectly embodies everlasting love and devotion. Every design is thoughtfully created to capture the essence of your unique love story, offering unparallel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,520 / item
Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.21ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
“Eien” means eternity and perfectly embodies everlasting love and devotion. Every design is thoughtfully created to capture the essence of your unique love story, offering unparallel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.65ct Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.40ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.30ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baguette 0.52ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.26ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.26ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring Description: A bold and elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a richly colored oval-cut sapphire of striking depth, encircled b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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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