Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond Heart Dangle Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Details: Platinum (PT950) Pavé-set round brilliant diamonds, approximately 0.17 total carat weight Heart dangle design Signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Heart Dangle Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold ring with diamond heart dangle charm. Draw some stylish attention to your fingers with this fun ring!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Dangling Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold diamond ring features a unique and playful design with a dangling detail, adding movement and sparkle with every gesture.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Star Dangle Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold ring with star dangle charm. Draw some stylish attention to your fingers with this fun ring!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of 44 lustrous gradient yellow sapphires gemstones out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond dangling ring inside. Each gem ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,299Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Fancy Color Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Fancy Color Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring This Panim Dangling Drop Briolette Ring is inspired by the beauty of Rain drops is an absolute delight to the eyes.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$1,749Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Nizam Taviz Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Nizam Taviz cut Diamond Dangling Ring 18 Karat Gold The Mughal inspired diamond cut - TAVIZ is set at the center of the ring giving the ring a royal look.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Diamond Star Ring Black Enamel Dangling Sphere Gold Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Star Ring Black Enamel Dangling Sphere Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin The Diamond Star Sphere Dangle Ring is by designer J DAUPHIN, drawing inspiration from the celest...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
$2,865Sale Price|30% Off
Sybarite Jewellery Dangle Ring 0.12 Carats Rubies 0.63 Carats Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former archite...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Onyx Dangle Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 9 round cut = 0.27cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ruby: 0.50cttw Ring Size:...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,799Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rosecut Diamond Fringe Dangling Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Rosecut Diamond Fringe Dangling Bracelet in 18K White Gold Decorated with top quality round rosecut diamond , our Fringel Dangling Ring is finished in 18K gold for a luxurious...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sybarite Heart Key Dangle Ring 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Everyday dangle ring to add a little charm to your look, this ring is the key to completing your collection. 3.5gr white gold (18K), 0.73ct white diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Black and White Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Dangling Charms Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This unique cocktail ring features two dangling charms, both of them being separately attached to the centre of the ring, allowing for playful movement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vera Belleza's pear shaped dangling Rose cut diamond ring in 18K gold
By Vera Belleza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate yet striking, this pear-shaped dangling rose-cut diamond ring by Vera Belleza is a masterpiece of modern elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Gold Red Enamel Evil Eye Ring with Diamond Dangle and Spikes R6545
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Red Enamel Evil Eye Ring with Diamond Dangle and Spikes ♥ The item measures 14mm in length (North South direction), 15.9mm in width (East West direction), and stand...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
$69,715Sale Price|20% Off
Unique 43, 23 Carat Tanzanite Diamond White 18k Gold Dangle Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Ring 18K White Gold Tanzanite 43,23 ct Diamonds 2, 55 ct It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
$37,683Sale Price|20% Off
Chic 22, 43 Carat Tanzanite Diamond White 18k Gold Dangle Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Tanzanite 22,43 ct Diamonds 2, 09 ct It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Red Stone & Diamond Textured Wrap Fish Ring w/ Dangling Pearl at Mouth
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 6.9mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.02ctw (a...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Dangling Citrine, Amethyst and Peridot Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Diamond Details: .15ct, total weight. I Color, SI Clarity Side ...
Yellow Gold
Dangle Ruby Dimond Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Rose Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 3,9 GMS Ruby-1/5.13 Cts Pink Sapphire-88/0.6 Cts Diamond-30/0.12 Cts Size 52 Discover the epitome of elegance with our ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White South Sea Pearl Dangling Charm 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold playful dangling South Sea White pearl charm ring set with 0.86 carats of black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vera Belleza's Heart shapped diamond in 18k gold with dangling briolette drops
By Vera Belleza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wearing your heart on your sleeve is a much-celebrated notion that we aim to consolidate with this eternity band. This exquisite 18k gold ring is a masterpiece of elegance and artis...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Earrings and Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The earrings are 1.5 inches long, showcasing a large, lustrous pearl gracefully dangling from diamond cluster tops. The ring, size 6, features a central pearl set at a subtle angle, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Butterfly ring. Pt900 Fun Diamond Dainty cluster band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Diamond Band. Canary Yellow Diamond Dangle on a Flower Diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,190Sale Price|30% Off
JR Briolette Diamond and Onyx Flower 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Briolette Diamond and Onyx Flower 18 Karat White Gold Ring Our eccentric flower dangling diamond Briolettes ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 4.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dangling Blue Sapphire Drops & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire: 4.35 carats, drop shape, 14 pieces.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl Charm White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold playful dangling pearl charm diamond ring. Featuring a white, light grey baroque south sea pearl measuring 16....
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Oval Shaped Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
A halo of glittering 0.18 carat red rubies and 1.0 carat white melee diamonds surrounds the center stone, with 0.64ct dangling white diamonds giving the ring even more brilliance and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.06 Carat Natural Diamonds Loop Rings Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Circle loop earrings. The Modern Dangle. 2.06cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 11.7 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata 2 in 1 Yellow Diamond Dangle Necklace & Ring in 18KWYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2 in 1 Yellow Diamond Dangle Necklace & Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Yellow Diamond: 2.05 carat, 11.46X7.22mm Size, Pear Shape, G colour, VS Clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,111Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Calibre Cut Tapered Baguettes Diamond Art-Deco Circle Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A meticulous selection of 60 hand-picked natural rubies is individually set and beautifully complemented by a pavé-set diamond ring that dangles within the design. Each gemstone is c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of lustrous rubies out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond dangling ring inside. Each Ruby is calibre cut by our expert la...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of 22 lustrous gradient yellow sapphires gemstones out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond dangling ring inside. Each gem ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of lustrous rubies from Mozambique (also called New Burma) out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond dangling ring inside. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tiger's Eye Gold Earrings Ring Necklace Set
Located in New York , NY
The set includes a necklace featuring carved tiger's-eye, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.5 carats. Set in 18k yellow gold; together with a matching...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,100
10.70ct Moonstone .65ct Diamond 18kt White Gold Ring
By Vincent Peach
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful 10.70ct Moonstone surrounded by .65ct Diamonds on 18kt White Gold. With the highest quality materials and vintage-inspired design, this ring will make you feel like you're ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,600 / set
1960's Natural Ruby & Diamond Earring/Ring Set 14K
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring and earrings encrusted with single cut natural diamonds - we estimate 1.50CT total weight (measuring from 1.5 to 2.0MM in diameter.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$29,700
1.04 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Naples, FL
These Sparkling 18K Rose Gold Dangling Earrings Are Covered In Gorgeous Pink Diamonds Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 12.18 Carats. These Earrings Are About 2 Inches In Length.
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,675
Diamond polki and pearl ear rings by Vintage intention
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Playful but elegant ear rings. Chunky polki and a pearl drop come together in this unique gold and silver piece. Unlike anything else out there!
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$7,920
Gold Multi-Ring Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds
By Julinda Chia Morgan
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of dangling, mutli-ring earrings in 18K rose and white gold, featuring two rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.73ct.
Unavailable|$14,119 / set
Diamonds & Blue Sapphire earrings & ring set in 18K White Gold Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamonds & Blue Sapphires earrings & ring unworn Ring Size 58 18K White Gold Total weight 54.8 grams Earrings 36.2 grams Ring 18.9 grams Diamonds & Sapphires Setting Earrings set ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lion with Diamonds Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Animal Stackable Ring
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set with a regal lion, who signifies protection, the Animal Lion Stackable Ring can be worn alone, or stacked with others in Bibi’s collection. The textured ring is fashioned in 18k ...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$11,658 / set
Diamonds earrings & ring set in 18K Rose, White & Yellow Gold Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamonds earrings & ring set Unworn Ring Size 54 18K Rose, White & Yellow Gold Total weight 28.5 grams Earrings 15.5 grams Ring 12.9 grams Diamonds Setting Earrings set with 18 R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marie Mas Reversible Swiveling Hook Ring, Pink Gold Diamonds Amethyst Topaz
By Marie Mas
Located in Paris, FR
This Swiveling Single Hook Earring is designed by the French Jewelry brand Marie Mas. It is designed to be worn around the ear. This jewel is in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with Diamonds, P...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$250,000
Large Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Three-Piece Earring, Necklace, Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
This is a breathtaking 3 piece set featuring both Tanzanite and Diamonds. Ring: Tanzanite Carat Weight: 38.03 ct Diamond Carat Weight: 8.3 ct Tanzanite Dimensions: approx. 25 mm x 1...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Casarin 18k White Gold Kunzite and Diamond Ring (Sz 6.75) & Earring Set
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 2 White Gold, Kunzite and Diamond Earrings + 1 White Gold, Kunzite and Diamond Ring Earrings Kunzite set 18k White Gold Diamonds: Total Carat Weight Appx 6.70 ct Dimensions...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,950
18k Briolette Diamond Dangling Ring
Located in Hong Kong, CN
Briolette used: 9/1.03crts Diamond used: 0.21crts
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,380 / set
2 carat face up Bezel set emerald piecut diamond suspended on a gold ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This pair of earrings is made with 1.10 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a look of 4 carat pair. Extremely light on ears & the gold ring is 8 mm with 2 mm thick 4 carat pai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$15,000
Seed Pearl and Diamond Dangle Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun Edwardian ring- it looks great on! 5 seed pearls with approximately 1.35 total carats of diamonds both set into the mount and dangling.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,100
Tahitian Pearl Charm Dangle Gold Diamond Motif Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl Charm Dangle Ring in 18K Gold with Gold Motif embellished with Diamonds Gold: 18K Yellow Gold 6.979 g Diamond: 0.52 ct Tahitian Pearl: 1 piece Ring size: 53 /US 6.5 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$4,239
Sasonko 1.71 Carat Aquamarine Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Sasonko Jewellery House
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Sasonko Ring from The Ballet Cocktail collection 1.71 carat aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold Hot enamel Finger size: US 6,5 EU 17
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,545
Gold and polki ear rings with red inlay by Vintage intention
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Polki set in a pair of gold ear rings with red inlay.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable|$4,410
18kt White Gold Dangling Ring with Diamonds and White Topaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Bhansali LIGHT Collection, this unique cocktail ring is set in 18kt White Gold with Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds and a Divine Cut White Topaz. The divine cut is unique to Bh...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$39,820 / set
Natural Australian Boulder Opal / Diamond Set Dangle Earrings and Ring 18k Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Deep Love” opal (12.46ct) earrings tell a story of an ocean dive. Diamond air bubbles appear to lift these beautifully paired opals to the surface of an imaginary ocean. Sourced fro...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,900
Amethyst, Emerald and Diamond Jingle Dangle Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Large Center Amethyst, 6 Small Round Diamonds, 30 Small Emeralds, 5 Small Falling Amethyst Stones Lg. Amethyst Carat Weight: 7 ct Diamon...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dangling Sundrops Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Puck Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
This playful ring in 18K yellow gold (22 gram) is built of sundrops made of briljant cut diamonds, 0,60 ct in total colour F clarity vvs, in yellow gold that are dangling around a 1,...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Frederic Sage 0.19ctw Diamond Eternity Black Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
New Gabriel & Co. 0.67ctw Diamond Cluster Marquise Station Band Ring in 14K Gabriel & Co. Diamond Cluster Marquise Station Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Pearl, 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.
