$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 14k Gold 2ct Green Emerald & Diamond Wide Unique Polished Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unique and elegant cigar band ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a smooth dome top set with a magnificent natural emerald stone that's further adorned with a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Pavé Diamond Edged Wide Cigar Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic diamond band ring offers timeless sophistication with its continuous row of brilliant sparkle. Crafted in 14 karat white gold, the extra wide band is set with round brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
60s Vintage 1.25ct Diamond Bombe Ring 14k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish mixed cut diamond bombe ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Marquise and tapered baguette diamonds total an estimated 1.25 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Portuguese Diamond Wide Band Sz 7.5 Cigar Ring 19k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wide band crafted in 19k white gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.75 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity)....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pinstripe Strength Diamond Cigar Band Skinny Ring with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
The skinny version of our Pinstripe cigar rings feature an approximately 5mm band with mother of pearl inlays between the diamond pinstripe pattern.
14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 40 princess cut = 4.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 10 baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 8.25 (please allow up ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Scalloped Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring size: 6.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.48ct Diamond Cigar Band Sz 8.25 Ring Mixed Cuts 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish wide diamond band crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 1970s). Mixed cut round brilliant and baguette diamonds total an estimated 3.48 carats (estimated at H-I color and V...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
70s Diamond Wide Band Sz 9 Cigar Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond wide band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). The larger old European cut diamond is estimated at 0.50 carats, accented with 12 single cut diamonds (esti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Gemstone Diamond Cigar Band 14k Yellow Gold 15mm Wide Ring Sz 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish gemstone & diamond cigar ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. 28 diamonds total an estimated 0.14 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarity).
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early Art Deco 14k Gold .60ct Diamond Filigree Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Solid White Gold w/ Rose & Yell...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sheryl Lowe Sterling Silver and Round Diamond Peace Cigar Band
By Sheryl Lowe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sheryl Lowe Material: sterling silver Diamonds: 196 round cut= 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Size: 6.0 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensions: the ring measures 17.5mm...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Classic Black Sapphire and Black Diamond Cigar Band 7 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
The ring can be worn vertically or horizontally. When worn horizontally, it stacks nicely with other bands especially our cigar band.
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
18k Solid Gold 1.35ct Bezel Oval Ruby Diamond Open Work Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - Brilliant & Great Color - 6.5x5mm - 0.85ctw (approx.) (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 2.03cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond: 18 baguette cut = 0.95cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 6.5 (please all...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18K White Gold 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold natural round diamond cigar band weighing 10.00 cts tw, E-F color, VS Clarity Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gabriel & Co. Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 100 round brilliant cut = 1.86cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 10.5mm wide Weight: 4.57 grams Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 71 round brilliant cut = 3.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request)Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.33ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 224 round cut = 4.95cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.25 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Matte & Diamond Cut Finish 9.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring sz 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.16 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, item cannot be sized) Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38")(top of the ring, north to south) Ring Height: 1.1mm ri...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ruby: 28 princess cut = 1.50cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 16.6mm wide ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total Princess and Round Cut Diamond Cigar Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning band ring, showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds of 2.40 carats total, spaced by a single row of princess cut diamonds of 2.75 carats total. Set in polished plat...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut and Round Diamond Multi-Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 82 tapered baguette cut = 2.07cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 63 round cut = 1.63cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A single round diamond is flush set inside the cigar band. Made with 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5 mm Wide, 14K White Gold, Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The diamonds appear as if they are rising bubbles in a champagne glass! Confetti rings are so unique that every jewelry collection needs one. The details for this beautiful ring are ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Le Vian White and Chocolate Diamond Cigar Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Bloomington, MN
Le Vian White and Chocolate Diamond Cigar Ring in 14K Rose Gold This striking cigar band ring is crafted in 14K rose gold and features pavé-set round white and chocolate diamonds ac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Textured Solid Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Textured 18 Karat Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
From $3,142 / item
18 Karat White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Textured Solid Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Textured Solid White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
From $3,142 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat rose gold has a unique shimmering texture accented with six white diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,400 / item
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Accented with 0.24 Carat of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cigar Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carats 13.7 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stamped T&C, this 18 Karat yellow gold cigar ring features one bezel diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats. 10.84 MM Wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intricate Filigree 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cigar Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cigar Band Ring features a bold and luxurious design crafted from 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,828Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Carved Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.28 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, Satin Finish, MADE TO ORDER 6wks
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jabel Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring with 0.20ct Diamonds
By Jabel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stylish vintage Jabel diamond cigar band is a bold and polished design, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a refined touch of sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW This spectacular estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw Round Baguette Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (97) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut - Channel & Prong Set - Commercial Quality - White Diamonds - 1.8ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Cigar Band Vintage Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gents Diamond Gold Vintage Signet Cigar Band Ring. Centering 16 Diamonds, weighing approx. .32tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Green Garnet Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Cigar band ring with center faceted deep Blue Topaz and Tsavorite Green Garnet accents on the outer rims. The Wide band ring is fluted with four ribbed bands down...
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Channel Princess Diamond Emerald Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and classic wide cigar band ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a striking three-row channel-set design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Auction - 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Cigar Band Spinning Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Wide ring is made using very advanced technology involving many hours of expert labor. What you will see is 3 pieces to make a Spinning feature, but the components on ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Chunky Ring, 14 Karat Bicolor Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A definitive statement, this sapphire and diamond ring differs from the typical offerings in that an eye-catching sapphire is set atop a cigar band ring, and surrounded by just under...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold 2.15ctw Oval Sapphire Diamond Wide Open Work Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vibrant Blue Color - 7.6x6.3mm - 1.35ct (approx.) (74) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 5.00ct Floral Motifs Cigar Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
An extraordinary diamond eternity band of sculptural elegance, meticulously handcrafted in 18K white gold. This substantial ring showcases 5.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
Retro Blue Sapphire & Oval Diamond Cigar Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 0.28 inches in length, 0.38 inches in width, and 0.21 inches in depth, with a gross weight of 3.89 grams, this contemporary cigar band design offers a striking balance of b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ctw Diamonds Wide Open Work Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - SI2-I2 Clarity - 1.10ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.20 Grams Ring Siz...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,879Sale Price / item|34% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Top on Wide "Cigar" Band
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.06cts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. on a 13mm t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Levian 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Lattice Design Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (24) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Custom Calibre Cut - Channel Set - Deep Blue Color (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 4.73ctw GIA Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bright Rich Pink - 3.73ct (approx. based on the certification measurements) ** See Sapphire Certification Detail...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 4.9ctw GIA Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bright Blue - Heated - Thailand - Nice Large Sapphire - 3.9ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 2.76ctw G VS Pave Diamond Wide Concave Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2 Clarity - 2.76ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 9.8 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.