18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold elegant ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful blue oval shape sapphire 0.75 Carat decorated by round shape natural white diamonds in tot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 2.12 Carat decorated by natural colorless round shape diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold classy ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 2.18 Carat decorated by 10 colourless diamonds in total of 1.51 Carat. Total met...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold beautiful ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 1.36 Carat decorated by 8 round shape colourless diamonds in total of 1.54 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold classy ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 2.28 Carat decorated by 8 round shape colourless diamonds in total of 1.59 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape sapphire in total of 1.86 Carat decorated by 8 natural colorless round shape d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold beautiful ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 1.63 Carat decorated by 10 round shape colourless diamonds in total of 0.86 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold beautiful ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 1.42 Carat decorated by round shape colourless diamonds in total of 0.16 Cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,012Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.52 Carat decorated by 10 natural colorless round shape diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,736Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape sapphire in total of 2.54 Carat decorated by 10 natural colorless round shape ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 7.53ct Black Opal Diamond Platinum Oval Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This GIA Natural Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring with a total weight of 11.18 grams. Centered with natural genuine Black opal Expertly mounted in solid platinum weighing appro...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
GIA Certified .37Ct Oval Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a rare Vivid Yellow Orange Oval Diamond that is both vibrant and alluring.
Diamond, Platinum
23.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 23.50ct oval Amethyst and Diamond yellow gold cocktail ring is a masterpiece of elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.82 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Stone in Halo with Double Diamond Bands Ring The ring is 18K White Gold Ring There are 0.50 ct of Diamonds F/G VS/SI The Center stone is 2.82 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire HEATED...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.07 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Gold Halo Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Peridot Stone set in a Diamond Split Shank Halo Setting The ring is 18K White & Yellow Gold There is 1.00 Carat in Diamonds F VS/SI The center stone is an Oval Peridot 5.07...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in a combination of platinum and 14k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7.54 Carat Oval Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Treat yourself to a true blue beauty with this Tanzanite and Diamond cocktail ring! The natural 7.54 c...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,700 / item
16.6 Carat Rubelite Diamond 18 Karat Oval Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning statement ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is centered with a striking 16.6 carats Rubelite and 1.5 carats of glimmering diamonds. The ring i...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
15.52 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular elongated natural oval aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring. Classic vintage mid century 1960's 15.52ct aqua, accented by 2 straight baguettes on each side of the stone.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.39 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a stunning 6.39 Carat Oval Tanzanite with a Diamond Halo, that sits on a split Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Oval Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.90 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Gold Total Diamond Weight: 6.90 Carats Center Diamond: Natural Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Weight: 1.01 Carat Side Diamonds: ~5.89 Carats White Diamonds: G Color, VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1990s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 6.15 carat oval cut aquamarine and 0.42 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This stunning ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 1.33 Carat and natural white diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This cute flower ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 2.27 Carat and natural white diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
20.51 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond Gold Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tanzanite and diamond cocktail ring. 20.51 carat oval blue/purple center stone with a halo of 26 round diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Certified 1.27 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.88 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The Sapphire is Oval Pink Oval 1.27 Carats, HEATED.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Radiant contemporary cocktail ring from Chaya Jewellery, exquisitely handcrafted in polished 18k white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Oval Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.73 ct. cat's eye chrysoberyl oval cabochon and 0.74 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds. Handmade platinum mounting. Ring size 6.5.
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Platinum
3.50 Carat Oval Opal Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Well-polished blue green Opal and diamond cocktail ring. 14k Yellow gold setting with a white gold crown.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Platinum & Gold 2.87ctw Oval Aquamarine & Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Sky Blue Color - 10.5x7.7mm - 2.65ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - F/G C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Oval Peridot 7.39 carat and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Oval Peridot 7.39 carat and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Peridot and Diamond Ring features a natural Oval faceted Peridot weighing 7.39 carats surrounded by natural Round Bril...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
19.48 Carat Oval Lavender Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A 19.48 carat oval-shaped lavender jadeite jade, surrounded by 128 round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.93 carats, all elegantly set in 9.25 grams of 18K yellow gold cocktail ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring featuring a beautiful approximately 1.34 carat oval blue sapphire at its center, surrounded by a dazzling halo of twenty-eight round brilli...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5.97 Carat Oval Natural Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
One-Of-A-Kind Tourmaline Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The ring has 0.45 Carats in Diamonds F VS/SI. The center stone is an oval Greenish Blue Tourmaline. The tourmaline is 5.97 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.09 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a stunning 4.09 Carat Oval Tanzanite with a Diamond Halo, that sits on a split Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.50 Carat Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning and timeless statement piece, this platinum ring centers on a magnificent 9.50 carat oval natural blue sapphire, certified by GIA (report no. 6204856597) as natural in ori...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rachel Koen Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a center oval cut Blue Sapphire weighing 1.02cts surrounded by round brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds alternating between pave set and ch...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.98 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 1.98ct Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring This stunning 1.98ctw Sapphire Cocktail Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Natural Oval Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Showcasing exceptional color and refined craftsmanship, this elegant ring features a captivating 3.74 carat natural emerald as its focal point. The vibrant green gemstone is beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 3.20ct Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Set Wide Oval
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning emerald and diamond cocktail ring exudes luxury and sophistication, capturing attention with its vibrant color and brilliant sparkle. At the heart of this exquisite pi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.45 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural oval cut yellow diamonds. This ring is guaranteed to impress and enhance your perso...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning platinum halo ring features a large oval spessartite garnet center stone displaying a warm reddish orange color. The center stone is elegantly framed by a complete halo...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 4.37ct Oval Blue Topaz & Diamond 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Blue Topaz Diamond 14K Gold Ring Fabulous handcrafted oval blue natural topaz about 4.37 carat surrounded with sparkling natural white round diamonds 0.26 carats. Mounted in white an...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 26 round cut = 0.67cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Tanzanite: oval cut = 14.36cttw Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for siz...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.51 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond and a natural oval cut yellow diamond....
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Certified 3.08 Carat Oval Green Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful Green Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.04 Carats in White Diamonds F/G VS/SI The center stone is a Oval Green Sapphire 3.08 Carats The stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Oval Black Onyx Diamond Filigree Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic filigree 14k white gold ring with pink and yellow gold flowers and jet black Onyx with a white gold diamond center strip. Circa 1930-1940. 7 single cut diamonds, approx. tot...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 5 carat oval cocktail ring , diamonds and blue sapphire
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Magnificent 5.01 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Halo. This exquisite ring features a dazzling 5.01 carat oval diamond at its heart, encircled by a double halo of v...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 14 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw Color: J Clarity: SI2-I1 Amethyst: 1 oval cut = 4.35ct Ring Size: 8.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business d...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$7,024Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.04ct Natural Oval Brown Diamond Halo Cocktail Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a statement with this elegant hidden halo engagement ring, featuring a stunning 3.04ct natural brown champagne diamond at the center. Set in 18k white gold, this ring combines t...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.02 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious cocktail ring, showcasing a 4.02 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Natural Fancy White.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
GIA 12.80 carats Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in Platinum Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Ring features an Oval shaped Tanzanite in the center with Six Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 3.06 Carat decorated by 2 colorless trillion shape diamonds i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.27 Carat decorated by 8 colorless round shape diamonds in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold classy ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 1.64 Carat decorated by 2 trillion shape colourless diamonds in total of 0.55 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.94 Carat decorated by 10 colorless round shape diamonds in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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