6.10 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Timeless and finely detailed Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring, center securely nestled with a Hand set 6.10 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.16tcw...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 1.25ct Oval Sapphire Center 0.47ctw Diamond Cocktail Scalloped Ring This stunning Sapphire Diamond Scalloped Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
11.00 Carat Natural Oval Red Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
2.00ct. Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring 13.5 X 10.0mm Full cut oval brilliant, opaque 2.00ct. round Shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 7.65ctw Large Oval Aquamarine w/ Diamond Sides Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant Fiery Blue - 7.21ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Envelop your finger in the splendor of the Art Deco era with this sterling silver cocktail ring, where vintage charm meets contemporary allure.
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Envelop your finger in the splendor of the Art Deco era with this sterling silver cocktail ring, where vintage charm meets contemporary allure.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
0.72 Carat Oval Shape Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
0.72 Carat Oval Shape Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.72ctw oval shaped Ruby center gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.26ctw of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval and Round Ruby Diamond Panther Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available) Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Height: 14 mm Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 Oval, 29 Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.20 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful bright oval Peridot and diamond ring. 4.20ct faceted top oval center stone in a 14k white gold cocktail setting, with a halo of single cut diamonds accented with three rows...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.72ct Oval Ruby Center Stone and 0.41ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 0.72ct Oval Ruby Center Stone and 0.41ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.72ctw oval shaped Ruby center gemstone Diamond details: Appr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
RUCHI Oval Ruby & Brilliant Diamond Trim Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Oval shape rubies with diamonds in a fan shaped ring set in 18K Rose Gold. Ruby: 4.53ct total weight Diamond: 0.49ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
GIA 10.25ct Oval Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 10.25 ct Oval Rubellite Ring with Diamonds in Platinum Rubellite and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified oval shaped lively Purplish Red Rubellite weighing 10.25 car...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Oval Salmon Coral Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1960's Salmon coral and diamond cocktail ring. Genuine untreated Salmon oval coral set in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold swirl accented with 7 single cut diamonds....
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Faceted Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning cocktail ring featuring a dark faceted blue sapphire weighting approximately 30 carats surrounded by 16 diamonds with approximate total weight of 5.60 carats. The sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14.35 Carat Oval Rutilated Quartz Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14.35 carat oval shaped rutilated quartz and diamond cocktail ring made with 14k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 12-13 MM 0.94 CTTW 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring features: 18K White gold Sapphire weight: 0.48 Carats Diamonds Weight:: 0.46 Carats South Sea Pearl; 12-13 mm Ring size: 6.25
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Halo Ring - 10k Oval 3.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Oval Cut Sapphire Double Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Oval Cut Sapphire Double Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: A magnificent 14K white gold ring featuring a deep blue cabochon sapphire framed by two rows of brilliant-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience unparalleled elegance with our Art Deco 1920's cabochon ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set with a mezmerizing 17.90ct dark purplish oval red Ruby bezel set center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Elegant 14K Gold Oval Jadeite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant 14K Gold Oval Jadeite and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features a smooth oval jadeite gem, surrounded by clusters of diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
10.93 Natural Deep Violet Blue AAAA Tanzanite Oval Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Deep Violetish Blue Tanzanite Oval Cut Platinum Cocktail Ring. 10.93 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
5.00 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Tri Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to captivate, this 1950's aquamarine and diamond tri tone gold cocktail ring is a true showstopper. 5.00 carat aqua is mounted in a 18k yellow, white and rose gold setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 7.25ctw Oval Aquamarine w/ Diamond Shoulders Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color - 13.9x9.1mm - 6.25ct (approx.) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 14 Round Brilliant & 6 Marquise Cut -...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated oval faceted checkerboard amethyst weighing approximately 7.10 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The vibran...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Jade and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Whether worn as a unique cocktail ring or a treasured heirloom, its harmonious combination of vibrant jade and dazzling diamonds makes it a truly remarkable addition to any fine jewe...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 6 Carat Oval Coral Diamond and Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Coral, Onyx and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Centering a securely Hand set 6 Carat Oval Cabochon Coral.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$3,468Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Emerald and Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring showcases a stunning oval-cut natural emerald as its centerpiece, surrounded by an intricate pavé of brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
0.48 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Spiral Ring in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.48ctw Oval shaped Sapphire center gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.24ctw of Round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum 22.06ctw Large Oval Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, large, and fancy cocktail ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking natural turquoise stone neatly set with multiple sturdy prongs at the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
11.00 Carat Natural Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Solid 18K
Located in Zurich, CH
A Magnificent 11.00 Carat Natural Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Solid 18 Karat White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
0.75 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.75 oval cut Ruby gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.36ctw of round and baguette cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 0.61 Carats in diamonds F/G VS. The center stone is an oval shaped 4.06 Carat Pink Sapphire. The Sapphire is heated...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Oval Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.6 Grams Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli Measurements: ~20.8 mm x 15.2 mm x 5.5 mm Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Colo...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite 3.48 carat oval-cut natural ruby is GIA certified and elegantly set in lustrous 18 karat white gold. Adorned with approximately 1.05ct total weight of dazzling Cadilla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 30.18 Carat Oval Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 30.18 Carat Oval Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in Platinum Size 6 (sizable) Center stone: 30.18ct Blue Sapphire Double Cabochon (treatment: heated) GI...
Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Oval Blue Topaz & Pavé Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Ring of Two Worlds — Oval Blue Topaz & Diamond Pavé Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1014-BT Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring 950 Oval Cabochon 10.60ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Era: Vintage Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Black Opal Carat(s): 8.50ct Cut: Oval Caboc...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
0.52 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Center Gemstone Details: Approx. 0.52ctw oval cut Sapphire center gemstone Diamond Details: Approx. 0.31ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.88 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Center Gemstone Details: Approx. 0.88ctw oval Sapphire center gemstone Diamond Details: Approx. 0.41ctw of round and baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G.H in col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14K White gold ladies ring with oval cut sapphire and small diamond accents. Weighs 4.2 grams, size 6 1/2. Unmarked tested for 14KG.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Jadeite Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 20.09ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 19.05ct Cut: Oval Cabo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.0tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel/Prong Setting Material: 18K White Gold Weight: 8.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Approx Weight: 0.55-Carats Color: Green Clarity: Semi-Transparent L...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A well made contemporary cocktail ring done in beautifully filigreed 14K white gold and set with approximately .20cttw I-J color Si1-2 clarity round diamonds and centered by an appro...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Oval Blue Aquamarine & Sapphire Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This ring has a vintage-inspired look featuring an oval-cut aquamarine center flanked by baguette-cut sapphire and round brilliant diamond accents set in white gold with milgrain edg...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
33.24 Carat Natural Oval Cut Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful pendant showcases a vivid 7.19-carat tanzanite, with its stunning blue hue taking center stage. The stone is elegantly surrounded by a double row of white diamonds, ad...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.75 Carat Oval Garnet Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cabochon garnet of translucent reddish-brown color surrounded by a bright white diamond halo in a 14k white gold setting. Circa 1940-1950 1 oval reddish-brown garnet with natural i...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.35 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive modern 3.35 carat natural tanzanite and 0.50 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part our contemporary jewellery collections.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.26 Carat Natural Oval Cut Kunzite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.26 Carat Natural Oval Cut Kunzite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Stunningly unique setting that will be a crowd pleaser and the Kunzite in the center of this Cocktail Ring is a ...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Oval Emerald and Scalloped Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Oval Emerald and Scalloped Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a grand oval-cut emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert 10.47 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline & Diamond in Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Platinum cocktail ring sets a 10.47-carat oval cut green Chrome Tourmaline surrounded by a sparkling mixed halo of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
14k White Gold Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Modern Split Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Blue Color - 10 x 8mm (approx.) - 2.25ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 27.58 Carat Oval Rubellite Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 27.58 Carat Oval Rubellite Ring with Diamonds in Platinum Rubellite and Diamond Ring features an purplish red Oval shaped Rubellite accented by 24 Round Brilliant Diam...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
$10,500Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a stunning GIA certified natural oval blue sapphire as its centerpiece, radiating a deep and vivid hue.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Substantial Platinum 6.4ctw Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play of Colors - 14.6x11.1mm /6.05ct (exact) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Estate 18K Gold 10.72ctw GIA Oval Sapphire & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ceylon Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 5.22ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (58) Natural ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning tribute to timeless elegance, this vintage-style ring features a luminous oval amethyst at its heart — rich in royal purple hues. Nestled above and below are six round ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This stunning vintage ring features an oval yellow sapphire and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. The vibrant yellow sapphire adds a pop of color, while the diamonds add elegance and ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 11.49 Carat Oval Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Blue Topaz and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Securely nestled Hand set with an 11.49 Carat Oval Blue Topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Mixed Cut Blue Sapphire and Multi Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A striking oval blue sapphire commands attention at the center of this ring, its transparent depth and moderately strong saturation giving the stone a rich, captivating color. Flanki...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Kunzite Cocktail Ring
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Featuring A 5.66 Carat Elongated Oval Kunzite Accented By 6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of G Color & VS Clarity Totaling 0.45 Carats.
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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