Vintage 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1.00 carat ruby features in the centre of this vintage trilogy ring. The round cut ruby is flanked by two round brilliant diamonds, both 0.60 carat in weight. The diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.20ct 16 princess cut sapphires total w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this beautiful cluster ring features a radiant green emerald in the centre. The emerald is a classic oval cut stone weighing 1.85 carat and is rub over set into ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating vintage cluster ring dates back to the 1970. At its centre, a 1.00 carat emerald is sat, cut in an oval shape and rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the central...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
BLACK STARR & FROST Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 4.45 Ctw In Diamonds & Emeralds
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Black, Starr & Frost. This is beautiful colorful cocktail ring created by the American jewelry company of Black Starr & Frost. The ring has been exceptio...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Engagement Ring: Untreated Burmese Ruby, Diamonds, White Gold, c. 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
Rose Red Vintage Cluster Ring With Untreated Burmese Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1975 A natural ruby of fantastic colour, sparkling with wonderful purplish-red reflections...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paul Binder Swiss Modern Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. Renowned Swiss master goldsmith, Paul Binder, designed this modernist ring to feature a gorgeous Tahitian black pearl set with ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the 1970s and centres around a lively green emerald. The 1.25 carat emerald is a square emerald cut stone, rub over set within 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog head hallmark. Characteristic of vintage rings of its era, the setting is made of gold wire and is set on top with a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Mikimoto. This is a fabulous cocktail ring created in Japan by the jewelry company of Mikimoto. The cocktail ring has been crafted in solid white gold of...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$15,988Sale Price|20% Off
TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural ring designed by Kurt Aepli (1914-2002) for Trudel of Zurich This is an exceptional cocktail ring created in Zurich Switzerland by the jewelry house of Trudel, back in th...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring features a vivid blue heated sapphire at its centre weighing 1.20 carat. The stone is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold, and surrounded by a halo of glis...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Green Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This charming vintage ring features a round setting with a round green tourmaline at its center, secured by 4x2 prongs. A border of ...
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Certified Natural Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring English 1970s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage certified natural sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring in 18kt white gold, London, 1977. An elegant expression of late 20th-century British jewelry design, this certif...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold. Elegant vintage marquise ring with gold wire basket and band. The marquise motif features a central navette-cut sapphire held in claws and surrounded by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,038Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Milano GG Running Ring Band In Solid 18Kt White Gold And VS Diamonds
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
GG Running band ring designed by Gucci. This is a beautiful double G's ring, created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci. This incused GG letters band-ring is from the Runn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1973
Located in London, GB
This charming Vintage cluster ring centres around a deep red ruby. The 0.60 carat ruby is an oval cut stone claw set into 18 carat white gold. Surrounding the ruby and providing beau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.27 Carat Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central emerald and, laterally, a diamond. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage ‘Ballerina’ White Gold Ring with Precious Sapphire & Diamonds, c. 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
Madagascar Vintage ‘Ballerina’ White Gold Ring with Precious Sapphire & Diamonds, c. 1975 We have never been able to offer a sapphire as marvellous as this one before: Its deep blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond ring from the 1970’s era. Featuring a .50ct Marquise Sapphire, with 2 princess cut diamonds on each side with a unique gold ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Textured Bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Offering a stunning sparkle and timeless elegance, this bold cocktail ring is a true statement. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a substantial yet ref...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage cluster ring features a stunning emerald cut sapphire at its centre. The 3.00 carat gem is a natural, heated stone with a wonderful royal blue colour. Surround...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
FRENCH Modernist Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With 52.40 Ctw Diamonds & Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
A French geometric sculptural cocktail ring. This is a beautiful statement modernist cocktail ring created with geometric patterns in Paris France. The fabulous ring has been crafte...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Trombino ring from the 1970s, designed around a luminous cushion-cut yellow sapphire weighing 31.39 carats. According to AGL, the sapphire's origin is Ceylon (Sri L...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.29 Carat Emerald and 1.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.29 carat natural emerald and 1.75 carat diamond 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse range of gemstone jewelry. This impressive vin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman Company. This rare ring has been ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Parrot Cockatoo Bird Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 18K Yellow gold Bird ring. The workmanship on this is exquisite. Hallmark is illegible, but I have more from this estate and this is possibly French Bright clean diamonds s...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Abstract Cluster Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Finely crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this distinctive diamond cluster ring features an intricate abstract design composed as a geometric motif. The diamonds are beautifully m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Retro Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This enchanting vintage ring features a flake-shaped setting. Each branch is set with a modern brilliant-cut diamond held in claws, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues of fiery red which glow under any light. The ring has split shoulders and the stones...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Characteristic of the cocktail rings of its era, the raised gold-wire setting of this vintage ring features a central oval emerald s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified French Cocktail Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Sapphire with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 0,8cm Top Length: 1,8cm Top Height: 0,6cm Band Width: 0,4cm This IGI Certified French Cocktail Ring is an elegant creation crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, combining the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
G.I.A. No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Handmade Princess Diana Style Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
G.I.A. No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Handmade Princess Diana Style Ring Sapphire - Natural Weight - 3.93 Carats Measurements - 10.57 x 7.73 x 5.47mm Shape - Oval Treatm...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Citrine Zebra Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k white gold with a Citrine at the center weighing approximately 5.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximatel...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
French 1970s Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Important marquise ring, it is decorated with an aquamarine shuttle- cut and retained in claws in a surround of modern brilliant- cu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7. This classic eternity wedding band is crafted in 18k white gold. There are round cut diamonds going around ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Called a marquise ring because of its shuttle shape, this retro ring is set with claws in the center, with a marquise-cut emerald, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Frascarolo Bull Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Single cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies as the eyes. Signed by Frascarolo Circa 1970s Size 3, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Vintage Ring in 18Kt Gold with 1.78 Ctw in VS Diamonds and Citrine
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Cartier. Very cute piece hand crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and mounted with gemstones. Bezel set, with one cabochon trillion cut (7 x 7 x 4 mm) of a na...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Sapphire Ring Gold Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Bulgari yellow sapphire ring, made of 18k gold and accented with aquamarine and diamonds. At the center there is a 13.20-carat bezel-set yellow sapphire. Surrounding the sapph...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog head hallmark. Highly characteristic of its era, this white gold and platinum ring features a setting adorned at its...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Custom-Made Diamond Ruby White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant estate ring features a floral cluster of 20 marquise-cut faceted 2.0mm rubies and 11 square-cut diamonds beautifully prong-set into 18k white gold. Measurements: 0.98" (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Vintage Italian Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Height: 0.8cm Top Length: 2.3cm Top Widht: 1.3cm An exceptional IGI-certified vintage Italian cocktail ring, beautifully crafted in gold and distinguished by an elegant combinat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning triple cluster holds three colourful opals and these are surrounded by diamonds. The diamond total is approx 52pts. Each opal measures 35pts. Modelled in 18carat gold a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Malachite Ring, 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and malachite ring by French jewelry house Boucheron, 1970s. Designed as a slightly bombé band ring centering upon a lozenge shaped element ...
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. In excellent condition, this vintage white gold ring features a deep blue sapphire in the center. The surround is composed of geo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Malaya Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, gazelle head hallmark. Characteristic of its era, this vintage ring features a setting made of gold wires. The top is adorned with a double row of modern...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. An elegant vintage ring, its rectangular setting stylizes a flower whose petals are adorned with antique-cut diamonds separated by s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 0.30 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A lovely Art Deco style engagement ring set with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.30ct in an open back, box setting. The centre diamond is accompanied by two tapered baguette...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,945
gouden ring met diamant
By Paul Binder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat bi-color gold wide band ring with rounded lightly squared corners constructed from two rings one yellow gold and one white gold with a juxtaposed angle pavé set with bril...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vibrance Ring & Pendant 5.01 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Intense Yellow GIA Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage ballerina ring is one to covet. The fiery yellow pear shape with a flowing ballerina halo is emphatic and also versatile. The jewel can be worn as a ring and as...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 1carat and the diamonds total approximately 70pts. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set three stone/trilogy ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Large Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, England, 1973
Located in London, GB
This absolutely stunning 8x1 diamond cluster ring is set with a 1.53 carat round brilliant cut diamond mounted in an 8 claw, open back setting. Surrounding the centrepiece diamond ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1970s trilogy ring features a vibrant blue sapphire at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of round brilliant diamonds. The central sapphire is a round cut stone weighing 1....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring. The total approx carat is 1 carat. The ring is made of 18k solid yellow gold and weights 4.5 grams. The r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Flower Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This charming cluster engagement ring, exquisitely crafted from 18 carat white gold, is centred with a beautiful South Sea pearl measuring 10.35mm. Surrounding the delicate pearl and...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 11 Carat Large rare Russian Emerald Ring 18ct Gold, Diamonds London 1975
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The Royal Legacy of the Ural Mountains At the heart of this exceptional vintage cocktail ring lies an impressive 11.00 carat natural emerald, certified by Gemmological Certification...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.
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