Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Fan Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Fan Cluster Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in 14k white gold and centers on a vibrant 2.29-carat oval-cut ruby with a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and Baguette Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
I am happy to quote you the price. This cushion yellow diamond ring can be made of Platinum, 14K, 18K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
.88 Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold Ruby and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.90cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Ruby: 1 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Burma Ruby 1.75ct Ballerina Cocktail Diamond ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Ring. 1.75ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 5192200392 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 7.89 X 6.26 X 4.07mm GIA: Heat, Bu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.24 Carat Citrine East West Ring with Rubies & Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine, Rubies, and Diamonds Citrine Total Carat Weight: 11.24 carats CTW Citrine Cut: Designer cut Citrine Color: Orange Citrine Variety: Cit...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Bow-Motif Fashion Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It is channel set with one fine rich red natural ruby, 18 round brilliant cut and 12 baguette cut natural diamonds in 14k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Ruby Center and Diamond Ring in 14KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A clean, classic ruby center ring with bright diamond detail. This piece features a rectangular ruby set in 14K white gold, framed by baguette and round diamond accents, plus a diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$833 / item
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 0.95 carats and has natural round cut diamonds that weigh 0.30 carats, (Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Multi-Row Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
It is a size 7.50. Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Round and Baguette Diamonds 1.73ct Ruby 1.73ct Measurement: Ring Size 7.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Octagon Carat: 3.66 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.77 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby with Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This is an exquisite example of a vintage ruby diamond band. It is crafted in yellow gold and the center features 5 baguette blood red rubies of the finest quality accented with 6 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Exquisite GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning, one-of-a-kind ring, featuring a GIA certified, no indication of heating cabochon Burma ruby. Weighing an impressive 2.45 carats, t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Ruby & Sapphire Five Stone Stackable Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features vibrant round and baguette-cut natural rubies and round blue sapphires totaling 0.52 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5 This stunning ring features one pear shaped ruby (7 mm x 5 mm), ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 14 baguette diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14 karat Art Deco Ruby and Diamond French Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco solitaire features a brilliant 1.00-carat white center stone (6.15 mm) set in lustrous 14k yellow gold. The 22 mm band features French-cut rubies and black on...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,837Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold and features 1 asscher cut ruby weighing 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.45ct. Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt Art Deco Style Ballerina Phase*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ballerina / Art Deco Style Cluster GIA Certified .95Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5181115146 Round / Step Cut Transparent, Even Red 5.92 X 5.95 X 3.30mm Minor Heating. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .92 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Ruby and diamond ballerina cocktail ring. Oval center ruby with a halo of 32 tapered baguette diamonds, in a 14k white gold ballerina setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, P...
$708Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday Ruby Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring for Women in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Ruby Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring for Women Gift with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire and ruby of 0.64 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,849Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry The design centers around a vivid cushion-cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum AGL Certified 12.25ctw Oval Red Ruby W/ Diamond Substantial Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Custom Made Substantial Large AGL High Quality Ruby & Diamond Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Color - Natural Inclusions - 8.50ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 24.88 Carat Star Ruby Diamond White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Cabochon Star Ruby and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified natural star Ruby accented with round and baguette diamonds in a 14k white setting.
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Band. Alternate Wedding Band 14K White Gold 2.55m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.55mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.55mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue" Behold the stunning Estate Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring - a masterpiece of luxury jewelry that will...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.5 gram Measurement 9X7 two diamond baguettes , one ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.85 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.85 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 3.25 Carats of Natural Rubies & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Stunning and unique star ruby and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,942Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.12 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.12 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Celebrate the beauty of nature with this striking leaf-cluster diamond ring, expertly crafted in whit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Rubies Rock Crystal Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Quartz Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow gold mounting,including full cut diamonds and 2 small Ru...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum Ruby w/ Diamond Large Floral Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 3 Marquise,3 Baguette & 9 Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel, Channel & Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) (14)...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Pear Treated Ruby & 0.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 0.25 ct Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meti...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Taper Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Primary Stone: Approx. 1.00ct Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby Accent Stones: 0.75tcw Natural Tapered Baguette & Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Metal: Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 3 grams...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.5 Carat Emerald cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.75ct Natural Oval Ruby & Mixed-Cut Diamond Halo Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A breathtaking study in contrast and architectural brilliance, this 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring is a definitive statement of Art Deco glamour.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,728Sale Price / item|20% Off
IGI Certified 1ct Oval Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of vibrant color and geometric grace, this 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring is a definitive statement of Art Deco glamour.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Ring Crafted in premium 14K white gold, this open band ring curves around the finger like a delicate vine.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,249Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.62Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.62Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring The focal point of the ring is a emerald-cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amazing Flower Design Ct 7, 12 of Diamonds and Ruby on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers collection, gorgeous design in 14k gold with baguettes cut diamonds ct 4,82 H/SI and ruby ct 2,30. Handmade fine Jewels by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture and ...
14k Gold
2.06 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Birthstone Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.06 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Birthstone Wedding Ring The focal point of the ring is a emerald gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,537Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 1.29Ct Blue Sapphire Birthstone Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Ring Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1.29Ct Blue Sapphire Birthstone Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Ring Jewelry The sapphire sits gracefully at the heart of the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$900 / item
14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Aquamarine approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measure...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Aquamarine Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Aquamarine approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measure...
Aquamarine, White Gold
$900 / item
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Me...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$992 / item
14K Yellow Gold Citrine Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Citrine approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measuremen...
Citrine, Yellow Gold
$900 / item
14K White Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Me...
Amethyst, White Gold
$900 / item
14K White Gold Peridot Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Peridot approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measuremen...
Peridot, White Gold
$900 / item
14K Yellow Gold Garnet Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Garnet approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measurement...
Garnet, 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.
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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