2.16 Carats F/VS1 Marquise & Round F/VS1 Diamond X Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning unisex band ring features Marquise and Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 2.16 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity, carefully matched for exceptional brilliance a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond X Criss Cross Pave Cocktail Fashion Open Bypass 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats of pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Great Value Size 8 - Resizable Upon Request
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 0.07 Carat Diamond and 8 X 6 MM Natural Tanzanite 14K White Gold Twist Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed by our skillful artisans in 14 KT white gold and studded with 34 brilliant diamonds and 1 tanzanite in prong setting. Diamonds are graded in HI color and I2 clarit...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 5 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pave Wide X Cross Chunky Cocktail Signet Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Diamonds 0.40 CTW Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon request Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
14kt Yellow Gold Emerald Cut 5 x 7mm Sapphire Round Diamond Ring 6.25, 5.1 grams
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold ring with a 5 x 7mm emerald cut sapphire (approximately 1.00ct) with rich medium blue color set in a four-prong style setting accented with 16 prong-set round single...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.35 Carat Diamond and 8 X 6 MM Cushion Cut Aquamarine 14KT White Gold Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzles with 118 brilliant diamonds and 1 natural aquamarine gemstone in pave setting and fashioned in 14-karat white gold. Diamonds are graded HI color, I2 clarity.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Vivid Red Spinel 6.5mm x 5.5mm & Diamond 3 Stone Cocktail Ring, Glows
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a vivid red Spinel 6.5mm x 5.5mm and diamond 3 stone ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold, spinel and step cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Vivid Pink Spinel 5.7mm x 5.1mm & Diamond 3 Stone Cocktail Ring. Classic
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a bright vivid pink Spinel and diamond 3 stone ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold, spinel and step cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring. Est .5ct Pink Sapphire, 14 x Diamonds est .5ct.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very pretty cluster ring features a large pink sapphire of est .5ct and is surrounded by fourteen diamonds est combined .5ct of 1st. SI2, set in and on a 18k white gold band. The...
Pink Sapphire
$231,691
X Pansy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A timeless piece where exceptional craftsmanship meets profound meaning. Yellow Diamond X Pansy Ring Main Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond D 0.5280 ct Auxiliary Stones: d 1.488 ct Total ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Onyx, Diamond and 18K Gold, Oval Shaped Ring 1 Inch Long x 5/8 Inch Wide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Expertly crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this vintage ladies cocktail ring is crisp and highly detailed. It is set with brilliant cut diamonds having a total approximate weight of 1.05ct...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold X Closed Wide Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold X Closed Wide Ring 8 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Weight: 12.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .2...
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 0.54 CT W-X Colour SI1 CLT/0.42 CT Faint Pink SI2 CLT Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.88 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 / 0.42 Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$112,003
X Cubanoregamo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inspired by the intoxicating warmth of a Cuban spice market, this cocktail ring is a study in bold timeless luxury and heavy aesthetics. A commanding central slice of cognac diamond ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$10,455
X Knot
Located in Stockholm, SE
When classic diamond meets playful knot, with lucid and shades of joy.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 3.53ct W to X Range VVS1 Emerald Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: 3.53ct W to X Range VVS1 Emerald Shape Diamond GIA#2215965991 Side stones: 1.01ct Fancy Yellow VS trapezoids Total carat we...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 0.95tcw Brown & White Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.5 Grams Stone: Approx. 0.95tcw (0.01-0.04ct) Brown & White Diamond Face of Ring: 19.9 x 5.0 x 2.5 mm Ring Size: 4.25 Hallmark: Plat Metal: Platinum Item #:BR-828-11232...
Diamond, Platinum
$742,811
X Golden Pear
Located in Stockholm, SE
Experience the epitome of top quality with X Golden Pear, featuring a rare yellow diamond GIA certified 25.33crt.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold engagement ring with approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds and 6.13 x 6.3mm sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Yellow Gold 8.78ct Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: 8.78ct Pink Tourmaline & H/I SI Diamonds Measurements: 15.8 x 23.5mm Ring Size: 8.25 Hallmark: 14K Metal: XRF Ranges 13-14k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1251-041...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique diamond jewelry / estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
40 Carat Ruby Cabochon Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, set with an approx. 40cts ruby cabochon (measuring approx. 21.3 x 16.5 x 10.5mm) , diamonds approx. 1.90ctw. ring size - 8, ring top is 30m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$195,599
X Midnight Sun Eclipse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inspired by the celestial ballet of nordic midnight skies, this magnificent 12-carat oval-cut diamond captures a solitary star suspended in eternal motion. Its generous form is embra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.97ctw Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gemstone Measurements: The Ruby is approximately 9.5 mm x 8.5mm. Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 1.84ctw of Round Brilliant and Baguette Shaped Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Chopard Happy Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Heart Ring w/Certificate
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard Hallmark: Chopard 750 9186176 82/1084 Measurement: Heart: 10mm across x 9.3mm tall x 3.7mm high Diamond: 0.24ct Ring Size: 5 Weight: 6.2 grams Includes Chopard cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 35.75 Carat Vivid Red Spessartite Diamond Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Spessartite Garnet diamond ring. 21.50 X 19mm- Natural Diamonds encrusted throughout in French pave style setting- all done by hand!
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.41ctw Mixed Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.41ctw Mixed Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This elegant 14k White Gold 1.41ctw Mixed Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Marquise / Pear Eternity Ring Cocktail Mod*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shaped Mod Cocktail 1.44ct. Marquise diamond ring. 12.2 x 5.7mm J-color / Si-1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mint Seafoam Tourmaline Ring 11.61 0.46 very fine Jewellery 18 kt 19 x 14 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
Mint or seafoam is a special tourmaline color and therefore special, here we have a particularly beautiful specimen with 11.61ct, so really big, AAA, excellent cut, light mint, brill...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond and 9 X 7 MM Cushion Cut Aquamarine 14K Gold Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by our in-house experts in 14-karat white gold and embellished with 46 brilliant diamonds, 1 aqua marine gemstone and 24 treated blue diamonds in pave setting. The diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold
2.51 cts Certified Light Yellow Oval Three-stone Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A stunning light yellow W-X oval diamond 3 stone ring, with a center diamond weighing 2.51cts and certified by GIA.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold 0.36ct Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring Measurements: 27.6mm x 21.7mm x 1.3mm Total Weight: 2.1g (1.3 dwt) Ring Size: 9.75 Additional Details: This item comes with a Diamonds By Raymond Lee presentation box!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond 2.39ct Ring in Golden Titanium IGI certificate
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
MEASUREMENTS Golden titanium ring with natural Fancy brown diamond Diamond 2.39 carats brilliant cut Ring width at top 15.46 mm Diamond 8.23 - 8.27 x 5.38 mm Ring Weight 7.8 g
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Titanium
Natural 35.75 Carat Vivid Red Spessartite Diamond Ring Encrusted
Located in New York, NY
Natural Spessartite Garnet diamond ring. 21.50 X 19mm- Natural Diamonds encrusted throughout in French pave style setting- all done by hand!
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.12 Ct D SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Shape:Round Brilliant Measurements:6.60 - 6.72 x 4.10 mm Carat Weight:1.12 carat Color Grade:D Clarity Grade:SI1 Cut Grade:Good Polish:Very Good Symmetry:Good Fluorescence:None Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Diamond & Rubies Signet Titanium Ring ALL SIZES AVAILABLE
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Material: Black Titanium Pave Red Diamonds Ring Face: 18.5 X 19.5mm Base of Shank 7.7mm Ring Size 9.75 Available Sizes: 13.25 / 7.75 / 8.5 / 8 / 9 / 10 Gender Men ...
Diamond, Ruby, Titanium
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.14 TCW Diamond Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.0 Grams Stone: Approx 1.14 TCW (1.10 ct center & 0.04 tcw side) K SI Diamonds Face of Ring: 16.0 x 6.9 x 6.5 mm Size: 6 Hallmark: Platinum ITEM #:BR-1042-083123-18
Diamond, Platinum
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.35 TCW Diamond Platinum Baguette Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.7 Grams Stone: Approx. 1.35 TCW (1.15 ct center & 0.10 ct side) G/H SI Diamonds Face Of Ring : 14.0 x 9.2 x 6.5 mm Ring Size: 9.5 Hallmark: 10%Irid.Plat Item #:BR-842-121...
Diamond, Platinum
10 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified J VS2
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
AMARA HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT PLATINUM RING BY MIKE NEKTA GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 8.6 Carats Color: J Clarity: VS2 Style: ASSCHER CUT / SQUARE EMERALD CUT Measu...
Diamond, Platinum
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 0.51 TCW Diamond White Gold Band Ring Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.5 Grams Stone: Approx. 0.51 TCW (0.015-0.06 Ct) G/H VS-SI Diamonds Face of Ring: 20.5 x 4.3 x 3.4 mm Ring Size: 5.5 Hallmark: 14K JX ITEM #: BR-1004-070523-08
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Solitaire Ring 1972
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning vintage diamond ring. Diamond Quality Color J Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 1.52 carats D...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.80ct. Natural Red Spinel diamond ring 7.6 x 7mm Oval Brilliant cut Transparent / Vivid Red / Blood Orange color.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautiful angel skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail ring. The 15.9 x 11.9mm cabochon cut Coral is set with four prongs atop two rows of bezel set round brilliant cut Diamonds,...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approx 0.39 TCW (0.015 ct) Rose Cut Diamonds Face of Ring: 22.5 x 14.0 x 3.6 mm Ring Size: 6.5 Hallmark: 14K Metal: 13k Note: one ruby has been replaced, and one ruby is chipped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire & 0.65 Ct Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone: Sapphire (6x4 mm) & Approx 0.65 Ct (5.4x5.3x3.6 mm) I/J SI2 Diamond Face of Ring: 14.0 x 6.0 x 6.8 mm Ring Size: 6.5 Hallmark: 14K Tested ITEM #: BR-1122-12...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$84,946Sale Price|20% Off
1.84 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
Stamped MDR (makers mark for Michael Rose) 950 for platinum, with hallmarks for the London Assay Office. Dimensions: 7.38 x 7.31 x 3.84mm - sapphire 4.10 x 4.10 x 2.45mm - diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.50tcw H Vs Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring & Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.7 Grams Stone: (0.75ct Center) 1.05tcw Engagement Ring, 0.45tcw Diamond Band Ring Measurements: 25.92 x 21.28 x 6.37mm Size: 6 Engagement Ring, 7 Band Ring Hallmark: 14k I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: GIA Grading Report: 5221062536 Shape and Cutting Style: Cushion Modified Brilliant Style: Pave Diamond Ring Measurements: 11.06 x 9.21 x 6.44 mm Carat Weight: 5.01ct Color G...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.9 Grams Stone: Ruby (2.5 mm) & Approx 0.90 TCW (0.10 ct) Diamonds Face of Ring: 20.0 x 9.5 mm Ring Size: 4.75 Metal: 18k tested Item #: BR-1205-022424-11
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Report Certified 1.58Ct Old Euro Cut Center Diamond Platinum Ring 1.92TCW
Located in New York, NY
GIA REPORT NUMBER: 1236089076 Shape:Old European Brilliant Measurements:7.78 - 7.86 x 4.12 mm Carat Weight:1.58 carat Color Grade:L Clarity Grade:I1 Polish:Good Symmetry:Fair Fluores...
Diamond, Platinum
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring Dimension: 12.5 X 6.5 X 6 mm Ruby Ring Dimension: 10.5 X 7 X 6 mm Internal ID: RI43024
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sapphire & 1.28 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 10.9 Grams Stone: Sapphire (2-2.25 mm) & Approx 1.28 TCW (0.01-0.03 ct) Diamond Face of Ring: 23.0 x 17.5 x 8.6 mm Ring Size: 5 Hallmark: 750 JJ Item #: BR-1071-101323-09
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Deco Inspired Stack Rings in 18k Gold, White and Champagne Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 gold, one features White diamonds, the other Champagne colored diamonds. They are easy to mix and match with many other rings for interesting combinations. 18 Karat ...
Diamond
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Diamond White Gold 1.81 TCW Three-Stone Band Ring Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: Approx 1.81 TCW (0.51-0.66 ct) Diamonds Face of Ring: 21.0 x 8.5 x 3.5 mm Ring Size: 7.25 Hallmark: French Eagle (18K) Item #:BR-1080-102423-08
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Wedding Cross Ring for Women with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with pear cut blue sapphire studded in center with diamond X cross ring in solid gold that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your bas...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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