1.2ct Rubellite Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning ring features a beautiful 1.28 carat rubellite tourmaline gemstone framed by a natural earth mined diamond halo in a vintage style design.
Tourmaline, Rubelite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Dainty Tsavorite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Round 3mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.12 carat round Tsavorite gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14k gold.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mozambique Ruby Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K White Gold, Oval 5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features an oval 0.48 carat ruby for Mozambique with natural earth mined diamonds all set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Demantoid Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a captivating 0.59 carat Demantoid, encircled by a halo of natural earth mined diamonds.
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Colombian Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold EM 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 0.49 carat emerald cut Emerald gemstone, elegantly framed by a halo of natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
7.2Ct Peridot Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 13x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A large natural peridot from Arizona pours fresh lime-green light through this oval ring, encircled by a brilliant halo of diamonds in solid 14K white gold. Untreated and beautifully...
Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.8Ct Bi-Color Tourmaline Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A bi-color tourmaline glows in shades of green and warm orange at the center of this emerald-cut ring, framed by a halo of brilliant natural diamonds. Crafted in solid 14K white gold...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tsavorite Garnet Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold, 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural tsavorite garnet from Tanzania brings electric green brilliance to this round ring, framed by sparkling diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold. Untreated and beautifully clear, ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Spinel Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold – Round 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple spinel from Madagascar takes center stage in this round ring, encircled by sparkling diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold. Untreated and richly saturated, the spinel of...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold – Pear 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural pink sapphire glows softly within a halo of brilliant diamonds in this pear-shaped ring, crafted in solid 14K white gold. Untreated and delicately feminine, its rosy hue fe...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Purple Sapphire Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple sapphire sits at the heart of this round ring, surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds in solid 14K white gold. Untreated and richly violet, it offers a rare, reg...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1ct Mozambique Ruby and Earth-Mined Diamond Floral Ring in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Say hello to your new favorite showstopper! This floral ring rocks a juicy 1-carat Mozambique ruby (7x5mm) front and center, surrounded by twinkling earth-mined diamonds—all wrapped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22cts Zambian Amethyst Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This striking ring features a large 20x15mm oval amethyst, set in solid 14K white gold and accented with natural, earth-mined diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.15ct Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A breathtaking oval blue sapphire takes center stage in this 14K yellow gold statement ring, surrounded by a halo of sparkling, earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.38ct Ametrine Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Cushion 14x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Gorgeous 6.38 carat barrel cut Ametrine with rich yellow and purple colors highlighted by a halo of sparkling natural earth mined diamonds. This ring make a great statement piece!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Band Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 2mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A petite Zambian emerald adds a whisper of vivid green to this delicate band, accented with tiny brilliant diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold. The emerald is natural and oil-treated t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.1Ct Bi-Color Tourmaline Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 15.1Ct bi-color tourmaline centerpiece with sparkling natural diamond accents. Set in solid 14K gold, this eye-catching ring offers vibrant color and refined craftsmanship. ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.8ct Statement Tanzanite Ring w Natural Earth Mined Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful statement ring features a 11.81 carat oval 16x12mm Tanzanite gemstone with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K white gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03ct Earth-Mined Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking Solitaire design this ring is bezel-set with a sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamond – of impressive size – 1.03ct of I colour, VS2 clarity & sun-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement 5.4ct Tanzanite Ring W Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Enhance your look with this gorgeous tanzanite ring featuring a stunning 5.4ct oval-shaped tanzanite and sparkling earth mined diamonds, set in solid 14K white gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2Ct Purple Spinel Ring in Solid 14K Gold with Earth Mined Diamond Accents, 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This regal 2 carat purple spinel ring is crafted in solid 14K gold and features sparkling earth mined diamond accents for added brilliance and elegance.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.8cts Boulder Opal Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 14K solid white gold ring featuring an uneven-shaped natural Boulder Opal as the centerpiece, accented with sparkling natural diamonds. The opal’s vibrant play of color co...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Halo: Solid 14k White Gold, Round 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring features a mesmerizing round tanzanite, embraced by sparkling natural diamonds set in 14k solid white gold. A timeless symbol of elegance and love, perfect for mo...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat, H Si-2, Earth-Mined Diamond Cocktail Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified 1.06 Carat Natural H, Si-2, Very Good (Cut) Diamond and 1.16 Carat Diamond accents set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherishe...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Solid Gold Ring: Bi-Color Tourmaline, Earth Mined Diamond Halo
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a 3.48-carat bi-color tourmaline from Brazil, set in 14k gold weighing 2.96 grams. The 11x9mm center stone displays a stunning natural color gradient, acce...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trillion 6x4.5mm Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning is an understatement for this ring! The all natural diamond halo and accents perfectly emphasize the vivid blue in this sapphire from Ceylon. The halo design gives a slightl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 5.5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.47 carat oval Ruby gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.5ct Tanzanite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 8x6
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.52 carat Tanzanite gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2.8ct Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 2.8ct Head size: 9x7mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Metal: 14k/3.53...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4ct Tanzanite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold EM 11.5x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.99 carat emerald cut Tanzanite gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K white gold.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1ct Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a 1.07 carat emerald cut Emerald gemstone, beautifully encircled by a halo of shimmering natural earth mined diamonds.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
5.6ct Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Cushion 12x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 5.6 carat cushion cut Emerald gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.90 carat Sapphire gemstone with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1.3ct Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Pear 9x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring showcases a striking 1.31 carat pear-shaped Emerald gemstone, flanked by two sparkling natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1ct Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring showcases a 1.2 carat emerald cut Emerald gemstone, elegantly framed by a halo of sparkling natural earth mined diamonds.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
London Blue Topaz Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Trillion 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This delicate 14K rose gold ring setting features an earth mined london topaz with round natural earth mined diamond accents.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Green Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Round 5.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.81 carat round green tourmaline gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold.
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.4ct Spessartine Garnet Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Round 6.5
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Spessartine Garnet Treatment: None Weight: 1.41ct Shape: Round Cut Size: 6.5mm Metal: 14k/4.14g Diamond Clarity/Color: SI / G-H Diamond...
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear Shape 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.14 carat blue sapphire gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.5ct Blue Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Oval 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.48 carat oval Blue Sapphire gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
5.2ct Blue Zircon Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold CU 8.5x7.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 5.26 carat cushion shaped Blue Zircon gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Blue Zircon, Zircon, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
3.1ct Amethyst Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold EM 11x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This gorgeous ring features a 3.19 carat emerald cut amethyst and a halo of natural earth mined diamonds with milgrain detail all set in solid 14K gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.2ct Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid Dual Tone Gold EM 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features an 8x6mm emerald cut Emerald gemstone with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds in solid 14k dual tone - yellow and white gold.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.4ct Yellow Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear 9x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.42 carat Yellow Sapphire gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold,...
1ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamond in Solid 14K White Gold EM 6.5x5.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 1.08 carat emerald cut aquamarine gemstone with natural earth mined baguette diamond accents, all set in solid 14K gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold Oval 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.68 carat oval sapphire gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1ct Bicolor Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring features a beautiful pink and white bi-color tourmaline in a classic NNJ Designs ring setting with sparkling natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14k gold.
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
3ct Dazzling Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Oval 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This gorgeous statement ring features a 3 carat emerald gemstone of size 11x9mm with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Green Emerald Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Asscher 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful dainty ring features a vibrant green emerald in 14k yellow or white gold with a lovely design shank dotted with natural earth mined diamond.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.2ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold EM 9x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features an emerald cut sparkling Aquamarine in 14k white gold with a lovely halo of natural earth mined diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.8ct Rhodolite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold Cushion 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring is sure to make a statement with its 1.83 carat cushion cut red rhodolite center stone, embellished with a double halo of natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14k...
Garnet, Rhodolite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Alexandrite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 5x4
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.35 carat oval alexandrite gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.1ct Tanzanite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 1.18 carat Tanzanite with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Afghan Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamond in Solid 14k Gold Oval 5.5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Tourmaline Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.38ct Head size: 5.5x4mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 7-7.5 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Metal: 14k/2....
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1ct Tanzanite Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Round 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.99 carat Tanzanite gemstone, encircled by a halo of natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.4ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
The occasions to show off this ring are endless - mother's day, graduation, wedding, birthday, date night, Christmas, etc. :) Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Aquamarin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.3ct Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold Trillion 5x6
Located in Columbus, OH
This dainty ring features a sparkling natural earth mined Sapphire in 14k white gold with a round and baguette diamond halo with a solid gold split shank .
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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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