Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Stone Dimensio...
Quartz, Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby 2 Carat Natural Lemon Quartz 13.00 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...
Quartz, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 9.5ct Amethyst Ring with Accent Quartz, Art-Deco Elegance
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage statement ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a commanding emerald-cut amethyst of approximately 9.5 carats, displaying a refined lilac-violet hue. T...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Emerald 9.65ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 9.65ct Cut: Emerald Total Carats...
Emerald, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,468
Alex Soldier Gold Blossom Ring as Seen on Scarlett Johansson Made in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a touch of feminine charm and allure given to us by Mother Nature. Alex...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Yell...
1970s Dendritic Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This original vintage ring is adorned on top and held in place by four flat claws with an emerald-cut dendrite quartz. The setting, made of flat gold wi...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Gold, Quartz, and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, quartz, and ruby cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a large central prong-set emerald cut quartz (with an off-center cut) flanked on each side by wit...
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Lemon Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Emerald 6.62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.6...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Paraiba, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silve...
12K Gold 57.35 Ct. Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This captivating piece features a stunning 57.35-carat emerald-cut smoky quartz, radiating a warm champagne hue. Set in 12k gold, the ring showcases clean lines and a bold presence. ...
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rose Quartz & Light Blue Topaz Ring - 8K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rose Quartz & Light Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose Quartz - 4.50 carats Natural Light Blue Topaz - 2.50 carats This Ring is from...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Portuguese Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
A striking mid-20th century Portuguese ring featuring a bold design and exceptional craftsmanship by I. Parafita, a notable goldsmith based in Porto between 1938 and 1984. This sculp...
Quartz, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Smoky Quartz 21 cttw Weight: 12.2 grams Size: 7.5 (US sizing) Oversized cocktail ring with beautiful hue of brown and unique sturdy setting that ...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Goshwara Moon Quartz Emerald Cut Bezel Set Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Moon Quartz Emerald Cut Bezel Set Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a sleek piece from the 'Manhattan' Collection. It features a stunning emerald-cut Moon Quartz stone set in a 18K yel...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Poiray Emerald Cut Citrine Multi Row Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Poiray
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This dome-style band ring from Poiray showcases a striking trio of rows set with rich citrine quartz stones. Thirteen emerald-cut citrines are arranged seamlessly, offe...
Quartz, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Balocchi Preziosi 18KT Topaz, Diamond & Crystal Quartz LG Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
CHIC..........................Statement Ring Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Ring with 18KT white gold bezel Colorless Topaz surrounded Diamonds. Top of the ring measures 1 1/16 " x ...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold
Smoky Quartz and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Wear a piece of history on your fingers with this lovely dress ring dating from around the 1960's or 1970's. The centrepiece of this fantastic ring is an impressive 20 x 14.8mm emer...
Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elongated Rectangular Cut Prasiolite Three Stone Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This dramatic prasiolite ring features a striking trio of light green elongated rectangular stones that create a bold and architectural profile. The center prasiolite i...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...
Quartz, Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Shape Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring features a huge emerald-cut citrine set in 18-karat yellow gold. The size of the ring is custom-made to fit the wearer's finger. The large size of the gem is sure to catch ...
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Vintage citrine quartz ring
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring set in 18ct gold with citrine quartz. Great for every day use! Highlights: - Gold 18ct - Citrine quartz - Vintage Measurements - Length 1.3 cm x width 1.7 cm - Weight ...
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Large 9.53ct Smoky Quartz
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K yellow gold vintage ring with the original large smoky/champagne quartz stone. The quartz is a large emerald cut measuring about 15.5mm x 12mm with light golden tan color. The mo...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s Light Green Quartz Cocktail Ring 21 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A sun-kissed gem, embraced by gold. Our magnificent Gloria Ring features a radiant light green quartz, its golden hue reminiscent summer sunrises. Her gemstone, is framed by a bold, ...
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Paraiba, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silve...
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...
Quartz, Gold
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba Quartz = 15.25 Carats 2 London Blue Topazes = 2.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pla...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
BUNDA 15.36ct Topaz and 1.04ct lemon quartz ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Volans Topaz and Tourmaline Ring, set in 18ct yellow gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Blue Emerald cut Topaz; 1 = 15.36ct. Characteristics of Yellow Trapeze cut Quart...
Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,950 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Ring with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Smoky Quartz Eon Ring from the Connected Collection is a striking fusion of elegance and symbolism. Crafted in luxurious 14K gold, this bold ring features a stunning smoky quartz...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Green Quartz Ring 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Deco - Retro 6 Carat Emerald Cut Green Quartz Ring in a 14 Karat Rose Gold raised setting of great beauty. The ring has a gorgeous 6 Carat Emerald Cut Green Q...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Green Quartz Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious gold green quartz ring , style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 14-karat emerald cut ring is made from 5.7 grams of gold, 1 green quartz tota...
White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
$287Sale Price|20% Off
Orloff of Denmark, 22.25 carat Dark Citrine Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; Dark Citrine Ring Fashioned out of 925 Sterling Silver. This exquisite ring showcases a magnificent 22-carat dark citrine, its deep amber color exuding warmth and...
Quartz, Citrine, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.66ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
6.66ct Smoky Quartz & Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold Embrace elegance with this gorgeous Smoky Quartz ring, delicately crafted in 14k yellow gold. This show-stopping ring boasts a magn...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...
Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage lemon quartz ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lemon quartz solitaire ring in 14Kt yellow gold. Size 7-can be re-sized) Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a family-owned business. Our studio in loca...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Lemon Quartz Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Dimensions: ring top measures 18.30mm Ring Size: 7.25 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 6.88 grams
Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Smoky Quartz Citrine Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Emer 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Emerald C...
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Quartz Ring Size 6.25 #15727
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Quartz Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features one emerald cut citrine quartz (20.4 mm x 15.2 mm) set in beautifully detailed ...
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Whiskey Quartz Chiselled 'Stephie' Ring
Located in London, GB
The large Emerald Cut Whiskey Quartz set within a deeply chiselled 'Brutalist' mount; this is a fabulously striking ring entering on a beautifully cut, bright & well proportioned sto...
Quartz, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable|$595 / item
Butterfly Floating Ring in Green Quartz
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Courage Design: Four hand carved butterflies curve gently around emerald cut green quartz, giving the illusion that the butterflies are alighting from your hand. Style S...
Quartz, Brass
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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