Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 0.4ct Emerald 0.4ct. Diamond 14K Gold Ø5.75/2.2g
Located in SE
Top of the crown in Platinum with natural emerald cut Emerald stone of vivid Green color 4 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.3 mm deep / ca. 0.4ct and old European cut natural Diamond Ø 4.25 mm x 2.5...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set princess cut natural Emerald and Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
A Halo Ring decorated with natural cabochon cut Emerald 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.3 mm deep ca. 0.6 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1940 Ring natural Emerald W.Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US10/ 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved band and crown decorated with natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct accented with six old diamond cut natural White Sapphires Ø2.5 mm / 0.1 ct each, ...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
Main - frame double banded ring with two rows of 16 natural Diamonds Ø 1mm / 0.0067 ct each / total ca. 0.1ctw Natural Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds of high quality, total of 18 s...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Hallmarked 585, no other marks Natural Ø 3.5 mm /0.2 ct Emerald stone accented with 12 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose-cut Diamonds set in...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Style: 18k Yellow Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Radiant Cut N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval cut Emerald of vivid Green color 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.5mm / about 2.75 ct.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inquire today, make an offer, or purchase now to add this elegant 4.26 carat aquamarine diamond cocktail ring to your collection. Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Meta...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
18K White Gold 3.11-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Totaling 3.11 carats, the natural diamonds display SI clarity and H–I color. The emerald-cut center stone offers broad, mirror-like flashes and exceptional transparency, while the su...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mixed Cut 1.47Ct Fancy Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The thoughtful arrangement and open gallery setting reveal fine attention to detail and allow each stone to shine without obstruction.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
13.50 Carat Oval Checkerboard Cut Green Amethyst Pave 14K White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
At approximately 13.50 carats in an oval measuring 13 x 18mm, this stone has substantial face-up coverage that fills the bezel setting convincingly, and the checkerboard facet patter...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.56 Carat Solitaire Diamond Old European Cut Art-Deco Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The fascinating hammered white gold randalls throughout the ring setting holding the emeralds and diamonds both is art deco style used in the old times for strength and depth highlig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Kunzite and Diamond Ring, 6.76 Carats
Located in Austin, TX
Details Center Stone: Kunzite Kunzite Weight: Approximately 6.76 carats, measured in setting Cut: Emerald cut Color: Lilac-pink / lavender-pink Accent Stones: Round brilliant di...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
Peridot and Sapphire Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Center Peridot Color: Strong Saturation Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamond...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage amethyst and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. At the center sits a large rectangular step-cut amethyst, displaying rich saturated violet tones w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 18KT Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: Weight: 10 grams Ring Size: UK I / US 4.25 / EU 48 Specifications: Era / Period: Vintage, 1970s Metal: 18KT Gold Main stones: Natural aquamarine, diamonds Other details:...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold London Blue Topaz and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
At the center sits an impressive 12.01 carat London blue topaz, cut in a crisp emerald shape that highlights the gemstone’s deep, inky blue tone and mesmerizing clarity.
Diamond, Blue Topaz
Retro 4.80 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Retro cocktail ring centered around a richly colored emerald cut amethyst weighing approximately 4.80 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.62 Ct Diamond Pave Laurel Leaf Wreath Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Packaging A ring of this gemstone significance and weight receives handling to match — cushioned within a premium ring box, protected from movement, and presented in a rigid outer pa...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.70ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 Carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Stone Setting: Double Halo of Diam...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
Golden Citadel - Natural Fancy Deep Yellow GIA Certified Diamond set in Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Helpful Details for the Buyer Center Stone: 1.52Cts Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond VS1 clarity Emerald‑cut GIA‑certified (GIA 5161658317) Intense saturation and architectural brilliance ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,263Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Natural Gemstone Unisex Jewelry LOTR Style gift
Located in Berlin, DE
From the Crystals collection comes a sculptural unisex silver ring set with a natural emerald-cut moonstone from Sri Lanka.
Moonstone, Silver
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.28 Ct Natural Pear & Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring reads like a burst of light frozen mid-motion — rows of pear and marquise diamonds fan outward from a horizontal line of emerald-cut baguettes, all set edge to edge with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 6.56 Carat Rainbow Multi-Sapphire Eternity Band Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The emerald cut chosen for each sapphire is a sophisticated decision; its step-cut facets emphasize the depth and clarity of each stone's individual color rather than dispersing ligh...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold & 1.02 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
The 31 Colombian emeralds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Eternity Modern Ring-Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold & 0.75 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
The 37 Colombian emeralds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold & 1.25 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Contemporary, 2010. Emeralds: Mounted in prongs settings, with 25 calibrated round faceted cut of natural Colombian green emeralds, with an estimate weight of about 1.25 car...
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring Vintage 12 Carats 21K Gold UK Circa 1950s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
It is set in high-karat yellow metal that tests around 21ct as tested, which explains the rich colour and the softer, more malleable look of the metalwork. Overall weight of ring i...
Amethyst, Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold & 0.88 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
The 30 emeralds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.60ct Emerald and 0.44ct Diamond 18ct Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
It's a wonderful emerald of luxurious quality, with some characteristic natural transparent inclusions which tell us about the stone's natural origin without affecting the emerald's ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Eternity Ring Classic Band In 18Kt White Gold And 1 Cwt Colombian
Located in Miami, FL
The 30 Colombian emeralds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1956 Unisex Ring 7ct White Spinel solid 18K Gold Ø6.75 US/ 6gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set cut lab made White Spinel measuring 12 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep / about 7 ct. This stone is bright and shiny with faceted bac...
Spinel, 18k Gold
1.41 Carats Vivid Blue Sapphire And Diamond Bridge Design Unique Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Command attention with a ring that embodies both profound beauty and majestic presence. At its heart lies a breathtaking 1.41-carat vivid blue sapphire, a stone of remarkable size an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring Green Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7.5US /3.6 gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca. 1930s/ Art Deco period featuring an 18K Yellow Gold band with a Silver openwork crown decorated with peculiar six corners irregular cut Green Spinel (lab-made) ...
Marcasite, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Gold With 0.72 Cwt Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
This allows the precious metals and stones to comfortably stretch to the wearer's wrist without breaking.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1912 Alliance Ring natural 0.32ctw Ruby Pearl solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Very minor wear to some facets of the stones. This ring closely reminds another ring in our inventory " 1913 Alliance Ring natural 0.25 ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 1 gr...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with Silver clusters on top of the crown holding nine rose-cut Diamonds that seem to have a reddish ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring In 18Kt Black Gold With 1.37 Cwt Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This allows the precious metals and stones to comfortably stretch to the wearer's wrist without breaking.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
1930's German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
Located in SE
German Art-Deco cocktail ring from ca 1930s. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel set Citrine/variety of Quartz stone measuring 15 mm x 14 mm x 9 mm /about 15 ct. Th...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
Polish Art -Deco period cocktail ring. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel set natural Citrine or Smokey Quartz/variety of Quartz stone measuring 25 mm x 17 mm x 11 ...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique German Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.25 US/ 3.9 gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca. 1930s , featuring radiant cut natural Garnet stone in Silver crown accented with Marcasite stones that well imitate diamonds. Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold, hall...
Garnet, Marcasite, 18k Gold, Silver
1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue Aquamarine measuring about 12.85 mm x 8.86 mm x 7.15 mm deep / ca.7ct The stone is of vivi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 9K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 9 US/ 7.2 gr
Located in SE
European hand -made 19th cent. ring with dome of the crown in Silver on 9K Rose Gold holding 24 rose cut Diamonds average Ø 2 mm / 0. 04ct each , total weight of the stones is ca.0.9...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver
Eternal Mirage - Afgan Tourmaline Ring set with Tapper Diamonds & Alexandrites
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Helpful Details for the Buyer Center Stone: 9.89Cts Afghan Tourmaline Emerald‑cut Vivid green‑blue hue with exceptional luminosity Guild‑certified Architectural Diamonds: 15 Tapere...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Solitaire Signet Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Genuine White Diamond Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is an emerald-cut diamond solitaire signet ring combining vintage charm with a modern lifestyle silhouette.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold GIA Certified 12.66ct Aquamarine and 0.24ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold GIA Certified 12.66ct Aquamarine and 0.24ctw Diamond Ring Material: 18k White Gold Style: 18k White Gold GIA Certified Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Ce...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
28.96 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inquire today, make an offer, or purchase now to add this important pink tourmaline diamond platinum cocktail ring to your collection. Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 1.5-carat oval-cut pink sapphire center stone surrounded by an elaborate floral composition of pink sapphires, diamonds...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crown of Eternity - Natural Sapphire SriLankan No Heat Royal Blue set in Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Helpful Details for the Buyer Center Stone: 10.66Cts Sri Lankan Sapphire No Heat, Vivid Blue — GRS certified Oval shape with exceptional clarity and depth Side Stones: 2 Triangle‑C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.26 Carat Oval Ruby & Mixed Diamond Ballerina Platinum Art Nouveau Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 5, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Ballerina / Cocktail Ring — Art Nouveau Style Metal: Platinum 900 (PT900) — hallmark stamped on inner shank Shank Style: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20.86 Carat Oval Aquamarine Tsavorite Diamond Dome 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Dome Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (with oxidized/blackened settings for tsavorite pave) Shank Style: Full dome — open lattice ga...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Radiant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 4.5 adjustable, weighing 13.3 grams. Product Specifications: Item Type: Engagement Ring with Halo Metal: 18K White Gold with Yellow Gold Accents Size: 4.5 (adjustable) Tot...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.02 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Morganite Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inquire today, make an offer, or purchase now to add this aquamarine and morganite diamond platinum toi et moi ring to your collection. Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hill...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pl...
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct .
Ruby, 18k Gold, 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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