Victor Mayer Cocktail Green Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Green Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
La Nouvelle Bague 18KT Rose/White Gold Diamond .37Ct. & Blue Enamel Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
The bands are held together by a white gold X set with 0.37 carats of pave diamonds, along with a rose gold bar. Stamped La Nouvelle Bague 18K Ring size 6.25
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring with Black Enamel in 14K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: New Columbian Emerald: 2.90ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 10 Width: 23mm x 20.4mm Thickness: 2mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,820Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.26 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Enamel Solitaire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.26 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Enamel Solitaire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold features white enamel inlay band ring with emerald cut diamond set in the center of the ring making a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Zorab Creation-Arabian Pillow A 7.80-Carat Spessartite and Diamond Enamel Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 7.80-carat Spessartite Garnet on a pillow of yellow enamel encased in 0.41-carat Diamond-paved Palladium and 18K Gold can transform you to a magical place and a time long forgotten...
Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium, Enamel
Bright Color Enamel and Diamond Adjustable Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bright Color Enamel and Diamond Open Ring in 14k Gold. A fun, colorful, and personalized addition to your ring stack!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold-filled
Victor Mayer 0.5 ct Solitaire Diamond Ruby Red Vitreous Enamel Ring White Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer diamond and ruby red enamel ring in white gold, crafted in Germany with traditional vitreous enamel techniques.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Collection Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Round Petrol Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 57 diamonds total 0.42ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Petrol Blue Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Ring Artemis, 18k White Gold, 57 diamonds total 0.42ct About Victor Mayer VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Blue Enamel and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Feline Head Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
The band curves gently around the finger in a wrapped design, with diagonal sections of deep blue enamel set between polished yellow gold sections, creating a striped effect that fol...
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Striped Enamel Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
They are set on top of the ring surrounded by beautiful black and white enamel, over 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Turquoise Light Blue Enamel Eternity Band Unique Stretch 18K Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The transformable rings featuring enamels inspired by the colours of gemstones – lapis lazuli blue, coral red, turquoise blue, jade green, black onyx and white coral – sparkle with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Wellendorff Yellow Gold Kinetic Band Ring Enamel and Diamond
By Wellendorff
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
At its center, a brilliant-cut diamond adds a touch of refined sparkle, further enhancing the ring’s luxurious appeal.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Navy Blue Enamel Flexible Italian Eternity Band Unique White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The transformable rings featuring enamels inspired by the colours of gemstones – lapis lazuli blue, coral red, turquoise blue, jade green, black onyx and white coral – sparkle with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$4,059Sale Price|20% Off
Every Day Diamond Blue Sapphire Enamel Band Yellow 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Diamond 56-0,28 ct Blue Sapphire 26-0,08 ct Enamel Size 7 Weight 8,28 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Oval Pink Tourmaline in 14K Rose Gold Ring with Black Enamel and Halo Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K rose gold ring with black enamel, round faceted diamonds weighing 0.18 carats total and one center pink tourmaline weighing 0.16 carats total.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Roberto Coin Saddle Stirrup Diamond Enamel Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond & Enamel Saddle Stirrup Ring by Roberto Coin.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Ring Candy 18k GG Vitreous Enamel 1 Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.01 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Candy, 18k GG, vitreous enamel, 1 brilliant cut diamond total 0,01 ct, G VS, pearl VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian blue guilloche enamel ring centered with diamond diameter of 5mm estimate weight of 0.50 carats brownish colour ring head diameter 9mm ring size 6.5 us chart hall ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Detailed 3D Horse Head Band Ring w/ Enamel Work & Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 0.05ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold To...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Pink Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Pink Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pink enamel band ring with hear cut diamond set in the center of it making a minimalist diamond ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
SI/H 0.55Ct Heart Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Band Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 0.55Ct Heart Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Band Promise Ring features a heart cut diamond set in center with round cut diamonds set on the half of the band and pink enamel ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
White Enamel Cocktail Ring with Oval Emarald Center and Diamonds 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
White Enamel Cocktail Ring, with Oval cut Emerald Center surrounded by brilliant cut pave Diamonds, in 18kt Rose Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a great assortment of twenty-nine earth mined natural gemstones, such: diamonds, amethysts and carvings of black jade.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Fleurs De Lis Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Antique Victorian Ring with a Diamond Fleurs-de-lis on a Royal Blue Enamel background in 14 Karat gold.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31ct Pink Enamel Heart SI/H Diamond Band Promise Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.31ct Pink Enamel Heart SI/H Diamond Band Promise Ring 14 Yellow Gold features heart cut diamond in center of the pink enamel band making it minimalist stacking ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Ring Red Vitreous Enamel 18k White Gold 51 Diamonds 1.20 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Opera Red Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, 51 diamonds total 1.20 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1212/RT/00/00/101 Descrip...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.45ct Diamond and Enamel Ring MF26-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This classically elegant ring is a veritable work of art. Blue enamel beautifully showcases the exquisite floral motif at the top.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Cut Diamond & Enamel Flower Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 4.25Cttw Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Experience the full bloom of sparkling white diamonds with this stunning flower cocktail ring, expertly crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Natural Quartz Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful ring with a 33 Carat Natural Quartz oval cab ( 14 mm. x 19 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each, for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. whi...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Turqouise Vitreous Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 0, 5ct Solitaire 10 diamonds total
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Collection Turqouise Vitreous Enamel Ring in White Gold with 0,5 ct Solitaire Diamond G/VS & 10 Diamonds 0,05 ct G/VS About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Snake Ring Double Sided Face 10 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Eyes Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The head is set in an oval ring head decorated with white enamel.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
White Enamel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The White Enamel Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring is a bold and beautiful statement piece, crafted from 14K gold with a choice of yellow or rose gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pavé Diamond Flower & Pink Enamel Ladybug Split Shank Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming diamond ladybug ring blends whimsical design with refined elegance. The centerpiece features a sweet ladybug motif rendered in soft pink tones, creating a playful yet s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ring 18k Rose & Yellow Gold Brown Vitreous Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.06ct Oval Quartz
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
V1002/BR/AD/00/10C Ring Cocktail, 18k rose & yellow gold brown vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06ct, G VS brilliant cut, smoky quartz, 10x12mm Reference: V1002/BR/AD/00/10C Mat...
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.64 GIA Old Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Enamel Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
The top of the design looks like a target with the diamond at its center surrounded by the blue enamel halo.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring in White Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Enamel 5/8 Carat Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Look no further than this remarkable statement ring made of fine .925 sterling silver with turquoise enamel.
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Solitaire 1ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Grey Enamel 18k White Gold Ring total 1.17ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Solitaire 1 ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Light Grey Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 10 Diamonds total 0.10 ct, G VS About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urbane and con...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
21 Carat ruby oval cab ( 16,7 mm. x 14 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring Shank...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
$2,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Red Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Red Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features red enamel band ring with hear cut diamond set in the center of it making a minimalist diamond ring.
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Natural SI/H Diamond Dome Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Natural SI/H Diamond Dome Band Ring features a dome band with diamond studded in center and turquoise color enamel on side of the diamond.
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Sapphire Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.58g,D:1.33ct,SI:10.33g SAPP:0.65ct, Size: 27X17X36MM
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.8g,D:0.8ct,SI:5.36g RUBY:1.53ct,Enam:0.2g, Size: 25X17X37MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Green Quartz Art Deco Style Oval Cab 14k Solid Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
29 Carat Green Quartz oval cab ( 18mm. x 15 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1980 Art Deco Revival Green & Blue Enamel Snake Ring w diamond accents
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a fun and unique take on a modern snake ring, modeled off the snake rings of the 19th century with the double heads and the diamond accents on each.
Enamel, 18k Gold
Contoured Wide Blue Enamel Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamond in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking blue enamel and diamond ring is a bold, design-forward piece that masterfully combines the timeless appeal of fine diamond craftsmanship with the rich, graphic impact o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, sapphire, and a dazzling diamond with an approximate total weight of 1.5 carats, exhibiting a color r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Art Noveau Enameled Portrait Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 This 14 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau ring features a finely enameled portrait at its center, framed in a vivid green background.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel Flower Ring Mine Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage enamel & diamond flower cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lifelike Frog Motif Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Green Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This animated and whimsical frog ring is sure to bring a smile to any observer. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, the deftly fashioned areas are covered in vibrant green enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Guilloche Enamel and Diamond Ring of Platinum and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The result is a one-of-a-kind jewel that bridges antique artistry with modern wearability. The face of the ring is adorned with blue guilloché enamel, its engine-turned pattern shim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 2.00 carats, decorated throughout with eighteen ro...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel 10k Rose Gold Signet Pinky 5
Located in Torrance, CA
The distinct Victorian era ring makes a nice statement! With a celestial diamond set star to the center of a blue enameled mount and pearl surround, the signet ring is great worn on ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Aquamarine Diamond and Black Enamel Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A serene emerald-cut Aquamarine commands attention at the center of this Art Deco–inspired ring. Flanked by sparkling diamonds at each side left and right of Aquamarine, it radiates ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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