Victor Mayer Cocktail Yellow Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Yellow 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
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 99 diamonds total 0.92 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1428/SG/0...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This antique band has dark blue enamel all the way around. The stones in the cluster at the front of the ring spells "REGARD'.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ceylon Garnet Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ceylon Garnet Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
Heart-shaped diamond and enamel love ring. Western Europe, 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Heart-shaped diamond and enamel love ring. Western Europe, 17th century.
Victor Mayer Cocktail Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Opal White Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k RG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, pink tour...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose / White Gold Amethyst Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose / White gold amethyst diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k RG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, amethyst Ref...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18kYellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Blue Enamel Band with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamond 0.06 carat approx. Lapis blue enamel Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Shimmering with 18 k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ring 18k Yellow / White Gold Vitreous Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.006ct Prehnite milky
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Cocktail, 18k YG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, prehnite milky Reference: V1023/OP/AE/00/104 Material: 18k yellow gold / white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Cats Eye Blue Enamel Platinum and White Gold Band Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k White Gold Diamond Cats Eye Blue Enamel Band Ring by Mikimoto.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Red Ruby Stone 0.28 cts w pink enamel in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate choice that represents femininity, this ring has been crafted in 14K white gold and also comes set with well matched diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
White Round Brilliant Diamond and Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and one of a kind white round brilliant diamond and enamel ring is a symbol of love. Two swans together making a heart in the center.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Cluster Ring Size 5 #23051
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Cluster Ring Size 5 This bold antique ring showcases a dazzling cluster of 38 old mine cut diamonds set in warm 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexis NY Hot Pink Enamel Flower Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Hot Pink Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.10 carat, transparent hot pink enamel, set on 18 karat rose gold and sterling silver; marked Alexis NY,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Utopia Gallery 18kt Rose Gold Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the ring features a bold, contrasting black enamel band, which adds depth and drama to its design.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Hidalgo 18k White Gold Ring Band Black Enamel Bezel Set Diamond size 6.75
By Hidalgo
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Hidalgo band ring is a captivating piece of fine jewelry. The sleek design features a black enamel band with three round white diamonds, each set in 18k white gold bezels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Opera Silver Coloured Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Opera Silver Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds Ring, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 51 diamonds total 1.20 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1212/SF/00/00/...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vitreous Enamel Blue 3 Diamonds 0.07 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Band Ring, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, guilloche, 3 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS brilliant cut VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Ring Peacock Silver Enamel 18k White Gold 8 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Peacock Silver Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring Peacock, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, G VS brilliant cut, heliodor Reference: V145...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold & Enamel Contemporary Band with 0.45 Carat Diamond
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Very Stylish 18k White Gold Band with Blue Wave Pattern Enamel and Two Row Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.45 Carats White Diamonds; 0.45 Carats (total 121 stones) Setiting: 19.48 gra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Ring Chrysantheme, 18k RG/WG, Vitreous Enamel, 8 Diamonds Total 0.2
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Chrysantheme, 18k RG/WG, vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.20 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1696/HB/00/00/105 Material: 750/- rose gold / white gold Vitreou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany&Co. Schlumberger Ring in 18ct Gold, Platinum and Blue Enamel with Diamon
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milano, MI
Schlumberger Period: 1970s vintage Materials: 18ct yellow gold and platinum 950 (hallmarked) Enamel: Blue Diamonds: Brilliant cut (≈ 1.30 ct total) Dimensions: Height: 1.1 cm Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victor Mayer Ring 18k Yellow Gold, Vitreous Enamel pink, 3 diamonds 0.07 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Band Ring, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, guilloche, 3 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS brilliant cut VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Opal White Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Opal White 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
Victor Mayer Trance White Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance White Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance, 18k rose gold / yellow gold, vitreous enamel, 57 diamonds total 0.55 ct, G VS Reference: V...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Coral Vintage Carved Floral Platinum & 18k Black Enamel Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Floral Coral Ring Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold approx weight 25 grams Natural Coral size 21 x 17mm Finger size 7 Natural Diamonds approx 1.0 carat overall design d...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cocktail Ring Petrol Enamel 18k Yellow /White Gold with 4 Diamonds blue topaz
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18k Yellow /White Gold with 4 Diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k yellow gold/white gold, vitreous enamel, 4 diamonds total 0.03 ct, G VS brilliant ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire Green Enamel Flowers Flower Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 7 blue sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: ~ 0.15 carats C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.00CT Black Diamond with Red Enamel Halo in Platinum Fluorescent
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This intricate ring consists of a 1.00CT black diamond that has a red enamel halo surrounding it.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Black Diamond, 18k Go...
Ladies Antique 18K Yellow Gold GIA Old European Filigreed Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Engraved with "750". Ring is antique and unpolished. Blue Enamel shows signs of wear.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Roman Malakov 1.53 Carat Round Diamond Two-Row Red Enamel Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and unique ring showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds, accented with two rows of red enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 1.53 Carat Round Diamond Two-Row Black Enamel Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and unique ring showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds, accented with two rows of black enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ring, 18k Yellow White Gold, Vitreous Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.06ct Yellow Beryl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Cocktail, 18k yellow gold / white gold, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, yellow beryl Reference: V1002/GE/3P/00/104 Material: 18k ye...
Beryl, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.75ctw Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Cocktai
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.75ctw Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring Material: 18k White Gold with Black Enamel Style: 18k White Gold Round Brilliant and Baguette ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Trance Silver Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 44 Brilliants 0.23 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Silver Fondant Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, 44 diamonds total 0.23 ct, G VS Reference: V1481/SF/00/00/101 Ma...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis White Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 0.75 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds. White Enamel. Measurements: Band Width 12.7mm, Ornament Width 26.1mm, Ornament Length 32.7mm.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black And White Enamel Retro Motif Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black and White Enamel Retro Motif Ring This striking ring by David Webb showcases a bold retro-inspired design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
80s Portuguese Enamel Cube Ring 19k White Gold Double Band Sz 6 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage double cube ring crafted in 19k white gold (circa 1980s). Crafted in Portuguese 19k white gold, the ring features a double band design with red and white enamel det...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, c.1680–1700.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, circa 1680–1700.
Oval Ring 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold, Opal Vitreous Enamel, 6 Diamonds 0.06 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Cocktail, 18k YG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, chalcedony Reference: V1023/OP/79/00/104 Material: 18k yellow gold / white gold...
Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 3.71 Cts Diamonds Yellow Sapphire Enamel F/VS1 Eagle Ring In 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your style with this stunning Eagle-inspired ring, boasting 3.51 carats of brilliant F/VS1 natural diamonds and 0.20 carats of vibrant yellow sapphire set in luxurious 18K wh...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold & Enamel Band with 1.60 Carat Diamond & 0.28 Carat Ruby
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique and Stylish 18k Rose Gold Band with Red Oriental Style Enamel and Diamond Inlay & Border containing Natural Rubies Total Carat Weight: 1.32 Carats White Diamonds: 1.32 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GEORGES LE TURCQ Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold Plique-À-Jour Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Japonisme inspired ring The baroque-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.3 x 7.6 mm. Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18kt White/Rose Gold with .90ct. Diamond & Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with the modern. The band style ring is crafted with enamel and beautifully set with 0.90 carats of round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1.40 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
A unique cocktail ring, featuring round cut diamonds weighing 1.40 carats total, set in a micropavé setting on a domed pear shape of 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tesoro Fleur De Lis Ocean Blue Enamel Band Ring
By Tesoro
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Ring Measurements: 0.85″ x 0.85″ x 0.35″ Item Weight: 9.7g (6.3dwt) Ring Size: 6.25 SKU: A30312356
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold & Enamel Triple Stack Band "Hearts & Diamonds" in Green
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Trendy 18k White Gold with Green Enamel and Diamond Inlay "Hearts & Diamonds" Band with Two Parallel Thin Bands Bordering. (one piece) Total Carat Weight: 1.03 Carats (...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18k White Gold & Enamel Triple Stack Band "Hearts & Diamonds" in Blue
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Trendy 18k White Gold with Blue Enamel and Diamond Inlay "Hearts & Diamonds" Band with Two Parallel Thin Bands Bordering. (one piece) Total Carat Weight: 1.03 Carats (t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Gorgeous Lotus Flower which open & Close with solitaire Diamond and Enamel S 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Lotus Flower Ring featuring a solitaire Diamond and Enamel, size 6.5.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Enamel, 18K & Platinum Tire Ring signed with a David Webb Certificate
By David Webb
Located in Aspen, CO
David Webb white enamel, 18K, platinum "Tire" Ring, signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from David Webb.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Museum Quality Antique Antique Enamel Diamond Set Harp Memorial Ring circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel and diamond set harp memorial ring. Set with twenty two round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats to a harp shape fo...
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.52 carat, purple mother of pearl enamel, set on 18 karat rose gold and sterling silver; m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.55 Carats Total Round Cut Diamonds & Black Enamel Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful wedding band set with single row of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.55 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Channel set in-between two rows of black en...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Red Vitreous Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 0, 5 ct Solitaire 10 Diamonds 0.05ct G V
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Collection Burgundy Red Vitreous Enamel Ring in White Gold with 0,5 ct Solitaire Diamond G/VS & 10 Diamonds 0,05 ct G VS VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house k...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k 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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