Lovely 14k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/0.56 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k Rose Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.28 ct Shape: Kite Color grade: Natural Fancy Yellow Clarity grade: SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 1 pc Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ring with 0.24 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a fancy box. -48 diamond main stones of 0.005 ct. each, total: 0.24 ct. cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: SI dimensions: Band width: 9.00mm, band thicknes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Halo Oval Fancy Ring 0.25 Ct Natural Diamonds Aig Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.18 carat cut: Cushion color: Fancy Intense Yellow clarity: SI1 cut grade: EX sku: NN-RG-163980 O...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.33 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.33 carat round diamonds. The jewelry is made of 18k yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Fancy Color 18K Ring with 0.91 ct Natural Pear Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a GIA certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.91 ct. cut: pear color: natural fancy brownish yellow clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shining 14k White Gold Citrine and Diamond Fancy Colored Ring w/1.52 ct - AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shining 14k White Gold Citrine and Diamond Fancy Colored Ring w/1.52 ct - AIG Certified Crafted with precision, this 14k white gold fancy-colored ring presents a stunning contrast b...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Halo Fancy Ring with 0.65 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.4 carat cut: Round Brilliant color: Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG sku: R-1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.30 ct Natural Diamonds - AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: round color: G clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG total carat weight: 0.30 ct. jewelry weight: 3....
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Elegant 20K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring w/ 0.12 ct Natural Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 20k yellow gold opal diamond ring. This ring comes with NGI report and a fancy box
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Flower Halo Diamond Ring with 2.86 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 2.00 ct. cut: round brilliant color: J clarity: SI2 cut grade: EX -112 diamond side stones of 0.00...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Halo Fancy Ring with 1.7 Natural Diamonds Igi Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.25 carat cut: Square Cushion colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Radiant 18k White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Necklace w/1.09 ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 3 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.35 ct Shape: Round Color grade: G-I Clarity grade: SI-I1 Cut grade: Good Side stone: 1 pc Diamond Side ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring 0.89 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.89 carat diamonds - 18 kt. Yellow gold - Ring - 0.63 ct Diamond - Diamonds Size: 54 - Total weight: 2.31 g Stunning halo ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.89 total carat of rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 0.17 Ct Natural Diamond Aig Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.17 ct. Cut: Round brilliant Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut grade: VG Total carat weight: 0.17 ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.53 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a GIA certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.53 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX total carat weight: 0.53 ct. jew...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 20k Yellow Gold 5 Stone Ring with 0.16 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 20k yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamonds main stone of 0.12 carat cut: round brilliant color: H-I clarity: VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.55 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The main stone is engraved with a laser inscription and has a GIA Certificate. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.55 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Two Tone Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Diamond Halo Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This setting holds ten beautifully rose cut diamonds that encompass the oval cut fancy yellow center diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Ring with 1.00 CT Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -16 diamond main stones of 0.05 ct. each, total: 0.80 ct. cut: baguette color: D-E clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: EX-VG -16 di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkling 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 0.50 Ct Natural Diamond GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.5 carat cut: square brilliant color: J clarity: IF cut grade: excellent sku: R-1313 Online verifica...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.755 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.00 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.15 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.45 carat cut: square cushion bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind 14k White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Bone Style Necklace w/1.22 ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k White Gold Main stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.65 ct Shape: Oval Color: Natural Fancy Intense Yellow To Orangy Yellow, Natural Fancy Deep Orange Brown ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Heart Ring 0.75 Ct Natural Diamonds Igi Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful heart shape ring with a Gorgeous Heart shape and pave diamonds in 0.75 Carat. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certifi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.42 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning ring features a 0.42 carat round brilliant natural diamond with G color, VS2 clarity, and V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 0.75 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful vintage style Ring with a dazzling 0.6 carat European cut natural diamond. It has 0.15 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkling 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 1 ct Natural Diamonds NGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 1 carat Round Brilliant sapphire. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with Nan Yang certificate and a fancy j...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k Rose Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.40 ct Shape: Emerald Color grade: G Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 3 pcs Diamonds Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Beautiful 14k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.30 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D clarity: SI2 cut grade: VG -2 diamond side stone of 0.115 c...
Diamond, Gold
Unique 18K Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.46 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG Certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.20 ct. cut: oval color: E clarity: VS1 cut grade: VG -2 diamond side stones of 0.13 ct. each, to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Band Pave Ring 0.36 Ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.25 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring W/ 0.17 Ct Natural Diamond AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -23 diamonds main stone of 0.00739 ct. each, total: 0.17 ct. cut: round color: E-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: EX-VG total carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.40 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.40 ct. cut: pear shape color: natural fancy vivid greenish yellow clarity: VVS2 cut grade: EX -2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow gold Solitaire Engagement Ring w/ 0.52 ct natural diamond AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 Diamond main stone of 0.52 carat cut: Emerald color: G clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX sku: R-1150 Online verification AIG J3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 0.52 Total Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: round color: G clarity: SI2 cut grade: VG -4 diamonds side stone of 0.055 ct. each, total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.37 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 14K yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.25 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 1.15 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an IGI report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.35 ct. cut: oval brilliant color: E-F clarity: VVS1-VVS2 cut grade: G -11 diamond side stone of 0.027...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 14k Yellow gold Twisted Ring with 0.38 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.32 carat cut: Round Brilliant col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 18k Yellow gold Halo Engagement Ring 0.70 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.5 carat cut: Round Brilliant colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.0 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.6 carat cut: Round Brilliant colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 1.17 Ct Natural Diamonds Aig Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.03 carat cut: Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 0.15 ct Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 4 ruby main stone of 0.12 carat color: Red 3 diamond side stones of total: 0.03 ct. cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.724 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.04 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.70 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.74 ct Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.99 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 3.19 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.05 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.30 Colour: Fancy Br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1.92 Ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 Tourmaline main stone of 1.70 carat cut: Round mixed cut ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with 1.08 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.08 Carat Fancy Dark Brown Pentagon Modified Brilliant Diamond Ring This stunning art deco style ring features a 0.88 carat fancy dark brown pentagon modified brilliant diamond wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring with 0.51 Ct Natural Diamond AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.51-carat Cushion Diamond. The jewelry is made of 18K with a high quality polish. It comes with certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 Diamond main...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.45 Ct Marquise Natural Diamonds-AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: marquise color: F clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG -16 diamond side stones of 0.009375 ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.50 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat princess diamond. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spiral 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Halo Ring with 2.71 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a GIA certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.21 ct. cut: round brilliant color: K clarity: VS1 -150 diamond side stones of 0.01 ct. each, tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.52 ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18k Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 2 yellow sapphires main stone of 1.4 carat color: Yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glorious 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 2.20 Ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.5 carat cut: square cushion color: H-I clarity: VS1 cut grade: very good sku: R-1227 Online verific...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K Yellow gold Oval Halo Ring with 1.24 ct Natural diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.01 ct. cut: oval color: H clarity: SI1 cut grade: EX -16 diamond side stones of 0.01438 ct. each...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 5 Stone Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with NGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. Main Stone: 5 diamond main stone of 0.8 carat cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: VS sku: SR-YG-161741 / 161741 Online ver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Heart Split Shank Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.4 carat cut: Heart Brilliant c...
Diamond, 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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