Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Halo Heart Ring with 0.55 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 0.35 carat cut: Heart color: E-F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Green Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald Bypass Ring (GIA Report)
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Ring, 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.06 ct FBGY SI2 GIA #2185776268, 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.07 ct I SI2, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.25 ct H-I VS2-SI1, Emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Kite Shape Yellow Gold Ring with 0.96 Ct Diamond, AGL Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.96 ct. cut: kite shape color: G clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX total carat weight: 0.96 ct. jewelry ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.71 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 8.93 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 2.71 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 1.07 ct Natural Ruby and and Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with NYG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 19 rubies main stone of 0.8 carat cut: mix color: red clarity: cut grade: sku: SR-YG-154474 Online verification NYG 32839205 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 1.07 ct Natural Ruby and and Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with NYG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 19 rubies main stone of 0.8 carat cut: mix color: red clarity: cut grade: sku: SR-YG-154474 Online verification NYG 32839205 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Ruby Diamond and Fancy Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 36 brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.52 ct, G color, vs clarity, 3 Champagne Diamonds of 0.10 ct, 14 yellow and pink Sapphires of 0.42 ct, 9 Amethyst...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire...
MDJ JEWELS Fancy Color 1.52 Carats Blue, Pink, Green Unique Diamond Ring 18K WG
Located in New York, NY
This One-Of-A-Kind fancy color diamond ring is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natural diamonds, this piece offe...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 21.54 ct Natural Garnet NGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with NYG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 garnet main stone of 21 carat cut: oval color: yellow sku: SR-YG-159536 Online verification NYG 32839209 6 diamond side st...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Fancy Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Thisring boasts at the center an outstanding 1.60 ct old mine cut faceted natural fancy yellow diamond graded VVS clarity, set within a yellow gold 4-prong mounting, surrounded by 0....
GIA Certified 0.50 Fancy Light Brownish Yellow SI1 / 0.53 Faint Pink VS2 Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion / Cushion Carat: 0.50 / 0.5...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.77 Carat Mix Fancy Colour VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.194 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.77 ct Colour: Mix ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amazing 18k White Gold Diamond Ring with 1.16 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with an AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stone of 1.01 ct. cut: cushion color: natural fancy intense yellow clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX -16 diamond side stones of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful Pave Ring with 0.39 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: H clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG -18 diamonds side stone of 0.005 ct. each, tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Stunning 18k Two Tone Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.095 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.08 ct. cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS -2 diamond side stones of 0.0075 ct. each, total: 0.015 ct. cut: roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Victorian .64 Ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Rose Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This ring is a beautiful example of a late Victorian era diamond solitaire ring. The 0.64 carat Old Miner cut diamond is a beautiful elongated cushion shape that is extremely desirab...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18k White Gold Ring with 1.02 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with an GIA certificate and a beautiful box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.02 ct. cut: cushion color: natural fancy vivid yellow clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX -22 diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ring with 3.702 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 2.56 ct. cut: radiant color: fancy intense yellow clarity: VS1 -20 diamond side stones of 0.02 ct. each, total: 0.40 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18k Pink Gold 3stone Ring w/ 2.11 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 1.70 ct. cut: cushion shape color: H clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG measurement: 6.56 - 6.53 x 4.61 mm ...
Diamond, Gold
Pavé Solitaire Ring with 0.39 Ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.39 ct cut: round color: H clarity: SI1 cut grade: VG -20 diamonds side stones, total: 0.16 cut: round color: E-F clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gorgeous 18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.20 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with an AIG certificate and a beautiful box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.20 ct. cut: cushion color: natural fancy yellow clarity: VVS1 cut grade: EX -22 diamond s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 2.10 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with a GIA certificate and a box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.53 ct. cut: oval color: fancy yellow clarity: SI1 cut grade: EX -30 diamond side stones of 0.019 ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious 18K White Gold Halo Ring with 0.87 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This jewelry comes with an AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stone of 0.72 ct. cut: oval color: natural fancy intense yellow clarity: SI1 cut grade: EX -16 diamond side stones of 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 1.25 Ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.9 carat cut: cushion modified color: Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow clarity: SI1 cut grade: VG sku: R-0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Three Stone Halo Ring with 0.32 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Rare and Beautiful fancy vivid yellow orange with radiant cut mounted in a 3 stones ring with 2 side diamonds cushion brilliant made from 18k white gold diamond ring with GIA certifi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k Rose Gold Art Deco Ring with 0.34 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -1 diamond main stone of 0.30 ct. cut: cushion shape color: natural fancy vivid yellow clarity: VVS2 cut grade: VG -6 diamond side stone of 0.00667 ct. each, total: 0.04 ct. cut:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold with 0.97 Carat Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.97 total carats of cushion shape diamond and fancy cushion shape diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18 kt. Pink Gold Ring with 1.25 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an IGI certificate and a nice jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.03 carat cut: cushion brilliant color: fancy pinkish brown clarity: SI2 cut grade: VG-Good sku: R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 0.62 ct Total Natural Diamond - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color: Fancy Vivid Yellow Clarity: SI2-I1 Cut grade: VG 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight: 0.10 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 18k Pink Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.3ct 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 0.32 ct. cut: triangle color: natural fancy vivid yellow clarity: VS1 cut grade: VG -1 diamond si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.43ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The main stone is engraved with a laser inscription and has an AIG Certificate. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. -1 diamond main stone of 0.25 ct. cut: oval color: natural fancy v...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.54ct 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 0.20 ct. cut: marquise color: D clarity: SI1 cut grade: very good 2 diamonds side stones of 0.17 ct. eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 9k Yellow Gold Pave Cluster Ring with 1.05ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Good sku: SR-YG-184604 / 184604 16 diamonds side stones of total: 0.3 ct. total carat weight: 1.05 ct jewelry weight: 1.66 g size: EU49.5/EU11.5 *size is adjustable for up to 3 si...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 0.52ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 14K yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.32 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 1.87ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
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 1.01 carat cut: cushion color: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 0.76ct Natural Diamond IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.76 carat cut: square cushion color: D clarity: VS2 cut grade: EX sku: R-1329 Online verification IG...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.96ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.64 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace w/ 0.67ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
necklace in 18 k yellow gold with White and natural fancy colors diamonds -7 diamond main stones of 0.0957 ct. each, total: 0.67 ct. cut: round brilliant color: natural fancy yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring 1.13ct 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 0.5 carat cut: oval color: G clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Dome Ring with 0.83 Carat of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 14k yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamonds main stone of 0.45 carat cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Vintage Ring with 0.10 Carat Weight Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.1 carat cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS sku: SR-YG-172807 / 172807 total carat weight: 0.1 ct jewelry weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20k Yellow Gold Knot Modern Ring w/ 0.15 total carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.15 carat cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS sku: NR-YG-172854 / 172854 total carat weight: 0.15 ct jewelry weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glamorous 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.51 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 32 diamonds main stone of 1.51 carat cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VS2-SI1 cut grade: very good sku: 181634 Onl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 1.35 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 1.05 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pave Ring 0.5ct 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 an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.4 carat cut: round brilliant c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Halo Pave Ring with 0.40ct 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 0.22 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.67ct 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 0.37 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Halo Pave Ring with 0.48ct 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 0.3 carat cut: round brilliant colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Halo Sunflower Ring W/ 4.58ct 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 4.34 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pave Thin Band Ring with 0.11 Carat of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. Product Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 11pcs. 0.11ct round brilliant natural diamonds, G colour, VS clarity sku: SR-WG-172897 /...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 1.01 Carat Weight of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.01 carat cut: cut cor color: H clarity: VVS2 sku: NR-YF-173424 total carat weight: 1.01 ct jewelry weight: 7 g size: E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Pave Ring w/ 2.82ct 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 1.75 carat cut: square cushion colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Pave Ring w/ 1.49ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
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 0.69 carat cut: round brilliant col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 0.49 Total Carat 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 0.32 ct. cut: round color: G clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG -28 diamond side stones of 0.00607 ct. each, to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 0.20 carat Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -20 diamonds main stone of 0.01 ct. cut: round color: E-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: EX-VG total carat weight: 0.20 ct. jewelry...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Pave Oval Ring with 1.12Ct 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 1 carat cut: round brilliant color:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pave Ring w/ 0.71ct 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 0.6 carat cut: asscher cut color...
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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