Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1965.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate diamond weight is 6.48 carats, to a magnificent three row oval cluster with an intricately pierced openwork gallery and fancy open backholing, the trumpeting sh...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Zorab Creation 12.80 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Floating Pillow Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 12.80-carat oval-shaped tanzanite with unique textured details sits proud in the center of this plush ring paved with rows of 0.98-carat fancy colored and 0.90-carat white diamonds...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Palladium
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire, Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire, Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst 7.00 carats Natural Multi Fancy Sapphires 5.00 carats Natural D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
$1,455Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire, Citrine & Diamonds Set 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Yellow Sapphire, Citrine & Diamonds Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Citrine 16.00 Carat Natural White Diamonds 1.00 Carat ...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.30 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 4.30 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Bombe Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Diamonds Chrysoprase & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
The colorful ring was hand crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and white gold for the diamond's settings.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Natural Color Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 kt gold
Located in Miami, FL
This oval-cut gem boasts a unique Natural Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow hue, a rare combination that produces a rich, earthy, and citrusy glow unlike traditional yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1.08ct Champagne Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
By bo·be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
At the Centre of this Cluster Ring sits a 1.08ct Cushion Cut Fancy Brown Coloured Diamond set in four 18ct yellow gold claws.
18k Gold
Dual Floral Teardrop 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made from 14K White Gold, this exquisite piece highlights a radiant emerald (0.64CT) complemented by a sparkling oval fancy diamond (0.52CT). Weighing 2.15GR, its graceful open wrap ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sparkling 1.47ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.47ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified A dazzling fusion of rare color and elegant design, this 18k white gold ring features a breathtaking 1.03ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite and refined design in 18k with a oval cut fancy light brownish yellow ct 0,33 VS1, a heart cut diamond ct 0,30 D/VS2 , a diamond ct 0,31 D/VS2, around brilliant cut yel...
18k Gold
Vintage Rubellite Ring 18K and Diamonds Victorian Style Rubellite Cocktail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage but never used. Brilliant Style and colors Natural Rubellite and natural Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold approx 10.0 grams Red Rubellite oval cabochon approx 2.58 carat - very nice...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Bluish, Purplish and Yellow Fancy Sapphire...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Zorab Creation 7.73 Carat Tanzanite and Tourmaline the Blue Lake Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The three gems are surrounded by a row of 0.43-carat diamonds mounted on 18k rose gold. The ring is further adorned with encrusted 6.89-carat blue sapphire with touches of sparkle pr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
GIA 2.75ctw No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.75ctw Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring, 1960s.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire, Ring -18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Dia...
Designer Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 5.45 Ctw in Diamonds & Madeira Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cocktail ring with Santa Ana Madeira Citrine. Gorgeous designer's cocktail ring carefully crafted with geometric architectural patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats ...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz, Sapphire & Diamonds Ring S18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Natural Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamonds Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Swiss Blue Topaz - 9.50...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.58 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
AIG Certified 1.43 Carats Zambian Emerald 1.08 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Zambian Emerald , in spectacular vivid green, in perfect oval cabochon cut, of 1,43 carats , and 48 pieces of natural diamonds , in fancy yello...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire, Emerald Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Yellow Sapphire Center 8 Carat Natural Bluish, Purplish F...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro Gold GIA Certified 7.4 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ring is with two Natural GIA Certified gems. The first is a natural 1.01 carat oval brilliant Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow (GIA#2205417222) measuring 8.54x5.80x2.77mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Zorab Creation 13.13 Carat Natural Blue Zircon Bird of Paradise Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a finely faceted 13.13-carat Blue Zircon but it almost gets lost with the finely crafted and colorful parakeet that uses the gem as a perch. The bird is covered in...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond...
Mesmerizing Shine Emerald 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K White Gold, this stunning piece features a vibrant emerald (0.64CT) paired with a dazzling oval fancy diamond (0.52CT). With a total weight of 2.15GR, its elegant open...
14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous GIA Certified Ct 4 of Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design, so chic and elegant , in 18k gold with three GIA diamonds certified, ct 2,04 of fancy yellow brownish diamond , oval cut , VVS2, and two heart cut diamonds ct 1 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring, circa 1945.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring. Set with eight round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.40 carats, and thirteen rectangular ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to center with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Kashmir sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.48 carats, s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$235,387
X Pansy
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pansy ring captures the flower's spirit of resilience and noble grace. Its face is crafted with brilliant yellow diamonds, arranged to form the delicate, overlapping ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6223385854 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.52 carat Measurements: 5.62x3.87x2.81 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our Fancy...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2225010891 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 carat Measurements: 5.85 x 4.42 x 2.76 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.36 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5212785484 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.36 carat Measurements: 5.04 x 3.77 x 2.59 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.51 Carar Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6214389230 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 5.70 x 4.29 x 2.75 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5222385852 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.43 carat Measurements: 5.29 x 3.96 x 2.60 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
Diamond
Gia certified 4.08 carat Fancy Yellow color Vvs2 clarity
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond, 4.08ct — GIA Certified A 4.08 carat oval modified brilliant diamond in Fancy Light Yellow, natural color origin, with even color distribution through...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified 3.65 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1499624267 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 3.65 carat Measurements: 10.77 x 7.91 x 5.40 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5222378987 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 carat Measurements: 5.51 x 4.10 x 2.80 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6214709506 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.46 carat Measurements: 5.45 x 4.00 x 2.66 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7221361083 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.43 carat Measurements: 4.96 x 3.88 x 2.72 mm Color Grade: Fancy Vivid Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND:...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5211961591 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.43 carat Measurements: 5.41 x 4.08 x 2.53 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1487660414 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 1.32 carat Measurements: 7.75 x 5.53 x 3.75 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND...
Diamond
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 3.87 carats, encircle...
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1236113720 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 1.71 carat Measurements: 8.61 x 5.88 x 4.16 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF THE...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6222980926 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Measurements: 6.74 x 5.26 x 3.09 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Green Yellow FEATURES OF THE DI...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Orange SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5346094490 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.31 carat Measurements: 5.34 x 3.47 x 2.24 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow Orange FEATURES OF THE DI...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.40 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6432914320 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.40 carat Measurements: 5.35 x 3.91 x 2.45 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow FEATURES OF ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2466188722 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 1.06 carat Measurements: 7.51 x 5.12 x 3.37 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow FEATUR...
Diamond
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
With their vibrant color and brilliance, Fancy Yellow diamonds make beautiful centerpieces in engagement rings, necklaces, and other fine jewelry, adding a touch of warmth and luxury...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2247860830 Shape And Cut: Marquise Carat Weight: 0.50 carat Measurements: 7.31 x 4.13 x 2.62 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow FEATURES OF ...
Diamond
"Strawberry Fields" Simon Ardem Central Park Fall Collection
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Yellow, Brown, Orange and White Fancy colored VVS-SI1 diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Anello Trilogy, Oro Giallo 18K e Diamanti, 0.28 Ct. Contemporaneo. Italia
Located in Cattolica, IT
This is an Italian hand-made 18Kt yellow gold ring. It has a oval frame at the center enhanced by precious diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2195982619 Shape And Cut: Radiant Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Measurements: 5.58 x 5.18 x 3.64 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMO...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.44 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6485102524 Shape And Cut: Marquise Carat Weight: 0.44 carat Measurements: 6.82 x 3.88 x 2.44 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow FEATURES OF ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.37 Carat Fancy Light Orangy Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1189848656 Shape And Cut: Marquise Carat Weight: 0.37 carat Measurements: 7.41 X 3.64 X 2.29 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Orangy Yellow FEATURES OF T...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Perfect for those who appreciate distinctive, colorful diamonds, the Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow diamond is a true symbol of luxury and individuality, ideal for engagement rings or sta...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.36 Carat Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Perfect for those seeking a colorful and distinctive stone, the Fancy Intense Orangy Yellow diamond is a symbol of individuality and luxury, ideal for engagement rings, pendants, or ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.29 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Orange I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6482102515 Shape And Cut: Marquise Carat Weight: 0.29 carat Measurements: 6.30 x 2.99 x 2.22 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Yellow Orange FEATURES OF...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 5296531331 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.74 carat Measurements: 7.32 x 4.92 x 2.93 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Yellow Brown FEATURES OF THE DI...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Grenish yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2486511154 Shape And Cut: Cushion Carat Weight: 1.80 carat Measurements: 6.89 x 6.24 x 4.42 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow Thi...
Diamond
Sunita Nahata 2 in 1 Yellow Diamond Dangle Necklace & Ring in 18KWYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Diamond: 0.5 carat, 6X4mm Size, Oval Shape, G colour, VS Clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.