Fire Opal, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 7.44 carats, Ruby 1.0 carat and Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 18.56 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Platinum Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Dome Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.89 grams Opal: 10.5 x 6.5 natural fire cabochon opal.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Jelly Opal, Fire Opal, and Diamonds by Paula Crevoshay
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in the ethereal beauty of this exquisite 18K yellow gold ring by Paula Crevoshay, featuring a mesmerizing 6.88-carat jelly opal, 2.32 carats of fire opals, and 1.21 carats of...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Fire Opal and Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Open Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal- 8.88 Cts Diamonds- 0.29 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic 3-stone design, this lovely ring features a fine 3.65 carat fire opal with play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
7.41 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Double Halo RIng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking platinum dome ring featuring a captivating fire opal at its center.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Modern Fire Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Ace” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a 6.37 carat smooth freeform Mexican fire opal.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.94 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.94 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This Ring features a Round Cut Fire Opal weighing 1.50 Carats, surrounded by Multi-Colored Sapphires weighing 1.33 C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.32 Carat Gem Fire Opal Diamond Platinum & Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem fire opal takes center stage. It weighs 4.32 carats and has a super gemmy vivid orange-red color excellent play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful 3.17 Carat Oval Cut Natural Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surround...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
BUNDA 1.78ct Fire Opal and 0.93ct Diamonds ring in 18k white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Pavo' ring in 18ct white gold, featuring a bezel set, rich orange, Volcanic opal, and pave set, round brilliant cut diamonds. Characteristics of Volcanic Opal: 1 = 1.78ct. ...
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
$9,500 / item
13.1 Carat Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 13.1 carats fire opal, .22 carats sapphire and .72 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful antique Victorian ring features a natural Mexican fire opal measuring approximately 1.00 carat, surrounded by a halo of twelve rose cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,900 / item
Fire Opal Diamond Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 8.11 carats fire opal, .42 carats sapphire and .53 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Fire Opal Ring, 12.13ct with Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 12.13 carats fire opal and .36 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
8.59 Carat “Disco Ball” Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
That is why we call it the disco ball opal. It is complemented by 2.09 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds set in a stylish pattern around the opal.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 1.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
11.16 Carats Fire Opal Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 11.16 carats fire opal, garnet and 1.38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Marquee Shaped Fire Opal 2.60 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent mid century -1950 ca – Diamond and natural Opal cocktail ring Chic and sophisticate Marquee shape Hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold as individual piece of jewellery,...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
1.58 ct. Fire Opal and .15 ct Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Embodying uniqueness, passion, and creativity, this bewitching cocktail ring features an oval-cut 1.58-carat fire opal, set in a rich 18K yellow gold band.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.39 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching cocktail gemstone ring showcases a stunning 4.35 Carat Oval Cut Natural Red Fire Opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.03 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 3.30 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal in the center of the ring and is surrounded by 66 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh a total of 0.73 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.65 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.65 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring The Fire Opal is 3.20 Carats and is surrounded by 28 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.45 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,272Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Opal Mexican Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorning the sides of the Opal is a fiery Fire Opal, adding a vivid burst of color and energy to the design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...
Contemporary 18K Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring, UK M
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Exceptional Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold A striking contemporary ring showcasing a vivid drop-shaped Mexican fire opal, alive with electric flashes of...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels 3.06 Carats Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in 3.06 carats fire opal and .77 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
3.27 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous cocktail ring has a scintillating Oval Cut Fire Opal that weighs 2.64 carats and 28 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.63 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.92 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.45 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1.22 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.22 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 0.57 carat Round Cut Fire Opal in the center of the ring and is surrounded by a halo of 14 Multi- Col...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Ferragamo 18 Karat Yellow Fire Opal Flower Diamond Ring Size 6.00
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite 18 karat Ferragamo ring features a captivating floral design with carved, delicate fire opal petals that gently curve around a diamond center.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.99 carats with Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.17 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ferragamo 18 Karat Yellow Fire Opal Flower Diamond Ring Size 6.75
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite 18 karat Ferragamo ring features a captivating floral design with carved, delicate fire opal petals that gently curve around a diamond center.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.44ct Fire Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 9.44 carats fire opal and .50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 14.19 carat Fire Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold, 14.19 carat fire opal and handset with .55 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 2.0 Ct Fire Opal Diamond Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This more than exquisite antique ring is in transition between the Edwardian and Art Deco period 1910/1920 circa Elegantly designed for a timeless style getting more beautiful and ra...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first op...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.92 Carat Fire Opal and 1 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage English 4.92 carat fire opal and 1 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage opal jewellery collections.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
4.69 Carat Natural Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.69 Carat Natural Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring The Fire Opal is 3.99 Carats and is surrounded by 22 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Tourmaline Iolite 14k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Kabana with this alluring diamond, fire opal, tourmaline, and iolite ring, beautifully set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Inlay 18k Yellow Cocktail Ring Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Kabana ring captivates with its radiant fire opal inlay, complemented by the sparkle of accent diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.60 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Mid Century White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A grand mid-century Mexican fire opal cocktail ring. The 12.60-carat mandarin jelly opal displays an astonishing play of color and is well proportioned.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.79 Carat Fire Opal Diamond White Gold Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous cocktail ring has a scintillating Oval Cut Fire Opal that weighs 3.42 carats and 10 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 6.03 Carat Fire Opal, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Fire Opal Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring. This incredible cocktail ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold & silver .
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Phoenix Veil - Certificated Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Guild Gemstone Certification Exquisite Australian Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,323Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated ...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
2.93 Carat Fire Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.93 Carat Fire Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 1.84 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 15 Natural Rose Cut Di...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,560Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Fire Opal and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Opal - 4.75 Carats Yellow Sapphire - 0.75 Carat 18KT Gold
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
4.90 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, Beautiful and Bright Red Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring The Red Oval Cut Fire Opal weighs 3.30 Carats and has 52 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.60 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.40 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item Details: Center Stone: 3.85-carat Natural Oval Cut Red Mexican Fire Opal Accent Stones: 3.01 carats of Natural Round Cut Multicolor Sapphires 0.54 carats of Natural Round Cut W...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Lion Head Diamond Fire Opal Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 7
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary GUCCI lion head ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a lion head motif embellished with a faceted orange fire opal stone and round cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 9.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 2.00 Carat This Ring...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Mexican Fire Opal, Orange Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Mexican Fire Opal & Orange Sapphire Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape Fire Opal - 14.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Multi Fancy Color Diamonds 1.00 Ca...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
3.83 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.83 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 3.32 Carat Oval Cut Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 14 R...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous ring features an oval cut 1.30 Carat Mexican Fire Opal center and two oval cut Pink Tourmalines with a total weight of 1.30 Carats all complemented with 0.49 Carats of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
The One - Boulder Opal, Baguette Cut Diamond, Tsavorite Engagement Ring 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The 14 French pavé diamond accents maximize the fire and brilliance of the ring.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k 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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