12.55 Ct. Fire Opal & Pave' Diamond Designer Ring in 18K Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent fire opal & champagne diamond ring by Assor Gioielli.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Arthur King & Ilias Lalaounis (ARK & LJ) 18K Gold Fire Opal & Diamond Ring, 1960
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
Designer / Maker: Arthur King & Ilias Lalaounis (ARK & LJ) Metal: 18K Gold Center Stone: Fire Opal, approx. 8.5 ct Accent Stones: Diamonds, approx. 0.68 ct total Weight: 8.05...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Fire Opal Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Flower Design Size 7.5
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Kabana Fire Opal & Diamond Flower Ring is a striking piece of fine jewelry, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.74 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.74 Carat Natural Fire Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 3.60 carat Natural Oval Cut Fire Opal, beautifully encircled by v...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.18ct Fire Opal Halo Pear Shape & Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 9.25 Width: 2.55 mm Weight: 9.08 grams Ladies 18K White Gold diamond and opal halo, cocktail, dinner, dress ring with a spli...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Crafted in 18kt gold and weighing 7.4 grams, this piece combines the opal's natural fire with timeless diamond elegance.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$10,700 / item
14.73 Carat Mexican 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 14.73 carats fire opal and 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
5.59 Carat Oval Cabochon Red Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Fire Opal & Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.40 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS - SI Opal Total Carat ...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,781Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold, Heart Fire Opal, Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted in solid 18kt white gold, the ring is built around a magnificent, rare heart-shaped central fire opal weighing an impressive 6.50 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Orange colored gemstone Oval-cut 1 prong-set oval-cut fire opal measuring 6 mm wide x 8 mm long 9/10 carat gemstone weight 66 round-cut Natural diamonds measuring 1 mm 0.33 carat dia...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 7.0 fire opal round-cut (1 pcs) 0.97 and Round-cut Diamond (37 pcs) 0.20 Carat.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for Women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 5*7 Emerald-cut Maxican Fire Opal (1 Pcs) 0.66 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (6 Pcs) 0.04 carat.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Fire Opal with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold Ring For Women/Girls
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Emerald-Cut Fire Opal (1 pcs) 0.66 carat and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (6 Pcs) 0.04 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85 Carat Oval-Cut Fire Opal with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 8x6 mm (1 pcs) 0.85 carat Oval-Cut Prong Setting Fire Opal, along with Natural Round-cut white Diamond (2 Pcs) 0.05 Carat accent stones for a lovel...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire 1.1 ct Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is flanked by criss cross motifs, coupled with dazzling diamond accents.October Birthstone Ring for Women: Fire Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift fo...
Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold
Kai Fortune 2.63 ctw Rainbow Blue Moonstone Fire Opal Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Celebrate love and harmony with the 2.63 ctw Moonstone and Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, a stunning Toi et Moi design that symbolizes unity and connection.
Fire Opal, Opal, Moonstone, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Fire Opal Oval Shape Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Statement Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Radiant Elegance and Sophistication. Set with a Fiery Red Oval Fire Opal Gemstone 4.06 Carats. Encircled by Sparkling Round Diamonds, 1.57 CTW. Crafted in 14K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional statement ring featuring a stunning cabochon-cut Mexican fire opal as its centerpiece, surrounded by a densely set halo of warm orange sapphires and accent diamonds.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Estate 18k White Gold Sz 9 Cocktail Fine Jewel
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian fire opal & diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.68 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.68 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 1.99 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 24 Round C...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Full Fire Australian Opal with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring 7g V1159
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Full of Fire Australian Opal with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring 7g V1159 ♥ This is a gorgeous ring set with a beautiful Australian opal in the center, surrounded by 0.43ctw...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Classic 2.17 Carat Oval-Cut Fire Opal Accented with White Diamond 14k Yg Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut Fire Opal 1 pcs 2.17 carat, Natural Round-cut white Diamond (54 Pcs) 0.41 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
White Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Superb 1.25ct Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous 1.25ct Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old.
Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two Tone Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Fire Opal Pendant with Diamond and Tsavorite Accents
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Solar Orbit Fire Opal Pendant – Natural Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond & Tsavorite in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, a precious metal that provides timeless elegance, durability, and lasting value. At the center of the setting shines a magnific...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai 1.50ctw Oval Cut Natural Fire Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Centered around a natural oval fire opal, this ring reveals a soft, shifting play of color—subtle flashes of green, pink, and gold that move gently across the surface as it catches t...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional sugar loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring. Opal stone is gorgeous with a translucent quality housing a fire-y orange glow from within.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Australian opal weighing 5.97 carats! It has excellent play of color with a classic pin-fire pattern as it shows flashes of greens, reds, yellows and more!
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
4.07 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Only those stones with a body tone of N1 to N4 are considered BLACK OPAL. Black opals are rare, far more rare than diamonds and no other gemstone can match the brilliance of color, f...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Fire Opal Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earth and Moon Design Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth and Moon Design Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round Fire Opal Celtic Knot Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Radiating a timeless appeal is this splendid solitaire ring, crafted in 14k rose gold. The round fire opal is secured in a six-prong setting on an ornate shank.
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
7.14 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This spectacular Lightening Ridge Black Opal and Diamond ring features a 7.14 carat total weight black opal center with a phenomenal blue and green play of color surrounded by a dia...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL RING- Certified 2.83 Carat Natural Black Opal and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Facing up with an impressive G-H color range and VS1-SI1 clarity, the diamonds create a dazzling, crystalline fire that sharply contrasts the deep saturation of the opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Opal Ring With Diamonds Set in Gold Modernist Mounting
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features a captivating oval opal, radiating with a beautiful play-of-color, set within an 18k gold brutalist mounting. The free-form, sculptural design of the gold...
Diamond, Fire Opal
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Fire Opal Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding refined elegance, this 14k white gold solitaire ring showcases a round fire opal in a bar setting.
Fire Opal, Gold
Asymmetrical Fire Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Asymmetrical Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Oval Solitaire 1.6 ct Fire Opal Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this cocktail ring is a breathtaking beauty.October Birthstone Ring for Women: Fire Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for t...
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Gothic Flame Sword - Fire Opal & Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Gothic Flame Sword - Fire Opal & Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,700Sale Price|36% Off
18K Gold Ethiopian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
This exquisite handmade statement ring features a stunning elongated Ethiopian Multi Fire Opal set in luxurious 18k gold and accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A luminous trio of fire, brilliance, and depth. This exquisite vintage 14K yellow gold ring brings together three of the most captivating gemstones in fine jewelry — glowing opal, r...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 #23556
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 This striking statement ring features a luminous marquise-shaped opal (17.8 mm x 9 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds* set in beau...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurelie Opal Diamond Ring, 14K White Gold with 1.05ct Opal & Diamonds - Size 6.5
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Aurelie Ring is a graceful blend of elegance and mystique, featuring a luminous 1.05ct opal set in 14K white gold, accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Kai Nora 3.50ctw Oval Fire Opal Eternity Band in 14K Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Gemstone Splendor: Encrusted with mesmerizing fire opals, the ring features natural gemstones known for their vibrant play-of-color.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A mesmerizing GIA-certified black opal cocktail ring featuring a vibrant double cabochon displaying rich, earthy flashes of blue and violet fire.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Intricate antique detailing enhances the cluster, adding a whisper of timeless charm. The blend of crisp diamond fire and dreamy opal hues forms a captivating harmony.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Gold Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Sea Shell Inspired Mexican Fire Opal Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Sea Shell Inspired Mexican Fire Opal Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold.
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,253Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Opal and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this gorgeous antique, Edwardian era opal and old cut diamond ring. A rich 18ct yellow gold band with a boat head style setting and decorative car...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.30 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful gem Australian opal takes center stage of this well-made platinum ring.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
6.31tcw 18K Natural Black Opal & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a ravishing, Australian black opal and diamond right hand ring. This piece is as chic as it is beautiful.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
Adorable Piggy Cat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Adorable Piggy Cat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #20752
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 This stunning 14k yellow gold ring features one oval opal (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with two round brilliant cut diamonds, the perfe...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal 18K Gold Ring Natural Australian Opal Diamonds gem report engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
Their deep steel-grey character is created by natural inclusions within the stones, giving them a moody brilliance that contrasts beautifully with the opal’s vivid fire. Unlike the b...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,960
Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing dance of color and brilliance, this exquisite ring features a luminous opal at its center, weighing 8.56cts., radiating with iridescent fire.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Elegant Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fairy Whisper - Fire Opal Pendant with Diamonds, Sapphires & Turquoise Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Design name: Fairy Whisper Design idea: This enchanting 18K White Gold pendant features a mystical fire opal, framed by fluid, fairy-like curves. Adorned with diamonds, sapphires, a...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gol...
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Diamond Ring, 8.13 Carats Oval Opal & Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The beauty and fire of this opal makes it a rare specimen! The diamonds are a total of 1.00 carat which makes the ring that much more impressive.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
The Saturn - Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Saturn - Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 14K Yellow Gold Necklace.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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