$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
$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
Art Deco Platinum Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920s, 1.27ct
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exquisite and highly collectible fine jewelry piece, this striking ring is crafted in platinum and centers on a luminous square-cut opal displaying vibrant green flashes and excep...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
13.70ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.70 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85ct Mexican Fire Opal with Rainbow Flash & Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
2.85ct Mexican Fire Opal with Rainbow Flash & Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
5.50ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.50 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Opal and Rose-cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18K gold, this opal and diamond ring dates from circa 1900. It is set with three slightly graduating cabochon opal interspersed with lines of three rose- cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unveil the enchanting glow of the Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cluster Ring, a masterpiece that captures the ethereal beauty of opals and the brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baby Dinosaur T-Rex Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Baby Dinosaur T-Rex Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Wedding Band Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Opals have an unmistakable magic—and the opals in this stunning Antique Victorian wedding band absolutely come alive with color and fire.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Opal Aurora - Fancy Step Cut Oval Diamond set on Ethopian Opal in Designer Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opal Aurora Mystical fire. Celestial color. A ring where the universe shimmers at your fingertips.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
The rest of the mounting is in gleaming 14K white gold, forming a striking bicolor contrast that amplifies the opal’s chromatic fire. Encircling the centerpiece is a halo of 20 brig...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Kai Flora Blossom 3.83 ctw Turquoise and Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The meticulous craftsmanship and elegant floral motif evoke timeless sophistication, making this ring a standout in any collection. 14K Yellow Gold 6 Pieces 4 × 6 mm Natural Turquoi...
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Bee Mexican Fire Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rainbow Bee Mexican Fire Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,384Sale Price|20% Off
7-across Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
7-across Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold This ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features prong-set mexican fire opal, with an engagement & 7-across design.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.8 carats Australian Opal ''Head Turner'' 18K Ring With Diamond and Sapphire
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Experience the epitome of elegance with this breathtaking 6.8-carat Australian Opal "Head Turner" ring, a true masterpiece of artistry and luxury.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A delightful piece for an avid opal collector and antique lover. The Black opal radiates from an almost equally stunning diamond cluster ring.
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold & Patinated Silver Ring with Natural Black Opal and Anthracite Diamonds
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Opal Origin: Australia Opal Size: 7 × 9 mm Opal Weight: 0.88 carats Diamonds: Anthracite, round cut Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Patinated Silver Ring Size: 7.25 US / 55 EU / O½ UK /...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
I Love You, Little Devil - Fire Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
I Love You, Little Devil - Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Skull with Diamond Bows Fire Opal Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hand Carved Skull with Diamond Bows Mexican Fire Opal Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Sunyer" Catalan Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Ring
By Oriol Sunyer
Located in OVIEDO, AS
"Sunyer" Catalan Transitional Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1925 Graceful and radiant, this 1925s ring by Catalan master jeweler Sunyer br...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Halo 925 Silver Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Halo Secondary Stone: Diamond, Fire Opals Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000 Sizable: Ye...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
6.88 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The oval black opal is surrounded by a radiant halo of marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.13 carats, creating a dramatic floral-inspired silhouette th...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals and four Diamonds of stunning beauty.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Oval Gross Weight: 2.18 Grams Approx Occasion: Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's D...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,495Sale Price|21% Off
Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
The opals have yellow, green, and blue fire. The two Opal gems are accented by two sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
One of a Kind Teapot Fire Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of a Kind Teapot Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.35 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.60 Ct Natural Impressive Australian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.60 Carats Natural Impressive Australian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.35 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.31 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.31 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.30 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.30 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous natural oval Opal Ring with two Diamonds of stunning beauty. The gorgeous Opal cabochon has yellow, green, and blue fire.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.65 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14.65 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
8.55 Ct Natural Ethiopian Opal, Tsavorite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.55 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal, Tsavorite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.50 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.50 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.05 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.05 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cushion Light Peach Pink Morganite Orange Opals Diamonds 14KRose Gold Band Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Three-Stone Ring. This exquisite ring features a central elongated cushion shape Morganite , flanked by two orange opals. The setting is intricate, with detailed metalwork su...
Diamond, Morganite, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Kai Bella 1.50ctw Oval Opal East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Customizable Options: We understand the importance of having a ring that perfectly fits your style and needs. Available in various sizes, we also offer customization options for a tr...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Diamond Flower Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The four Opal gems are accented by a sparkling white Diamond center in this beautiful flower motif ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Opal Origin: Australia Opal Size: 7 × 9 mm Opal Weight: 0.88 carats Diamonds: Anthracite, round cut Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Patinated Silver Ring Size: 7.25 US / 55 EU / O½ UK / 17....
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Boulder Opal and precious opal ring in silver with gold-plated setting sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique cluster design features two natural opals shimmering with blue and green fire, accented by two sparkling diamonds, a deep royal blue cabochon-cut sapphire, and three vivi...
Opal, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Fine 8.55ct Australian Opal with 1.88 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This fine 14-carat gold ring features a stunning natural fire opal as the main stone, set in a beautiful oval shape.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.85tcw Art Deco Vintage Antique Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent, hand made vintage ring from the 1920's with extraordinary opals and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold made in UAE
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Exquisite 18K white gold cocktail ring centered on a captivating oval opal (0.77 carats), secured in a refined four-prong setting.
Opal, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 7.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Mix Sapphire and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an exquisite Ethiopian Opal cabochon ring accented with rainbow sapphires and dazzling diamonds to accentuate the fire and sparkle within this colorful opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
2.75tcw 18K Marquise Opal & Diamond Halo East to West Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A one of kind, couture-inspired opal, and diamond East to West ring. Make it your engagement ring or right-hand ring, it is the perfect statement piece.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Halo 925 Silver Pave Diamond Anniversary Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Halo Secondary Stone: Diamond, Fire Opals Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Setting: Pave Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purit...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Australian Opal & Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the elegance of this stunning Australian Opal and Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring, a true centerpiece for any fine jewelry collection.
Platinum
Vintage 1960s Abstract Opal Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
At the centre sits a luminous oval opal cabochon, displaying soft flashes of green and pastel fire.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,873Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The contrast between the soft, iridescent glow of the opals and the sharp, fiery brilliance of the diamond borders highlights the exceptional Italian-crafted architecture of the ring.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique Victorian 18ct gold opal and diamond cluster ring made c.1880. Stunning, opulent and substantial in proportions, this ring is trul...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,828Sale Price|20% Off
5.1Ct Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A joyful, one-of-a-kind ring, as no two opals are alike. "A fiery Ethiopian opal cabochon with diamonds in 14K gold."
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the delicate romance of the Edwardian era, this vintage-style tapered ring features a luminous emerald-cut natural opal at the center, accented by sparkling diamonds and fi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful monumental Antique 8.5 Carat Opal Diamond Emerald Rings we have seen. The extraordinary oval cabochon opal has blue, green, red, yellow and orange ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Heart Cocktail Ring with 11.50 CTW in Opal & Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Opal & Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 6 1/2 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.90 inches (22.9 mm) Total weight: 7.6 grams / 4.9 dwt Stamped:...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.6 Carat Opal 6 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco 3.55 Carat Opal and Six Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring. The fabulous Opal ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Opal Cabochon & 6 ct Diamond Bezel Cocktail Ring Size 9
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning statement cocktail ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a large natural opal cabochon with beautiful rainbow fire.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White 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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