Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 10k Rd 1.00ctw Floral Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -14k Rd Baguette 1.00ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Cut 1.00ctw Floral Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: .Down 3 for $35 or up 2 for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Genuine Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Color: Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Rd 1.00ctw Floral Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Rd .65ctw Floral Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1/4 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Rd 1.86ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .90ctw Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Single Cut .25ctw Floral Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Eighteen Karat Gold Cluster Custom Made Floral Ring with Natural Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat yellow gold contemporary cocktail cluster ring an art object. It is encrusted with: fancy pink and green sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, spinel, 1...
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...
Round Diamond & Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Flower Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with sapphires and diamonds from the Art Deco inspiration. The ring features a round shape center diamond on it surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.74ctw Old Cut Diamond Low Profile Cluster Floral Snow Flake Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: Solid .850+ Pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Cluster Floral Ring with Rubies and Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby 0...
Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Garnet, Zirco...
Fleur Floral Cluster Diamonds Ring & Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Halo Matching Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring and earrings set, featuring round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into white top yellow edge. Ring Inform...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/3 Carat Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feminine and elegant, this beautiful gold floral ring is the perfect gift for you or for the special lady in your life.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 1.64Ct Floral SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Open Wraparound Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K White Gold 1.64Ct Floral SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Open Wraparound Ring This striking wrap-style ring features an arrangement of pear diamonds, masterfully set to form two rad...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.64Ct Floral SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Open Wraparound Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K White Gold 1.64Ct Floral SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Open Wraparound Ring This striking wrap-style ring features an arrangement of pear diamonds, masterfully set to form two ra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,028Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Floral Motif Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cluster ring showcases one vibrant oval-cut yellow sapphire totaling 0.73 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring 14k Oval Round Rose 7.00ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 7.00ctw Cut: Oval rose, Round cut & Ros...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Natural Citrine Floral Gemstone Cluster Ring Made in 925 Sterling Silver for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Natural Citrine Floral Gemstone Cluster Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these cluster ring to make a statement with your look.
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby set on white gold. Total of five center diamonds form a flo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Ruby and Diamond Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 14k white gold and centered with about 0.2 carat round ruby, set in a lovely openwork surround agl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Rice Pearl and Ruby Cluster in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a ladies pearl-cluster diamond in a floral-themed design crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tulip Ring 0.42 Carats Floral Cluster on Twist Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has a diamond accented flower. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and 1980s. All the diamonds are natural and genuine. The color and clarity are very good ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art Deco inspiration. The ring features a round shape center diamond on it surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Diamond Cluster Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.10ctw, Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ring has a wrap-around style band with a beautiful floral-inspired diamond cluster in the center of the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Floral Cluster Design, 14 Karat White Gold, Size 7.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The cluster has a floral design with a total carat weight of 0.25 for the diamonds and 0.50 for sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.51ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1920s diamond cluster ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, scalloped edged floral cluster design is ornamented with sixteen pavé set, e...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
0.88ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.60ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Round Cut Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French 2.2 Carats Diamond Cluster 18k Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k whilte gold french cluster ring in floral designe with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight 2.20 carats H color rare white vvs clearity excellent spark hall marked with ...
Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat white gold ring with 25 brilliant cut diamonds set in a floral cluster setting.
Diamond, White Gold
Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring L SI2 Silver Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stones: Diamonds Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 1.05 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Lotus Diamond ring 18KT gold floral diamond ring stacking ring promise ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute Lotus ring with VS diamonds in 18KT gold. Stunning simple beauty for everyday wear! Ring is size 6 and can be re-sized to any size. *Item will come with a beautiful packaging a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring Description: A beautifully sculpted ring by Oscar Heyman Bros, crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed in a floral motif of alternatin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold diamond floral bypass ring, circa 1990s, designed with a dimensional double flower motif and an arched, curved construction that affects how the ring sits on a standa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Blue Sapphire Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Step into the realm of opulence with our extravagant cluster ring, a mesmerizing showcase of unparalleled beauty and refinement. At its heart lies a stunning oval-cut sapphire, boast...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Victorian-Inspired Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wear this ring as a standalone statement piece with other delicate gold bands to highlight its romantic floral cluster design.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.42 Cts Round Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A beautiful 14K white gold diamond ring featuring a repeating pattern of delicate heart-shaped diamond clusters. The intricate design adds a romantic and elegant touch, makin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$612Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 0.42 Cts Round Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A beautiful 14K yellow gold diamond ring featuring a repeating pattern of delicate heart-shaped diamond clusters. The intricate design adds a romantic and elegant touch, maki...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Floral Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
A charming vintage ring featuring two luminous pearls nestled within an elegant floral-inspired setting. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, the design showcases two round pearls measur...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$4,664Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Floral Diamond Ring – 2.25 Carats Total
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A romantic ode to nature’s elegance, this exquisite floral ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and features seven sparkling center diamonds totaling 1.60 carats. Each petal-shaped diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Superb 1.50ct Diamond Cluster (Round & Baguette Cuts) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of stunning floral motif, this cluster ring is exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow gold featuring a cluster of natural diamonds, forming a flower ~ Centrally set with 21 round br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring. 0.90 Round Cut Silver on 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.90 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring features old cut diamonds set in the middle in a floral cluster design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enchanting JannPaul 0.74ct Diamond and 0.01ct Ruby Floral Vine Ring
By JANNPAUL
Located in רמת גן, IL
This enchanting 18K white gold designer ring by JannPaul presents a poetic nature-inspired silhouette, pairing an elite D-color solitaire diamond with sculptural botanical vines and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.32tcw 14K Natural Sapphire & Diamond Floral Petite Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
0.32 TCW Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Genuine Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring. The piece was hand made with solid yellow gold. The round shape sapphires are 100% genuine wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Emerald & Pearl Engraved 9K Gold "Giardinetti" Floral Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An antique flower ring over two hundred years old and still as fresh as the day it was plucked from the garden! This petite Georgian giardinetti ring—"little garden" in Italian (the ...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Floral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole ring showcases a cluster of mirror-polished 18K yellow gold flowers, each centered with a sparkling brilliant-cut diamond. There are 8 round diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique Russian 1.80ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring in floral design with an estimate total diamond weight of 1.80 carat centered stone is 0.80ct flanked with smaller diamonds 0.12ct each whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Victorian Style Floral Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and richly detailed, this Victorian inspired floral ring showcases a vivid oval emerald encircled by delicate emerald accents within an elegant oxidized effect setting. The ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with this ultra-rare VCA cocktail ring. Circa 1950's, this cocktail ring is made from platinum and weighs 12.09 total grams. This beautiful ri...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Natural 1.21 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This fine jewelry design appeals to collectors seeking a pear shape diamond ring, diamond cluster ring, floral diamond ring, statement ring, cocktail ring, luxury diamond ring, white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05tcw 14K Fancy Blue Diamond & White Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a gorgeous, contemporary, fancy blue diamond floral ring. This is quite an alluring piece with a stunning natural diamonds to match! The center diamonds are fancy blue b...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Floral Milgrain Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by timeless botanical elegance, this Emerald Floral Ring features a vivid natural emerald at its center, framed by alternating emerald and diamond accents in a graceful flor...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Floral Ring with Sapphires and Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold cocktail cluster ring is an art object with an unusual form. It is encrusted with sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, spinel and rhodolite garnets, totaling 8.4...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Rub...
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Amethyst Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous pearl sits at the heart of this vintage-inspired ring, glowing like the first drop of morning light. Four amethysts bloom around it in a delicate petal arrangement, captur...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 2.40 Carats Ruby & CZ Floral Split Shank Ring, Size 7.5
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A romantic, sculptural statement piece, this sterling silver ring showcases 2.40 carats of pinkish‑red marquise‑cut rubies, arranged in elegant floral clusters that bloom across the ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$3,625Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Floral Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Openwork Design
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in 18K white gold, this elegant statement ring showcases 1.79 carats of natural diamonds arranged in a captivating openwork floral design. A marquise-cut diamond at the cente...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Japanese Designer Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Mikimoto diamond and pearl cluster ring combines luminous pearls with sparkling diamonds to create an unforgettable look.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18KWG Socrate Between the Finger Floral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger ring, crafted in 18K white gold with four diamond-paved floral motifs gracefully positioned across an open band. There are 44 round d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower This nice vintage estate Natural diamonds and Genuine Earth mined Red Ruby ring is finely crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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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