$769Sale Price / item|44% Off
Rose flower ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rose flower ring in 14k gold. Gold flower ring. Red gem engagement ring.
14k Gold
$885 / item
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones. Open ended Lab ruby ring in 14k gold. Adjustable ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Round ruby vintage ring. Nature in...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$885 / item
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones. Open ended Lab sapphire ring in 14k gold. Adjustable ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Round blue sapphire vintage ri...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$885 / item
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones. Open ended Lab sapphire ring in 14k gold. Adjustable ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Round orange sapphire vintage ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$845Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear garnet 14k gold flower ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Garnet gold ring. Genuine garnet ring. Lily flower ring. January birthstone ring. Metal: 14 k gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Set with garnet Pear sha...
Sapphire, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Coral Flower Ring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Flushing, NY
Stephen Dweck Sterling Coral Flower Ring Marked: Stephen Dweck STERLING Approximate Dimensions: 7.25 (Size) 1.4 inches (Length) 20.8 grams in weight.
Coral, Silver
$495Sale Price / item|50% Off
Peony flower ring with garnet, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peony flower ring with garnet, silver, gold. Golden Peony Ring.
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver
Flower Shaped Color & White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting ring, hailing from the early 20th century, is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. Crafted in the shape of a delicate and intricate flower, it features a captivating...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$874 / item
Blue Flower with leaves 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue Flower with leaves 14k gold ring. Split Shank Engagement Gold Ring.
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Carved Flower silver, gold ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower ring with gemstones Lab emerald and amethyst ring . Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ri...
Amethyst, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Carved Flower ring with gemstones silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower with gemstones Lab emerald and sapphire ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring...
Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Carved Flower silver, gold ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower ring with gemstones Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k g...
Emerald, Paraiba, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
0.87ct Ruby And Diamond Flower Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.37ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.55ct Natural Ruby • Diamond Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Flower 0.33ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 2.43GR • 0.25ct Natural Diamond • 0.08ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$881 / item
Open ended flower ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Open ended flower ring in 14k gold. Lab ruby, emerald, moissanites gold ring. Adjustable ring. Red gemstone flower ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.3 gr depends from size Gemstones...
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Flower green, yellow gemstone silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower green, yellow gemstone silver, gold ring. Triangle green gemstone ring. Lab emerald, sapphire ring. Flower ring. Material: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 2.25...
Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Flower red, purple gemstone silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower red, purple gemstone ring. Triangle red gemstone ring. Lab ruby, sapphire ring. Flower ring. Material: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 2.25 g. depends from si...
Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Flower blue, purple gemstone silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower blue, purple gemstone silver, gold ring. Triangle blue, purple gemstone ring. Lab amethyst, sapphire ring. Flower ring. Material: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$410Sale Price / item|47% Off
Flower red purple gemstone silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower red purple gemstone ring. Triangle purple gemstone ring. Lab amethyst, ruby ring. Flower ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 2.25 g. depends from size...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby gold ring in 14k gold. Lotus flower ring. Ruby cabochon ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby gold ring in 14k gold. Lotus flower ring. Ruby cabochon ring. Round ruby ring. By Daizy Jewellery. Metal: 14k solid gold Weigh: 2.2 gr (depends from size) Central stone: Ruby ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
1ct sapphire diamond ring floral ring 14KT gold cocktail flower ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Floral diamond ring made with incredible 1ct sapphire, the sapphire presents to be different color in different setting sometimes super light and bright while other times in candle l...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring .75ct
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold flower ring featuring 3/4 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds. The center 4.1mm(approx) diamond is bezel set and surrounded by diamonds which are pave set. Ring...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 68 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 5....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby 0.15ctw Diamond 0.05ctw Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring is designed as a six-petal flower, each petal formed by a rich pinkish-red rubies set within rounded gold bezels. At the center sits a small round diamond, adding subtle spa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire White & Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.95x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.05 CT 254 Pink Sapphire 5.41 CT 18KR 16.69 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious ...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Blue Sapphire & Multi-Gemstone Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.00x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Blue Sapphire 0.06 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 39 Green Garnet 0.36 CT 1 PE 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 170 Ruby 2.43 CT 18KR 9.20...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Orange Sapphire & Multi-Gemstone Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.20x4.60x3.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "274 Blue Sapphire 5.89 CT 16 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.36 CT 112 Green Garnet 2.19 CT 226 Orange Sapphir...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.40x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Brown Diamonds 0.23 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.11 CT 85 Pink Sapphire 2.00 CT 30 Ruby 0.61 CT 18KR 7.50 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Design Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x4.40x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "10 White Diamonds 0.09 CT 6 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 554 Pink Sapphire 6.81 CT 118 Ruby 1.39 CT 18KR 21.37 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Light Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a clear and shiny light blue sapphire weighing 0.65 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
.43 Carat Seven Diamond Flower Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
7 round diamond flower design ring. 14 white gold setting with .43ct diamonds. 7 round brillaint cut diamonds. approx. total weight:.43ct J-K, VS-SI Size: 6.75 and sizable wide at ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Artisanal Diamond Flowers Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Artisanal Diamond Flowers Ring Diamonds : Brilliant Cut : 2.26 cts, Top Quality VVS/VS & Color E/F Total Weight 12.8 Gram Ring Size : 55 EU ( Can be resized for ...
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond & Green Jade Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond & Jade Flower Ring, showcasing a beautifully carved jade flower as the centerpiece. The jade exhibits a rich, natural green hue, delicately shaped into pet...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Dome Flower/Tower Ring full of Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Dome Flower/Tower ring full of diamonds !! Material : 14 kt white gold Diamonds: 6 ct Total weight : 16.4 grams, 10.5 dwt Size : 7 1/4
Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.44ct Diamond 'Socrate' Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
From the designer Van Cleef & Arpels comes this charming flower ring from their 'Socrate' collection. Grain set with round brilliant diamonds totalling 0.44 carat, this dainty flower...
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a striking and highly elegant floral design, combining 1.5ctw of sapphires with 0.81ctw of diamonds graded H color and SI1 clarity in a graceful bypass setting. Bypass r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tulip Flower Ring with Sapphire in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tulip 14k gold ring. Flowe gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Orange sapphire ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g. Gold - 14k gold Central stone: sapphire Cut: Oval Weight: approx 0.55...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with 1 Carat Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower engagement or wedding ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with a crushed ice cushion diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Purple Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is made of 18-karat yellow gold and features an ink storm purple cushion spinel weighing 1.34 carats.
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Baume Creation Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pink sapphire and diamond ring would make a magnificent engagement ring !
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Yellow Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring with One Carat Yellow Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower engagement or cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a yellow diamond with great characteristics.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Like a precious flower, the setting of this antique ring is adorned on top with brilliant-cut and cushion-cut antique diamonds, held in pla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 10k Turquoise Cabochon and Pearl Seed Ring. 10k Victorian flower ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Victorian Ring. Oval top with Turquoise and Pearl seed bezel set into a 10k Flower ornate shank. Absolutely stunning. Condition: Shows some signs of use. Consistent with a...
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Light Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement ring is in 18 karat white gold with clear and shiny light blue sapphire, 0.65 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Bellarri 14k Yellow Gold Mademoiselle Flower Rhodolite Diamond Ring
By Bellarri
Located in New York, NY
This Bellarri ring is a vibrant and highly collectible designer piece, showcasing the brand’s signature love of rich color, romantic design, and expressive gemstone combinations. Bel...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Ye...
White & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 66 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 18KR 13.12 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collect...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Engagement Cluster Ring with Four Carats Certified Tsavorite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is unheated natural oval mixed cut vivid green tsavorite, 4,4 carats, GRS certified, 4,4 carats, 11,44x8...
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
$24,369Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.5Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring showcasing an enchanting design with a central, dazzling oval diamond weighing 2.53 carats. Graded at ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring Details: Material: 18k White gold Ring size: 6.75 US standard Weight: 2.9 grams Hallmarked: VCA 750 BL244695 In excellent con...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.53ct Oval Icy Snowflake Flower Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating design that transforms the brilliance of diamonds into an enchanting floral motif. At its heart sits a mag...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold & White Ceramic flower Pave "X" Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The 21st Century ring is an elegant piece of contemporary jewelry that blends modern materials with classic design elements. Crafted from 18K gold and ceramic, it features a brillian...
18k Gold
Diamond Floral Flower Edwardian Style 14K White Yellow Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning diamond cluster ring celebrates nature’s beauty and the brilliance of diamonds. This ring features a unique flower design where the delicate petals are formed in round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl Flower Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamond Pearl Size: 13-14MM Band Material: 14k White Gold
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Boucheron Paris 18K Gold Diamonds Sapphire Flower Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Boucheron Paris 18K Gold Diamonds Sapphire Flower Ring Marked: Boucheron Paris Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 (Ring Size) Approx. 0.56 carats (Sapphire) Approx. 0.3 carats (D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Retro Flowers Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this vintage diamond ring is a sparkling design formed by gold wires that converge at the base to form the band. On ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 2.02ct Oval Marquise Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 2.02 , showcasing an ...
Diamond, Platinum
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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