Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
rest in a foil-back belcher setting, and weigh 0.90ctw collectively, catching the light beautifully
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$12,019
W 1.44 in D 0.73 in L 2.94 in
18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
. These stunning diamonds are in very good condition and foil back set like most diamonds during that
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Foil Backed Diamond 18K Gold Silver Colette Fleur-De-Lis Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an antique rectangular step cut diamond diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats Light
Diamond, Silver
Indian Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Indian gold, freshwater pearl, foil-backed diamond, and colorful Jaipur enamel hoop
$4,095
H 1.32 in W 0.75 in D 0.88 in Dm 0.88 in
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
trembling coil as it catches the light. The foil-backed diamonds weigh an approximate total weight of
Diamond, Gold
Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
earrings features a total of around 42 foil-backed, rose cut diamonds ranging from 3.9 mm to 1.2mm diameter
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,490
H 0.77 in W 1.48 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
cabochon as its base, beautifully foil-backed to enhance its deep violet hue. Set atop the amethyst is a
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 10k Rose Gold and Silver Topped Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Georgian ring features a central white diamond with a rose cut, exuding a subtle
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Located in London, GB
fineness of 18K gold. The 15 foil-backed diamonds are all set very securely and have an approximate total
Diamond, 22k Gold
$11,100
Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
element centres on a single round rose cut diamond which is foil backed and estimated to be of K colour
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
rectangular and cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamonds, the blossoms highlighted by collet-set foil-back rose
Diamond, Gold, Silver
18k Gold, Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
foil-back rose-cut diamonds, suspending a baroque pearl and emerald bead drop, joined to a conforming
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian 14K Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
rose cut diamonds and is foil backed. There are some very small dents along the edge of the bracelet
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The long marquise-shaped panel pavé set with collet set foiled back rose-cut diamonds, between
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold
Diamond
A Georgian Diamond-set Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
cross, the diamonds with foiled back set to cut-down collets, all set in silver to rose gold back, with
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
of the rose cut diamonds are belcher set set and foil-backed. Five strands of diamond teardrop links
Diamond
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
. In this ring as in all early diamond rings, diamonds were foil backed to reflect the light. It is
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated cluster design is ornamented with a central feature silver claw set, foil-backed 1.25Ct rose cut
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
varying sizes. These beautiful diamonds are foil-backed and set into a silver-topped mount with a yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s Earrings in solitare style centered with rose cut diamond back foiled with a diameter
$2,681
H 0.83 in W 2.21 in D 0.34 in
Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
rose cut diamonds. These stunning diamonds are in perfect condition and foil back set like all diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the early 19th century
$3,276
W 1.23 in L 1.82 in
Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830
Located in Antwerp, BE
large rose cut diamonds. These stunning diamonds are in perfect condition and foil back set like all
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
back foiled diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats pendant lenght 3.5cm was made 1880/1890.c
Diamond Ruby and Gold Rajasthan Boho Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
backed diamonds, natural rubies. The green stones are probably quartz which have been backed with green
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
A magnificent pair of Kundan chandelier earrings with polished rubies and flat-cut, foil-backed
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
set with foil backed diamonds in the Mughal tradition which we found in India on our travels. Gem set
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
set with foil backed diamonds in the Mughal tradition which we found in India on our travels. Gem set
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Enamel Blue Sapphire Diamond and Gold Peacock Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
with foil backed diamonds in the classic Indian tradition below which are some blue stones and a red
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings in 18k gold and silver, set with citrines and flat diamonds
Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Polki Diamond gold Hoop Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold hoop earrings. The earrings are set with foil backed polki diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold with intricate work. Center Diamond is foil
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
Exquisite dangle earrings with faceted crystal drops, inset with foil backed polki diamonds, and
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
-hoop diamond ring. It shows a radiant line of five rose-cut diamonds, meticulously foiled back and claw
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds in the center row dazzle beautifully with the foiled back. The diamonds are set in silver
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, composed of two foil backed pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed and topped with rose-cut diamonds, with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
rock crystal drops are set with foil backed Indian cut diamonds in the Mughal tradition which is often
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
rock crystal drops are set with foil backed Indian cut diamonds in the Mughal tradition which is often
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
varying size. These beautiful diamonds are foil-backed and set into a silver-topped mount with a yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.25 Carat Polki Diamond Pendant in Silver, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
part is made with polki diamonds with foil back. The pendant has its outermost circle with pave
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
Indian cut diamonds are foil backed in accordance with tradition and the large green stoned have been
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
Indian cut diamonds are foil backed in accordance with tradition and the large green stoned have been
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
An Indian 18K gold peacock ring with a 1ct rosecut diamond at centre and rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
diamonds, while its wings and sweeping tail are adorned using the age-old kundan technique. Here, foiled
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones Navratna necklace
Located in Bangkok,, TH
foiled back with silver which is a common practice in kundan Meena jewellery to showcase the lustre of
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Unavailable
Georgian Harlequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful little example of harlequin jewelry set with a foiled back diamond, emerald, topaz, and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Georgian 15kt/Sterling Rose Cut Diamond Trefoil Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
topped with sterling silver, this lovely foil-backed diamond trefoil graces the center of the pendant
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Georgian 15K/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
by 4-prong settings. Together, the two additional foil-backed diamonds have an approximate total
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
by 4-prong settings. Together, the two additional foil-backed diamonds have an approximate total
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning pair of petite diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These beautiful
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late Georgian Gold and Foiled Back Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and foiled back rose-cut diamond ring in a foliate mounting, in 15k. England
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart & Arrow Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite and unusual pair of diamond heart and arrow earrings from the Victorian
Diamond, 10k Gold
Sold
H 0.26 in W 0.58 in L 0.7 in
2.59ct Diamond Slice Foil Back 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings OOAK AD2338
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a beautiful set of earrings featuring two large diamond slices with a unique foil-back
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch. Featuring 59 rose cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one rose cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring. Featuring one rose cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring. Featuring one rose
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
unique characteristics of Victorian jewelry. Set with foil-back rose-cut diamonds collectively weighing
Diamond, Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Necklace Rose Diamonds Gothic Georgian
Located in London, GB
glisten magnificently in candlelight. All the diamonds are foil-backed, a period method of gem setting
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The foiled back main rose cut diamond to a carved gallery to claw set rose cut diamond at the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
rose cut diamond at the center of a raised prong setting. The sparkling diamonds are foil-backed and
Diamond, 15k Gold
Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
style’s emphasis on versatility and functionality. The foil-backed rose cut diamonds, characteristic of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Ring c. 1830
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with a foil-backed old rose cut diamond (5.9 - 5.5 x 3 mm, approximately 0.80
Diamond
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Gold Foil Backed Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Of English Origin Composition: 15K
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
backed old cut diamonds paired with four vibrant rubies.Expertly hand fabricated in burnished silver over
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
front surface of this substantial ring is decorated with 1.35ctw of foil-backed rose cut diamonds. All
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Pair of Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
pear shaped drop, set throughout with foil backed rose diamonds, later post fittings. Early 19th
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a stylized flower with collet set foiled back ruby and rose cut diamonds. Mounted in
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring one foiled back rose cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The grand dame of our collection, this superb Georgian ring contains eleven (11) foil backed Rose
Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings - Handmade, Rose Cut Diamonds foil backed
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Otto Jakob Pink Sapphire Uncut Diamond Gold Earrings
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
rare and one-of-a-kind earrings are a must have! The two foil backed organically uncut center diamonds
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
is formed with 6 large closed foil back rose cut diamonds set into buttercup style heads. Central
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
pink to a fiery red. In the center of the ruby flower is a large, foiled backed, Holland rose cut
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
back, foiled diamonds, interior locket. Inscribed and dated May 1799. England
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Green Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foil backed setting. The shank is enhanced with a beautiful foliate motif filigree design. 29 rose
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
with two square emeralds and 18 table cut and rose cut diamonds foiled back. The ring is fully made in
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold En Tremblant Butterfly Pin
Located in Houston, TX
.60 carat), 76 Old Mine-cut diamonds (total weight 1.90 carats) and 2 Rose-cut diamonds (foil backed
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Seven-Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1790
Located in Baltimore, MD
, faceted on the sides). The ring is closed back and the diamonds are foiled backed, exactly the way
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Ruby and Diamond Pendant, 19th Century, England
Located in Austin, TX
approximately 0.01 to 0.75 carat each, H/I/J color, SI -I1 clarity. Some diamonds are foil backed. Size: 3 1/8
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH CENTURY. (Gujarat, India) Consisting of a pendant centrally set and designed as an ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Natural Pink Ruby Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Pink Ruby Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 22.8 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby. It measures 7 inches long in length. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed w...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.5 This stunning marquis shaped vintage diamond ring is the essence of old world elegance. The delicate rose gold shank paired with the incredible Old Mine Cut stones ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...
Victorian 14 Karat 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat SI Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian solitaire ring crafted in 14K (upper part) and 9K (lower part) gold. The piece features rose cut diamond: 1.00ct, RW-W, SI. Circa 1890. Weight: 4.26g Size: 19.7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
$48,950
W 2.28 in L 2.28 in
Verdura Maltese Brooch Pendant 18Kt Gold With 31.1 Ctw In Diamonds & Tourmaline
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding jeweled Pendant-Brooch designed by Verdura. An iconic vintage piece, designed in 1950 by Verdura as a stylized asymmetric eight pointed Maltese cross. It was individuall...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,942
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid diamond solitaire ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single sizeable rose cut diamond sits alone and proud in a bezel setting at the centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 0.94 carat, H color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2145814827. Circa late 1800s Size 5, resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wing...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Turquoise Diamond Zip Necklace Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Zip necklace is widely regarded as one of the most ingenious and iconic creations in the history of High Jewelry. The idea of transforming an ordinary zipper into a jewel is beli...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Monete "Coin" Necklace, Roma-Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
One of the Most Celebrated Bulgari Icons Ever, Monete Which Refers to Mounting Antique Coins in Jewelry is a Long-Standing Tradition Dating back to Ancient Rome. Antoninus Pius, in ...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Early Victorian Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An impressive early Victorian blue enamel, diamond and gold snake bracelet, the realistically carved head with open mouth, the eyebrows and top of head with rose and old mine-cut dia...
Diamond, Enamel
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.
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