Stackable 0.36 Carats Garnet and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.05 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.36 Carat Garnet The top measures 1/4" wide The ring is a size 6, si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stackable 0.58 Carat Garnet Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Baguette Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is a Garnet Baguette 0.58 Carats The top measures 1/4" x 2/16" The ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cushion Cut 3.19 Carat Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Delicate Garnet Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.04 Carats in Diamonds H SI The center stone is a Cushion Cut Garnet 3.19 Carats The top measures 7/16" x 5/16...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Garnet And Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Garnet And Diamond Ballerina Ring A Ring featuring 1 emerald cut green garnet surrounded by baguette cut diamondsin a ballerina setting Garnet Weight: approximately 3.09 carats Di...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,498Sale Price|28% Off
Round Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold garnet and diamond ring, containing 1 round garnet of gem quality weighing 2.98cts. and 38 round full cut diamonds weighing .45pts.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Garnets
Located in London, GB
This stunning vintage 18ct yellow gold ring is beautifully set with natural garnets and sparkling diamonds, exuding classic elegance and timeless charm.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet Spiral Ring, Oval Garnet Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet Ring for Women Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 1.9 g depends from size - Main Stone: Garnet - Shape: Oval - Total Carat Weight: aprox 1.2 cts. - No. of Stones: 1 - Color G...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring That Features 2 Round Tsavorite Garnets
Located in New York, NY
2 matching round Tsavorite Garnets with a total weight of 1.42 cts that are accented by 10 baguette shaped diamonds, that weigh 0.50cts in total and are set in a platinum wrap-a-roun...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Oval Garnet Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Red, Purple gem ring. Garnet gold jewellery. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.1 g (depends from size) Main stone - garnet, red to purple color, oval cut, 1 ct weight, vs clarity Ot...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Garnet and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Garnet and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Size 7 1/5 - Pave diamond dial with a Garnet center.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
It features a marquise shape cabochon cut garnet set in an elaborate openwork bezel embellished with rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet Gold Ring, Oval Garnet Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Garnet
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet Gold ring. Oval Garnet Ring. 14k gold ring with Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique garnet and diamond half-hoop ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian five-stone garnet ring comprised of tapering, cushion-cut garnets with diamond accents, and set in a gold mount with engraved borders, in 18k.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Vintage Garnet & Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Vintage 1950's Cocktail Ring 1.25ct of Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS-I Clarity 8mm x 6mm Oval Garnet Size 10 and is Resizable 6.7 grams Platinum We are Happy to Incl...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Garnet Ring With Diamonds 2.02 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 1.98 Carats White Diamond: 0.02 Carats Black Diamond: 0.02 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Garnet and Diamond Openwork Ring in 900 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Garnet and Diamond Openwork Ring in 900 Platinum This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features an oval grape garnet set in a prong setting.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
18.14 Carat Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful cocktail ring with tiered rows of diamonds celebrating a large faceted oval spessartite garnet, the mounting made of platinum and decorated with approximately 4.00 carats...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Garnet Filigree Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Beautiful estate 14K yellow gold filigree ring featuring a natural oval garnet surrounded by brilliant round diamonds. Vintage-inspired design measures size 7, weighs 3.2 grams, and ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Five Stone Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Neatly nestled in between each focal garnet is a tiny rose cut diamond above and below.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Filigree Diamond Garnet Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold filigree ring featuring a natural emerald-cut garnet center stone weighing 1.4 carats, accented by numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.4 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian garnet and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central elongated garnet flanked by three old cut diamonds on either side and crafted in 18ct yellow g...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triangular-Cut Garnet Ring with Natural Diamonds 14kt*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant ring featuring a large triangular-cut garnet of deep, rich red color. The ring is accented by 0.15 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, set along the intri...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, White Gold
8.72 Carat Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Garnet Gemstone: 8.11 Carats 44 White Round Diamonds: 0.61 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 6.90 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold (Rosey Undertone) Weight: 2.4 grams Side Stone Details: Shape: Rose Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: .10 carat, total ...
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear Garnet 14k Gold Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and diamonds gold ring. Minimalist garnet ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
6.56 Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 6.1 Carats 44 White Round Diamonds: 0.46 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.60 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Eternelle Ring Diamond Garnet Rose Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Rose Gold Ring (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Diamond 1 - 0.062cts Garnet 5 - 1.01cts Size 52 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center oval shape tsavorite garnet weighing 3.05cts. Center stone is surrounded by a double row of round brilliant diamonds and small tsavorite garnets totaling, 1....
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one round pink garnet (5 mm) and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K wh...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural pearl, garnet and diamonds. Open enged ring. Adjustable ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.6 g. depends from size Gemstones: 1.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring With Ruby, Garnet and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold Wild Orchid ring with natural ruby, garnet and diamonds. July birthstone. Ruby gold ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Oval Checkerboard Cut Garnet and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Garnet: 1 Oval Checkerboard Cut= 5.66ct Diamonds: 36 round cut= 0.54cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: the ring measures 15.8mm wide at ...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one cushion rose cut garnet (2.05 ct.) and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beau...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
3.34 Carat Fanta Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Fanta Garnet Gemstones 3.15 Carats 14 White Round Diamonds: 0.19 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.80 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.57 Carat Fanta Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
3 FANTA Garnet Gemstone: 3.8 Carats 55 White Round Diamonds: 0.49 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 5.20 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k shite gold Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold garnet and diamond ring, containing i oval cut "Rhodolite" garnet of gem quality weighing 1.91cts. and 44 round full cut diamonds of fine quality weighing .40pts. pave...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2.19 Carat Fanta Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Fanta Garnet Gemstone: 1.81 Carats 14 White Round Diamonds: 0.38 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.50 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Vintage Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Gold Band Ring. Meticulously Hand set with 5.00tcw Demantoid Garnet and .40tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Garnet, and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K White Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Garnet, and Diamond Ring An impressive 18K white gold dome ring centering an oval-cut pink tourmaline of exceptional depth and brilliance, weighing ...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rhodolite Garnet 6.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic Victorian Almandine Garnet Ring with Diamonds, 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The garnet displays deep, glowing red tones, beautifully contrasted by the brilliance of the surrounding diamonds, creating a bold and luxurious composition.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Frog Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Frog Ring with Diamonds & Green Garnets 53 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 64 Green Garnets - 0.84 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.47 GM Introducing the enchanting allu...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Oval Mandarin Orange Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Either way, you're sure to be delighted when it's on your finger! The 4.38ct oval cut garnet is nestled by a halo of G-H color, SI1-2 clarity diamonds with a total of 0.19 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Natural Diamond/ Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning 18k white gold ring showcases a mesmerizing 6.26-carat oval-cut rhodolite garnet, radiating a rich, deep red hue that exudes warmth and sophistication.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.88ct Garnet and Diamond Ring Set With 0.33ct Tapered Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique 1.88ct garnet and diamond ring, set with 2 tapered natural diamonds 0.33ct, in a platinum beautiful setting.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Garnet, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central garnet surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds and flowers of rubies.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring dating to 1800, centered with a richly colored flat cut rhodolite garnet accented by old cut diamond shoulders, mounted in silver topped 14 karat gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
11.09 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Fancy Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 No Heat Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 10.82 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.27 Carats 0 White Round Diamonds: 00.00 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 5.30 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.39 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 No Heat Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 8.79 Carats 2 White Round Diamonds: 0.17 Carats 14 White Round Diamonds: 0.43 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.80 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.31 Garnet Fancy and Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 No Heat Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 6.91 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.22 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.90 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.48 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 No Heat Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 4.18 Carats 2 White Round Diamonds: 0.30 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.90 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.27 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 No Heat Rhodolite Garnet Gemstones: 9.9 Carats 16 White Round Diamonds: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 5.60 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.8 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone: 9.9 Carats 118 White Round Diamonds: 0.90 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 6.80 Grams
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily calla 14k gold ring with garnet and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla gold ring. 14 kt gold ring with Garnet and diamonds. Pear Garnet gold ring. Flower gold ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Effy Contemporary Diamond Black Diamond Tsavorite Garnet 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat yellow gold crossover ring by Effy is set with 2.31 total carats of round brilliant diamonds, black diamonds and vibrant green tsavorite garnets arranged across five in...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal, Diamond & Demantoid Garnet Cluster Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Altrincham, GB
This stunning late Victorian cluster ring is set with the most gorgeous combination of stones- opal, diamond and demantoid garnet. A fiery cluster of opal cabochons are set around a ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 15k Gold
$1,950Sale Price|75% Off
14ct White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring 0.26ct 6.35g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant garnet and diamond ring is crafted in 14ct white gold, cast and hand-assembled to showcase fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Fancy Diamond Garnet & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 35 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.09 CT 49 Ruby 0.82 CT 18KR 4.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Open ended gold ring with peridot, garnet and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with briolette cut peridot, garnet and diamonds. Open ended gold ring with peridot and garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold
18K YG Merelani Mint Garnet, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond “Cupcake” Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in the vibrant beauty of Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Merelani Mint Garnet, Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond “Cupcake” Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k 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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