Meghna Jewels Two Tone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wave Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 0.383 carats of sparkling diamonds. 18k gold with round brilliant diamonds Carat total weight .38 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Yellow Gold Wave Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold wave open band ring set with 0.20 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond White Gold Wave Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold wave open band ring set with 0.20 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$867Sale Price / item|40% Off
Waved Pear garnet 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Waved Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Garnet gold ring.
Topaz, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Solitaire Two-Color Gold and Diamond Wave Engagement Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique design for a solitaire ring, this piece features a single diamond surrounded with a wave-like design of yellow gold, set on yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold
18k White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Openwork Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The diamonds, with an I1 clarity and H color grade, are meticulously set to form an intricate wave pattern that enhances the ring's elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Spiral Waves Sculptural 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant piece, crafted in 14K gold, features a dynamic design with a series of spiraling bands adorned with shimmering diamonds. The intricate arrangement creates a sense of mov...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Statement Band Ring, 1.20 CTW
Located in Wailea, HI
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Statement Band Ring, 1.20 CTW A striking fusion of classic luxury and dynamic design, this wide diamond band ring features a rich tapestry of brilliant s...
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Pear Natural Diamond Cluster Wave Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This diamond cluster ring features a cascading arrangement of pear-shaped natur...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and SI2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels band ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features approximately 1.37 carat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Bicolour Gold Blue and White Diamond Wave Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a contemporary Blue and White Diamond Ring, featuring brilliant Blue Diamonds with a total weight of 0.33 Carats and brilliant White Diamonds with a tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Emerald Wave Natural Diamond Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This wave-pattern ring features three flowing rows of oval emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
TJD 0.75 Carat Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Wave Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 33 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in channel setting. The total diamond we...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Wave Band in 10k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Wave Band in 10k White Gold This ring is crafted in 10k white gold and features a row of channel-set round diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carat.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Baguette Cut Ruby Wave Detail Band Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This luxurious Le Vian band ring features a striking row of baguette-cut rubies in a deep, vivid red hue, elegantly arranged to form a continuous channel. Framing the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,704Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Contemporary Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Wave Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary marquise cut diamond solitaire ring features 1 marquise cut diamond totaling 0.47 carats, set in 14k white gold. The diamond measures approximately 6 x 4 mm and sec...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Pear Shape Sapphire Bypass Ring 1.95 CTTW 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Weight: 3.1 grams • Gemstones: 5 Pear-Shape Blue Sapphires totaling approximately 1.45 carats • Diamonds: 5 Marquise-Cut Diamonds totaling appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.52 Carat Round Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful E and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.69 Carat Princess Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful H and VS1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.02 Carat Princess Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful J and VS1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.20 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.2 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 1.40Ct White Diamonds Ocean Inspired Wave Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18K White Gold Wave Ring with 1.40 Carats of White Diamonds Handmade in Italy by Rossella Ugolini Ocean-Inspired Diamond Band Ring Unisex Design Size 8 (Resizable) Height: 0,88 inch...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 0.87 Ct Brown Diamonds Wave Band Unisex Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold Brown Diamonds Wave Band Unisex Ring i a masterful blend of elegance and symbolism.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Flexible Wave Link Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Unique and fun, Flexible wave link diamond band ring. The entire ring is flexible.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond 0.48ct. Side Pear Wave Fancy Ring in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond Side Pear Wave Fancy Ring in 18Karat Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Round Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful H and SI1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.71 Carat Pear Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful G and SI2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.7 Carat Round Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful J and SI1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.4 Carat Princess Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.53 Carat Princess Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and SI1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21 Carat Oval Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful H and SI2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Pear Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and SI1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Emerald Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Emerald Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful G and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful H and SI1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful F and VS1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.51 Carat Oval Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful G and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.73 Carat Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful F and I1 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisitel...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.3 Carat Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful F and VS2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.7ct Round Modern Solitaire Curved Ribbon 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.7 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Pavé Swirl Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and modern, this 18K white gold statement ring is a true masterpiece. The design features 1.55 carats of round-cut black diamonds, their deep black color creating a bold con...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.51 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.3 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.3 Color: F Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.5 Color: F Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.39 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond Handmade Wave Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications - Item Code: SER-211388 - Category: Fine Jewelry - Jewelry Type: Ring - Style: Petite Marquise Diamond Wave Band Solitaire - Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 3.11...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.22 Carat Round Emerald & Baguette Cut Diamond Wave 18K Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold 18K yellow gold wide band cocktail ring featuring 7 round brilliant dark rich green emeralds totaling 1.22 carats set in a flowing wave bypass design, flanked above and below ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Baguette Channel Set Twist Waves 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern twist on elegance and form. This striking ring features an intricate design with interwoven bands. The polished metal shank is adorned with a series of baguette-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Rose Quartz Cabochon Diamond Waves 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance and modernity. This striking ring features a captivating, smooth pink rose quartz stone. The central gem is embraced by intricate, diamond-studded bands that add...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Wave Scalloped Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Details Three natural blue sapphires totaling approximately 0.88 carat Four round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.17 carat Crafted in 18K white gold Ring size 6.5 Style: ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.10 CTW Diamond Wave Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Curved Pavé Band
Located in New York, NY
Elegant with a soft modern twist, this 14K gold diamond wave ring features a graceful curved silhouette accented with shimmering pavé-set natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid White Gold 0.19 CTW Fine Diamond Wave Band Stacking Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Wave Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi "WAVES" Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Band Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold and Diamonds "WAVES" Fashion Band Ring, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Princess Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful J and SI2, this ring radiates extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small, round, brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisitely...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2 Carat Radiant Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful I and SI2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.7 Carat Oval Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graced with a delightful J and SI2 , this ring radiates an extraordinary brilliance. Its design showcases a captivating wave of small round brilliant-cut side diamonds, set exquisite...
Diamond, White Gold
Double Wave Crossover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is made from 5.4 grams of 18 karat white gold and sparkles with 96 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.65 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Wave Style Wide Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of luxury to your fine jewellery collection with this exceptional wide band ring showcasing masterful craftsmanship in warm 18 carat yellow gold. The ring features a sop...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Ruby Natural Diamond Wave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This gemstone band ring features an alternating double row of pear-shaped natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi "Wave" Sapphire and Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Satin Yellow Gold "Wave" Ring embellished with a Round Blue Sapphire and Diamonds, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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