$1,952Sale Price|42% Off
Solitaire 1.30 Carat Spinel and Princess Diamond platinum Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The center round bluish-green spinel is 6.20 mm measuring .94 carat. Ring size is 5- 3/4 GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.49 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Natural GIA certified green blue cushion cut 2.49 carat sapphire in it's original 1940's platinum setting with 3 round accent diamonds on each s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bespoke ring features a vivid 1.75 carat green tourmaline in a prong setting, accented...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Emerald & Diamond 14K Gold Classic Set Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold cocktail ring features a 1.60 carat emerald in a classic four-prong setting with six accent diamonds on each shoulder.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
5.95 Carat Green Gemstone Cocktail Ring 1.08 Ct SI/H Pear Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 5.95 carats green gemstone and 1.08 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,662Sale Price|20% Off
5.95 Carat Green Gemstone Cocktail Ring 1.08 Ct SI/H Pear Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 5.95 carats green gemstone and 1.08 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold and Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 6ct
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold and Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, featuring one bar set rectangular step faceted green tourmaline weighing approx. 6.00 carats, further adorned with 3...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.17 Carat Octagon Chivor Emerald & Diamond Palladium Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Palladium and 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Emerald Carat: 9.17 Carat Color: Light Yellowish Green Cut: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
In total, the ring boasts approximately 3 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gem Cats Eye Emerald Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb and rare gem emerald with a strong cats eye! The emerald weighs a respectable 1.60 carats and has an incredible vivid green color which is so strong it looks fake! Adding to...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1ct Oval Emerald and .06ct Round Diamonds 3-Stone Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Capturing timeless elegance, this sophisticated and dainty three-stone ring showcases a rich 1-carat green oval emerald with a unique brightness. The center stone is meticulously pro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .58 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond engagement ring. .58ct bright green round round emerald center stone set in at 18k yellow gold setting complemented with 3 round cut diamonds on each side of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 2.28 Carat Natural Emerald & 0.59 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning IGI certified 18K white gold 2.28 Carat Emerald & 0.59ct diamond ring, a true masterpiece of jewelry design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 9.06 Carat Art Craved Emerald & 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking 18K white gold 9.06 Carat Carved Emerald & 0.45ct diamond ring, a truly extraordinary piece of jewelry that celebrates the captivating beauty of an emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.57 Carat Zambian Emerald Cluster Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
🔍 Gemstone Details • Center Stone: Natural Emerald • Weight: 3.57 carats • Shape & Cut: Oval, brilliant/step (3) • Color: Green • Clarity Enhancement: CE(O) – Insignificant • Orig...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cocktail Ring with 2.16 Carat Green Emerald Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring in Platinum With diamond shank: 3 ways split at the top & Diamond Halo around for pear shape: 2.16ct Green Emerald Total carat weight pave: 0,93ct size: 5.75
Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.20ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity: Medium Fine Green Color/Cla...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 4.05 Carat Colombian Emerald & 0.84 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary IGI certified 18K white gold 4.05 Carat Colombian Emerald in pear shape & 0.84ct diamond ring, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.10 Carat Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Emerald Beryl Shape and cutting style : Emerald Measurements: 10mm X 8mm Carat weight : 5.10 Color grade : Deep Green Transparency: transparent Cut grade : very good Natur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.14tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience timeless elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond ring, featuring a stunning 1.98-carat Asscher cut Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald
1 Carat Genuine Emerald and .50 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
.97 carat emerald cut, genuine emerald gemstone (almost 1 carat) .52 carat total diamond weight (28 round brilliant diamonds and a little over .50 carats t.w.) 14 karat yellow gold r...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
La Triomphe 14k Citrine Peridot Floral Cluster 3 Diamonds Ring
By La Triomphe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Experience the elegance of the 1960s with our exquisite La Triomphe ring, crafted in the United States. This captivating piece, set in 14K gold, features a vibrant arrangement of ge...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Pink Yellow Green Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
3 Gia Certified Natural cushion diamonds weighing over 1.00 Carats each totaling over 3.00 Carats...Pink yellow and green diamonds. In addition 72 small diamonds totaling .59ct From...
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
7.12 Carats Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The large cabochon emerald at the centre of this vintage-style ring is bold and bright, its vivid green colour accentuated by a double-layered surround of round brilliant white diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1.97 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Oval cut, Vibrant color green Emerald weighing 1.97 carats, flanked by two brilliant oval cut diamonds weighing 0.48 carats. Elegantly set in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Main Stone: Natural Oval Emerald (Approx. 1 Carat) Side Stones: 2 Brilliant Round Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.7 Carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Weight: 3.5 grams Emerald Details: Weight: 1.40 carat, total weight (3 stones) Cut: Old Cushion Color: Green Side Stone Details: Type: Diamond, natural Weight: .15 carat total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
2.00 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The emerald is bright best green AAA clarity and color 7.6mm x 5.7mm approx. 1.10 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy .57 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond engagement ring. Bright green .57 carat round natural emerald center stone. 18k white gold setting with 3 round diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Oval 4.11 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 1 GIA Certified Oval Blue-Green Paraiba Tourmaline 4.11 Carats, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 10 Round Diamonds, H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.01 Carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid Century 1.40 carat diamond emerald platinum band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in alternating rhythm are 3 marquise cut emeralds totaling approximately 0.60 carat, their rich green color and elongated shape adding graphic contrast to the diamonds' sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond & Emerald 3-Stone Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A mesmerizing trio of diamonds and an emerald form this fabulous 3 stone antique Edwardian engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate Platinum Cabochon Emerald Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Cocktail Ring 11.83ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive vintage platinum three-stone ring, centered by a glowing cabochon emerald weighing 11.53 carats. The emerald shows a vivid, saturated green color and is flanked on eac...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.25tcw 14K Round Emerald & Diamond Ring - Rich Green 6-Prong Split Shank Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Celebrate your love with our enchanting emerald and diamond engagement ring, starring a dazzling 3/4 carat round-cut emerald of exquisite quality, radiating a lush green hue and capt...
Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified .95 Carat Octagonal Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made one of a kind .95 carat emerald and diamond ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic 3-stone design, this lovely ring features a fine 3.65 carat fire opal with play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Green Diamond Enamel Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold. This ring features a 4.45-carat Asscher cut emerald in its center.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.84ctw Green Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire - Carats - 0.60ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Green Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This vintage style ring centers a round cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carat in bezel set.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Red and Green Enamel Dragon Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Ring Height: ~14 mm tall Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Diamond Count: 3 single cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.02 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified 2.65 Carat Cabochon Omphacite Jade Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Omphacite Jade and diamond halo ring. Oval cabochon green omphacite jade center stone with a halo of 14 round cut diamonds accented with 3 tapered baguettes on each side in a platinu...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Emerald Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weigh...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Natural 3 CTW Multi Gemstone/Diamond Serpentine Ring Size 7 in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of the Victorian Multi Gemstone and Diamond Serpentine Band Ring — a stackable masterpiece in 18k Gold and Sterling silver that seamlessly blends historical charm...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling ...
GIA Certified .95 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rich emerald and diamond engagement ring. Exquisite square cut .95ct emerald mounted in a bezel setting. Accented with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds on each side. 14k white gold set...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold GIA 2.86 carat Emerald and 1.02 carat Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 3 stone ring featuring a rectangular step cut natural emerald weighing 2.86 carats and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.64ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated piece is a timeless symbol of love and commitment, ideal for those seeking a unique engagement ring. Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.19 CT Natural Emerald 3-Stone Ring with Diamond Side Stone in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A 3-stone ring with a uniquely hidden flair. Item Details: - Type: 3-Stone Ring - Metal: 18K Solid Gold - Weight: 3.90 grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 6 (adjustable) Emerald Details...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA 0.38 cts Fancy Light Blueish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.62 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.38 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Men's Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Synthetic Emerald - Square Step Cut - Pave Set - Green Color - 4.7x4.6mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Green Emerald Cut Tsavorite & Diamond Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous classic design tsavorite and diamond engagement ring features a securely bezel set beautiful natural vivid green tsavorite gemstone of 1.00 carat (approx) flanked by 8 ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke treasure.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$1,196Sale Price|50% Off
Pale Celadon Green Prehnite Diamond Peridot 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
The ring weighs 9 grams, is a US finger size 9, and rises approximately 3/8" off the finger.
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The total diamond weight for the ring is 1.32 carats. The ring measures 35mm or 1 3/8 inches from the top to the bottom, the size is 7.5 (can be adjusted a little bit due to the ope...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in a bezel basket, it has an impressive 10.57x7.15mm size and is unmatched in character. The ring is handcrafted in a pavé hidden halo mounting design with claw prongs in high-po...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue-Green and White Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Gold Karat: 14k Total Diamond Weight: 1.68 Carats Jewelry Setting: Basket Diamond Properties: Natural Diamond, Color Enhanced Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Diamond Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
It comes straight from the 1970s, this splendid vintage ring is set with claws of an emerald oval surrounded by 8 modern brilliant cut diamonds and 3 emeralds shuttle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.28 carat GIA Natural Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 3 stone ring featuring an oval natural alexandrite weighing 1.28 carats and diamonds.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2.60ct Oval Cut Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite platinum ring features a vibrant oval cut emerald at its center, measuring 9.65x7.18mm. The handcrafted design showcases a classic tapered cathedral mounting, enhanced...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.54tcw 18K Cushion Colombian Emerald & Heart Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A majestic emerald and diamond three-stone right-hand/engagement ring. The center stone showcases a remarkable, natural cushion-cut fine quality ethically sourced Colombian emerald o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful ring features an approx. 0.20 carat center diamond and emerald in a gorgeous Art Deco inspired white gold setting. The gemstones are set on an open-work setting. This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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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