Diamonds Agate Opals 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
It features a collection of antique-cut diamonds and Australian opals arranged in a charming floral pattern around a central green agate.
Diamond, Agate, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Peridots
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal, diamonds and peridots.
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold
$958Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Grooved Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Green & Orange Colors - 9x6.9mm approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14K Gold Estate Retail Tag $8400
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Crystal Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Opal and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Diamond Flower Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The four Opal gems are accented by a sparkling white Diamond center in this beautiful flower motif ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal & Diamond Ring, Size 8.25 - 11.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite 14K gold opal and diamond ring is a statement piece of refined elegance.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Black Opal Emerald Cut Diamonds 18 karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Elegant and sober, this white gold ring is set with 4 claws of a cabochon opal backed on either side by 2 emerald-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 17k White Gold 9.75tcw Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 17k white gold, centered with a substantial 9.75 carat opal cabochon and framed by approximately .80 carats total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green,Bl...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: White/Blu...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This ring is graceful, vintage-inspired opal design with a soft, feminine presence. The ring features a marquise-shaped opal as its centerpiece. The opal displays a beautiful play of...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring, UK M
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Exceptional Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold A striking contemporary ring showcasing a vivid drop-shaped Mexican fire opal, alive with electric flashes of...
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s This rare and highly collectible antique ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guarantee...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opal is pale in colour and has lots of flashes of red, orange and green.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval White Opal & Diamond Split Shank Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
White Opal and Diamond split shank ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 4 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Opal Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 4 TCW Certified $4,950 310548 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Di...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 6.25 14k W Gold 2.35 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Ring 6.25 14k W Gold 2.35 TCW Certified $4,950 304174 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you”...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
$558Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster Swirl Timeless Elegant Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Green & Orange Colors - 9.2x7.3mm approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Roun...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.11 Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1.11 carat Australian black opal is set in 18k white gold with sparkling round brilliant and elegant baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Opal Diamond Antique Design Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.50 Carat Natural Opal Diamond Antique Design Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a 2.08 carat Opal that measures at 11 mm x 8 mm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s White Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant Art Deco opal ring is set with rose-cut diamonds in a rectangular shape with rounded corners.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1912 Edwardian Opal Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Edwardian Year: 1912 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Opal Carat Weight: 0.75 Cut: Cabochon Color:Blue-green Clarity: Opaque Diamonds: 18 Carat Weight: 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
The fabulous gemstone flashes within a sparkling halo of bright white brilliant cut diamonds all set in rich 18K white gold. This stunning ring has a top-quality Australian black o...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Australian Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and exclusive 18-karat white gold ring, enhanced by an extraordinary combination of Australian opal, sapphires, and diamonds, crafted with fine high-jewelry workmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nestled amidst vibrant green emeralds, the black opal ring exuded an enchanting allure. The center black opal weighs approximately 9.50 carats and is accompanied with a GIA Black, N...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,873Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cradling the opals are a undulating, sweeping ribbons of 18k white gold meticulously set with 0.15 carats of shimmering, icy natural white round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Opal Diamond Ring 14k Gold 11 TCW GIA Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Magnificent, Custom-Made Natural Fine Quality Pear-Shaped Opal and Diamond Ring is a one-of-a-kind creation that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.07 CT Opal Diamond 14K White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K white gold natural opal and diamond ring, accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
10.77 Carat Opal and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
This Opal and diamond ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features (1) cabochon opal weighing 10.77ct with dominant colors of green, orange, red, blue and white.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Abstract Opal Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
A striking and sculptural vintage 1960s abstract ring, beautifully handcrafted in rich 18 carat gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2.52 Carat Oval Opal & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Cathedral Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A glowing 2.52 carat white opal takes center stage in this elegant 14K white gold ring, surrounded by bright white diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,479Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Opal and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Elongated Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Though contemporary in execution, the exaggerated proportions and geometric detailing draw subtle influence from Art Deco design. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring weighs 20.9 gra...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.26ct Opal & Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bevel‑cut surface, finished in rich green and set with more than sixty sparkling diamonds, elevates the ring’s dimensionality.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
$2,681Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White Gold Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 0.62ct 5.28g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite black opal and diamond cluster ring is crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a striking 0.62ct Lightning Ridge black opal.
Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Black opal doublet and diamond ring featuring a 15.2 x 9.2mm oval opal doublet with vibrant blue, red, and green color play, accented by 0.20 carats of diamonds in 14K white gold twi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Opals Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring, Circa 1890s, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * Victorian opal and diamond trilogy ring * Circa 1890s * Natural Australian opals * Ten old cut diamonds * Diamonds approximately 1.5mm-2.5mm * 18 carat yellow gold * Stamp...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1.70ct Black Opal Sapphire Tsavorite & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
Custom-cut blue Sapphires totaling 2.10 carat, green Tsavorites totaling 0.20 carat and natural Diamonds totaling 0.58 carat complete this ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
$558Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Marquise Opal w/ 0.10ctw Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Green Orange Color Play - 2.61 x 4.5mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cut - Prong Set ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones have strong flashes of all colours especially blue, orange and green. Surrounding the opals are sparkling diamonds which total 90pts.
Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
Victorian Opal & Diamond 18K Prong Set Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order. This ring comes with an appraisal. From Appraisal: VINTAGE EIGHTEEN KARAT YELLOW GOLD OPAL AND DIAMOND RING: Set in the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Opal & 1.40ctw Diamond Large Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Opal - 1 Oval Cabochon Cut 9 Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Some Light Play of Green, Orange, & Violet Color - 10x8.3mm (oval), 5.27...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,397Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Opal & Graduated Diamond Textured Bead Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Matching Custom Cut - Bezel Set - White Color Back w/ Very Nice Play of Green, Yellow & Orange Colors - 14.3x7.5mm each (approx.) (16) Natura...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .31ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Horizon - Step Cut Diamond set over an Australian Opal in Handmade Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Structural brilliance of diamonds. A story of Earth and light. Details for the buyer Gemstone composition: 1 Oval Australian Opal – 1.96Cts Neon-blue and green flash Diamond compo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Deep Purple Color - 5 x 3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,664Sale Price|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Opal Diamond Ring, Circa 1990s, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring. A striking ring with diamonds channel-set diagonally at the center and triangle-shaped black opal inlays.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,774Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold, Heart Fire Opal, Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted in solid 18kt white gold, the ring is built around a magnificent, rare heart-shaped central fire opal weighing an impressive 6.50 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
The stunning monumental statement ring is 14 Karat White Gold. The design of this Art Deco - Retro masterpiece is a delight from every angle and the combination of the vivid opal wi...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,580Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal & Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Black Opal Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Opal Engraved Rectangular Shape Green Onyx Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 27 mm. x 22 mm x 10mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Pyramid Green Onyx measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in 14 ...
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon White Opal and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
White Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. The oval cabochon opal is set in 4 prongs and measures approximately 7.1mm x 5.1mm x 3.1mm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian black opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.92 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful Australian Opal and Diamond ring features a spectacular 4.92 carat Lightening Ridge white opal center displaying phenomenal plays of color.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size K / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a petite, solid Australian black opal showcasing bright green and blue colours with two diamonds accented on the shoulders.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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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