0.40 carat Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful and elegant diamond solitaire ring showcasing a heart shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat G-H color and VS clarity. The diamond is set in 5 prongs 14K white go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly distinctive statement ring centered around a rare heart-shaped Colombian emerald of exceptional size and presence. The centerpiece is a GIA-certified natural e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Sapphire Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a captivating approx. 0.90-carat heart-shaped diamond at its center, graded J color and VS2 clarity. Surrounding the heart-shaped diamond is a delicate ...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Romantic in form and vivid in color, this EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a striking expression of contemp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron 5.55 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and distinctive diamond band by Boucheron, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and set with a captivating row of heart-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 5.55 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Heart Diamond and Oval Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The "Toi et Moi"/ bypass ring symbolizes love and translates to "you and me". Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Weight: 0.71 carat Color: Light Yellow Clarity: VS Oval Cut Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Amethyst with Diamond Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 25.23 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 18.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paired with a 0.44-carat heart-cut diamond, the combination offers a nice contrast of vivid red and bright sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Engagement Ring with 2.01 Carat H VS1 Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Engagement Ring with 2.01ct H VS1 Heart Shape Diamond Center stone: 2.01ct H VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#1226138798 Diamond shank, diamond heart stage under the head,...
Diamond, Platinum
1.12ct Heart Shaped Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Halo Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
1.12 carat Heart Shaped Diamond Center Halo Ring in 18k White Gold Heart Diamond Ring features a bright and lively, natural Heart Brilliant Diamond weighing 1.12 carats surrounded b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Vivid-Green Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat No Heat Mozambique Vivid Red Heart Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking ruby and diamond ring centered with a 4.66 carat natural heart-shaped ruby certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab. The center stone is a natural ruby of Mozambique origin,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.94 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 1.00 Colour: Faint ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.53 Carat Light Green Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.91 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 1.53 Colour: Light G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Diamond 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA White Diamond Heart Shape Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 12.02 ct. white diamond heart shapes in a handmade 18k white gold mounting. Color of stones is G- I and clarity is SI1-SI2. Ring size 7.5. GIA certificates are included. ...
White Diamond, White Gold
3.44 Carat Heart-Shaped Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
The Deep hues of this Striking Heart-Shaped 3.44 Carat Green Sapphire are Beautifully complimented by the Round Brilliant Diamonds that surround it, weighing 0.27 Carats and set in P...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 0.435 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.43 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 0.435 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 2000s 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dome Ring, 0.30 ct Center Brilliant
Located in Firenze, FI
A timeless Italian creation from the early 2000s, this elegant dome ring is finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a total gold weight of 22.20 grams. At its center, a 0.30-carat rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.77 Carat Floating Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond & Diamond Engagement Ring Crafted from both platinum 950 and 18k yellow gold, this romantic engagement ring boasts a floating fancy yellow diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.01 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.46 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring This intese ring is handcrafted in platinum and adorned with shiny white diamonds and a deep blue heart shaped tanza...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
French Art Deco Heart Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful opal and diamond ring crafted in France during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This romantic piece has been crafted from platinum and features a resp...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 1.00 Carat Ruby & 0.90 Carat Emerald Hearts Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Heart-Shaped Ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat and a Heart-Shaped Emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat. The ring features 44 Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.48ct Pink Lab Heart Diamond Halo Wide Dome Ring 14K White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K solid white gold ring. Fancy pink heart-cut lab diamond centre — single white round brilliant pave halo.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.5 #17619
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Engagement Ring This sparkling engagement ring features one heart shaped diamond set in classic 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Pink Heart-Shaped Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A romantic and distinctive fine-jewelry ring featuring a 0.23-carat natural Fancy Pink heart-shaped diamond as its captivating centerpiece. The heart-shaped center stone is surrounde...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,150 / item
3.41 Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this ring is hand set with 3.41 carats heart shape garnet & .32 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching heart garnet collection. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$60,108Sale Price|20% Off
Dunaigre Certified 11.06ct Heart-Shaped Emerald Pear Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in platinum, this magnificent ring showcases a vivid green Colombian emerald weighing 11.06 carats. Cut in a heart shape with a modified brilliant faceting, the emerald measu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,750 / item
Meghna Jewels Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in .53 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching heart collection pieces. The ring is a size 7 and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heart Shape 1.05ct J Si1 Diamond Heart Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold solitaire ring featuring a beautifully faceted an old heart shape diamond set in the center of a romantic heart-shaped design. The heart shape diamond showc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enchanting 0.85ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 0.85ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Celebrate elegance and romance with this stunning diamond halo ring crafted in luxurious 18k white gold. The c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,850Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.34ct Heart Pink Sapphire & 0.59ct Diamond Floral Bypass Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Pink Sapphire: Natural, pink, heat- treatment, heart cut, 1.34 carats Diamonds: Natural, round brilliant, baguette cut...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 1.29 ct Moi et Toi Natural Yellow & White Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite moi et toi diamond ring showcases a striking pairing of a 1.29 ct natural yellow heart-shaped diamond and a 0.39 ct round brilliant white diamond. Surrounding the cent...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Heart Ring in 18k Gold with Pavé Diamonds and Enamel
By IO Collective
Located in Beaverton, OR
A one-of-a-kind aquamarine heart ring set in 18k gold with pavé diamonds, designed around a natural heart-shaped aquamarine measuring approximately 10.00 × 9.55 mm. The center stone...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. Ships from USA. No Tariffs or im...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.61 CT Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond 18K Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K white gold fancy yellow heart diamond engagement ring, accompanied by a GIA certificate. Centered with a magnificently faceted natural heart-shaped fancy yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the ruby are 0.84 carats of round-cut diamonds and 0.13 carats of unique trapezoid-cut diamonds, adding sparkle that frame the center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Hearts Emerald Diamond Vous et Moi Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful and unique 18k white gold 'Vous et Moi' ring set with a Beautiful heart cut fine Colombian Emerald weighing 0.60 carat, and one sparkling heart Cut Diamond weighing 0.60 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
Heart amethyst and diamonds double halo 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart amethyst and diamonds 14k gold ring. Heart amethyst gold ring. Amethyst diamond double halo ring. Purple gemstone ring. Amethyst engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2.31 Ct. Natural Diamond Heart Eternity Ring 18K White Gold Fine Wedding Band
Located in Diera, AE
Featuring an elegant row of sparkling heart-cut natural diamonds totaling 2.60 carats, this sophisticated design symbolizes romance, devotion, and timeless beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 4.14 Carat Heart Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Primary Stone: Heart Natural Diamond Carat Weight: 4.14 Carats Color/ Clarity: J / I1 GIA Report Number: 6233447223 View The GIA R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.69 grams "...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart Mixed Shape Certified 3.33 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Heart Mixed Shape Certified 3.33 carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring Amazing transparent blue sapphire (certified) and diamond ring. Total diamonds weight 0.48 ct. Set with S...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$672,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.39 Carat Fancy VIVID Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Fancy VIVID Yellow heart Cut Diamond, weighing an impressive 8.39 ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart X-Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is set with .99 carats tanzanite and .52 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resi...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Antwerp Bypass Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing bypass moi & toi platinum ring set with a 2 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA and a 3 carat IGI Antwerp pear cut ruby platinum ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.4 Carat Pink Halo Green Heart Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This rare 3.42-carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green heart-modified brilliant diamond stands at the center of this striking ring, displaying a vivid, organic green tone with exceptiona...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Yellow Diamond Heart 1 Carat Each Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 11.08 ct. fancy light yellow to fancy yellow VS - SI yellow diamond heart shapes. Total of 11 stones, each one weighs 1.00 ct. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.60 ct Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring set in 18k WG
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
- Primary Stone: Natural Heart-Cut Pink Sapphire, Approximately 0.60 Carats - Secondary Stones: 16 Natural Round-Cut White Diamonds, Approximately 0.50 Carats, F/G Color, VS2/SI1 ...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional GIA Certified 3 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GIA certified 3 carat diamond with internally flawless clarity the highest grade of pureness and e color practically the best you can get. Diamonds like this are consi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.80 Carats F/VS1 Heart Diamonds Pavé Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romantic si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.50ct. Natural Toi et Moi Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Report 18K G
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our exquisite Toi et Moi ring, featuring a 2.02-carat heart-shaped, GIA certified as H color SI2 clarity, paired with a 2.01-carat heart-cut diamond, H color...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow Diamond and 0.64 Carat Diamond accents set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherish...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Pink Tourmaline White Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Pink Tourmaline White Diamonds Engagement Ring. At its heart lies a stunning heart-cut pink tourmaline, a symbol of love and passion, encircled by a crown o...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 2.00 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Beautifully made with a chic contou...
Diamond, Platinum
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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