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
Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry Ring 2.54 cts Lab Diamond Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a luxurious, dome-style cocktail ring highlighting a romantic heart motif surrounded by a dense, shimmering field of blue lab diamond Details:- Item Code :-LRIMJOS-009...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Thick Pinky Ring Textured Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A wide-face pinky ring featuring a heart-cut emerald paired with sparkling round diamonds, set in solid 14K yellow gold with a textured shank and bezel heart motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent 4.01 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Romance meets timeless luxury
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This engagement ring is a graceful expression of romance and refined elegance, designed to capture the essence of light and emotion in a timeless creation. Its harmonious lines and r...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Heart and Pear Shape Diamond Ring, 0.54ct Heart, Modern
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning fashion design ring, crafted from luxurious 18k white gold. Featuring a captivating arrangement of yellow and blue diamonds, this e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Heart Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 3.19 carats tourmaline and .37 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 2.54 Carat Madagascar Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18K
Located in Plantation, FL
Striking and romantic ring centered by a 2.54 carat GIA-certified natural heart-shaped blue sapphire of Madagascar origin, exhibiting a richly saturated royal blue color with excelle...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Brown Pink Diamond Heart Convertible Ring / Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A distinctive and romantic convertible jewel, crafted in 18K white and rose gold, designed to be worn both as a statement ring or as a pendant necklace. The centerpiece is a 1 carat...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.60 Carat Heart, Oval & Pear Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This distinctive ring features a trio of IGI Certified diamonds totaling 3.60 carats, thoughtfully composed of Heart, Oval, and Pear shapes to create a balanced yet artistic design. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
Heart Topaz and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Topaz and diamonds 14k gold ring. Heart Topaz gold ring. Topaz diamond double halo ring. Blue gemstone ring. Topaz engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1988 Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – 1.96 Carats Total
Located in BILBAO, ES
Bold. Romantic. Unmistakably 1980s. This striking vintage ring from 1988 captures the confident glamour of late 20th-century fine jewelry. At its center sits a beautifully cut 1.02 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
CERTIFIED 3.18 Carat HEART shape Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a CERTIFIED heart shape ruby unheated weighing 5.14 carats, surrounded by a single row of 22 round brilliant diamonds on the side. Set in a platinum band accented with diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Tiara Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.65 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.42 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Swiss Blue Topaz Heart Ring With Diamonds 2.15 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Swiss Blue Topaz: 2.10 Carats Diamond: 0.05 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8.75 US Custom s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold
Lovely 0.94ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Heart Halo Ring -GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lovely 0.94ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Heart Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified This captivating 18k white gold halo ring showcases a 0.74-carat heart-shaped dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds , CGL Certified
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Heart shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: Intense red Heart shaped Siam ruby 1.79ct Diamonds: 2 heart shaped diamonds together 0.92ct and 42 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats Heart & Pear Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 5.00 carats, composed of a 2.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 2.50 carat Pear Shape diamond. C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Blue Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Blue Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring The centerpiece of this exquisite jewel is a heart-shaped diamond weighing 2.03 carats, certified by GIA...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 25 Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering an heart-shaped emerald, flanked by 12 heart shaped diamonds, decorated throughout with pave round diamonds. emerald weighing 25 carats Size 7 Platinum Accompanied by Grs ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10.40 Carat Colombian Emerald Heart-Shape Diamond Platinum Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Colombian emerald takes center stage. It weighs 10.40 carats and has a unique heart-shape which is rarely seen in fine material like this. The emerald has a ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.60 Cts E VS1 Heart Baguette Diamonds Trilogy Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant trilogy ring features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined rom...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Hearts 18K rose gold, Carnelian, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Carnelian and Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring features heart-shaped orange carnelian stones, beautifully set in a delicate 18k rose gold ba...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.12 Carat Neon Blue Heart Paraiba Tourmaline Round Diamond White Gold ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Neon Blue Heart Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 2.93 Carats 289 White Round Diamonds: 1.19 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.70 Grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.68 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted engagement ring features an 18K white gold band, elegantly showcasing a captivating 1.68 carat heart shaped Fancy Yellow diamond at its center. Encircled b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16643
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring feature four heart shaped garnets and nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold....
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 8.58 Carat Heart Shape Minor Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring showcases a magnificent heart-shaped emerald, weighing 8.58 carats, set as its central focal point. Sourced from the verdant regions of Zambia, this natural beryl ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
One Carat Heart Shaped Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00cttw Diamond Clarity: SI2/SI3 Diamond Color: G Diamond Cut: Heart Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink tourmaline 6 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this opulent ring bears ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Untreated Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat), Mozambican Ruby and 1.07 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.90 Carats F VVS1 Heart Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant three-stone ring features GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 0.90 carats, composed of three diamonds weighing 0.30 carats each, graded F color and VVS1 clarity....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carats D VVS1 Heart Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant engagement ring features a GIA Certified 1.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 0.50 Carats F/VVS1 Heart Shape Diamond Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant halo ring features a GIA Certified 0.30 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its brilliance and beautifully defined silhouette. The c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Heart Shape Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
GIA Certified Blue Sapphire 4.22 carats with Diamond 2.47 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.04 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.51 ct Lab Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Heart Emerald 14K Gold Gift for Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
A toi et moi bypass ring — "you and me" in French, and that's exactly what it means. Heart-cut lab diamond in yellow gold bezel at one end.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.95 carat with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.61 Carat Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this necklace is hand set with 3.61 carats heart shape garnet & .17 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching heart garnet collection. Chain lenght-18...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
INSIGNICANT OIL GRS Certified 2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
INSIGNICANT OIL GRS Certified 2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Set in platinum two heart shape diamonds weight 0.80 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat D Color VVS1 Heart Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and romantic silhouette. The timel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Ct. Fancy Green Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Fancy Green Yellow heart Cut Diamond, weighing an impressive 4 ct. This exceptional diamond features a vs2 clarity, ensuring brilliance and fire that captures the eye.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NALLY GIA Pink Color Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
NALLY 2.02ct Fancy Purple- Pink Diamond Ring. The diamond is set in a Cartier Mounting with 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds, with an approximately total carat weight of 0.25CT, stamp...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Natural 4.25 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Eternity Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural 4.25 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Eternity Band Product: Natural diamond Eternity Band Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 4.25 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,100Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Heart Shape Diamond Open Ring, 0.98 Carats, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The 0.98 carats of natural diamonds display the distinctive character of the heart cut, combining brilliant faceting with a recognizable silhouette that requires exceptional cutting ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Heart Solitaire Cocktail Diamond Ring in Rose and White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Amore Heart Diamond Ring celebrates love and joy with their cheerful design and combination of shapes and colors. Diamonds Shapes: Heart Shape, Pear Shape & Round Total Diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct H VS2 Heart Diamond East-West Bezel Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded H color and VS2 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romantic si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swiss Blue Topaz Heart Ring With Diamonds 2.15 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Swiss Blue Topaz: 2.10 Carats Diamond: 0.05 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8.75 US Custom s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.90 Carats Heart D VVS1 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 D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romantic s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Heart Halo Ring - 14k Checkerboard Cab 11.57ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Chalcedony Carat(s): 11.33ct Cut: Checkerboard Heart Cabochon ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Moi&Toi 4 Carat Emerald Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4-carat natural heart shape emeralds The emeralds are surrounded by a lovely pave of brilliant round di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$43,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Heart-Shape Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional GIA certified heart-shape emerald ring centered by a vivid green emerald weighing 5.73 carats, expertly cut to emphasize depth, brilliance, and the iconic heart silhou...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,224Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Heart Halo Ring 1.69ct SI/HI 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Romantic by design and extraordinary in presence, this 1.69 carat Heart-Cut Halo diamond ring is a declaration of love rendered in the finest 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carats F/VS1 Twin Heart Diamonds Cross Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This romantic ring features two GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, each weighing 1.50 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity. Carefully matched for symmetry and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Diamond Pink Enamel 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .55 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Turquoise, Red, White and Black enamel. The ring is a size 7 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.10 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and highly distinctive, this ring centers on a GIA-certified 4.10 carat heart-shaped emerald, of Colombian origin, displaying a vivid green color and beautiful transparency. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 3 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Ring 18ct Gold Yellow Stamped Circa 2000 Maker Mark CJS This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring showcases a beautiful heart-shaped design that is both romantic and el...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 #21439
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 Celebrate love with this breathtaking heart-shaped diamond* engagement ring. Set on a bold, wide 14K yellow gold ban...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.14ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Band Platinum 5.75
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 9 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.14 carats. D-F color and VVS2/VS1 clarity. Platinum, 3.30 grams, si...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00 Cts F/VS1 Twin Heart Toi Et Moi Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 2.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.00 carat each, graded F color and VS1 clarity. ...
Diamond, 18k 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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