Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut fancy intense yellow diamond, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.17 carats in an open back claw s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA certified natural 12.02 carat cushion cut diamond presents a vibrant Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) hue, delivering pure brilliance and ...
Diamond, White Gold
3.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Daisy Flower Ring. The Ring is Platinum 950 And 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
GIA 13.77ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting in the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. Offered loose, this GIA certified natural 13.77 car...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 6ct Radiant Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 6.03 carat radiant diamond can be mounted into the solitaire setting shown in the photos...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.20CT Natural Round Fancy Intense Yellow-VVS2 Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring has not one, but three round diamonds that are graded as Intense in color.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3ct Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 3.28 carat Radiant cut diamond is available mounted in the pictured solitaire ring upon ...
Diamond, White Gold
$26,880Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center sits a magnificent 1.08 carat oval-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, graded Internally Flawless (IF), an extremely rare clarity grade even among high-color diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Twin-Stone Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
A 0.67 fancy intense yellow pear modified brilliant-cut diamond and a 0.62 carat pear brilliant-cut diamond with round accent diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum Size...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3 Stone Engagement Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The center stone is GIA Certified Diamond The stone is Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow 0.91 Carat VS2 The side stones are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Orange Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Amazing engagement solitaire ring. The center diamond a 1.25 carat Intense Orange Yellow round brilliant weighing held only on to sides revealing it beauty from all sides.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant VS1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 6.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) radiant cut diamond is available loose and can be m...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Intense Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Ring. This ring has a center stone 7.57ct Radiant Cut Diamond (Color: Fancy Intense Yellow, Clarity: IF; ( internally Flawless) GIA#2239111308) with 2 sh...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 9.56ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A GIA certified, natural 9.56 carat cushion diamond with Fancy Intense Yellow (FIY) color and VS2 clarity, unmistakably rare and crafted by nature.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 5 carat round-cornered rectangular modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy intense yellow diamond cluster ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, IF clarity, with a weight of 1.24 carats, in an open back...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking engagement ring is a bold statement of elegance. The centerpiece features a 1.00ct radiant cut diamond, EGL certified at Fancy Intense Yellow, VS2, vibrant and eye clean.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.01ct Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 3.01-carat Cushion Cut diamond, prized for its exceptional VVS2 clarity and captivating brilliance. Flanking the center ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.98 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K yellow gold engagement ring with 1.67 ct fancy intense yellow diamond with VS1 clarity and 1.31 carats of white diamonds going around the halo and band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
8 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Oval Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 8 carat oval modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Feel rejuvenated and inspired with this Ring with a certified Intense Yellow diamond in the center, decorated with white diamond motifs.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond And White Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Gorgeous Fancy intense yellow radiant diamond ( looks like vivid yellow in person ) and white diamond ring beautifully hand crafted in platinum.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.30ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a stunning 0.70ct radiant cut center diamond, GIA certified at Fancy Intense Yellow SI2, it boasts a rich hue and exceptional clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy intense yellow diamond flanked solitaire ring, mid 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.39 carats, in a...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.69ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 1.69 Stone Type: Natural Certification: EGL Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.04 Primary Cut: Radiant Cut Primary Color: Fanc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone gypsy ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone gypsy ring. Set to centre with one old round cut diamond natural fancy intense yellow diamond, I2 clarity, with a weight of 1.49 carats in an...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond And White Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Gorgeous Fancy intense yellow radiant diamond ( looks like vivid yellow in person ) and white diamond ring beautifully hand crafted in platinum.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Octagonal Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique octagonal fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece with a vibrant touch!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.28ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a bold and radiant statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Intense Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Pear Shape Natural Fancy Intense Yellow is flanked by 2 colorless side pear shape diamonds.
Diamond
Certified Oval shape Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond White Diamond Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Set in 18K gold, this ring is more than an adornment—it’s a legacy, destined to be cherished across generations as a symbol of love, light, and timeless beauty Center Diamond - Oval...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5ct Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking ring featuring a 5.0 carat marquise-cut diamond of a vivid yellow hue. The ring is accented by additional diamonds, enhancing the central stone's brilliance. Crafted in ...
Diamond, Platinum
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 15.03 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and power, this GIA Certified 15.03 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond is a true collector’s stone. Cut as a Cut-Cornered Rectangular Modified B...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20ct Fancy Yellow Intense Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this remarkable 3.20ct Fancy Yellow Intense Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.82ct cushion fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
0.82ct cushion fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$13,920Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and exceptionally vibrant natural yellow diamond ring centered by a GIA certified 1.35 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Certified 3.50 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The stone has a nice yellow colour. About 70 accent diamonds were used to make this ring, and are composed of round and marquise shapes.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.04 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Intense Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #1216742124.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$60,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 2.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a 2.00 carat cushion-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, showcasing exceptional color intensity and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Emilio Jewelry .63 Carat Intense Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1 center oval diamond 0.63ct clarity I2 In addition to 1.06ct of small pave diamonds From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Hand made in...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 1.93 Carat Intense Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1.93 Carats Total 1.37 Carat Center Stone From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue Please inquire for more images. All pieces are hand made in the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Details: Center Diamond: 3.01ct Radiant Cut, Fancy Intense Yellow, VS1 (GIA 2185549042) Side Diamonds: 0.85cttw Trapezoid Cuts Accent Diamonds: 0.60cttw Round Brilliant Cuts Metal: P...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CGL Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Pt Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant treasure that exudes luxury and sophistication. The cushion-cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond at its heart is enhanced by a brilliant surround of round yellow and wh...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.48ctw. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pear Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Pear Shape Diamond ring set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
0.83ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow to brownish yellow diamond cocktail ring. 0.83 carats total diamond weight. 5 round brilliant yellow diamonds, 0.65 carats. Approximately Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 1.46 carats in an open ...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Fancy Intense Pink and Yellow Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning GIA certified fancy intense pink diamond bezel-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pear-shape yellow diamonds. The pink diamond accompanies a gemological report from GIA s...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
4.36ct Three Stone Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 4.36-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, certified by the GIA as VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified .70CT Fancy Intense Yellow-VS1 5 Stone Band
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a classic 5 stone band set with a 3/4 Carat center Cut Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant Diamond graded by GIA as being Fancy Intense Yellow in color and a VS1 in clari...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond GIA Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond GIA Platinum and Gold Estate Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.38ctw Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This nine-stone in 18K white and yellow gold ring, featuring five asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, weigh 1.31ct and four emerald cut diamonds, weigh 1.07ct in F color and V...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.28CTW Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This nine-stone in 18K white and yellow gold ring, featuring five asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, weigh 1.31ct and four emerald cut diamonds, weigh .97ct in F color and VS...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This timeless cluster ring is adorned with a Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond weighing around 0.50ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.01 Carat GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking masterpiece, this exceptional ring showcases a magnificent 3.01 carat GIA-certified Fancy Intense Yellow natural diamond, expertly fashioned in a beautifully proportio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant halo engagement ring crafted in solid 18 karat white gold, centered with a GIA-certified natural Fancy Intense Yellow cushion-cut diamond weighing 0.70 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.51 ct Fancy Intense Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant and stylish this is a radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring. Structured as a three-stone diamond ring this beautiful engagement ring features a cent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.29 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Internally Flawless Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary high-jewelry ring features a spectacular GIA Certified 7.29 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, graded Internally Flawless, with Even color distribution and except...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
1.01 cts GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A classic Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Ring, with a center stone, weighing 1.01cts, and certified by GIA, styled in a Open Pave Halo design with F+ color Brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., Soleste 2.10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Modified Brilliant Cushion Carat: 2.10 carats Measurements: 8.15 x 6.66 x 4.58 mm Color: Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: SI1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Fluoresc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.06ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its center glows a 4.06-carat radiant-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, GIA certified and graded VS1 for its exceptional clarity and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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