Sicis 18k White Gold Hibiscus Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Made in Italy
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Blossoming on the finger, this exquisite creation mirrors the delicate contours of a hibiscus flower, meticulously crafted in the purest white gold. Diamonds, nature's own crystallin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 4-RND-0,84 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 26-RND-0,96 1/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,758Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 16-RND-0,42 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 12-RND-0,17 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$411Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds White Rose Gold Stacking Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white and rose gold with natural round cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
$2,605Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashionable Italian Diamond White Gold Statement Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 6-RND 57-0,03-4/6 Diamond 48-RND57-0,3-99/ Diamond 36-RND57-0,2-7/7 Leikosapphire 1-0,2 ct Size 16.5 Weight 3.31 gram With a heritage of ancient fine S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Italian Cocktail Ring 18 karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This makes them ideal for special occasions or to add a touch of glamour to any outfit. Overall, the modern Italian cocktail ring is a unique and exquisite piece of jewelry in very ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1ct Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring, Italy Circa 1890s
Located in Firenze, IT
Of round outline, the central stone weighing approximately 1cts, it is bordered by nine smaller stones weighing approximately 0,90cts, claw set in silver and gold. Weight: 6.4gr. Siz...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
La Nouvelle Bague ring in enamel gold and diamonds
Located in Perugia, IT
La Nouvelle Bague ring in enamel gold and diamonds 18 kt rose and white and yellow gold ring with enamels, weight g 10.1 with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weight carats 0.04, clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The ring has a romantic gondola shape on which eighty-three Diamonds, with a total carat setting of about one carat, are pavé-set. Six pink colored Sapphires are set in the center of...
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold 2.1 ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.35 ct Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18K white gold band, one center Ceylon sapphire of 2.1 carats, and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.35 carats, Italy 1930s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Made in Italy Aquamarine Diamond Innovatively Worn Cosmic Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18k Gold Made in Italy Aquamarine Diamond Innovatively Worn Cosmic Cocktail Ring.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Ring with 5.9 ct Sapphire and 1.8 ct Diamonds, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large sapphire of 5.9 carats, and brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 1.8 carats, Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 6.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow and White Gold Band Ring with 1.57ct Diamonds, Italy 1990
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated ring is crafted in a striking combination of 18kt yellow and white gold, designed to exude timeless elegance and refined luxury. The band-style setting features a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate PIPPO PEREZ 18K Pave Diamond Buckle Italian Cocktail Ring 6.96cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular cocktail ring done by Italian designer Pippo Perez. It has been crafted in 18k white gold and meticulously pavé set with with approximately 6.96cttw in G-H color Vs1+ c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Made in Italy 18K White Gold White Black Diamond Two-Finger Empowerment Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Made in Italy 18K White Gold White Black Diamond Two-Finger Empowerment Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Florentine Finished 0.27 Cttw Diamond 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
This exquisite ring has a sheen similar to silk and is outstanding with it's royal 18 karat white and yellow gold combination, perfectly set off with five VS, F-G diamonds = 0.27 Cttw.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Icon 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring, Modern Design, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 5. Total weight: 4.5 grams. Hallmarked Gucci, Made in Italy.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Old-Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, Italy, Circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1920 ca. Size: 6 3/4 Weight: 3.9 gr. The Art Déco ring presents a rectangular shape and is fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IO SI Scavia Italian Designer 4.75 Carat White and Black Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Bypass Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There is 2.50 Carats in Black Diamonds There is 2.25 Carats in White Diamonds F VS The ring is by an Italian Designer IO SI Scavia.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Italian Sculptural Pavé Diamond Flexible Dome Ring in 18K White Gold, 3 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
An arresting Italian-made pavé diamond ring distinguished by its architectural presence and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artisan 18kt White Gold Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, Size 8 US
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring 0.30 Ct White Diamond Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Questo anello è un'evoluzione degli antichi anelli del Medioevo che venivano donati all'amata/o. Veniva inciso il nome o una parola significativa da personalizzare il dono fatto. Si ...
White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Milky Cabochon Quartz Gemstone Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Made in Italy Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Made in Italy Quartz Gemstone Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring This ring in white gold has a quartz cabochon cut and along the side there are a total of 0.47 ct of black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Zydo 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Diamond Floral Italian Cocktail Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Designer: Zydo, Italy * Metal: 18K Yellow Gold * Gemstones: Coral Cabochons * Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 Carat Total Weight * Diamond Color: G–H * Diamond Clarit...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1970 Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 21.60 Ctw Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is symmetric and is embellished with eighteen natural gemstones, such white colorless diamonds and a pair of gorgeous corals from the coasts of Sardinia in Italy.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Amethyst ✔ Center-Stone Weight: ~10.00 Carats ✔ Stone Cut: Oval ✔ Stone Color: Purple ✔ Designer: Magie ✔ Ring: 18K, 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, signed "Magie ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Marco Bicego One Carat Natural Diamond Italian Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy by Marco Bicego, this 18K yellow gold ring features a satin finish and is stamped 750.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Amethyst ✔ Center-Stone Weight: ~10.00 Carats ✔ Stone Cut: Oval ✔ Stone Color: Purple ✔ Designer: Magie ✔ Ring: 18K, 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, signed "Magie ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18kt Gold Onyx and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
18 kt gold Art Deco onyx-diamond-ring, approx. 1920, oval ring head onyx, centered 1 old cut diamond approx. 0.40 ct ring shoulders in platinum with small diamond roses. Size 7 1/4 W...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco 1.73 Ct Diamond Buckle Ring, 18K White Gold, Italy Circa 1935
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Diamond Buckle ring Fabulous genuine Art Deco ring in fascinating buckle design as widely in vogue during the period This is an eye-catching huge and bold ring very finely h...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring with Diamonds Snake Design
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, sculpted into the sinuous form of a coiled serpent.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Classic Band Ring 1970's
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and tailored vintage cocktail ring was designed and created in Florence Italy at some time during the 1970's or early 1980's.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring 14k Solid Gold, Italian Fine Jewelry, made to order.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: 1.9 carats of natural cushion Tanzanite in Blue Purple color 0.1 carats total weight of natural diamonds 7.4 mm x 7.4 mm Ribbed texture with sandblasted and polished finish...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Emerald Cut Diamond Italian White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Emerald Cut Diamond Italian White Gold Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features two ~.63ct white diamonds totaling ~1.26ctw in the center, each with a mixed cut that high...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
Antique style gold and silver ring with diamonds and oval ruby ct 0.95 This antique-style ring is made of 18k gold and 925 sterling silver. In the center is an oval-shaped Ruby surr...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Epic! 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold 5.55 Cttw Diamond Domed Ring Made in Italy
Located in Troy, MI
This eye catching never worn, estate 18 karat yellow & white gold large domed ring is a statement piece! Exquisitely made with 369 VS / F-G quality diamonds = 5.55 Cttw est. set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,102Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Flower White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt (15.10 grams) Beautiful mix of colored stones Diamonds 0.33 cts Semiprecious stones 0.82 grams Italian craftsmanship Size 54 / 14 Comes with certif...
Diamond, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Floral Ring with Mother-of-Pearl Petals and Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage Italian floral ring from the late 20th century (1980s–1990s), beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet and Diamonds Engagement Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli 18k Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover now our stunning engagement ring made to order in 18k gold and featuring a 1.8 carat natural red Almandine garnet as the main gemstone. The garnet is surrounded by six round...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$4,113Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Aquamarine White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt Beautiful central aquamarine stone (4.20 cts) Diamonds 0.22 cts Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price !
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Antique 18K Gold Pearl and Diamond Daisies Ring, Italy Circa 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18K gold band, pearls and brilliant diamond daisies, Italy 1850s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Italian Mid-Century 14K Gold Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c. 1965
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Mid-Century, c. 1965–1975 Origin: Italy (stamped 14K ITALY) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Australian Opal, approx. 6.5 carats Accent Stones: 20 Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Ring, Pave Set, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Size: 7 Weight: 4.12 gr. An 18kt yellow gold, 18 kt white gold and pave' diamond designed as an heart.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Utopia Gallery 18kt Rose Gold Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Utopia Gallery ring is a breathtaking statement piece that masterfully combines modern sophistication with timeless luxury. Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the ring features a bold, c...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Two-Stone Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The rectangular plaque set with two old brilliant-cut diamonds within rectangular borders and single-cut diamond pave', each diamond approximately 0.80 carats, ring size 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Old Rose Cut Flemish Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an old rose cut flemish diamond approximately 0,50ct, mounted in silver and gold. Size 7 Weight: 4,5gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Gemstone: 100% Natural Black Diamond (0.08 ct). Top Platform Width: 9 mm. Design: 3D Sculptural Sphinx Signet Ring.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisanal Aquamarine White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt Beautiful central aquamarine stone (4.20 cts) Diamonds 0.22 cts Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price !
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Honeycomb Ring Approx 2ct dia. 1ct rubies
Located in Plantation, FL
A bold and architecturally striking ring, crafted in 18 karat gold and designed in an elegant honeycomb motif, pavé-set throughout with fine white diamonds and vivid natural rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Italian Smoky Topaz & Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold, c. 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver & 14K yellow gold Smoky topaz, approx. 8 ct Diamonds, approx. 1.50 tcw Total weight: 14.60 g Ring size: 8 Italy Late 20th century
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
2.3Ct Italian Coral Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Italian Coral Treatment: None Weight: 2.3cts Head Size: 10x8mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 3-4 Country of Origin: Italy Metal: 14k-2.45g ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,486Sale Price|36% Off
Italian Design Square Ring in 18 Karat Pink and White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Total weight of diamonds is 0.22 carat. This Italian design ring is a European size 53 which is a US size 6.5 This ring is in new condition and will be send beautifully packed.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.67 ct of Diamonds 18 Kt Gold Contemporary Band Ring. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
18 Kt white gold band ring with diamonds on the outside and on the sides for a total weight of ct 1.67 Weight Ring: gr 9.7 Number of Diamonds: n° 112 Size: IT 13 USA 6.25 ; FR 53 It...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Designer 18k Quartz Rhodolite Diamonds Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K Diamond 0,73 ct Quartz Rhodolite Weight 10.8 grams Different Sizes Available With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva base...
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
$4,113Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashionable Italian Black Diamond White Gold Statement Signet Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND 57-0,01-4/6 Diamond 25-RND 57-0,26-99 Size 17.2 Weight 11.1 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tradi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 18kt White Gold Italian Halo Ring with 2.40ct Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Height: 0,8 cm Top Length: 1,5 cm Top Width: 1,8 cm This masterfully crafted ring features a stunning 2.4 carat natural emerald from the world-renowned mines of Colombia. Highly...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Unveil an ancient mystery with the sculptural Sphinx Ring by Oltremare Gioielli. A masterpiece of Egyptian Revival design, this striking signet ring is handcrafted in solid 14k gold,...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Italian Modern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a white pearl of 11mm. Modern classic piece, crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 18 karat and finished with high polish.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Yellow White Diamond Yellow Gold Band 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K TT PE 1.89 Cts/12 Pcs Yellow Diamond 3.08 Cts/26 Pcs
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This dramatic navette ring is quite the spectacular find! Sleek and slender, this romantic gem has a delightful and intriguing design. The diamond-sprinkled openwork navette shape f...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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