Gaetano Chiavetta Rubellite and Diamond Flaming Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.9 grams Size: N (54) Face Dimensions: 17mm x
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams Face
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.8 grams Face
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch but has been expertly transformed into a wonderful ring by master antique jeweller, Gaetano
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.72 Carat Fancy Orange Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) - Can be professionally
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
transformed into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Band Width: 2mm Face
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Hexagonal Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: N Face Dimensions: 18.5mm x
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano
Diamond, Silver
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Pair Of Yellow Gold And Diamond-set Serpent Earrings
Located in London, GB
King Charles III. This contemporary pair of earrings by the goldsmith Gaetano Chiavetta incorporates
Gaetano Chiavetta 1.07 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Winged Angel Ring
Located in London, GB
re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. The ring is handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver and features
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Crowned Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gaetano Chiavetta Size 7 Weight: 9,13gr
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Pearl Etruscan Ring
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Horseshoe and Riding Crop Ring
Located in London, GB
been transformed into a ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
from a Victorian stick pin by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Size: J Face
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams UK Ring Size: J Face Diameter: 12mm x
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl and Garnet Horseshoe Necklace
Located in London, GB
transformed into a wonderful necklace by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
a ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
brooch by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.5
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
and reimagined into this beautiful ring by Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.8
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.52 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Gem Set Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.8 grams Face Dimensions: 12mm x 10mm Ring Size
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 2.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 9mm x 9mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
/restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.1 grams Face Dimensions: 11mm x 7mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.6 grams Ring
Pearl, Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fly Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.5 grams
Antique Old Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
wearable necklace by master antique jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.4 grams Ring Size
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian stick pin but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.1 grams Ring Size
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2 grams Ring Size: M (53
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Longines Watch Ring
By Longines
Located in London, GB
ring with a shank by the antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: M
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Enamel and Diamond Snake Ring Size J 1/2 (49.5)
Located in London, GB
ring was expertly crafted by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Clover Necklace
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. It sits on a more modern 18ct yellow gold chain. Condition: Used
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
more practical everyday ring by antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Hammered Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. He used a Victorian 22ct band ring and a
Diamond
Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta who has expertly paid homage to a classic style. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Old and Rose Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.2 grams Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 2mm
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Violet Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and redesigner Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TVJ 0.91 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
and women. The ring was brought to life by the antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.9
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Pearl and Ruby Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. The pendant sits on a more modern 18ct yellow gold chain
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
pieces were created by master antique jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta who has expertly
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Ruby Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.3 grams Band Width: 2.5mm Size: Q (58) Emerald
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.1 grams Ring Size: M Face Dimensions: 14.5mm x
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Square Omega Watch Ring
Located in London, GB
restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Omega classic timepieces have been worn by many influential
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery by master vintage jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
to the style of the period by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
has recently been converted by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Silver, Enamel and Diamond Skull Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked sterling silver London 2016, bearing the
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Pair of Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in London, GB
, all in 9ct yellow gold,made by Gaetano Chiavetta, bearing the Bentley and Skinner sponsor mark
Yellow Gold
Pair of Diamond and Enamel Skull Earrings
Located in London, GB
diamonds the bottom a transparent dice, hook fittings, Gaetano Chiavetta, London 2016, total gross weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pair of Silver, Enamel and Diamond Skull Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked sterling silver London 2016, bearing the
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
total diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, bearing the Bentley and Skinner sponsor mark
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
designed shank, estimated total diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked 925 London
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
$2,942Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 heart shape cut pink sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.40cts. and 33 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$9,125
Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds Granulated 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful brilliant blue 14 x 17 mm cabochon Brazilian Minas Gerias aquamarine is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point bezel with jawan" handcrafted 22K Etruscan style gold ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Heart Shape Ring with Black Onyx, a central Old European Cut Diamond and a wonderful shield design in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The antique ri...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by tapering rose-cut diamonds in a carved mounting, in sterling silver and 18k gold. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, and adorned with a fantastic arrangement o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
Georgian Cupid's Heart and Arrow Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The most ubiquitous symbol of Georgian love was the heart, and still is even today. This romantic Georgian ring centers on a glinting rose-cut diamond heart, struck by Cupid's arrow,...
Diamond
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco, Hexagonal Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct gold. This stunning ring features a ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period Ring with openwork shoulders featuring one claw set old oval cut Ruby and two bezel set old cushion cut Diamonds. Made in Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - earl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring two...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 0.94 carat, H color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2145814827. Circa late 1800s Size 5, resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.26ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This original antique engagement ring features a beautiful old mine cushion cut diamond weighing 2.26ct set in an eight split claw, open back setting. The stone is wonderfully accomp...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,313Sale Price|29% Off
Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Mountain Pyramid Cone Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 cts Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Beautiful, Unique & Rare - Custom Cut Gemstone Shape Dark Purple Violet Hues and Shades of a High Quality Amethyst Comfo...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Ring with a Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a natural Thai heated heart shaped, pink-red Ruby (1.04 carat). weight: 5.6 grams ring size: 15.75 mm / 5 US dimensions: 8 x 8 mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 5.6 carats and diamonds of 0.6 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ever...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.