Vintage 0.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage ring has a subtly domed setting, ornamented with a feature tension set marquise cut 0.38 ct diamond to the centre of the design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chrysoprase and Sodalite Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of gemstone jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color E Clarity VVS2 Cut Modern brilli...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 #20723
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 JAGi Certified- This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features one marquise shaped white cabochon opal (15.1 mm x 7.1 mm) surrounde...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,860 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.48 ct Stone Shape - Marquise Gemstone Pcs - 6 Stone Size - 4 x 2 mm Diamond Weight - 0.8 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 #20034
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features four marquis cut sapphires (4 mm x 3 mm each) and nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Round Shape Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.65 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.02 (15 Pcs ) Colou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Cocktail Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Bold yet elegant, this ring adds instant charm to your look. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: BAGUETTE Carat: 0.11ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamonds S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond & Sapphire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Round Carat: 0.58 ct Color: Blue Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.42 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.42 TCW Red Spinel and Diamond Floral Cluster Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.9 Grams Stone: 0.42 TCW Red Ruby (3.5 x 2 mm, 0.07 ct.), 0.51 TCW Diamond (Round: 3.1, 0.11 ct.)
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Natural Diamond Broad Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This wide band diamond ring features alternating rows of marquise and pear-shap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
23.01ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 23.01 ct. Sapphire Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat Sapphire, 202 Diamonds = 5.50cts E-G VS (2 GIA) Certifications: Gubelin and GIA Size: 6 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry M...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Startling Emerald and Diamond Designer Engagement Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS:- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 0.39 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Marquise > Diamond weight - 0.35 cts > D...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Radiant Cut Solitaire Natural Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.91 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.68 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,092Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Floral Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Wedding Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 0.51 ct > Gemstone pcs - 8 > Gemstone shape - Marquise > Gemstone size - 4 x 2 mm > D...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald Natural Diamond Open Cuff Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.14 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Oval Carat: 0.14 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
There is an internal flow inside the stone visible under x 10 magnification. 12 old diamond cut Diamonds on perimeter Ø range 2.5 mm - 2 mm weight about 0.7 ct together Total diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Five Stone Natural Diamond Stacking Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This five-stone diamond ring features a seamless mix of marquise and pear-shap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vanki Ring In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.28 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.88 ct ★THE METAL★ 14K Soli...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1CT Oval GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal Purity: 14K Design: Halo Carat Weight:1CT Diamond Color: GH-Color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1CT Oval Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal Purity: 14K Design: Halo Carat Weight:1CT Diamond Color: GH-Color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Chinese Platinum Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco ring in platinum, centred by a marquise-shaped jade cabochon within a diamond-set navette surround.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
0.17 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.890 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.17 ct Colour: Fa...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.230 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.85 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Sapphire is of medium intensity Blue color with internal color variations and banding 9.5 mm x 3.25 mm x 2.4 mm deep / ca 1 ct . Each diamond of old European cut Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct eac...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.753 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.00 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 1.52 Tanzanite Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
With a comfortable weight and adjustable sizing, this ring promises both breathtaking beauty and ease of wear, ready to add a touch of twilight magic to any outfit and become a treas...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 950 - Natural Diamond & Jade: Ring, Size: 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum 950 - Natural Diamond & Jade: Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 5.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (Resizable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.55 Ct Diamond Clar...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GRA Certified 0.81 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.616 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.81 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1CT Oval Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: AamiaaMetal Purity: 14K Design: Halo Carat Weight:1CT Diamond Color: GH-Color D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18KT White Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
The sapphire appears rectangular cushion cut from the image, despite the supplied notes referring to it as oval. Dimensions: Top: 3 x 2 x 2 cm Weight: 8.8 grams Ring Size: UK O / US...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions • Weight: 6 g • Ring Dimensions: 2.9 × 2 × 1.8 cm • Ring Size: UK M · US 6¼ · EU 52 Emerald Details • Natural Colombian Emerald • Shape/Cut: Square • Estimated Weight: ~2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Two stone diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This two stone ring is made in 18 karat yellow gold and set with two small but very pretty brilliant cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Exuding extraordinary brilliance and couture-inspired elegance, this 18K white gold natural diamond floral ring showcases 3.51 carats of pear, marquise, round, and emerald-cut diamon...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.535 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 0.61 ct Colour: Fai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.66 Carat Light Yellow Green SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.324 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.66 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Ring with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Main Features: Type: Vintage ring Material: 18ct white gold (hallmarked 750) Center Stone: Heated natural ruby (≈ 2 ct) Diamonds: Marquise- and brilliant-cut (≈ 0.50 ct total) Dimen...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Faint Yellow Green VS1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.325 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 ct Colour: Fain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRA Certified 0.38 Carat Natural Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 1.730 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 0.38 ct Colour: Purp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.051 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.02 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat U - V Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.50 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.13 ct Colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 1.24 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of 1920s jewellery. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour J Clarity SI1 Cut Old European r...
Diamond, Platinum
1.55ct Natural Diamonds Bypass Style Band 14kt 12474*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.55 ct natural marquise diamonds h-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 7.1 grams size 6.50 8.8mm wide 6.6mm depth $7,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 0.54 Carat Very Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.096 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.54 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 06.30 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 2.00 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.03 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.51 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: platinum Hallmarks: assay – sapphire CW – diamonds TCW Gems: 1 certified oval faceted cut unheated blue Ceylon sapphire of 7.46 Ct (13.93 mm. x 11.08 mm.) – 2 pear 2 rectangul...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.11 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.43 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.73 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 3.03 ct Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.275 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Light Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.71 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.70 Colour: Light...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 1.14 ct Clarity: VS Color: Fancy Grayish Yellow Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.66 ct Clarity: VS-SI ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.252 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.50 Colour: Fain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.267 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Medley Ring in 18k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round & Pear Carat: 0.32 ct Clarity: VS-SI Color: Fancy Yellow and Fancy Intense Yellow Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Oval & ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
AGL Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Green VVS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.598 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 3.00 ct Colour: Fanc...
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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