18K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond Art Deco Ring MF07-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This Art Deco ring exudes vintage elegance. The opulent design is elevated by the 1.10 carat Diamond center stone and additional Diamond accents, which offer plenty of sparkle every ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by diamonds and two hydrothermal spinel. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gol...
Diamond, Spinel, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond Pearl Precious Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Enhance your look with this charming ring in 14Kt white gold and rose gold, composed of diamonds and blue sapphires and emeralds which surround 3 little pearls with a diameter of 2/3...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by four drops coral, diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gol...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two amethysts and two rubies surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and soli...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with sapphires in the central part surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silv...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid ...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophis...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths a...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silve...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.70Ct Ruby and 1.14Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat ruby, 1.14 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage cocktail rings. This fine and impre...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 4.0ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF10-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A detailed 18K Yellow Gold setting sets the stage for this exquisite ring. At the center, a 2.10 carat Ruby adds a stylish pop of color. Sparkling Diamond accents totaling 4.0 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two central flowers of turquoise paste surrounded by two flowers of rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combin...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band 2.02 TDW Bubble
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band 2.02 TDW Bubble This vintage estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with genuine white and fiery natural diamonds. Center ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette and Round Diamond Ring This stunning Baguette Diamond Men's Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Material: 10k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of coral paste surrounded by diamonds and rubies. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring with Marquise, Pear, and Round Diamonds – 1.38 Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sculptural and refined, this stunning 18K white gold ring showcases a harmonious blend of diamond cuts in an open crossover design. At the center, seven marquise-cut diamonds (0.44 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Magnesite, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central magnesite with a diamond in the central part surrounded by topazs and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Ita...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$84Sale Price|20% Off
wooden Natural diamonds Cross 925 sterling silver wooden ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This smart wooden ring consists of; Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold and Diamond Pavé Dress Ring with Diamond Shoulders circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18K white gold ring, featuring a 9 diamond pavé design, with 18 baguette diamonds and 40 round diamonds decorating the shoulders. Ring size UK M 1/2, US 6 1/4, inside dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a central tanzanite and, laterally, diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect condit...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Art Nouveau ring is designed as a stylized flower and stylized leaves. The flower is decorated with an oval ruby surrounded by eight diamonds. Four leaves enclose two s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Unheated Purple Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified Unheated Purple Sapphire 1.90 carats, Purple Sapphire 0.25 carat, Brown Diamond 0.20 carat and Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The ...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by multicolor sapphires and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.70ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF43-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An array of colors and textures make this luxury ring impossible to ignore. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds with a total weight of 2.70 carats are perfectly paired with Sapphires to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring composed of shiny aquamarine in a center of a elegant design surrounded of diamonds and iolites on the sides. All is mounted in 14Kt rose gold and 14 Kt white gold. Tot...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnesite, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite surrounded by rubies, sapphires and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Sapphire, Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ceylon hydrothermal sapphire between two corals surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object comb...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold and rose gold structure mounted with a central yellow sapphire surrounded by diamonds and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian mast...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$9,660Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby = 1.15 Carat Diamond = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silve Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master go...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Bespoke 0.78 Carat Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to learning and spiritual healing. Lightweight and gorgeous, this is a perfe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sone, Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a central green stone surrounded by diamonds and, laterally, onyx. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with diamonds and tsavorite. This elegant object combines so...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retrò ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a drop aquamarine in the central part, two sapphires laterally and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Baguette and Brilliant-Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 0.67ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. US size 7.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White and Gray Australian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fascinating ring in 18kt yellow gold composed of two pearls one white and one gray pearl with two diamonds. diamonds 0.08kt pearl 2.70gr tot weight 8gr Ring Size: Italian Size: 13.5 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Orange-Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful round-shaped 6.5mm orange-yellow sapphire center stone is accented by approximately 0.75 carats of pavé set round brilliant-cut and marquise diamonds and set in 14K wh...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in per...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,834Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Floral Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Openwork Design
Located in Diera, AE
Crafted in 18K white gold, this elegant statement ring showcases 1.79 carats of natural diamonds arranged in a captivating openwork floral design. A marquise-cut diamond at the cente...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,899Sale Price|21% Off
7.66 Carat Morganite & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for Morganite Ring, this is the ultimate find, (7.66 carats) of the finest Morganite color is the focal point. Perfectly matched in color, size, luster, and trans...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Marquise and Baguette Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A remarkable expression of brilliance and craftsmanship, this statement ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and set with 2.48 carats of natural diamonds. The design features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring gorgeous sapphire stone with diamonds surrounding, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
10 Mm Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by emeralds and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 sil...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of rubies and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master gold...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires and details in white gold studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by It...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose 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 cluster rings are timeless accessories. While they might have been considered more popular in certain eras than in others, they’re versatile and belong in any jewelry box.
Featuring a diamond or other central gemstone surrounded by smaller stones, the cluster rings’ distinguished look makes them a popular choice for engagement rings or, for a fancy night out, an accent piece for jewelry lovers everywhere.
The style of cluster rings has changed over time even if the defining attributes have remained intact.
Georgian-era jewelry — named for the monarchies of the four King Georges — features cluster rings that are often characterized by a grouping of central stones into rose-like shapes. (The stones are set off by the setting’s blackened metal.) Diamonds came into fashion during the late Victorian period, and late Victorian cluster rings were most often set in yellow gold. Jewelers of the Art Deco period embraced geometric shapes, and Art Deco cluster rings feature emeralds, sapphires and other colorful stones.
Cluster rings for future brides have been in and out of the spotlight, but cluster-style engagement rings have been experiencing a consistent revival of sorts since at least 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring, which was made by Garrard in the 1980s. For your special day, whether you prefer vintage engagement rings or contemporary pieces, a cluster ring can deliver some sparkle if a diamond solitaire is out of your budget. (See our engagement ring buying guide for insight and expert tips to help you find the perfect ring.)
On 1stDibs, find many ruby cluster rings, gold cluster rings and an extraordinary range of other antique and vintage rings today.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
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.