Vintage 1960s 0.53 Carat Total Round Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1960s toi et moi engagement ring featuring two round diamonds, one 0.27 carat and the other 0.26 carat in an 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.47ct Oval & Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating natural diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 oval diamond and 1 pear diamond, 1.47 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.53ct Oval & Marquise Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating natural diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. Oval diamond ring and marquise diamond ring, 1.53 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Pear-Shaped Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant Toi et Moi ring brings together two vibrant, pear-shaped emeralds—each totaling approximately 1.00 carat—set in opposing positions to symbolize union and harmony.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.81-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Band
Located in Deira, AE
Embrace modern elegance with the Toi et Moi Diamond Band. This stylish piece features a unique open-shank design, spotlighting two beautifully matched emerald-cut diamonds that sit i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Fancy Diamond Platinum Vintage Toi Et Moi Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two old European cut diamonds bead set east to west In the Toi et Moi style - translating from French as "You and Me" One weighs approximately 0.47 carat - fancy dark brown...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Toi et Moi Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique ring (circa 1900–1910) is set with two sparkling old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.32 carats in total. The stones are mounted in platinum-topped 14k gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.85ct Heart Shape Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 heart shape diamonds, 0.85 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.91ct Heart Shape Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 heart shape diamonds, 0.91 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.86ct Princess & Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating natural diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 princess cut diamond and 1 round diamond, 1.86 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.57ct Oval & Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 oval diamond and 1 round brilliant diamond, 1.57 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.13ct Oval & Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 oval diamond and 1 round diamond, 2.13 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Toi et Moi Engagement Ring For Women Moissanite Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Toi et Moi Engagement Ring For Women Moissanite Ring.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Toi Et Moi Ring Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14K Yellow Gold ~1.7CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
The Toi et Moi style, meaning "You and Me" in French, represents the union of two gemstones placed side by side.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Black Opla Star Ruby Open Shank Toi et Moi Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Modern multi-stone open shank toi et moi ring, all stones with Excellent brilliance and color saturation!
Ruby, Star Ruby, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
925 Sterling Silver Toi et Moi Ring Band For Engagement Moissanite Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Toi et Moi Ring Band For Engagement Moissanite Ring.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.79ct Heart Shape Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 heart shape diamonds, 0.79 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belrose Jewelers GIA 3 Carat Pear & Round Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
French for "you and me," the Toi et Moi is one of the most romantic of all engagement ring styles.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
4.96CTW Toi Et Moi Hidden Halo Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond ring in Platinum features with two cushion cut diamonds with a hidden halo and pavé-set diamonds. Both diamonds on the two ends are GIA-certified in J color and VS2-SI1...
Diamond
3.87Ct Fancy Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delight in this exquisite "Toi et Moi" ring, a timeless symbol of love translating to "you and me."
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into a realm of timeless beauty with this exquisite vintage ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold. At its heart, the ring features a stunning oval-cut sapphire...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...
Vintage Pear-Shape Ruby & Diamond Toi et moi Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Two pear-shaped rubies in a 14k yellow gold toi et moi setting, surrounded by diamonds. The tapered band is studded with more rubies and diamonds for a colorful and sparkling show fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$21,000Sale Price|40% Off
5.86 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Two-Stone Ring comprised of 2 perfectly matched Pear Shaped Emeralds weighing 4.91 Carats and surrounded by 60 Brilliant Round Diamonds weighing 0.95 Carats. Set in Platin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$6,740Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.49ct Toi Et Moi Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 3 oval emeralds, 4.49 carats apx F2. 18-karat yellow gold, 6.79 grams, current ring size 6.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.95 carat old European diamond platinum toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco Toi et Moi ring is a beautiful embodiment of romance and refined 1930s design.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
$9,528Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Vivid G. Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Discover a stunning Toi et Moi ring that masterfully blends elegance and luxury.
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
RUCHI Diamond and Emerald White Gold Toi Et Moi Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond : 1.44ct total weight. Emerald : 1.23ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Toi et Moi Golden Citrine 2.74ct Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The Toi et Moi 2-stone Citrine cocktail ring Set in 14ct Yellow Gold setting, with a square shape and a pear shape Citrine, 2.74ct total Citrine weight.
Citrine, Yellow Gold
$6,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.43ct Oval & Marquise Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.43 carats total diamond weight. 1 oval diamond, 1.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.13ct Oval & Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.27 carats total diamond weight. 1 oval diamond, 1.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features Brilliant cut Diamonds embraced by east to west halfway to the shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features Brilliant cut Diamonds embraced by east to west halfway to the shank.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach Fancy Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This sweet ring fresh from the J. Birnbach workshop features a 0.51 carat heart shape diamond of fancy greenish yellow color and SI1 clarity paired with a 0.40 carat pear shape diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
0.96Ct Fancy Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience the enchanting union of love with our stunning "Toi et Moi" Bypass Ring. This exquisite piece features a magnificent yellow cushion-cut diamond and a captivating white cus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander 1.34 Carat Toi Et Moi Emerald & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.34 carats total gemstone weight. 0.80 carat round shape emerald. 0.54 carat marquese shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.90ct + 2.09ct Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Crossover Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Toi et Moi engagement ring is absolutely divine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sophia D. Pear Shape Toi et Moi Ring with Diamond and Ruby
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D "Toi et Moi" ring featuring a pear shaped diamond with an approximate weight of 2.19 carats and a pear shaped ruby with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats surrounded wit...
Diamond, Ruby
Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese ruby and diamond toi-et-moi engagement ring in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal circa 2000s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Kai Flora Blossom Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kai's Flora Solid Gold Diamond Natural Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Toi et Moi Double Flower Blossom Ring is an exquisite embodiment of nature's beauty and the symbolism of love.
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Toi et Moi ring - Extraordinary antique love ring - Edwardian Old cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary ring is crafted in 18 karat solid gold. This stunning 'toi et moi'-ring is set with a lovely old rose cut diamond and a romantic pearl, both placed in a cathedral ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Diamonds embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.37 Carat Ovalcut Pink Sapphire Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagementring 14K Whitegold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut pink sapphire embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Carat EmeraldCut Sapphire Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring 14K YellowGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Sapphires embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,240Sale Price|25% Off
1.65Ct Fancy Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring you've shared is a sophisticated piece, known as a "Toi et Moi" ring, which translates to "You and Me" in French, symbolizing the union of two souls.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum 1.88 Carat Old Mine Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, Circa 1915
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A romantic Edwardian platinum and diamond Toi et Moi ring, circa 1915, featuring two old mine-cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 1.88 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
ALGT Certified Toi et Moi 5.84 crt Tourmalines and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An ode to duality and desire, this toi et moi ring is crafted in exquisite bi-color gold, where warm yellow tones meet the cool elegance of white gold in a seamless, sculptural embra...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Toi et Moi Pink & Indicolite Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds: 14K Gold, Pear Cut
Located in Columbus, OH
A distinctive, meaningful ring. "A toi et moi pink and blue tourmaline ring with diamonds in 14K gold."
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Toi et Moi Ring. This incredible ring has old european cut diamonds with two clusters on the top.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Toi et moi - Functional Rings - Wear 1 or 2 - Burmese Ruby & Diamond Rings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Together, the two stones create a modern Toi et Moi silhouette — bold, sculptural, and irresistibly symbolic.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Toi et Moi 14k Gold, Amethyst, and Pearl Cocktail Ring Size 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine toi et moi gold, amethyst, and pearl cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Kunzite Pear & Emerald Cut Toi Et Moi 18-Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Natural Kunzite Pear & Emerald Cut Toi Et Moi Ring Product: Toi Et Moi Kunzite Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstone Details: There are (2) Kunzite Gemstones weighing ...
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Toi et Moi Ring - 1ct Unheated Ruby & 0.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Toi et Moi ring in solid 18k white gold featuring an unheated ruby and an old cut diamond side-by-side.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Alexandrite Toi et Moi Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA report 2233584981
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Alexandrite Toi et Moi Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA report 2233584981 This contemporary ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a distinctive toi et moi design pairi...
Diamond, Alexandrite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.04ctw Salt and Pepper Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K White Gold R6699
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.04ctw Salt and Pepper Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K White Gold R6699 ♥ Solid 14K white gold Toi et Moi (You and Me) style ring featuring two sparkly and semi-transparent celestial...
Diamond, White Gold
Ceylon Blue & Orange Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Flower Ring 18K Gold Bypass
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Gold Sapphire:3.84 Carats Diamond: .41 Carat G Color / SI Clarity Diamonds Oval & Pear Brilliant Cut Sapphires Toi et Moi Floral Bypass Design
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy! The succeeding rows of glimmering baguette diamonds ascend towards 2 boisterous rubies that show off a desirable, r...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold and High Set 'Toi et Moi' Double Garnet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage garnet and 14K gold ring. In the 'Toi et Moi' form (meaning in French 'You and Me') with 2 deep red, round-cut garnet gemstones that are prong set in 14K gold.
Garnet, 14k Gold
Edwardian 3.95ct Colombian Emerald & 3.15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
An intense green, cushion shape emerald weighing approximately 3.95ct and an Old Mine-cut diamond, approximately 3.15ct make up this elegant 'Toi et Moi' ring. Crafted in 18K yellow ...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach 1.64 Carat Total Antique Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Tap into classic elegance with this J. Birnbach Platinum Toi et Moi Ring, featuring 1.64 carats of antique pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Yellow Sapphire & Blue Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage gemstone and diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed in a bold asymmetrical toi et moi style. The ring features two vibrant oval-cut gemstones set diagon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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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