Antique 14k PEARL seed MOP cluster Marquise Navette ring. ANTIQUE Victorian Pear
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Very hard to find a similar one. Delicate Navette cluster ring with pearl seeds and center MOP.
Antique 14k PEARL seed MOP cluster Marquise Navette ring. ANTIQUE Victorian Pear
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Very hard to find a similar one. Delicate Navette cluster ring with pearl seeds and center MOP.
“Antique 14k Gold Navette Ring with 4ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1899”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian ring in navette style with old mine cut diamonds with estimate weight of 4 carats H colour vs2 clearity excellent spark ring was made in Moscow 1899.c hall m...
Vintage Round Brilliant Diamond Navette Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking diamond ring features an elegant marquise-shaped silhouette that immediately draws the eye. The elongated center is formed by a sparkling cluster of round diamonds, cre...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
New made 14k Gold Top Silver Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.4 grams. Totally diamond about 0.45 ct. The diamond has vs clarity and G color. Ring size us 8.6 Acid tested to be 14k real gold. We can make ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 10k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 carat. Totally is emerald 0.80 carat. Totally is ruby 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. R...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant about 0.60 carat. Totally is ruby 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 6.25 . Box is not included. Please contact for a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.43 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clearity . Totally is emerald 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 6.8 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Baguette Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Navette Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 Exuding elegance and sophistication, this breathtaking navette style cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing arrangement of baguette-cut blue sapphires and round-cut di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - transparent medium red Prong set and flanked north to south by old European cut diamonds Prong and bezel set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold & Silver Diamond & Red Pink Stones Hand Engraved Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set (3) Reddish Pink Stones - Round Cut - Prong Set - Reddish Pink Colors - 2.4nmm to 4.6mm (approx.) Material: Soli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold White & Black Marquise Banded Agate Long Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Agate - Long Marquise Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - White & Black Colors - 24x5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Siz...
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond is 0.45 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 6.1 We c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 carat. Ring size is US 6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Single Cut Diamond Filigree Navette Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This vintage filigree ring captivates with its ornate openwork design and geometric diamond patterning. At the center lies a round diamond framed by a series of milgrai...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.80 Ct Certified Purple Ceylon Sapphire 2.0 Ct Diamond Navette ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Subtle Elegance This rare authentic Victorian ring is the emblem of beauty Outstanding navette, elongated shape, boasting the finest Victorian workmanship made during 1880 Focal poin...
Diamond, Sapphire
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.75 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Antique Art Nouveau Gold GIA Black Opal & Diamond Repousse Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Very Fiery - Black Color w/ Amazing Play of Green & Blue Color - 17.72 x 9.58 x 2.35mm (exact...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Navette Ring with Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75(Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight. Old Mine Brilliant Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco .05ct Diamond Filigree Navette Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 stones transitional 2.5 mm approximately .05 carat G-H color, SI1 clarity Ring Size 5.75 Length: 15.3 mm Weight: 1.3 dwts. / 2 grams A Couple Of Things to Note...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Gold 3.5ctw GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Cushion Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Old Mine Cushiony Cut - Prong Set - Great Red Color - No Heat - Natural Inclusions - Thailand - 1.50ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art deco diamond navette ring in gold and platinum, French Art Deco jewelry
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ring with 0.74 ct diamonds in 18 karat white gold and platinum. A marquise-shaped ring featuring geometric forms typical of the 1930s. At the center, a 0.10 ct old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$1,732Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7.8 (We offer free resizing) Acid tested to be 8k real go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 carat. Totally is ruby 0.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We c...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 7 We ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage Bezel Set Garnet Navette Ring in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage ring showcases a striking marquise-shaped silhouette lined with deep red garnets that glow warmly against the gold. Each garnet is arranged in a vertical line, framed by...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.56 ct. Ring size is US 5.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.95 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Totally is emerald 1 ct. Ring size is U...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Total weight is diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is emerald about 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 8.2 We can make any size. Box is included. Plea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Diamond is totally 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Navette Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This wonderful vintage ring features a duo of vivid round-cut pink sapphires set vertically at the center, framed by two sparkling Old Mine cut diamonds. The combinatio...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Navette Ring 1.15ct in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features one natural marquise cut blue sapphire totaling 1.15 carats, set in 14K white gold. Sapphire beautifully complemented by two round brilliant-cut diamonds o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Navette Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.25 This eye-catching ring showcases a romantic vintage design centered around two shimmering Old European cut diamonds. Framed on each end by vivid marquise-cut blue sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Navette Style Ruby & Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning vintage Diamond & Ruby navetté ring made in 18k white & yellow gold. Diamond Carat Weight: .55ctw Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant & Round cut Color: F-H Clarity: VS1-SI2 Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880's Victorian Navette 1.50cts Diamond Ring High Carat Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Navette 1.50cts Diamond Ring High Carat Gold This original Victorian navette ring, crafted in rich 18k gold, features approximately 1.5 carats of hand-cut antique s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Navette 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Sweet Victorian 14K yellow gold & rose cut diamond navette ring! There are 17 rose cut diamonds across the front of the ring in a marquise setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Style Navette Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
The marquise-shape mount of this vintage-style navette ring elongates the ringer of its wearer, bringing elegance and finesse to any occasion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Twin Platinum Ring Navette Antique
Located in Brunswick, ME
An Antique Art Deco Style Natural Ruby and Sapphire Platinum Navette Ring. The ring is accented with one, round old cut pinkish red untreated natural ruby, one round-cut zoned blue-...
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Old Cut Marquise Diamond Pink Sapphire Navette 18KYG Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite vintage 18 karat yellow gold navette ring featuring a dramatic elongated design centered with two old cut marquise diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, graded approx...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco old cut diamond sapphire navette platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco navette ring showcases two beautifully matched old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, displaying a soft and elegant brilliance with H-I ...
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1880's Victorian Navette 0.80ct Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold Marquise Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian Navette Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold Antique Marquise Cluster Ring Old Cut Diamonds Engagement Heirloom Jewelry This authentic 1900’s Victorian navette ring is set with gli...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Zig-Zag Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum bombé style navette ring centering an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.26 carat - G color with VS2 clarity and bezel set With a pierced burst ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 22K Granulated Filigree Navette Shield Ring in High-Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich 22-karat gold, this vintage filigree navette ring showcases the exceptional hand-work and granulation detailing characteristic of traditional high-karat goldsmithing ...
Gold, 22k Gold
Art Deco 3.90ctw Navette Diamond Platinum Ring IGI Certified 7.46g Size 6.5
Located in Media, PA
This spectacular Art Deco "Navette" ring is a true masterpiece of early 20th-century design, featuring an impressive total weight of approximately 3.90 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Cabochon Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Navette Ring Approximate Emerald Weight: 3.64 Cts certified by AGL laboratory as Colombian Origin Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.40 Cts ...
Diamond, Emerald
Art Deco old cut diamond synthetic sapphire navette 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A distinctive jewel from the Art Deco period, this elegant navette ring showcases three antique Peruzzi cut diamonds arranged in a graceful elongated design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Navette Cocktail Ring, Retro Style, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Jadeite Navette Ring. The ring features a large jadeite cabochon measuring 36.9 tall x 23.2mm wide.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond shaped two tone gold and diamond ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat two tone gold navette ring featuring 41 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI clarity and G/H color totaling 1.31 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Jade Pearl Navette Cocktail Ring, USA, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and distinctive, this vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Navette Ring showcases a striking elongated design centered around a vivid green jade cabochon.
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique diamond and gold marquise-shaped ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold and diamond navette ring featuring Old European Cut diamonds, the mount with reeded shoulders, in 18k and sterling silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Diamond Rare Navette Cluster Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This unique Diamond navette ring is 1800/30 ca Gorgeously hand made during the time of solid 18 Kt gold/silveru Charming flat navette shaped head composed by rose cut Diamonds givin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Navette Shape Krementz Filigree and Pearl Vintage Pin Conversion Ring 14K White
Located in Osprey, FL
This exquisite Vintage Pearl Pin Converted to a Navette Ring is one-of-a-kind and crafted in solid 14K gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Nouveau Statement Ring Rare and very unique is this one of a kind Navette ring dating 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold silver topped for the diamond housing Bears French ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Marquise Red Coral Gold Solitaire 1960s Mid Century Modern Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Marquise Red Coral Gold Solitaire 1960s Navette Ring. Featuring an 8 Carat Hand set Marquise Red Coral Gemstone.
Coral
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Burma Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Navette Sz 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian Burma ruby & diamond navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold TW 0.93 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco navette ring crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.90 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian period is this navette ring featuring a lively red ruby in its centre with old cut diamonds surrounding.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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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.
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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.