18K White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring W/AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite emerald and diamond ring featuring a 2.32-carat octagon-cut green emerald set in 18-karat gold, beautifully complemented by pear-cut diamonds totaling 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.64 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by an octagonal halo of round cut diamonds and accented by a diamond encrusted shank on a half-eternity setting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235644906
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235644906 A striking contemporary platinum ring centered with an approximately 6.04-carat octagonal step-cut green emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum GIA 30.2ctw Rectangular Pastel No Heat Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Multi Colors - Pastel Vivid Color - No Heat - 29.38ctw (exact) *See Certification Details Below For M...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum High Quality 2.22ctw GIA Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2- Colombian - 1.23ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Engagement Ring with 0.6ct Triangular Diamonds 3.36 Ct Emerald GIA
Located in New York, NY
Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.6 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Shape: Triangular Shape Gemstone 2: 3.36 Carat Emerald Number of Stones: 1 S...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, cut cornered rectangular cluster design is ornamented with a stunni...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Dining or Conference Table in the Shape of an Octagonal Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
The octagonal diamond is a cut that was used before the brilliant shape was discovered.
Metal
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 1.66ct Emerald Diamonds 5.06ct Sapphire Size 6.5 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Style: Three-Stone Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 5.06 Carat Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Shape: Octagonal Shape GIA: Saph OC (GIA) 5232549246 Gemstone 2: 0.84 Carat Diamond Number of S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Platinum ring set with an octagonal-shaped emerald weighing approximately 8.50 carats, further set with round diamonds. Very fine millegrain workmanship. Size 5 1/2. Can be sized ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 24.02 Carat Amethyst and 0.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning and desirable feature claw set 24.02ct octagonal cut amethyst. The finely crafted organic leaf decorated, trifurcating ring shoulde...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, H colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.02 carats in an open back four claw setting...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Burma Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Color (NOTED ON GIA) - Burma - Heated - 1.03ct (exact) ** See Certification Details B...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Illusion Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant fusion of classic grandeur and modern craftsmanship, this ruby ring dazzles with a structured elegance that commands attention. The centerpiece is a masterfully set illusio...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Asscher cut diamond ring. Set to centre with one central octagonal asscher cut diamond, I colour, VVS2 clarity, in an open back corner claw setting with a weight of 4.51 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Cobalt Blue Octagonal Beaded Glass with Silver Overlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from richly colored cobalt blue glass, the octagonal body features diamond-cut patterning enhanced by intricate silver filigree overlay.
Silver
Antique 0.51ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.51 carat diamond and platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 8.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Color Blue Cut Octagonal Content 8.10 carats Dimensions 13.50mm (length) x 10.50mm (width) x 5.50mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.30ct Colombian Emerald and 5.50ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The curved, elongated linear setting is ornamented to the centre with a feature collet set 1.30ct octagonal cut Colombian emerald. The vintage setting is embellished with forty chan...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 4.35ctw Gia Green Emerald Diamond Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. 4-Prong Set in 900 Platinum in the center with: One (1) natural, octagonal-shaped, step cut emerald: Species: Natural Beryl Variety: Natural Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Citrine & Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Citrine & Diamond Enamel Harlequin Ring 18 karat gold ring with green enamel set with 3 octagonal cut citrine framed by 44 round diamonds Ring Size: 6.25
Diamond, Citrine, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Step cut Octagonal Emerald in this ring is a natural, non heat treated Columbian stone and measures 3.41ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.97 ctw Mid-Century Burmese Ruby & Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 2.02 carat Burmese ruby, this elegant Mid-Century ring features a rectangular emerald-cut stone with vivid red color and fine transparency. Certified by AGL with traditio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Drop Earrings with Center Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond dl drop earrings with center diamonds 3.28ct+3.39ct center GIA certified k-vs2 and additional 5.00 of large round diamonds total weight 12.17cts diamonds
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.24 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated undulating frame displays a stunning 3.20ct octagonal-cut Colombian e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 9.77ctw Gia Green Emerald Diamond Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Signs of wear are consistent with age. 4-Prong Set in 900 Platinum in the center with: One (1) natural, octagonal-shaped, step cut emerald: Species: Natural Beryl Variety: Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum GIA 2.89ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Oval Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2 - 1.29ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.99 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Corundum/Sapphire Stone Cut: Octagonal Step Cut Stone Color: Blue Transparency: Transparent Sat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
0.60 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.66 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting displays a feature four-claw set 0.60ct octagonal cut Burmese ruby. The ruby is flanked on either side by a claw set 0.34ct and a 0.32ct transitional m...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 6.93ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - Minor Oil - 5.29ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (66) Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.70 Carat Burmese Sapphire and 0.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning feature eight-claw set 2.70ct octagonal cut Burmese sapphire. The pierced decorated, tapering ring shoulders are embellished with t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hana Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Emerald: 1 octagon step cut= 16.93cttw GIA: 2231082039 Diamonds: 2 half-moon cut = 4.83cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (pleas...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Fancy Intense Yellow diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut fancy intense yellow diamond, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.17 carats in an open back claw s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 6.01ctw Burma No Heat Greenish Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Octagonal Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Greenish Blue Color - Burma - No Heat - 5.61ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Compl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant – 0.16ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant opal pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, presented on an 18-inch matching chain. The natural opal displays a beautiful play of colour, making each piece unique a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 6.6 Carats Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in London, England
At its centre sits a magnificent octagonal-cut sapphire weighing 6.6 carats, framed by a octagonal cluster of old European–cut diamonds totalling approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$54,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 4.05ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 4.05ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring Showcasing the pinnacle of elegance, this Bora & Co ring features a 4.05-carat GRS-certified Colombian eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Octagonal Content 2.50 carats Dimensions 9.50mm (length) x 7.50mm (width) x 4.50mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (aver...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.21ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.21ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring A celebration of natural beauty and fine craftsmanship, this Bora & Co creation features a vivid 3.21-cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated undulating frame displays a stunning 3.20ct octagonal-cut Colombian e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Amethyst Ring With Diamonds 5.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 5.10 Carats Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing ava...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond GIA Certificate Flawless Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ring Center Octagonal Natural Blue Sapphire - Plain Beautiful Blue! This Sapphire is very Unique since its strong Blue Color without Heat (many blue sapphire s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Boodles & Dunthorne Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases an open structure which plays host to five octagonal links set with octagonal step cut tanzanites.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarin Diamond Bracelet 6.29 Carat 900 Platinum ALG Certified "Ocean Blue"
Located in München, DE
Surrounding each aquamarine are 14 natural brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total of 225 sparkling diamonds, weighing approximately 2.25 carats in total.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 3.05 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.95ct Blue Sapphire & 0.50ct Diamond Ring, 18k Gold, 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.95 carat oval sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 18k white gold ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings. This fine ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step cut natural unenhanced blue/purple colour change Ceylon sapphire, blue in daylight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
H Stern Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
H. Stern emerald and diamond cocktail ring centered with an 10.97 gram octagonal stone. The emerald is from the Muzo Mine, one of the finest sources of emeralds in Columbia. GIA Cert...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring, Italian, circa 1985-95.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond with an approximate weight of 3.45 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six rectangular...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$65,920Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS 9.86ct Colombian Emerald & Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 9.86ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring (GRS Certified) An extraordinary showcase of refined elegance, this Bora & Co creation highlights a breathtaking 9.86-carat GRS-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Earrings with Rubies, Diamonds & Baroque Pearls - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
- Metal: Platinum - HxW: 35.5 x 19mm - Rubies: 0.46ct, octagon step cut - Diamonds: 0.57ct, brilliant cut - Baroque Pearls: Approx 20 x 11mm each Fei Liu Fine Jewellery is an inde...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Georgian sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Georgian sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal step-cut natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.75 carats, surr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - 4.98 GM Yellow Diamonds - 0.36 CT White Diamonds - 0.88 CT Nurati Jewelry's classic diamond earrings captivate with their ex...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Gübelin Certified 7.38 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring (Minor)
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Details • Center Stone: Gübelin Certified Natural Colombian Emerald, Octagonal Step Cut, 7.38 Carats • Accent Stones: White Diamonds, approx. 4.79 Carats total • Metal: Platinum • Gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning feature yellow gold four-claw set 0.50ct octagonal cut Colombian emerald. The emerald is flanked on either side by a stunning 0.98c...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
This commanding jewel features a rare 16.64-carat Colombian emerald, certified by the prestigious Gübelin Gem Lab, and set in an elegant platinum mounting. The emerald’s vivid green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19.00 Ctw Art Deco Style Diamond & Colombian Emerald Palladium Ear Clips
Located in Tysons, VA
Category: Ear Clips Style/Era: Pre-War / Art Deco Metal: Palladium Emeralds: 14 Colombian emeralds Cut: Octagonal, step-cut (calibré set) Total Emerald Weight: Approx. 16–20 carats E...
Diamond, Emerald, Palladium
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.
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