Set in 18 Karat White Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous cocktail ring, made in a striking combination of Opal and Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal, Emerald & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,800
Sixties Opal, Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This chic sixties ring features a vibrant 20.0 carat aquamarine in a delightfully detailed setting. Sparkly diamonds and fine prismatic opals decorate the...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous acrostic ring features enchanting Amethyst, dazzling Diamond, opulent Opal, ravishing Ruby, and exquisite Emerald gemstones, each meticulously set into a lovely yellow ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Emerald and Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
The ring features an oval cut fire opal that measures approximately 24.03mm x 17.38mm, accented by eight round cut emeralds and 12 marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Water Opal Demantoid Garnet Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Emeralds carved as leafs, Water Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Demantoid Garnet, 1 Carat brilliant cut Diamond, Diamonds and Fire Enamels.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Ring Emerald Beryl Champagne Peridot Mint Fire Opal Rubies Diamonds
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring Emerald Beryl Champagne Peridot Mint Fire Opal Rubies Diamonds Introducing our magnificent Galaxy ring, a true marvel of celestial beauty and craftsmanship.
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Estate Boulder Opal, Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 46.73 ct. Boulder opal with 0.40 ct. good quality white diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Handmade 18k yellow gold mounting in size 6.75.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.45 Ct. Ethiopian Opal Emerald Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Framed by deep sapphires, the opal's beauty is further enhanced by emerald accents on the top, left, and right and bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The gemstones are set: Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald The cabochon stones are mounted in lovely, hand carved yellow gold- with a fabulous detailed border.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The gemstones are set: Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald The cabochon stones are mounted in lovely, hand carved yellow gold- with a fabulous detailed border.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted from 15ct gold and tested for authenticity, this ring is truly a rare find. Set with a natural amethyst, diamond, opal, ruby and emerald, the ring's gorgeous oval-shaped ston...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Acrostic ADORE Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous Victorian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Kitty Cat Ring Opal Diamond Emerald Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Band Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
The nicely detailed cat features emerald set eyes and an opal belly. The unique ring makes a nice statement on the hand.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K White Gold Ethiopian Opal Emerald and Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous piece of Opal, Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail ring Set in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Natural Opal, Pink Sapphire and Emerald Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous cocktail ring set in 18k white gold with natural opal, emerald, pink sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Rosior Fire Opal, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A Rosior Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with: - 4 "Sugarloaf" Cabochon Fire Opals weighing 1,96 ct; - 159 Green Diamonds weighing 1,15 ct; - 97 Purple Sapphires weighing 0,79 ct; - 64...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Ethiopian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cushion Shape Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add an elegant touch to your look with this genuine oval opal, emerald, and diamond ring. Crafted in 14K white gold open setting, this beautiful ring features an oval cut opal accent...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cushion Shape Ring in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add an elegant touch to your look with this genuine oval opal, emerald, and diamond ring. Crafted in 14K White Gold open setting, this beautiful ring features an oval cut opal accent...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.22 Ct Marquise Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Detail: 1 Marquise Opal at 4.22 Carats - Measuring 22.4 x 9 mm Mounting Stone Details: 4 Round Pink Tourmalines at 0.12 Carats Stone Details: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal with Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style opal ring features a stunning 3.75 oval shaped cabochon opal with French cut emerald and diamond on either side set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K White Gold Ethiopian Opal Emerald and Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous piece of Opal, Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail ring Set in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful natural cabochon Australian opal is bezel set in round diamond halo, punctuated its four with French cut emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An enchanting gemstone meets a classic mounting in this distinctively gorgeous Art Deco style jewel. The oval Australian opal is accented on its top and bottom by round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.75 Ct. Opal with Diamond Sapphire Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A frame of diamonds and another of French cut blue sapphire and verdant green emerald complete the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Adore Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a breathtaking 15ct gold Victorian acrostic ring, adorned with a captivating combination of amethyst, diamond, opal, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Rosior Sapphire, Emerald, Opal and Diamond One-off Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary One-of-a-kind Cocktail Ring made in Yellow Gold and set with: - 1 Pear Cut Pink Sapphire with 1,32 ct; - 1 Pear Cut Blue Sapphire with 1,17 ct; - 1 Pear Cut Emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...
2.46 Ct. Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A well balanced Art Deco inspired ring that has a central 2.46 carats play-of-color Ethiopian opal with French cut emerald and shimmering diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Green Opal Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
From the incredibly offbeat design to the endearingly attractive décor, this stunning cocktail ring compels with its unconventional lines and vivacious colors. Made of platinum and 1...
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Green Opal Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
From the incredibly offbeat design to the endearingly attractive décor, this stunning cocktail ring compels with its unconventional lines and vivacious colors. Made of platinum and 1...
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
8.73 Ct. Opal Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiating vintage charm, this Art Deco style cocktail ring features a luminous opal at the center.Encircled by vivid French-cut emeralds, the design glows with color and elegance.Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mega Oval Opal and Diamond Lotus Ring, Noteworthy Large Opal, 18.65 Cts
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant Opal solitaire set in Ri Noor’s iconic lotus motif. Wear it alone as an engagement ring, cocktails ring or pair with other bands from the same collection for a bolder loo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
3.66 Ct. Ethiopian Opal Emerald Sapphire ArtDeco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, and Sapphire Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring features an enchanting 3.66 carat oval-shaped Ethiopian opal at the center, radiating its subtle play of colors.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Medium Oval Opal and Diamond Lotus Ring, 6.97 Cts
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant Opal solitaire set in Ri Noor’s iconic lotus motif. Wear it alone as an engagement ring, cocktails ring or pair with other bands from the same collection for a bolder loo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Set in 18k Gold, Australian Doublet Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern, Doublet Opal & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Doublet Opal is 3.37 carats. The Opal is of Australian ori...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mega Round Opaland Diamond Lotus Ring, Noteworty Large Opal, 10.16 Ct
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant Black Opal solitaire set in Ri Noor’s iconic lotus motif. Wear it alone as an engagement ring, cocktails ring or pair with other bands from the same collection for a bold...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Estate Kabana Green Tourmaline, Opal, and White Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Kabana ring with green tourmaline, blue opal, and white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5. Estimated retail is 6200.
White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut fire opal measuring 12.1 x 11.5 mm Transparent vibrant orange in color - prong set in basket Flanked by prong set transitional cut diamonds Weighing approxim...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal with London Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style opal ring features a 2.38 emerald cut authentic opal with baguette cut London blue topaz and diamond on either side.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
4/5 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Emerald Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 4/5 carat 1 Pc Natural Emerald, 1 Pc Opal 5.63 Carats and 46 Pcs Round White Diamonds in GH- I1 quality...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lightning Ridge Opal & Gemstone Ring - A Gerard McCabe Lorikeet Design
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Handmade in 18ct white and yellow gold, this one of a kind opal is accented by 2 emeralds, 5 garnets, 11 spinel's, 20 coloured sapphires, and 102 diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Oval "Lightning ridge" Black Opal Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Description of gemstones: - 1 Black Opal from "Lightning Ridge" Mine in Australia with 19,40ct, - 17 Turquoises with 2,81ct, - 8 Rubis with 1,23ct, - 42 Blue Diamonds with 0,25ct, -...
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tu...
Luxury Tanzanite and Diamond Engagement Ring By Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic 3.57-Carat Tanzanite Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring – A Masterpiece of Love & Transformation By Merkaba Beverly Hills. There are moments in life when words are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Alexandrite, Blue Dia...
C.1860 18k 5 Stone Romantic Message Ring ADORE
Located in Baltimore, MD
Romantic and sentimental Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby
Vintage 18k Gold Opal Diamond Emerald Caterpillar Butterfly Pin Brooch Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-390199646 Brooch Details: –Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Crystal Opal - Oval Shape - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Blue, Orange & Green Play of Colors- 6x4mm eac...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,000
Green Tourmaline Ring 4.17 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 4.17 carat square emerald cut, vivid Green Tourmaline and 0.82 carats total of round brilliant diamonds, are hand set in this unique 8 claw prong, cocktail platinum ring. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Amethys...
Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. message ring similar to REGARD...
18k Gold
Sold|$3,400
Black Opal, Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This stunning dark blue and green Black Opal is 4.71 carats. It is surrounded by ten SI clarity, G-H color round diamonds, one cttw.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center opal weight is 1.45 Carat and Emerald weight total 0.90 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 8.01 Carat Opal Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Make a statement with this stunning 8.01 carat Opal cabochon, and Emerald cabochon cocktail ring set in solid 18K white gold with Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald, Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds Victorian/ Art Deco Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Emerald & Opal Art Deco style Victorian Cocktail Ring set in 14K Gold & 925 Silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Black Opal Oval and White Diamond Emerald Cut Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning estate black opal oval weighing 2.00 carats with good color and vibrancy. 0.33 ct. of good quality white diamond emerald cuts. Handmade platinum mounting in size 6.5. Exc...
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
6.37 carats Ethiopian Opal, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Set in 18K gold, Zambian Emerald, Australian opal and diamonds cocktail ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic and gorgeous Emerald and Opal cocktail ring set in 18K gold with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds, Tanzanites & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds & Tanzanites Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Tanzanite, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,580
4.56 carat Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, 4.56 carat pear cabochon shaped Opal cocktail ring, adorned with a 0.24 carat pear shape Emerald in the center, and 0.5 carat round Diamonds.
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal, Diamond and Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous opal cluster holds a halo of alternating diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 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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