Star 5.0ct Ruby and 0.8ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, GIA Kenyan Origin, Ci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5-carat star ruby anchors this ring, cut as an oval cabochon and bezel-set so the smooth dome sits flush and protected within the gold rather than raised on prongs; a setting choic...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Black Star Sapphire & Diamond Wide Large Heavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - Natural Silks & Striations - 15.69x11.8mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rou...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Dramatic Large and Impressive Circa 1930 Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
It features an oval black onyx stone in the center, framed by a rhombus-shaped gold frame with a small prong-set single-cut diamond accent.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1977 London Ring 4ctw Antique Diamonds solid Sterling Silver US 4.25 / 12gr
Located in SE
Fancy British Modern Ring hand - crafted in not so distant 1977. Sixteen Beautifully old Rose cut bezel set Diamonds in elegant oval frame with wide band.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.90ct Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ribbon Bow Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color - No Heat - 1.40ct (approx. based on the certification measurements) ** See Certificati...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
DAVID WEBB South-Seas Pearl Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Emeralds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
The design features softly curved symmetrical edges and structured geometric patterns, hallmarks of David Webb’s distinctive and commanding aesthetic. The ring is further embellished...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Go...
"Wagner Cove" Fancy Colored Diamonds Simon Ardem New York Fall Collection Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Oval design natural fancy earth tone diamond pave and two bands of channel set baguettes with a bezel set fancy brown cushion cut between.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Show Stopper 2.51 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Statement Platinum Show Stopper Ring, center Bezel Hand set with a securely nestled 2.51 Carat oval Blue Sapphire with no indications of heat treatment, surrounded by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold GIA 2.55ct Rare Dark Blue Spinel Diamond Sandblast Matte Column Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rare Dark Blue Color - NO HEAT - 2.41ct (exact ) ** See Certification Details Below For More Info ** (10) ...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.50 Carat Chanthaburi Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The center stone is complemented with near-flawless baguette-cut diamond side stones and bezel set round blue sapphires on the profile of the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.6 Carat Color Change Star Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 7.60 carat no heat color change star sapphire bezel set men's ring in 14K solid yellow gold with 1.10 carat round diamond accents.
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,992Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.35ct No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone Details: Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Semi-Transparent Color: Blue Carat Weight: 8.35 carats Measurements: 13.45 x 9.75 x 6.00 mm Species: Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Genuine Turquoise cabochon surmounted by a Blue Sapphire Cabochon set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k Wh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gloria East West Band (2.63 ct Sapphire & Diamonds) in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Gloria sapphire ring sets a deep blue oval sapphire in a smooth, bezel-set frame at the center of a domed yellow gold band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot, Sapphire, Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring is one of a kind! The brushed 18k gold features an East-West bezel-set beautiful green oval-shaped peridot weighing approximately 5.00 carats, the sides flush-set on one si...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 26 Carat Sapphire No Heat Cabochon & Diamond Art Deco Dome 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The second, larger halo comprises round-cut diamonds and tapered-baguette cut diamonds, set in prong and bezel settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
Nine Diamonds : largest is bezel set old European oval cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.66 mm deep / ca.0.25ct + 8 minor rose cut and old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.25 mm /0.015ct each .
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Men's 11.41 Carats Total Cabochon Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Shield Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold, contemporary cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond band ring will not go unnoticed! The incredible 8.86 carat oval cabochon chrysoberyl stone is bezel set in 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Two Tone Gold Gemstone - Aquamarine Gemstone weight - 2.02 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 8.8 x 7.7 mm Diamond w...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1958 Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø9.5US/3.7gr
Located in SE
Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural medium Blue Sapphire 6.25 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.4 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct surrounded with 12 rose cut Diamonds circa Ø 2 mm / 0.0...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
0.60ct Diamond Rainbow Multi-Gem 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bold, chunky design features a smooth gold band and bezel-set stones for a secure, eye-catching finish.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Engraved Bone Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Bone cabochon surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also i...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Ring with Three Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
18k yellow gold ring featuring a deep blue enamel ( laque ) oval top set with three old-cut diamonds in graduated positions.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Pink Opal Genuine Amethyst Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Pink Opal oval cabochon surmounted by an Amethyst Round Cabochon set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k Whi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold & 800 Silver Shield Ring with Ruby & Natural Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 20th Century / Vintage Antique Bourbon-Victorian Revival Style Style: Classical Navette / Pierced Shield Cluster Ring Item Type: Fine Statement / Cocktail Ring Metal Compo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
B & H 2000's Opal Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Contemporary Foliate Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm - black in body color with spectral play-of-color Bezel set with a halo surround of bead set round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Star Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 12 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
On each side, sparkling diamonds are bezel-set, lending a touch of brilliance that enhances the stone’s ethereal beauty.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.86 CTW Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color - bezel set With a halo surround of old mine cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Wide Designer Emerald Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
With its impressive 10 mm front width, this wide emerald ring has a strong designer presence while the combination of bezel-set oval emerald, Asscher-cut emeralds, and diamond accent...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Jade cabochon measuring 19x28mm surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...Th...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Chalcedony cabochon surmounted by a Blue Sapphire Cabochon set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k White Gol...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow and White Gold, 4.61 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant white diamonds frame the oval center stone in an updated halo design that continues down the sparkling pave-set split band.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Rubellite Gemstone 9.81 cts in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly deep red, the oval Rubellite that has been bezel-set in 18K White Gold with dazzling diamonds makes a Statement.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Engraved Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Jade cabochon measuring 19x28mm surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...Th...
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This gems-set vintage cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in high polished finish solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in platinum or the settings of the diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 5.06 Ctw Diamonds And Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval faceted cut (11 x 8 x 6 mm) of a blue sapphires, of about 4.22 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The oval shaped pierced decorated frame is ornamented with an impressive 6.5 mm pearl flanked by two bezel set old European round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.2 Carat Diamonds and 2.2 Carat Ruby Vow Collection Ring in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond and Ruby Carat Weight: This stunning Vow Collection ring showcases a total of 1.2 carats of round diamonds and a central oval ruby weighing 2.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring. This dome ring features a bezel-set star sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Ct Aquamarine Gold Engagement Band Antique 18K White Gold Aqua Diamond Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
- Metal: 18K White Gold - Gemstone: Natural Aquamarine - Total Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.50 Carats - Center Stone: 6x8 mm Oval Cut Aquamarine - Side Stones: 3x5 mm Pear Cu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Orloff of Denmark Platinum Blue Spinel 3.76 carat 16 diamonds 0.19 carat
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Surrounding the magnificent oval-cut Blue Spinel are 16 bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.19 carats, adding elegant sparkle while enhancing the ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features emerald cut diamond and oval cut diamond bezel set in the center of the ring and round cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
1929 Nordic Renaissance styled Halo Sapphire and Diamonds Ring .Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural untreated Blue Sapphire 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.35 mm deep / ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
0.30ct Ruby Antique trilogy Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Pink ruby gemstone oval shaped bezel set antique style engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold Ruby oval shaped total weight 0.30ct natural untreated.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Regal Ring for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Topaz Gemstone weight - 12 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 13.1 x 11.7 mm Diamond weig...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Violet Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural - 11.2x10.1x9.4mm - 11.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9K Rose Cut Diamond Gold 800 Silver Carved Red Coral Cameo Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The multi-metal framework is fully sound, and all 0.45 carats of rose-cut diamonds are securely set, maintaining their original vintage charm.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period Ring with openwork shoulders featuring one claw set old oval cut Ruby and two bezel set old cushion cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,444Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with 2Ct Blue Sapphire & 1Ct Diamond for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring Ring with 2 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1 Ct Diamond for Women showcases a 2.00 carat oval-cut blue sapphire paired with a 1.00 carat round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat TW Pinkish Red Tourmaline with Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs 15.5 grams. This semi-precious ring from a bygone era is characterized by the bezel set 5-carat oval-cut pinkish-red tourmaline center stone.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
All stones have open backs. Gold bezel set natural oval cut Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca.0.6 ct Two larger old European cut Diamonds : Ø 3.5 mm x 1.7 mm deep / ca.0.21 ct each.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold 2.70ct Amethyst, Pink Topaz, Aquamarine Ring, USA
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fine details are seen throughout the ring as four diamonds accent the semi precious gemstones.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940, Women's
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut coral ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated oval mount displays a natural coral cabochon bezel set in relief ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 3.77 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The center of the floriated design is ornamented with a feature 3.77Ct oval cabochon cut amethyst, bezel set in relief.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal 1.188 Carat Ring, 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
14k solid yellow gold with Australian black opal. Stone weight: 1.188 carat opal Cabochon-cut 20 - 1.6mm diamonds pavè setting on halo Bezel set 9x7 Black Australian opal center sto...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1987 Lockwood High School Class Graduation ring. 10k Gold with LC ruby diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Yellow Band Color: Gold Style: Art Deco Beautiful Oval Cut Ruby ring bezel set with tiny diamonds ...
10k Gold
Vintage 8.5ct Aquamarine, 9.0ct Blue Zircon and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 8.50-carat oval aquamarine sits bezel-set at the center, its pale, watery blue staying cool and clear even under close light, the aquamarine reads brightest in larger stones like ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Army Air Corps Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial ring mount is ornamented with a bezel set oval black onyx panel in slight relief to the center of the design.
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.53ct Blue Sapphire with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Meet Venus — a radiant ring that commands attention with quiet confidence. At her center is a blue sapphire, encircled by a halo of 54 white diamonds set in 18k white and yellow gold...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bonheur Ring with Citrine, Amethyst and Pale Amethyst Domed Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Christina Addison Bespoke BONHEUR Ring: 18kt Yellow Gold Domed Ring with faceted Cushion cut center Citrine accented with four bezel set faceted oval Amethyst and round Pale Amet...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.