18k White Gold 1.25ctw Oval Half Bezel Bright Red Ruby w/ Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Channel/ Half Bezel Set - Vivid Red -5.65x4mm - 0.50ct (approx.) (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 2.37ct GIA Burma Oval Bezel Ruby & Diamond Halo Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Vibrant Red Color w/ Natural Silk & Inclusions - NO HEAT - 2.04ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification D...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Heavy Platinum GIA 3.6ctw Bezel Oval Sapphire w/ Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - Heated - 2.19ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (40) N...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Nari Fine Jewels Half Bezel Oval Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring featuring a stunning east-west half-bezel set oval Blue Topaz.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Bezel Fiery Boulder Opal w/ Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Gray Color w/ Nice Play of Orange & Red (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Arow Design Sides Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Grayish Blue w/ Strong Star - 12.5x10.2mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 4 Carre & 2 Singl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Oval Cabochon Bezel Sapphire w/ 0.30ctw Diamond Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut -Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - 5.6x3.7mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Deep Royal Blue Sapphire Bezel Diamond Step Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.36ctw (Approx.)
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite Half Bezel Bow Ring in 18K White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Bow Style Ring, featuring a captivating 2.20 carat Blue dominant Tanzanite, half bezel-set, and adorned with 1.01 CTTW in round cut diamond side stones.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.71ct Clear Black Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring featuring a rectangle-shaped salt and pepper diamond center, bezel set with a hammered band and matte finish ♥ This ring has a very large face due to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 10.29 Grams - Setting: Half Bezel, Channel - Size: 8 - Measurements: 10mm face ___________________________________ Cent...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Half Bezel Set Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond halo ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a emerald gemstone in center and dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Amethyst& Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Oval Amethyst&2 Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant Amethyst and diamond ring, set with 2 round brilliant cut natural diamonds, and 1.16ct natural oval Amethyst, in a 14ct yellow-gold 3-row bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scott Gauthier Oval Rubellite Tourmaline & Channel Set Diamond Euro Shank Ring
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Weight: 12.8 grams Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Natural Rubellite Tourmaline: 6.87 ctw Tourmaline cut: Oval Tourmaline color: Purplish Red Natural Diamonds: .73 ctw Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k Solid Gold 1.35ct Bezel Oval Ruby Diamond Open Work Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - Brilliant & Great Color - 6.5x5mm - 0.85ctw (approx.) (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Detachable Ring Jacket Bezel Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a centerpiece of a 0.70-carat oval cut bezel set oval cut natural Emerald. In addition to the emerald, the ring is adorned with 24 round cut diamonds 0.20 CTTW, which are s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Platinum Oval Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous custom Platinum ring features a 0.90 carat oval diamond bezel set in a delicate design featuring expert milgrain, filigree and hand engraving.
Diamond, Platinum
2.65 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Pave Set 0.49 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 2.65 Ct Oval shaped Pink Tourmaline Bezel set in the center of an 18K Pave set Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 2ct M SI2 Oval Bezel Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
East West Solitaire Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - M Color - SI2 Clarity - 2ct (exact - certified) - Nice Shape - Well Cut - East W...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$788Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring Bezel Set 14K White Gold Stackable Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features three vibrant natural oval-cut rubies totaling 0.54 carat, beautifully set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,564 / item
0.61ct Oval Ruby Bezel Signet Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined signet-style ring features a rich oval-cut ruby set in a smooth bezel setting, creating a bold yet understated focal point.
14k Gold, White Gold
1.90ct Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 1.90ct yellow diamond eternity band is exquisite! The vivid yellow oval cuts are meticulously matched in color and hand set in a stylish 18k yellow gold bezel setting.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual 0.44ct Oval Diamond Solitaire with Set Shoulders
Located in London, GB
This sculptural statement ring centres an 0.44 carat bezel set oval cut diamond between diamond-set shoulders in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70 Carat Cabochon Emerald Bezel Set 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A classic vintage piece with a smooth green cabochon and polished detailing. Ring size 7, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Bezel Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (polished) Size: 7 (adjus...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
In the center is a bezel set blue sapphire surrounded by well matched additional blue sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Bezel Set Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Gold Purity: 14k ✔ Sapphire Carat: 1.08 ✔ Sapphire Cut: Oval, brilliant ✔ Sapphire Color: Blue ✔ Dimensions with bezel: 8.1mm x 8.2mm ✔ Diamond Carat: 0.12 ✔ Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$687Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.60ct Bezel Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Thai blue sapphire with gorgeous fire and deep strong blue tone- for those who loves sapphires. The 6 diamonds are bright and lively and set neatly. Classic contemporary band ring ac...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial oval-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Hard Stone - Oval Shaped w/ Carving - Bezel Set - Brown to Dark Brown Color - 13.5x10.1mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut- Pave Se...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mixed Cut Bezel Set 0.90ctw Diamond Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Mixed Cut Bezel Set Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold. The ring features 0.90ctw of pear, asscher, oval, emerald, marquise, round, and cushion cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.55 Carat Untreated Fei Cui A Jadeite Jade & Diamond Bezel Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
8.55 Carat Oval Cut Untreated Grade A "Fei Cui" Jadeite Jade with Diamonds in Platinum 900 Bezel set Ring.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst East-West Bezel Set Solitaire Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Delightfully comfy, vibrant and bold, this statement ring packs a stylistic punch. A rich, regal purple amethyst center stone is enrobed in a bezel in an east-west setting, a literal...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a very bright, sparkling peridot that has been set in an intricately handmade 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian White Gold GIA Color Change Bezel Sapphire OldCut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Antique Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Changing to Violet Color - No Heat - Ceylon - Approx. 6.48ctw (By measurements) ** See Certification ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$2,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 18k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 14k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72ct "Pigeons Blood" Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold with a substantial gross ring weight of 9.95 grams, the premium center stone is securely bezel-set within a brilliant halo of 16 round diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.17 Carat Oval East West Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.17 carat oval cut emerald ring, half bezel east west set with all natural mined gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$9,664Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is in 14K rose gold. It features 1 oval-cut orange sapphire, prong set weighing 5.03.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Starburst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vibrant band is centered by a gorgeous pink sapphire set within an etched starburst, flanked by sparkling crescent moon and pear-shaped diamond inlays in polished 18-karat yello...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat J/I1 Oval Diamond and Floating Diamond Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold ring features a half bezel-set 1.70 carat oval cut natural diamond, J color and I1 clarity, flanked by four small floating diamonds flush-set into the shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring. 1TCW Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.05 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Five Stone Platinum Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a contemporary 5 Sone Ring contrasting the Beautiful Green hue of an Oval with fiery White Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approx 3.20 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut Total Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The ruby is securely bezel set, emphasizing both durability and refined, masculine elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Diamond Oval Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Diamond Oval Cocktail Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features an oval cocktail-style design with bezel-set and prong-set round diamonds to...
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut Bezel Eternity Band, 3.05 Carat, 18K Yellow Gold, Size 6
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Maker: ADA Jewelry Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Diamond Shape: Oval Cut Setting Style: East-West Bezel Set Eternity Total Diamond Weight: 3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Oval 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold. The center genuine Earth mined Pink Tourmaline Rubellite measures 13mm x 10mm and estimated to be 5.51 carats. This is a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : The ruby set on this charming antique ring is vivid and particularly enhanced by the diamonds that accompany it.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.69tcw 14K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Star Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A natural emerald cabochon is bezel set and has excellent gemstone qualities. This special piece is also adorned with a star setting shining genuine white diamond on top.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.19 Carat Oval Peridot and Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Solitaire Oval Peridot and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 4.19 Carat Oval Peridot, surrounded by Bezel set Diamonds, weighing ap...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Oval Amethyst (February Birthstone) & Diamond Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold, the ring is centring an Oval Amethyst of 0.40ct approx. (5mm x 4.5mm) of magnificent vivid Royal Purple colour & excellent clarity, bezel set Flanke...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold GIA 2.14ctw Bezel Blue Green Tourmaline w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Wonderful Blue Green Color - 2.04 (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.6ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 5.32 Grams This exquisite gemstone ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.12 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The oval shaped, cluster design is ornamented with a feature 1.12Ct oval cut blue sapphire, bezel set to the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Platinum GIA 2.18ctw Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut -Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.06ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) Natural Genuine R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Diamond 4.12 Carat Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The opal is secured by substantial claw prongs and accented by 0.13 carats of round diamonds nestled into a sculptural, stepped shoulder design, and individually bezel set.
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold 1.28 CT Oval Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
The deep blue center stone is bezel set and framed by a sparkling halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.22 carat weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 2235939211
Located in Bloomington, MN
Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 2235939211 Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring features an oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.38ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 18k rose gold ring is captivating with its 1.03ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow-SI2 oval cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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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