18k White Gold 4.11ctw Oval Peridot & Pave Diamond Matte Hammered Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Lime Green Color - 11x8.5mm / 3.62ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.13ct Oval & Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Bezel set 18-karat yellow gold, 3.01 grams, current ring size 6.25.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s 2.59 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline and 1.95 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The oval cut ring is further ornamented with four old European cut diamonds pavé set to each corner of the millegrain decorated setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid White Gold Black Onyx & Bezel Diamond Scalloped Band Well Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Black Color - 11.62 x 9.12mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - I Color - SI2 ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold
$1,425Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Retro Oval Cut Cabochon Emerald Ring with Halo Diamonds in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid oval emerald totaling 5.2 carats, surrounded by a bezel set center with a sparkling diamond halo in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.27tcw 14K Oval Cut Colombian Emerald & Round Diamond Accent Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Half-Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 4.8 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Approx Weight: 1.0-Carat Clarity: Semi-Transparent Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Jade Diamond Platinum Three Stone Unisex Men's Bezel Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 10.0 mm - transparent medium vibrant green Bezel set in platinum and flanked by flush set old European cut diamonds Weighing a...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18k Gold Gia Oval Lemon Quartz W/ Fancy Champagne Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stones -- 1 Natural Genuine Lemon Quartz - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set -Greenish Yellow Color - 16.85x14.50x9.73mm (exact. certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1.65tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cabochon Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Rose Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Carefully bezel set, with pave set diamonds accenting the bypass shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Sz 7 Estate 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The bezel set diamonds are embedded around the entire band (due to the design the ring is not sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Stunning lively green emerald and diamond Art Deco style engagement ring. A beautiful grass green oval cut emerald is bezel set in white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 10.90 Carat Oval Australian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring features a whopping 10.80 carat genuine oval shaped Australian opal that is uniquely half bezel set as well as in between four prongs .
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a powerful statement in blue and green. This ring features a perfect blue sapphire set into an oval shape bezel setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.04 Carat Oval Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond engagement ring. Unique horizontal set EGL certified bezel set 1.04ct oval Old European brilliant cut diamond, mounted in a 14k yellow gold solitaire setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Diamond Antique Style Floral Engagement 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center bezel set with a vivid blue oval cut sapphire within a halo surround of 12 round diamonds and 10 marquise sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Signature Oval Signet Ring with Heart-Shaped Diamond
Located in Venice, CA
We chose an oval signet and then flush-mount bezel set the heart shaped stone within it.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco style ring crafted in 18k white gold. The central vivid green emerald estimated 1.30 carat weight is set in bezel with milgrain edging.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,044Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 0.74 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Size - 5.3 x 4.8 mm Gemstone Pcs - 1 Diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ 0.80ctw Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 7.5x5.7mm (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS2-I1C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Oval Shaped Eternity Ring is a true beauty. It features seven oval bezels, each holding pairs of two round white diamonds, totaling 0.39 carats of weight.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Heavy 18K White Gold Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring 4ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white gold • Gemstones: Natural oval-cut pink sapphires • Total Sapphire Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats total • Accent Stones: Natural white diamonds • ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paraiba tourmaline is professionally half bezel set in the center, with round pave set dazzling diamonds on the shank to the profile of the ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Oval Rose De France Amethyst Solitaire w/ 3ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 1 Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Pinkish Purple Color - 11.9x10mmmm approx. 150 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each stone is burnish/bezel set except for the diamonds on the ring's and matching band's shank which will be pave set.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Oval Opal Diamond Halo Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The opal is bezel set to highlight its play of color, while the surrounding diamonds are prong set for a brilliant contrast.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Retro 14K Gold 3.65ct Bezel GIA Cushion Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Milgrain Bezel Set - 1.09ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1) Natural Genuine Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Platinum Old Euro Diamond 1.57 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are three pave set diamonds on each side of the ring's shank.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Emerald , Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Its a bezel set stone , no prongs. It has inclusions as all Natural Emerlds have inclusions Nice Green color Two princess cut Pink Tourmaline and 8 Brilliant cut round diamonds 18...
Emerald, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Warm Oval Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous ring showcases a bezel set oval diamond surrounded by twenty-four French cut blue sapphires and eight-teen diamonds with additional diamonds on the shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA 4.15ctw Ceylon No Heat Bezel Sapphire Pave Diamond Halo Solid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Clean Blue Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 3.83ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.45tcw Rare Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Styled Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A vintage-styled, cabochon emerald and diamond accent ring. This treasure features a remarkable cabochon cut oval-shaped emerald with a ravishing medium bluish-green color, followed ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Offered is one (1) lady’s sapphire and diamond ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a bezel-set oval faceted natural blue sapphire, flanked by six (6) round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach 18K Yellow Gold 2.05 Carat Total Oval Diamond Full Eternity Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Each oval-cut diamond is meticulously bezel set in a seamless 18K yellow gold band, creating a continuous circle of brilliance that symbolizes eternal love and commitment.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A superbly crafted in white gold ring centered with a bezel set oval diamond approximately 1.28 carat, surrounded by French Cut emeralds and outlined with a curvaceous border of roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 1.01ct Etched Cross Oval Diamond Signet Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Laser Etched Cross on Table - L Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.01ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.94tcw Oval Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Cut into the shape of an oval, with very good clarity and luster. The center stone is bezel set, with two brilliant round-cut diamonds accenting either side.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
David Webb 16.62 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18KYG & Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The centerpiece of this ring is a beautiful bezel set 16.62 carat oval Ceylon sapphire, it is surrounded by approximately 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and 2.20 carats ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This strikingly beautiful and bold cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.35ct oval faceted natural ruby, with an extraordinary orangy-red to blood orange hue, bezel set at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.60 Oval Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified oval bezel set blue sapphire center stone with 43 mixed Old European and rose cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ribbed Shank Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring featuring a stunning half-bezel set oval Amethyst atop a luxuriously ribbed shank.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - NO HEAT - 11.50ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 11.85 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
We alternate round wire shanks with flat shanks to create the perfect imbalance. This One-OF-a-kind ring showcase an 11.85 Oval Shaped Natural Green Emerald from Zambia, only an oil ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Star Sapphire Cabochon and Scalloped Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Oval Star Sapphire Cabochon and Scalloped Diamond Halo Ring Description: This striking vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a prominent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.15 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This One-OF-a-kind ring showcase a 9.15 Carat Oval Shaped Zambian Emerald bezel set surrounded by a lightly milgrain design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Bezel Orange Fire Jelly Opal White & Blue Diamond Wide Heavy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Orange Color w/ Great Play of Color - 4.35ct (exact) (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Cut - Burnish...
Blue Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Turquoise W/ Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique ring was crafted during the late Victorian/Edwardian era in solid 18k white gold and features a beautiful natural turquoise stone neatly bezel set a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Stone Oval and Pear Shaped Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Setting
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Elegant 14K yellow gold right hand ring with 24 pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds 0.50 carats total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 1.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Center
By effe
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat yellow gold classic style ring features a 1.47 carat oval blue sapphire. The sapphire is bezel set and sits amid round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$644Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 18k White Gold Vivid Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful handcrafted masterpiece is set in 18k solid white gold. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18k Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone weight - 0.65 ct Gemsto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.50ct Oval & Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k Yellow
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Bezel set 18-karat yellow gold, current ring size 6.25.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.88 Carat Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Tanzanite and diamond ring. 9.88 Carat oval cabochon bezel set Tanzanite center stone.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 9.91 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing cocktail ring, showcasing 64 oval cut pink sapphires weighing 9.91 carats total, bezel-set in a unique freeform design.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Art Deco Style Diamond GIA 2.01 Carat Vivid Purple Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sapphire is elegantly bezel set in the center. There are 38 amazing old European cut diamonds that are surrounding the sapphire that are meticulously pave set.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut Tsavorite and Diamond Overpass Crossover Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Mounted with 0.50 carats in round cut diamond side stones that are set in platinum. A two tone Richard Krementz ring that you will out find elsewhere.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Oval Natural Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This elegant ring centers a faceted oval white sapphire, framed in a halo of ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 7.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set Jewelry Type...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Rubellite Cabochon Ring with Diamond Bezel and Ruby Accents Sz 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Rubellite Cabochon Ring Features Oval Cabochon-Cut Rubellite Set Horizontally Appx Dimensions = 24.71 mm x 16.32 mm (Appx 25 ct) Features Diamond Bezel Around Rubell...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Kurt Wayne 1.78 Carat Oval Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 1.78 carat oval green tourmaline - 0.14 carats round brilliant diamonds - 18K yellow gold setting - Ring size: 6.25 - Total weight: 8.06 grams Purchase includes ring ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Brushed Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Brushed Signet Ring Description: This classic mid-century style signet ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a smooth 8...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Beaded Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This double-band ring features a 0.59 carat oval blue sapphire set in 14K white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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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