1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k gold engagement ring. Oval cut diamond center stone bezel set and accented by pear shape blue sapphires on each side with extra fine quality round brilliant ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14kt White Gold Peridot and Diamond Ring, Size 9
Located in Oslo, 03
4x6mm faceted oval peridot and small diamonds are bezel set in 14kt white gold.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 0.09 ct. tw. Diamond & 1.1CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 8x6mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped 1.1CT Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Accented with 0.09 Carats o...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 9.85 Carat Sapphire & Old Mine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The diamonds are arranged in an elongated oval frame, with distinctive diamond-set shoulders extending toward the center stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
At its heart sits an oval ruby in a rich, vibrant red hue, bezel-set and framed by delicate diamond accents that add brilliant sparkle and contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Association - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - International Consortium Gem-Testing Laborat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Sapphire And Diamond Twin East West Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This ring is a beautiful example of vintage jewellery, featuring a combination of sapphires and diamonds with intricate details. Here’s a detailed description: Ring Design: Style: V...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
At the center sits a vibrant oval faceted ruby of approximately 2.5 carats, bezel-set for a rich, refined look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 3.23ct, 18k Gold, Asia
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A SIGNIFICANT DEEP ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND HALO RING — 3.23ct CENTRE A commanding and exceptionally rare example of an imperial-orange padparadscha-tone sapphire, securely set...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Gadrooned Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The ring is centered with an oval faceted yellow sapphire weighing 1.89 carats, bezel-set within a sculptural gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This yellow gold ring forms a knot with an oval sapphire set in a bezel setting at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
3.12 Carat Colombian Emerald and 3.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The large emerald is encircled by seventeen individually claw / prong set Old European round cut diamonds. The central cluster is set to the center of a completely separate frame, o...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Pink Sapphire Kunzite Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The center bezel set oval cut Natural Kunzite measures 16mm x 12mm (12.00 carats).
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.10 carat opal and 0.04 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections This f...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.02 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ruby's red color is highly saturated and there exists some clarity characteristics consistent with typical Burma material. The ruby is bezel set in a fantastic diamond and 18K go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold 0.09 ct. tw. Diamond & 1.5CT Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 8x6mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped 1.5CT Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Accented with 0.09 Carats of Be...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Geometric Lozenge Plaque Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Geometric Lozenge Plaque Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold A statement in architectural luxury, this dynamic cocktail ring centers a brilliant oval-cut diamond of app...
Diamond, Gold
$1,606Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 50ct Oval Tanzanite Ring in Handmade Sterling Silver, Brazil
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 50 Carat Oval Tanzanite in Handmade Sterling Silver Bezel Setting Discover the beauty and rarity of Tanzanite with this magnificent 50-carat oval cabochon Tanzanite, expert...
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Geometric Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The bold geometric design centers upon a bezel-set oval blue sapphire, framed by an architectural arrangement of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crevoshay 14.13 CTW Hessonite Spinel Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Contemporary Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval step-cut hessonite garnet weighing approximately 11.05 carats - transparent light peachy orange Bezel set with a clustered halo surround of bezel set oval step-cut ...
Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat 2.16ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a bold and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a 2.16ct GIA-certified no heat ruby in a richly sculptural 18k yellow gold setting. The ruby displays a vivid p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Pigeon Blood Rubies
Located in Vannes, FR
A refined antique ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing a harmonious arrangement of five bezel-set gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire and 1.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, oval shaped setting displays a fine and impressive bezel set 0.63Ct oval faceted cut sapphire flanked in a linear arrangement with bezel set Old European cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 3.0ctw Amethyst & Old European Mine Cut Diamond Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 1.80ct (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set -Fiery Large chunky Diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An oval cut emerald weighing 0.65ct is set horizontally between broad diamond-set shoulders in this vintage 18k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 3.84ctw Cabochon Salmon Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Signs of wear are consistent with age. Bezel Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in the center with: One (1) natural, oval-shaped, cabochon cut salmon coral: Species: Natural Coral Variet...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,722Sale Price|20% Off
By Designer Carat Jewellery 12.47ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking cocktail ring features a vivid 12.47-carat oval cabochon tanzanite set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.56ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Two bezel-set round diamonds accent the shoulders, adding extra brilliance while maintaining a clean, sophisticated design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond. Blue Sapphire: 0.35 carat, 5X4mm size, oval shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond. Blue Sapphire: 0.35 carat, 5X4mm size, oval shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Emerald and diamond dome ring. Featuring an faceted oval shaped natural emerald, with classic Colombian color that weighs approximately 6cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.25 Cttw Natural Diamond, Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hovering in the floral design are marquise-cut emeralds set in prongs and has a round diamond in center in bezel seting, crowning each petal adorned with diamonds that form semi-circ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.39ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond. Blue Sapphire: 0.39 carat, 5X4mm size, oval shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire is bezel-set and framed by rows of baguette cut diamonds that wrap the ring in a structured, architectural design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
5.42 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut gemstone ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The oval ring is ornamented with a feature bezel set 5.42Ct oval cabochon cut pink c...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Marguerite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details Style: Marguerite ring, floral cluster ring, halo ring Metal: 18K white gold, 750 fineness Center stone: Natural sapphire Sapphire weight: Approximately 3.00 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented with larger bezel-set diamonds at the compass points, the design achieves a graceful balance of symmetry and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two-Tone Floral Halo Ruby and Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum- GIA 1236512172
Located in Bloomington, MN
Two-Tone Floral Halo Ruby and Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum- GIA 1236512172 A captivating floral ring centered with a 2.91-carat oval red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Theo Fennell 18ct Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Ruby and Diamond Etruscan Bombé Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Theo Fennell 18ct Yellow Gold (Stamped 750 with maker's mark 'TF') Natural Tanzanite Oval Faceted Natural Rubies Trilliant (Triangular) Cut Natural White Diamonds Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ICA 18K White Gold 0.74 Carats Bright Green Emerald & 0.10ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid green centerpiece with modern sculptural elegance. This 18k white gold ring showcases a 0.74‑carat oval emerald, bezel‑set for a sleek, contemporary profile.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.53 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 1.07 carats - transparent medium purplish red Natural Madagascar in origin with minor heat treatment residues Bezel set and flanked ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
6.16 Carat Aquamarine in 18k Yellow Gold, Hand Engraved Ring with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful handmade ring features a sparkling 6.16 carat oval aquamarine set in 18k yellow gold with diamonds!
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand--Crafted 14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 2.34CT Citrine Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an 10x8mm Oval-Shaped Faceted 2.34CT Citrine Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with 0.05 Carats of Beze...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 3.5CT Garnet Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an 8x10mm Oval-Shaped Faceted 3.5CT Garnet Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with 0.05 Car...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 2.46CT Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an 10X8mm Oval-Shaped Faceted 2.46CT Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with 0.05 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Burmese No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Two oval rubies alternate with three bezel-set diamonds in a vertical line, held by a sweeping bypass band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Set in sunny 18K yellow gold, the ring frames the 15.01-carat oval brilliant diamond with an M color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.40 CTW No Heat Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 0.92 carat - transparent medium vibrant blue in color Natural Kashmir in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment - bezel set Wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Eternity Ring with Green Jade and 1.50 Carat Diamonds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Green Jade, Eternity Platinum Diamond Ring. Jade is cabochon shaped measuring 9.85 mm x 8.67 mm and set on an exquisite eternity diamond setting. The color is consistent deep color...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
New Solid 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Triple-Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The emerald is set within a diamond-accented bezel-style surround, creating a clean and contemporary frame that enhances the gemstone without overwhelming it.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.5Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A fresh, modern statement ring. "A bezel-set Sleeping Beauty turquoise with diamonds in 14K gold."
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.96ct Gia Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Signs of wear are consistent with age. Bezel Set in 900 Platinum with: One (1) natural, oval-shaped, brilliant cut sapphire: Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Sapphire Ge...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$9,531Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1960
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A bezel set oval brilliant cut diamond of 0.50 carats approximately, H colour, P1 clarity is set to its centre.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Matte Scroll Work Twisted Cable Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - 5.6x4.2mm - 0.60ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nic...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural No-Heat Sri Lanka Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Gemstones: 1 Natural, No Heat Treatment, Ceylon Sapphire, Oval Cut, Transparent, Sri Lanka Origin, 16.17 Carats, 16.41 x 12.43 x 8.66 mm, Bezel Set. 32 Natura...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire Coin Ring Diamond Ruby Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Sterling silver Gemstone: Pink sapphire, white diamond, ruby Color: Silver, pink, red Design: Domed oval medal with a woman in high relief, pink sapphire set at the bre...
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.71ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire, 1.00ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Italian Ring, GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The rare gem is weighing substantial 1.71ct (known weight) – 7.89mm x 6.58mm x 3.90mm securely bezel set in yellow gold “dome” style setting, flanked by 2 baguette and 4 tapered b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Tanzanite 1ct & Diamond Cluster Ring Band, 14K White Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
30 fully faceted round cut diamonds are set on either side of the tanzanite. Created in solid 14 karat gold, this ring showcases a wondrous 1ct oval tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic 1.69ct Blue Sapphire and 0.17ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K yellow gold Hallmarks: 750 and a pictorial maker's mark resembling a small branch or leaf (Observed stamped on the inner shank)...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped rubies at its side, top, and bottom wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
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