Ruby and Pavé Diamond Statement Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Pavé Diamond Statement Dome Ring Description: This bold cocktail ring features a substantial domed profile meticulously encrusted with a dense field of shimmering round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Turquoise & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 12.70 grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Turquoise Size: 20 x 15 ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contoured Pavé Diamond Dome Style Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring captures the essence of refined glamour with its captivating dome silhouette. The surface is completely embellished with pavé-set round brilliant diamonds that...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Pavé Round Baguette Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 2.10ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary ring done in 18K white gold both pavé and channel set with approximately 2.10ctw in H-K color Si1-I1 clarity round and baguette diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: This ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dilys' 18k Gold Pavé Brilliant & Rose Cut Diamond Dome Monochrome Cocktail Ring
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunningly bold, this ring was handcrafted with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail by the House of Dilys'. Inspired by mid-century modern and pop art, this ring is a on...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
High Profile Pavé Diamond Clustered Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.75 Indulge in the luxurious allure of this 18 karat yellow gold band ring, designed to make a statement with every glance. At its apex sits a mesmerizing clustered diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring 1.50 cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 6.5 - Resizable Upon Request Designed & Handmade in Washington...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Tanzanite and Pavé Diamond Stacked Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This opulent dome ring is a true masterpiece set in radiant 18 karat white gold. At its focal point lies a captivating oval tanzanite, a gemstone known for its enchanti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Dome Wide Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring adorned with 5.16 carats of round white diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously set to create a dazzling display. Crafted in 18k white gold, the ring embo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created circa 1995, this Van Cleef & Arpels NY diamond bombé ring is set in 18K Yellow gold. The high domed form is pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds Estimated 3.15 cts...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate Turquoise and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Striking and original, this bold cocktail ring features a square-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 12x12.5mm surrounded by sixteen baguette diamonds and eighty-eight round-shaped d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pavé Diamond Ball Ring — Pavé Dome Cluster, Modern Classic
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
White gold pavé diamond ball ring with a faceted, domed cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds set across the crown. This sculptural, contemporary design reads clean and architectural on ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CPCCKTAIL RING Platinum 14.95mm South Sea Pearl & 13.80 Ct European-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary, museum-caliber antique-style statement cocktail ring masterfully sculpted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Looking Carved Emerald Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking Carved Emerald with Rosecut Diamond Dome Ring with a star motif on top making it a pretty cocktail ring.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Rhodium
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified 4.43 carat oval brilliant diamond in G color and I1 clarity is four-prong set in a platinum 900 wide dome ring featuring two rows of channel-set cabochon rubies flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This substantial cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a prominent oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The French are truly perfectionists - This ring is no different. It is perfect! Perfect materials - solid luscious 18k yellow gold, colorless loupe clean ideal curt diamonds and magn...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. The broad, bombé form is design as three rows of oblong sections flanked...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful vintage Fred Paris diamond cocktail ring, set in 18k white gold. This striking piece is pave set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds which altogether...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50ct Diamond Cluster (Round & Baguette) Retro Bombé Ring in 9K 375 Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This superb Cocktail Bombe style cluster ring is of timeless design, lavishly set with sparkling round & baguette cut diamonds with middle / centre section, geometrically & pav...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Pave Dome Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Pave Dome Ring Style: Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Dome Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Natural Yellow Sapphi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
18K Yellow Gold Natural 1.56 Carat Diamond Pave Dome Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural 1.56 Carat Diamond Pave Dome Ring Style: Diamond Dome Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.56 carats total weight of n...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A striking vintage inspired 14K yellow gold diamond dome ring featuring an intricate openwork design embellished with approximately 1.39 carats of rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.61ctw Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 3.61ctw Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Cocktail Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.61ctw Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 3.61ctw Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond White Pavé Dome Cocktail Ring Material:14k Yellow Gold Diamond De...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Sapphire Large Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Sapphire Large Dome Cocktail Ring Style: Large Dome Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: Features multi-color sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
1970s Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Vintage 1970's Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Dome Statement Ring forged in 18K Yellow gold with black enamel inlay dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Statement Gold Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.85tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 4.63ct in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring features a pavé dome with natural round Sapphire and Round Brilliant Diamonds on the edge, all set in 18k Yellow Go...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond ring features an oval cut emerald (1.55 carats) surrounded by a double crown of pavé set diamonds of top quality (1.55 carats, F/G-VVS, color, clarity and cut...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Diamond and Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
An important dome ring Circa 1970 featuring pave diamonds set in a honeycomb fashion. The dome is separated by a double row of mix cut rubies, with matched color. The ring is set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Platinum 18k Gold Black Jade & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A glamorous, high-impact early 1980s cocktail ring, this dome cocktail ring features rich inlay-set black jade flanking a central concave surface fully pavé-set with natural round br...
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires. There are a total of 140 Round Cut Diamonds, and 240 Round Cut Blue Sapphires. Make a l...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Dome Natural Diamond Statement 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 bold dome ring is sculpted in 14k solid gold and finished with a seamless ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Golden Brown White Diamond 9.21cts Dome 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic statement ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring an intricate wing split dome design set with a striking combination of fancy brown and white diamonds. The sculptural f...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Chevron Dome Cigar Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A glittering field of shimmering round brilliant diamond pave form the center of this unique and striking diamond shaped 14 karat yellow gold domed ring. Set with forty-seven prong s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé-Set Fancy Color Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this radiant Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring—a striking and thoughtfully designed piece that brings together bold color, refined craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. At ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond ring features 3 rows of custom cut calibrated square pink sapphires of brilliant color (3.34 carats) flanked by a pavé of round diamonds (2.59 carats). ...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring with 7.40ctw Black & White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold, this stunning dome cocktail ring is a bold and sophisticated statement piece.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw Round Diamond Pavé Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw Round Diamond Pavé Cluster Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Diamond Pavé Cluster Cocktail Ring with Tiered Stepped Shoulders Material: 14k Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Antonini 18K Champagne Diamond Large Dome Openwork Floral Cocktail Ring
By Antonini Gioielli
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional statement ring by renowned Italian jeweler Antonini, this bold floral design captures the effortless glamour and sculptural artistry for which the house is celebrated....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Dome Big 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Dome Big 18K White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold Genuine Tanzanite, Blue Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds 15.00 cts Oval-Cabochon Sha...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise Pavè Setting Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship come together in this stunning dome ring of fine jewelry. Masterfully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold (585 hallmark), this piece captiva...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds 18K White Gold 12.00 cts Oval Blue Tanzanites...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
Estate 18K High Dome Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 109ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A high-profile cocktail ring whose value and appeal are defined first and foremost by the extraordinary scale of its center stone. The ring is set with a commanding, high-domed natu...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds 18K White Gold 10.00 cts Oval Blue Tanzanites...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
Estate 18K Gold 2.20ct Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Baguette Wide Band Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully composed dome ring in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a dense, luminous pavé of round brilliant cut diamonds framed by precise rows of baguette cut diamonds along t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Jeton Sauvage 18K WG Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring with Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sculptural pavé diamond dome ring by the legendary French maison Cartier, from the coveted Jeton Sauvage collection.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
9.51 Carat Emerald GIA and Diamond Pave Platinum Dome Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Emerald and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled 9.51 Carat Cabochon Emerald, GIA certificate #2221156918 surrounded by Pave Hand set Diamonds, w...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Chopard L.U.C. Diamond Heart 18k Pink Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Chopard L.U.C. Diamond 18K Gold Abstract Heart Dome Cocktail Ring forged in 18K rose gold with abstract heart illustration dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Round & Baguette Diamond Large Dome Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An important diamond Bombé ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a commanding domed silhouette and exceptional presence on the hand. The ring is set with approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|33% Off
Blue Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sky Dome Chunky 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sky Dome Chunky 18 Karat White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold Genuine Brilliant Tanzanites, Tsavorites and Diamonds 5.00 ctw Tanzanites & Tsavori...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 1.00 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Silver Albion Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Stamford, CT
This iconic David Yurman Albion cocktail ring features approximately 1.00 carat of pavé-set diamonds, brilliantly arranged atop the brand’s signature rectangular dome.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Oval Blue Topaz & Pavé Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This oval blue topaz and diamond pavé bypass cocktail ring communicates exactly that.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail rosé and white gold diamond pavé ring by Hulchi Bellini
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique and handmade 18k rosé gold cocktail dome ring set with 100 brilliant cut diamonds set to one volute in white gold. Total estimated diamond weight is circa 1.20ct, colour i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,045Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald Stripe & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a striking arrangement of square cut emeralds in mixed sizes. With a total gemstone weight of 0.8...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,772Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural ruby neatly bezel set at the center. The ruby has a lovely triangular cut and shows...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring Platinum Portuguese 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ruby and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Portugal, Late 20th Century.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k White Gold Gold 4.94ctw Sapphire and 0.72ctw Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Gold 4.94ctw Sapphire and 0.72ctw Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring Style: Pavé Cocktail Ring Material: 18k White Gold Center Stone: Approximately 4.94 carats total weight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow & Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave Multi Layered Dome 18K White Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Yellow Sapphires: 1.00 ctw Pink Sapphires: 5.00 ctw (Pave Set in the Inner Layer of the bracelet creating a one-a-kind pink shimmer & brilliance) Diamonds 3.00 ctw G/VS Quality 18K R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k 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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