2.32Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This bold and beautiful cocktail ring features pave set round cut diamonds weighing 2.32 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Capri Cable Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 The David Yurman Capri Cable ring in 18 karat yellow gold is a stunning piece that combines classic elegance with distinctive design elements. The center of the ring fe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47Ctw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold. It features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weight 1.47 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
2.39Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.75
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful design of this 14K white gold diamond ring. Round cut sparkling diamonds are pave set along half of this wide classic ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hidalgo Set of 3 Pavé Diamond Stacking Band Rings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Hidalgo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant set of matching diamond bands features a refined, low-profile silhouette designed to sit beautifully together or be worn individually. Each band is adorned with a contin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leon Megé Daytona engagement ring with a round diamond and pave-set podium base
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Pave-set Podium™ base Surgical-grade platinum Ideal cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 0.60TCW Eternity Ring Pave Set Twist link G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Stone Setting: Pavé-set diamonds in a twist-link chain design ...
Diamond, Platinum
From $2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.01 Carat Diamond Pave Set Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.01 Carat Diamond Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring features three bands two of which has pave set diamonds all over it which is set on the top and bottom, and one has a p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.01 Carat Diamond Pave Set Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.01 Carat Diamond Pave Set 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring features three bands two of which has pave set diamonds all over it which is set on the top and bottom, and one has a p...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Knuckle Ring with Pave Seting of Ruby, Emerald & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:7.04g, Diamond:2.05ct, Silver:9.46gm, Emerald:0.51ct, Ruby:0.90ct, Size: 22X17X56MM"
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Crossover Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.71Ctw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious diamond crossover band ring is perfectly crafted in lustrous 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous ring features round brilliant cut dazzling diamonds in pave setting. Total ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.78 Ct Oval Diamond Shared Prong Eternity Ring with Pave Set Fancy Yellow Edge
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold with 21 perfectly matched (VS/E-F) 0.15 Ct each Oval Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode with Pave Set Fancy Yellow Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Halo and Pave Shank Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of the engagement ring, a prized 1/20 cttw diamond, meticulously set in a miracle plate, flaunts the grand illusion of a majestic solitaire.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
8.29 Ct Oval Diamond Shared Prong Eternity Ring with Pave Set Sides-1/2Ct Ovals
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold with 15 perfectly matched 0.5 Ct each Oval Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode with Pave Set Round Brilliant diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.55Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant diamond cocktail ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold. This ring features sparkling round cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 0.55 carat. Diamond qualit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Round White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pave Halo Set Illusion 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 CT Diamonds G/VS Quality Diamonds Beautiful Sparkle & High Shine Size 7, Resizable upon request
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01Ct D/SI1 Round Diamond 18K French Pave Set Ring with Hidden Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 3.01 Ct Round Brilliant D/SI1 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold French Pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with a hidden halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.88Ct GIA Cushion Shape Emerald Pave Set Engagement Ring w. Halo 2.9 Ct Diamond
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 5.88 Ct Cushion shaped Natural Emerald set in the center of an 18K pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo with Total 2.90 Ct Diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.91 Total Carat Ladies Pave-Set Diamond Eternity Band
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.91 Total Carat Ladies Pave-Set Diamond Band "Éternité Grande" Diamond Ring , yellow gold diamond ring crafted in our workshop absolutely by hand and NOT by machine setting, true A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.56 Total Ct Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double-Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.56 Total Carat Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring. GIA Certified.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.18Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold SZ 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold crisscross design natural diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.18 carats of dazzling white round cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring 18K Rose Gold 3 Rows Pave Diamond Band Size 7 (55) Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional interpretation of Cartier’s iconic Love collection, this authentic Cartier Love Ring is crafted in solid 18K rose gold and features the elegant small model design embe...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Lotus Bombe ring with emerald petals and pave diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
18k White Gold. These any-finger rings include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave set white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
GIA 2.02 Ct Yellow Cushion Diamond in a Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Cushion Cut Yellow Y-Z/SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold pave set Ring with halo with total weight of 0.46 Ct diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Yellow MQ Diamond in Pave Set 18 Karat Split Shank Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine 1.5 Ct Marquise shaped Natural Light Fancy Yellow - VS Clarity center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold pave set Split Shank Engagement Ring with halo with total weight of 0...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The ring weighs 25.24 grams and is a size 6¾. Details Designer: Harry Winston Year: 1957 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earrings: Gemstones: Round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 24.63 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Square Pave Old Mine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Square Pave Old Mine Ring Description: A sophisticated ring featuring an old mine cut diamond at the center, embraced by an intricate pave-set diamond design in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Set Round Diamond Multi Drop Shape Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.43Ctw SZ 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold. This ring features 70 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds studded in alternate drop shaped design set halfway through the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71Ctw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Crossover Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love ring, crafted in 18K white gold. Ring size: 62 US 10. Ring width: 5.5 mm. Total weight: 7.13 grams. Excellent preowned condition. Original box and paper not included. Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pave Paved Diamond Odelia Designer Dome Ring
By Odelia
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 18K White Gold Odelia Diamond Ring featuring brilliant round pavé-set diamonds with exceptional sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond Pave Set Full Eternity Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This stunning full eternity ring features 1.00ct of micropavé set round diamonds. Crafted from solid 14k white gold using high grade HI color I2 clarity diamonds. Delivered free with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Lavender Spinel and Pavé Diamond Halo Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This captivating cocktail ring is the epitome of elegance, a mesmerizing creation set in the refined embrace of 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold, EGL 1.51 Carat E/I1 Oval Diamond Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Oval shape EGL certified Diamond (E/I1) set in a fine 18k gold Pave set Engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
EGL 2.20 Ct J/SI1 Oval Diamond set in a Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring 0.58 Ct TDW
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Oval Shape J/SI1 EGL certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold pave set Engagement Ring with Halo and total weight of 0.58 Ct diamonds on the side.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$11,172Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring in Platinum- GIA 2231597243
Located in Bloomington, MN
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring in Platinum- GIA 2231597243 This ring is crafted in platinum and centers on a prong-set oval blue sapphire weighing approximately 2.87...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$7,002Sale Price|33% Off
18 Karat White and Pink Gold Ring by Bonebakker Royal Pave Set with Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This stunning bi-colour ring in 18 karat rose gold and white gold wraps around your finger in a bold and elegant way. It is so comfortable to wear as the back is tapered to allow the...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K Rose Gold 1.00Cttw Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,999Sale Price|33% Off
Set of 2 14k White and Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Ring with Micro Pavé Setting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 14k white gold diamond stack able eternity ring with 60 round single cut diamonds micro pave' .60pts., size 8
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Set of 3 Criss Cross Pavé Diamond Stacking Rings in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant stackable ring set features three slim diamond bands designed to be worn together for a chic layered look. Each band is delicately lined with shimmering diamonds that cr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL US 3.01 Carat E/SI3 Cushion Diamond 18 Karat Pave Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very shiny 3.01 Ct Cushion E/SI3 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold Pave set Engagement Ring with a halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.17 Cttw. Diamond Pave' Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Reminiscent of spun silk & feeling just as luxurious on your finger, this royal 18 karat yellow gold ring is perfectly accented with 0.17 Cttw of fine, white diamonds pave set in c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01 Ct I/VVS2 Cushion Diamond 18K Pave/Bezel Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Cushion I/VVS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set diamonds all over and 6 Bezel set pear shaped diamonds on the shank and a halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.80CT Round Diamond Pavé Set 18 Karat 3 Color Gold Fancy Modern Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 2.80 Carat three tone 18 Karat Gold fancy Diamond Ring is encrusted with White Color G Clarity SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds making this Ring a bold statement, This Rin...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Qeelin BoBo Ring Pavé-set Pink Sapphires White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 51
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Gemstones: The pink color comes from being pavé-set with rubies, accented by white diamonds on the crown and black diamonds for the eyes and nose.
Platinum 10.10ctw GIA Certified White Cushion with a Pave-set Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 10.10ctw GIA Certified White Cushion with a Pave-set Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Ring Material: Platinum Diamond Details: This ring features GIA Ce...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Di Modolo Triadra Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Di Modolo
Located in Chicago, IL
The interplay of smooth gold contours and densely set pavé diamonds gives the ring a dynamic, modern presence while maintaining timeless sophistication.
Diamond, White Gold
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Engagement Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Ladies Engagement Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -2.42 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald, GIA Certified -G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Diamond Pave Set Eternity Wedding Band H VS2
Located in New York, NY
The band is set with a row of brilliant diamonds in a refined pavé setting, allowing them to shimmer with every movement.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,646Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square and Round Channel Pavé Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold square and round channel-pave' set ring, containing 12 square cut and 32 round full cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight 1.55cts. fits a stone 1ct. round but...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,380Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Channel Pavé Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold baguette and round channel-pave' set ring, containing 26 baguette and 36 round full cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight 2.75cts. fits a stone 1ct. round but...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.93 Ct E/VS2 Marquise Diamond in a Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect made Marquise Shape E/VS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold pave set Engagement Ring with Halo and total weight of 0.68 Ct diamonds on the side.
Diamond, 18k Gold
EGL US 1.11 Carat G/SI2 Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Pave Set Ring and Band
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very shiny Round Brilliant G/SI2 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold Pave Set Engagement Ring along with a Pave Set Matching Band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Pavé Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari B.zero1 pavé diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring is set with exactly 144 round brilliant cut diamonds, all of which are spiral set within the ic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.33ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 224 round cut = 4.95cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.25 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Natural Round Diamond Pave Hamsa Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Design Details: Hamsa motif featuring pavé-set natural round brilliant cut diamonds. Ring Size: 7 Dimensions: Approximately 20mm x 9mm x 20mm Item Weight: 2.1g Additional Details...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s late Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. 1.00 round sapphire gemstone, set in a platinum handmade setting with 29 pave set diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Sapphire Bezel Set in Yellow Gold with Pavé Set Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1 round blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat and round pavé set diamonds totaling 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two- Tone Designer Ring Made in 18k Rose & White Gold with Pave Set of Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.496g, Diamond:1.82ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Handmade Platinum Pave and Channel Set Baguette 3.76 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 66 professionally pave set diamonds on each side of the rings profile as well as the the top, totaling 132.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Snake Bypass Ring, 0.68ctw, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Set Snake Bypass Ring. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this captivating piece features a mesmerizing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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