Vintage 6ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Ring Size: UK N / US 6.75 / EU 53.5 Head Width: approximately 18 mm Head Length: approximately 22 mm Specifications Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Weight: 8.3 grams Gemstone: N...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Beauvince Sara Ring (2.29 ct Emerald & Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Emerald Gemstones Shape: Pear Shape Gemstones Weight: 1.74 ct (10.8 x 7.8 mm) Gemstones Color: Green Diamonds Shape: Round Side Diamonds Weight: 0.55 ct Side Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Platinum Columbian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There is a pear shape diamond on either side, total they weigh approximately 1.62 carats and are F color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Enamel 14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" 14 kt solid gold ring with enamel Green Leaves with natural ruby and diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Open Wrap Green 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Wrap Green 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ring is a beautifully crafted piece that combines vibrant color and luxurious sparkle.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply gorgeous one of a kind wide cocktail ring with a pear shaped Diamond center. The center stone is a bezel set GIA certified 1.34ct. diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Stunning 0.34ct Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Vivid color, graceful sparkle. This 18K white gold ring showcases a central 0.20ct pear-shaped emerald in a rich green hue, encircled by 28 tapered natural diamonds (0.14ct total, G–...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive platinum cocktail ring centers a 7.2 carat natural Colombian emerald, precisely weighed and faceted in an elegant pear shape.
Diamond, Emerald
1.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pear shaped center stone set in a 14k rose gold split shank setting with diamonds along the shoulders. 1 pear shape blue green sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Green Natural Emerald Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Oval Carat: 1.67 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.13 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE ME...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Yana Halo Ring (8.96 cts Emerald & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Emerald Gemstones Shape: Pear Shape Gemstones Weight: 5.22 ct Gemstones Color: Green Diamonds Shape: Round & Pear Shape Side Diamonds Weight: 3.74 ct Side Diamond Co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gregg Ruth Pink and White Diamond Filigree Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An enchanting 18K white, rose, and yellow gold contemporary ring intricately embellished with diamonds of pear shapes, marquise, and round cut. 2.12 carats of pave diamonds are nestl...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,485Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 pear shape cut tsavorite weighing 1.09cts. and 9 round full cut diamonds and 6 baguette cut diamonds of very fine quality we...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring, Multicolor 6.23ct Dome
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exceptional multicolor sapphire ring features a curated arrangement of oval, marquise, and pear-shape stones—each selected for its clarity, saturation, and brilliance—including ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Beauvince Danya Ring (6.83 cts Emerald & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Emerald Gemstones Shape: Pear Shape Gemstones Weight: 5.04 ct Gemstones Color: Green Diamonds Shape: Round & Marquise Side Diamonds Weight: 1.79 ct Side Diamond Colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Captivating 1.26ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This creative and trendy statement ring features alternating vertical channels of vibrant green emeralds and shimmering tapered diamonds, flanked by two rows of brilliant-cut natural...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brutalist Yellow Gold Emerald European Cut Diamond Fingermate Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Shape - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 2.0ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.5Ct Zambian Emerald Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold, 20.5x11mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A lush Zambian emerald glows at the heart of this pear-shaped ring, its vivid green framed by a delicate trail of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with 0.60 Carat Emerald and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Cut & Shape: Pear cut 5. Weight & Size: Pear Cut – 0.60 carat Weight: 2.2 gram Ring size: 17.50mm (can be resized) 7,25 USA size Sizes of the ring:7.6mm*20m 6.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.1Ct Chrome Diopside Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 10K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Chrome Diopside Treatment: None Weight: 1.11cts Head Size: 10x8mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 5.5-6.5 Country of Origin: Metal: 10k-2.70g Di...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glamorous 28.26ct Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Emerald Main stone carat weight: 24.20ct Shape: Pear Color: Green Side stone: 368 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 4.06ct Shape: Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 1.50 Ct Zambian Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication on your look. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond of 1,00 carat,in ...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18K White Gold Ring with 14 CT Emerald and 5.55 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Comes with an AJI certification. Emerald Attributes: Shape and Cut- Octagon step cut Measurements- 14.0mm x 13.4mm x 10.2mm Weight- 14.00 ct Clarity- Transparent Color- Green Tone- V...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond & Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A pear cut diamond & Colombian Emerald cluster statement ring in 14K white ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond 1.27 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring centers an approximately 0.85 carat natural pear-shaped green emerald, surrounded by approximately 0.42 carats of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, for a combined total...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Nuri Parrot ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 6.41-carat pear-shaped aquamarine held in the grasp of a three-dimensional parrot pavé-set with blue sapphires (3.28 carats)...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
10.97 Carat Emerald and 1.01 Carat Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A gorgeous, Emerald and Diamond three-stone engagement ring. With a 10.97 carat pear shape Emerald in the Centre, with 2 pieces 1.01 carat trillion shape White Diamonds on the si...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Valentines Clover Diamond Ring Multi Color Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pear shape diamond sizes are approx 4x3 mm they have yellow plating under to help their shine.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.39 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.81 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold PE 8x4.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Brazilian Alexandrite Treatment: None Weight: 0.88cts Head Size: 8x4.5mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 8.5 Country of Origin: Brazil Metal: 14...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 2.15 carats of round brilliant, marquise, and pear-shape diamonds which are all larger in size and add brilliance and sparkle to the ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14ct Rose Gold Champagne fancy diamond ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct rose gold diamond dress ring featuring four (4) oval shape, six (6) pear shape, twelve (12) cushion shape decorated along with one (1) marquise and ten (10) round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Sphene Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Flashes of red, orange, yellow and green are all seen in the high quality sphene. It is accented by 1.38 carats of diamonds including 4 large heart-shaped diamonds, 2 pear-shaped dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mesmerizing 25.7ct Citrine, Garnet, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 1 stone Citrine Main stone carat weight: 24.04ct Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Yellow Clarity grade: NA Main stone: 1 sto...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement 5cts Zambian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Zambian Emerald Treatment: Oiled Weight: 5.09cts Head Size: 14.2x8.9mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 7.5-8 Country of Origin: Zambia Metal: 14...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.93 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These diamonds are precisely set to create a seamless border of light, accentuating the soft curves and sharp point of the pear silhouette.
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Long Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Long Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features a diamond pave set shank with solitaire diamond ring, has two pear cut emeralds set on the top and belo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond 4.10ct, Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
At the center and throughout the sculptural cluster are natural Zambian emeralds totaling approximately 3.25 carats, displaying a rich, vibrant green hue with excellent luster and li...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Large Statement Fancy Colored Diamond 8.90 Carats Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
The fancy diamonds, cut in oval and pear shapes, average nearly 0.70 carats each, with the largest solitaire at the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring 8.21 carat Paraiba & Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Surrounding the sapphire is a vibrant halo of eye-clean blue sapphires (pear shape), natural pink sapphires (oval brilliant cuts), and mint green Paraiba tourmalines (oval brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Paraiba,...
Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.32 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Oval Carat: 0.52 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural D...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Emerald Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.19 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.22 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: N...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Colombian Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond 18K Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The perfect piece to take you from day to night, this ring will elevate any outfit. - Pear Shape Colombian Emerald 1.87 carat - Round Shape Rose-Cut White Diamonds total 0.79 carat (...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Emerald/Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
JEWELLERY SPECIFICATION: Total Metal Wt.: 5.52 GM Approx. White Diamond Wt.: 0.59 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:5.41 CT Diamond Shape Full Cut: Round Full Cut Diamond Color: HI Diamond Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Cluster Emerald Natural Diamond Broad Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.82 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.42 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ TH...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Kai Flora Blossom 3.93 ctw Periot and Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether worn as a statement piece for special occasions or gifted to mark a memorable moment, its timeless charm is sure to captivate and inspire. 14K Yellow Gold 6 Pieces 4 × 6 mm ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 2.12 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and 2 pear-shape diamonds set around the ring.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.00 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Alexandrite and diamond halo engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated pear shape Alexandrite center stone, that color changes bluish green.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut emerald set in the center with diamond halo around and on shank making a wedding ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Color: Fancy Vivid Yellow, Green Clarity: VS2 Fluorescence (LW): Strong Green Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Girdle Thickness: Medium to Very Thick Grading Report: GIA Report #211509574...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by pear shape and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.55 carats.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
8.51 Ct Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond GIA Certified Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Magnificent and eye-catching 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring certified 8.51ct Colombian Emerald accented by leaf shaped Rubellite and 12 White Diamonds totaling 0.17 ct. Combinat...
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold
Emilio Jewelry 6.98 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier, our brand is known for creating the finest emerald jewelry and the leader in important Emerald Rings. Emilio Jewelry chooses only the rarest ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Floral Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with 1.57 Ct Emerald & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1.57 cts Gemstone shape - Pear Gemstone Size - 6.5 X 4 mm Gemstone pcs- 4 Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 6.94 Opal Diamonds And Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
At the heart, a vivid 6x4mm pear-shaped emerald (0.32 carats) adds a vibrant pop of green, framed beautifully by a halo of 70 round brilliant diamonds (0.40 carats) that enhance the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
$3,152Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold This exquisite ring features a stunning pear-cut emerald as the centerpiece, embraced by a halo of brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,940Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.25Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone SI/H Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold This exquisite ring features a stunning pear-cut emerald as the centerpiece, embraced by a halo of brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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