$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 22.64 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Ring with Tapered Baguette
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking statement piece showcasing a magnificent 22.64-carat natural Colombian emerald, certified by GRS and displaying an exceptional, richly saturated green color. The emera...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight o...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique emerald and diamond fashion ring, circa 1915, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. An approximately 0.90 carat square ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Baguette Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 Ring Size: 6.5 Ring Height: 19 mm tall Ring Weight: 10.2 grams Emerald Count: 10 round green emeralds (~1.9 mm in diameter) Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Cert. 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Art Deco Antique Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique AGL-certified 12 carat square emerald cut Colombian emerald in platinum Art Deco filigree setting with old mine cut diamond accents and milgrain detailing. Ring size 4.5, adj...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Colombian emerald ballerina ring in platinum featuring 3.07 carat octagonal emerald with 1.50 carats of baguette diamonds. Classic ballerina design with yellow gold pro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bora & Co GRS Certified 10.37ct Colombian Emerald & Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 10.37ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring A masterpiece of exceptional beauty and grandeur, this Bora & Co ring features a striking 10.37-carat GRS-certifie...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful emerald cluster dates to the 1970s. The natural emerald is a classically emerald cut stone weighing 1.85 carat and is rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold. A baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.55 Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.55 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.87 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late Victorian 2.40ct Emerald and Diamond cluster Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the later Victorian era and centres around a stunning, vivid green emerald. The 2.40 carat emerald is a cabochon cut stone, set within 18 carat y...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 7.21ct GIA Certified Pear Colombian Emerald & Diamonds Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This platinum emerald and diamond ring weighs a hefty 17 grams. Nice and sturdy, the ring has a center emerald weighing 7.21 carats (exactly). The emerald is faceted in a classy pear...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era, this trilogy ring features a central emerald flanked by sparkling old cut diamonds. The bright green emerald weighs 0.80 carat and is a square stone, The ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 1.00 carat emerald diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vivid and sophisticated this vintage platinum cocktail ring showcases a striking 1.00 carat GIA-certified Zambian emerald glowing with deep lush green color. The marquise cut gem is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning emerald and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face, a wonderfully vibrant green emerald takes prominence, cut in an oval shape. This principal stone ...
Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Ring Blackened Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald cut Stone Setting: Prong setting in blackened platinum Jewelry Type: Ring Style...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
0.64 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.64 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.72 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.58 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a0.58 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.72 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold and Platinum - GIA Cert
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A luminous example of Belle Époque refinement, this antique ring (circa 1900–1915) dazzles with a vibrant arrangement of vivid slight bluish green natural emeralds paired with sparkl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
13.65 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning, well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 13.65-carat cushion-cut vivid green emerald. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched oval-cut 12 diamonds weighing 5.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.95 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich, intense, brilliant round cut Emerald weighing 4.95 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds. Flanking the center stone are two pear-shaped diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian 6.07 carats Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
AIGS Certified 6.07 carats Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum Colombian Emerald Ring features a 6.07 carat Vivid Green color Colombian Emerald with minor treatment certifi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.87 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique oval cut 1.87 carat Zambian emerald and 0.68 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.60ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.60ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring Radiating elegance and allure, this exquisite Bora & Co ring centers a 3.60-carat GRS-certified Colombian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage .75ct Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond, Emerald and accented by Onyx Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .75 Carat Old E...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 ct 3.20 ct Old-Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An exceptional mid-century platinum ring, designed in the refined spirit of the 1950s Art Deco revival. At its center glows a 3.38-carat natural emerald from Colombia, certified by t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.21ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.21ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring A celebration of natural beauty and fine craftsmanship, this Bora & Co creation features a vivid 3.21-cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$18,840Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 2.28ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 2.28ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring A stunning display of refined elegance, this Bora & Co ring showcases a vivid 2.28-carat GRS-certified Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$54,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 4.05ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GRS Certified 4.05ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring Showcasing the pinnacle of elegance, this Bora & Co ring features a 4.05-carat GRS-certified Colombian eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K Gold Ring combines vibrant gemstones and diamonds in a luxurious, timeless design. Crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, the ring features a stunn...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pure Emerald Pink Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite solitaire ring combines the beauty of a vibrant emerald and a delicate pink sapphire, set in a sleek 14K yellow gold band. The design is further enhanced by white topa...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Eternal Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eternal Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is an exquisite piece crafted in 14K yellow gold. This elegant ring features a harmonious blend of diamonds, blue sapphires,...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.20ct Emerald & 0.30ct Heart Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Ring is a romantic fusion of elegance and bold color. Set in warm 14K yellow gold, this unique design features a vibrant emerald-c...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 11.87 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 11.87 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring This exceptional ring features a striking GIA-certified 11.87 carat Colombian emerald, beautifully cut in a cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 17.35 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 17.35 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring This exceptional ring showcases a magnificent 17.35 carat Natural Emerald of Colombian origin, certified by GRS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,268 / item
0.83ct Emerald Ruby & Diamond 14K Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds and rubies with the brilliance of natural diamonds. Set in a stunning 14K gold band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Shaped Colombian Emerald weighing 4.57 Carats, surrounded by half moon diamonds, with Round Diamond along the shank. Diamonds weigh 2.17 Carats. Set in Platinum and 18 Karat ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tresor Paris Bespoke Halo Mount Emerald Cut Centre Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
A modern classic bespoke ring mount only set with round brilliant cut diamonds on the halo and sides, Ideal for a 2.50 carat center diamond ( 9x7 mm) or other colored gemstones. For ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
$79,200Sale Price|20% Off
14.25 Carat Zambian Emerald & Half Moon Diamond Platinum and 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
14.25 Carat Zambian Emerald & Half Moon Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring An exceptional statement ring featuring a Natural Zambian Emerald weighing 14.25 carats, certified ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Ring Set with Calibrated Emeralds and Diamonds – Art Deco Style, circa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb platinum cocktail ring featuring an oval design inspired by the movement of infinity. The geometric motif is set with two main brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 0.25 ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a breathtaking fusion of elegance and luxury. Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this ring features an open wrap design adorn...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.35ct Black Diamond & Blue Sapphire Pave Dome 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Emerald Band 14K Yellow Gold Done Ring is a luxurious piece set in 14K gold, available in yellow, rose, or white gold. This exquisite ring features a stunning combination of...
Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum 3.64 TCW Emerald and Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite platinum floral cluster ring centered by a bright emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, surrounded by twelve marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
6.64ct Diamond Sapphire Emerald & Ruby 14K Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Love Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is a stunning expression of timeless beauty and luxury. Set in 14K white gold, this exquisite eternity ring features a harmonio...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Leitão & Irmão Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Mid-Century Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Portugal, 1950s–1960s, in Original Case. A striking mid-century cocktail ring by Leitão & Irmão, the historic ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 2.56ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A masterful example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this vintage platinum ring showcases a vivid 2.56-carat natural emerald framed by 0.12 carats of fine G color, VS clarity diamonds. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.25ctw Vivid Green Round Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - F2 Clarity Enhanced - 2.66ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the 1970s and centres around a lively green emerald. The 1.25 carat emerald is a square emerald cut stone, rub over set within 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.45ct Emerald 0.70ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely AGL certified emerald cut emerald that weighs 1.45ct. The center stone is accentuated by sparkling eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.44 Carat Cushion-Cut Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7.44 Carat Cushion-Cut Emerald Platinum Ring This exquisite ring centers a GIA-certified 7.44 carat natural Emerald, beautifully cushion-cut and displaying a rich, vib...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Pink 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern elegance meets timeless artistry in the Emerald-Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Statement Ring. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, this ring showcases a vivid emerald-cut pink ...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking emerald and diamond ring radiates a luxurious brilliance, blending vivid color with refined geometry. Set in cool platinum, clusters of lush green emeralds are beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A captivating fusion of color and brilliance, this exquisite ring centers upon a 2.36-carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald of exceptional beauty, certified by GRS as Colombian origin ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Asymmetrical Antique Ring in Platinum and Gold with Natural Em
Located in Milano, MI
Rich in charm and history, this elaborately designed asymmetrical antique ring from the late 1800s is a rare and elegant piece. Crafted in platinum and gold, it features external hal...
Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Emerald-Cut 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless elegance meets contemporary craftsmanship in this exquisite Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring, masterfully set in solid 14K yellow gold. The design features alte...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Emerald-Cut Ruby Pink Sapphire 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, radiant, and unforgettable — the Emerald-Cut Ruby and Pink Sapphire Statement Ring is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship. Set in solid 14K yellow gold, this eye-catching ...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
3.06ct Emerald Diamond Ring Cocktail Diamond Ring with Large Emerald 18KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
GRAM WEIGHT: 6.25 gr METAL: platinum NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: VS-SI (average) Carat: 0.45ct NATURAL EMERALD(S) Cut: Emerald Color: Green Clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Royal Blue Emerald-Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant and refined, the Royal Blue Emerald-Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is a timeless symbol of elegance and devotion. Handcrafted in solid 14K yellow gold, it features a continu...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Royal Blue 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring is the epitome of refined luxury. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, this striking piece features a seamless band of emerald-cut roya...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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