Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 0.50ct Diamond Double Halo Emerald Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 5.60 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring features a certified 5.60-carat emerald cut emerald with F1 treatment, accented by 32 old European, old mine, and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified Minor Oil 6 Carat COLOMBIAN Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
an extraordinary piece featuring a stunning 6-carat emerald cut green colombian emerald beautifully set in platinum. This captivating emerald certified by AGL, is known for its excep...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds This stunning crossover design ring features a 5-carat pear-shaped emerald, GRS certified with m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.45ct Colombian green emerald eternity wedding ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
0.45ct Colombian green emerald eternity ring in platinum. Beautiful Colombian green emerald eternity wedding ring in platinum. Emerald green vivid total weight 0.45ct natural gemst...
Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Target Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring a center Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carat, I-J color, SI1-SI2 clarity, with surrounding Square cut Emeralds. Circa 1920s Si...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.16 Carat Emerald 2.09 Carat Old Miner Diamond 18K GLD/PLAT Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.16 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 2.09 Carat Old Miner Cut J-I SI2 Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold/Platinum Three-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold/Plat G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9.17 INSIGNIFICANT OIL Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
đź’š RARE & EXCEPTIONAL: 9.17 Carat GRS-Certified Insignificant Oil Emerald Ring đź’š A true masterpiece, this stunning 9.17-carat emerald boasts an intense green hue and remarkable cla...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring A statement of elegance and opulence, this vintage emerald and diamond halo cocktail ring is an extraordinary piece of jewelry artistr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.05 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.05 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.05 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1980s Emerald & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1980 Step into elegance with this exquisite vintage cluster ring from the 1980s. At its centre, it boasts a beautifully crafted recta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.77 carat emerald diamond platinum and yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980s ring showcases a stunning 1.77 carat emerald cut emerald, flanked by baguette cut diamonds, set in a timeless platinum and 18k yellow gold design. Center stone: E...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum 6.50 Carat Step-Cut Colombian Emerald 0.40cts Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum 6.50ct Step-Cut Square Colombian Emerald and 0.40cts Old European Cut Diamond Halo c.1925 size 6 A stunning and one-of-a-kind special ring. so rare to find a st...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
ICA LAB Certified 5.49 Carat NO OIL Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a magnificent 5.49-carat rectangular step-cut emerald, certified by ICA LAB and completely free of oil. This rare gemstone is perfectly complemented by trapezoid and baguette diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stunning 8.20 ct GIA Certified Zambian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking platinum cocktail ring featuring an 8.20-carat GIA certified Zambian emerald-cut emerald, radiating a rich and vibrant green hue. The centerpiece is gracefully surroun...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.35ct Colombian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted solitaire engagement ring features a stunning Colombian emerald as its main stone, set in high-quality platinum. The ring is perfect for any special occasion...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.72 CTW Diamond Emerald Platinum Vintage Wheat Bombé Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.04 carat K color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a grooved square form head with a pierced bombé shaped surround Depicting...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Elegant Platinum GIA 1.53ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Colombian - Minor Oil - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clean Green Color - 1.14ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Classic Platinum GIA 1.5ctw Octagonal Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Timeless Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clean Green Color - 1.03ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (8) Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 7.80 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. Center ...
Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 7.28 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. Center e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry 2.34 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Spectra Fine Jewelry presents an exquisite ring that celebrates the beauty of Colombian emeralds. At its heart, a captivating 2.34ct cushion-cut emerald radiates with a lush green hu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 7.93 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. The cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 14 Ct. MINOR OIL Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A one of kind 14 carat cushion cut green emerald certified as minor oil flanked by cadillac and baguette diamonds set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 25 Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering an heart-shaped emerald, flanked by 12 heart shaped diamonds, decorated throughout with pave round diamonds. emerald weighing 25 carats Size 7 Platinum Accompanied by Grs ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating vintage cluster ring dates back to the 1970. At its centre, a 1.00 carat emerald is sat, cut in an oval shape and rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the central...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9.23 Carat Vivid Blue NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning ring set with a step-cut emerald cut blue sapphire, weighing an impressive 9.23 carats. This exquisite stone is certified by GRS, confirming it is untreated, ensuring its na...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Classic Platinum 1.5ctw Emerald & Baguette Diamond Step Style Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 1.13ct (exact stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Elegant Platinum 2.41ctw Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural Inclusions- 1.83ct (exact. stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
CDC Certified 3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC Certified Oval Zambian Emerald weighing 3.05 carats Measuring (11.81x8.73x4.78) mm Two trapezoid diamonds weighing .37 carats Set in platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite platinum ring, set with emeralds and approx. 2.00ctw total diamonds ( center 2 emeralds and two baguette diamonds total approx. 1.50ctw Si1-/Si2/GH). Ring size 7, top is 15...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 6.45ct AGL
Located in New York, NY
Centering an emerald-cut emerald weighing 6.45ct, framed by baguette and trapezoid-shaped diamonds, accented by round diamonds, total approx. 5.0ct, G-H/VS-SI. Ring size: 6.5. Accomp...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
New Platinum & Gold High Quality GIA 1.68ctw Emerald Diamond Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Square Emerald Cut - Yellow Gold Claw Prong Set - Vivid Clean Green Color - Very Hight Quality - 1.08ct (exact) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum, Art Deco Style, Emerald & Diamond Oval Shield Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a rectangu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$21,600Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our stunning Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle Eternity Band, a symbol of eternal love and timeless elegance. Crafted by our skilled in-house jewelers, this exquis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA 4.1ctw Quality Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Very Nice Color - Vivid Green Color - Clean - Very Hight Quality - 3.50ct (exact) ** See Certificati...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Ring VVS1 Clarity D Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
We proudly present this extraordinary ring, a work of art of rare beauty. The platinum setting, with its timeless elegance, embodies luxury and sophistication. But the true heart of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Ring - 1.10ct Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Sandnes, Rogaland
This exquisite Edwardian-era ring, crafted in platinum, is a testament to the refined artistry of early 20th-century jewelry. At its heart lies a 1.10ct natural emerald, most likely ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 5.71 Carat MINOR OIL Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a 5.71-carat natural emerald from Zambia, certified by AGL. The emerald is emerald-cut, measuring 11.46 x 9.40 x 7.26 mm, and displays a rich green hue w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
5.98 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our stunning Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle Eternity Band, a symbol of eternal love and timeless elegance. Crafted by our skilled in-house jewelers, this exquis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Dover Jewelry Present this Stunning Square Colombian Emerald Diamonds handcrafted is solid platinum. Displaying vibrancy and elegance, it is centered with 1 genuine square cut Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art DĂ©co 2.01ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1930s
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Ravishing! A gorgeous American platinum, 2 ct emerald and diamond Art DĂ©co ring. The ring is designed as a stylised bow set with a rectangular richly saturated colombian emerald of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat Colombian emerald, 1.94 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold set trilogy ring; part of our diverse engagement ring coll...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carat Platinum 5 Stone Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Band
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum shared prong ring featuring emerald cut AAA+ Colombian emerald and diamonds. Solid Platinum Diamonds approx. .60ctw., G/VS1 AAA Colombian Emerald approx. .90ctw. Size 7 We ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 5.71 Carat Green Emerald Minor Oil Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald and Diamond Ring Set with a step-cut sapphire weighing 5.71 carat., flanked by baguette and brilliant-cut diamond stirrup shoulders, mounted in platinum Accompanied by AGL r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.15 carat emerald diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Art Deco-inspired platinum ring features a 1.15 carat pear shape emerald, framed by sparkling old European cut diamonds and vivid calibre cut emeralds for timeless elegan...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre Certified 6.84 Carat Colombian Minor Oil Round Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.84 carat Colombian minor oil round emerald set in solid platinum and accented with round natural diamonds of E color and VVS clarity is an exquisite and luxurious piece. The solid ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 5.42 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A SUPERB COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING, BY Cecile Blake Emerald-shaped ruby of 5.42 carats, trapezoid cut diamonds that sum 1 carats set in solid platinum f color vvs1 clarity d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage emerald diamond platinum and 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1990s ring showcases a vibrant 1.59 carat emerald, accented by baguette diamonds, elegantly set in platinum and 18k yellow gold for a timeless look. Center stone: Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite dress ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features a single round faceted old European diamond at the centre of an open face. Thi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
$147,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Make an unforgettable statement with this stunning engagement ring featuring a breathtaking 4 carat emerald cut diamond. Ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|30% Off
Emilio Jewelry Certified 17.30 Carat Magnificent Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable 16.73-carat emerald is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating deep green hue that exudes elegance and luxury. With its exceptional clarity and vibrant...
Emerald, Platinum
7.53 Carat Trapiche Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare trapiche emerald, weighing an impressive 7.53 carats, is the focal point of this contemporary ring. The emerald, originating from Colombia and cut in a smooth cabochon style, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tanzanite Ring 20.37 Ct Emerald Cut Platinum Diamonds - Best Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 20.37 Carat Emerald-Cut Tanzanite Platinum Ring with 2.04 Carat Cadillac Diamonds – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Presenting an extraordinary 20.37 carat emerald-cut Ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 5.32 Carat Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring crafted during the Art deco movement and showcasing a harmonious blend of diamonds and emeralds. At its heart lies an elongated rectangular old c...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 8.96 Carat Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Emerald, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.46 Carat Vivid Green Zambian Emerald Ring with Baguette Diamo
Located in Chicago, IL
Boldly architectural and radiantly green, this stunning cocktail ring centers around an exceptional 8.46 carat vivid green natural emerald, certified by GRS. Sourced from Zambia and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Insignificant Oil 6.57 Carat Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Emerald, Platinum
1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon and 1.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of ye...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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.Â
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.Â
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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