$48,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 12 Carat Emerald Made-to-Order Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover this magnificent 12-carat pear-shaped emerald, GRS certified with minor treatment, featured in a bespoke, made-to-order ring. This exceptional loose emerald displays a capti...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$82,880Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Emerald Ring Made-to-Order
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent 10.36 carat emerald ring is a bespoke, made-to-order piece, centered around a truly exceptional loose emerald. This stunning gemstone features a rich, vivid green hu...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$185,760Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 10 Carat Emerald Ring Made-to-Order
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent 10.32-carat emerald, accompanied by AGL certification and featuring minor treatment, is available as a bespoke, made-to-order piece. This listing features a loose hi...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring Colombia Green Emeralds and Diamonds Platinum & 18k
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ring Vibrant Green Emerald and Diamonds Large Impressive Statement Ring. Cluster Design Very Vibrant green color Natural Colombia Emerald and Natural Diamonds Design size ap...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Elegant Japanese Emerald-Cut Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring features a stunning 2.76-carat emerald-cut emerald that captivates with its vivid green hue, showcasing the gemstone's natural beauty and brilliance. Crafted from...
Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Vintage Emerald Flower Carved & Diamonds 18k Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite David Webb Emerald and Diamond Gold Platinum Ring This Highly Dimensional ring featuring a carved Emerald flower approx size 15mm / 20.0 carats. Pavé-set Diamonds Approx 3....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ring with emerald, sapphire and baguette shaped diamond up to 0.20ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with sapphire, emerald and baguette-cut diamond total 0.20ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 4.75 - EU. 15.5(49) detailed description: The top of the ring is 9.6 m...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamonds approx. 0.55 cts. Color/Clarity: Rich Vibrant Green / Diamonds F-G VS Certifications: AGL Certified Size: 6.0 Creator: Tiffany & Co. Me...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$43,640Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 10 Carat Emerald Made-to-Order Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 10.39-carat GRS-certified emerald, featuring a prestigious minor treatment, is available as a bespoke, made-to-order ring. Please note that this is a loose center ston...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$35,244Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 13 Carat Emerald Ring Made-to-Order
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 13.35 carat GRS-certified emerald ring is a bespoke made-to-order piece, centered around a magnificent, high-quality gemstone. The emerald displays a vibrant green hue...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$20,428Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Milgrain Cocktail Ring in Platinum- GIA 2225947425
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Milgrain Cocktail Ring in Platinum- GIA report number 2225947425 This ring is crafted in platinum and features a bezel-set emerald weighing approximately 9.44 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
This delicate Art Deco ring features a vibrant Columbian cabochon emerald in a platinum openwork mount set with diamonds and emeralds. The central stone is positioned between two pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,234Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Heart Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum This ring is crafted in platinum and features a prong-set heart-shaped green emerald weighing approximately 0.54 carat. Round diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald, Diamond, 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald and diamond three stone ring, with a step-cut emerald, with an estimated weight of 2.00 carats, in a yellow gold four-claw basket setting, with an old European-cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 12.49ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 12.49 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring features a 12.49 carat Emerald cut Colombian Emerald accented by Square cut and Shield cut on ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Belle Époque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 A truly enchanting Belle Époque ring, exuding the elegance and artistry of the early 20th century. This exquisite pi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
W.A. Bolin 2.70ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1933
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Some rings rely on complexity. Others need only a beautiful stone and impeccable proportions. This Art Deco ring by W.A. Bolin belongs firmly to the latter category. At its center s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Platinum on Gold Ring Fine Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Emerald and Diamond Platinum on Gold Lacey Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering securely nestled Hand set .36 Carat Emerald, flanked by .75tcw R...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring Fine Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Emerald and Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering securely nestled Hand set 2 Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.10tcw and 2 Princess ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-Century Marchak, Paris Multigem Giardinetto Ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century, gold, jardiniere ring comprised of two gold bands suspending a basket of flowers in diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, in 18k and platinum. Signed Marchak, Paris, n...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Deboulle 2000's Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Contemporary Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 2.54 carats - transparent medium green Natural Zambian in origin with moderate traditional clarity enhancement (F2) Set with t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.11 ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 3.11-carat GIA-certified Colombian heart-cut emerald ring, flanked by two GIA-certified natural dazzling diamonds, exudes vibrant color and elegance. The emerald, with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.28 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Sapphire, Diamond Accent Sapphire Cut: French Cut Tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.58tcw Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking Art Deco composition gives this antique platinum ring a bold architectural presence. The design centers on a dramatic triangular diamond, framed by a geometric arrangement...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$10,360Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Emerald Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning vintage emerald eternity band features a continuous circle of twenty-eight vibrant, natural emeralds, set securely in a high-quality platinum mounting. This piece rep...
Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Marquise-Shaped Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Marquise-Shaped Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This striking, marquise-shaped cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a vibran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring Description: This magnificent antique or vintage-style ring is crafted in solid, substantial platinum and features a st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Multi Cut Diamond & Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Multi Cut Diamond & Emerald Cocktail Ring Description: This striking mid-century style cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an elongated, asymmetrica...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald-Cut Emerald and Double-Halo Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Emerald-Cut Emerald and Double-Halo Ballerina Ring Description: This magnificent ballerina-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on an emerald-cut em...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, Gübelin Certified
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Jacob & Co. platinum ring showcases a Gübelin-certified Colombian emerald of remarkable presence, complemented by an exquisite diamond setting that reflects the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified 2.85ct No Treatment Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking statement ring showcases a magnificent 2.85-carat square emerald-cut emerald, boasting a vivid and captivating green color that has undergone completely no treatment. C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunnin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Emerald & Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Ring, 2.69ct AGL
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking statement ring showcases a magnificent 2.69-carat emerald-cut emerald, boasting a vivid and captivating green color as verified by an accompanying AGL report. Crafted i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Colombian Vivid Green Emerald, Diamond, 18K Gold Retro Square Halo Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful geometric motif Art-Deco/ Retro Ring dates back to late 1940’s - early 1950’s. It’s centring an emerald-cut (step-cut) Natural Colombian Emerald – the most desirab...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian emerald diamond 18k gold and platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian emerald and diamond cluster ring is an elegant antique design from the 1910’s, centered by a square cut emerald weighing approximately 0.30 carat. Its crisp ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.98 Carat Emerald and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.98 ct. emerald emerald cut with 2.32 ct. good quality diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 2.54 Carat Colombian No Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exceptional platinum ring showcases a rare 2.54-carat Colombian emerald of unparalleled beauty and rarity, certified by Gubelin Gem Lab. Sourced from Colombia, the most prestigi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Eternity Band Ring in Platinum, Circa 1960, 2ctw Size 5
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1960's. Gorgeous emerald eternity band set in platinum. The emeralds are very nice and vibrant. Photos and videos don't do them justice. The emeralds are more saturated in pers...
Emerald, Platinum
Estate Columbian Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring Platinum/18k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa late 20th century. Striking elongated pear Columbian emerald surrounded by a mix of step cuts and chunky old mine cut diamonds. The setting is so beautifully made with amazing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.77 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.52 Carat Trilliant Diamond Plat
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite three-stone ring showcases a magnificent 4.77-carat octagonal step-cut Colombian green emerald, officially certified by the GIA. The v...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with this ultra-rare VCA cocktail ring. Circa 1950's, this cocktail ring is made from platinum and weighs 12.09 total grams. This beautiful ri...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
$9,770
Emerald Ballerina Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum ballerina style ring with 2.33 carat Colombian emerald and 1.23 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds. 9.45 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Kat Florence GIA Platinum 3.37ct Colombian Emerald Pave Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Kat Florence Metal: Platinum Weight: 11.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 Accent Prongs: Yellow Gold Style: Cocktail / Statement Ring Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald S...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian diamond emerald 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian cluster ring is a beautifully refined jewel from the 1910’s, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat. Graded H-I color and SI...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified THE CROWN JEWEL: A LEGENDARY 8.01 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND
Located in Chicago, IL
An unparalleled testament to nature's artistry, this extraordinary ring centers on a magnificent 8.01-carat Square Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond. The gem's vibrant, sunny hue is i...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring Engagement Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
I'm loving this Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring Engagement Ring! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, and topped in Platinum, the design features a beautiful pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Halo Ring with 1ct Diamond, Designer Unknown, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from platinum and features an EMERALD gemstone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,406Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 0.65 Carat Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this sophisticated platinum three-stone ring, showcasing a vibrant 0.65-carat natural emerald at its center, beautifully accented by 0.25 carats of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 2.70 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Vintage Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Filigree Milgrain Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Emerald-Cut Emerald,...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold, Designer Unknown, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Ring Old European cut Diamonds and Emerald Platinum Center 0.73
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum Diamond Art-Deco Style Ring set with Old European cut Diamonds and Emerald Center stone is 0.73 carat, round G- VS or higher, side diamonds 0.52 carat. square cut em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Size 6
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6 Weight: 5.1 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center Stone Weight: 0.58 Carat Accent St...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 0.73CT Colombian Emerald + 0.75CT Diamond Ring Sz 6.25
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 8.9 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center Stone Weight: 0.73 Carat ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 0.58CT Colombian Emerald + Accent Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 Estate
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6.75 Weight: 3.2 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center Stone Weight: 0.58 Carat Accent...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate Platinum 0.58CT Colombian Emerald Three Stone Diamond Accent Ring Size 7
Located in Addison, TX
Details Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.58 Carat Emerald Cut: Square Emerald Cut Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.17 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum Cathedral Estate Ring Sz 6.5
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 5.7 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center Stone Weight: Approximately 0.18...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Square Colombian Emerald Round/Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring Sz 6
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6 Weight: 8.2 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Weight: 0.98 Carat Center Stone Shape: Square Emerald Cut Ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.32CT Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring PT900 Platinum Baguette Halo Sz 6 Estate
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6 Weight: 8.6 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut (Square) Center Stone Weight: 2.32 Carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 0.651ct Colombian Emerald + 0.61ct Round Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Details Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.651 Carat Emerald Cut: Square Emerald Cut Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.61 Carat Total...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.65 ct. elongated emerald with 1.56 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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