$24,740Sale Price|26% Off
Stunning 12.43CT Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Vintage Starburst Cluster Ring 6.86ct Natural Emerald GIA Report 2.4ct Brilliant Round Diamonds 3.35ct Baguette Diamonds H-I Color VS Clarity Set in Platinum with 18kt Ye...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
NO OIL GRS Certified 12.99 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible statement ring centered around a magnificent 12.99 carat natural emerald, certified by GRS (GemResearch Swisslab). This extraordinary gemstone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D Art Deco Mosaic Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A platinum ring centered with a natural emerald cut diamond weighing approximately 2.51 carats, surrounded by 0.59 carats of emeralds and 0.14 carats of natural diamonds. The center...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper Natural Emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum Please message ou...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
$122,500Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 15.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Heart Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional ring featuring a magnificent 15.31 carat natural Colombian emerald, certified by GIA and measuring 14.87 x 14.33 x 10.89 mm. The emerald displays a rich, vivid green c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
3.78 Carat GIA Emerald Cut Pinkish Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 3.78 carat pinkish purple sapphire diamond engagement ring, GIA certified and cut in a refined emerald step cut, anchors this architectural three stone platinum design. The el...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat E VS1 Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat E VS1 Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring GIA report number: 2235928458 Diamond: 1.17 carat E VS1 Emerald cut natural diamond Accent diamonds: Appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. 0.60ct Old Euro Cut Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 2.00ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1910s, this stunning piece centres around a 2.00 carat emerald. The natural gem is in the classic emerald cut and claw set in platinum. Flanking the fabulous green ston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, 1952, French.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to center with an octagonal step-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vivid emerald at its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The emerald is an oval cut gem, natural in origin, weighing 1.20 ...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Ruby, Diamond, Emerald Reversible Band Size 6.5 Certified #25030
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Reversible Band Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- A beautifully crafted platinum band featuring a unique reversible design. One side showcases a conti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Columbian Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 Ring Size: 5.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gübelin Certified 7.38 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring (Minor)
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exceptional platinum ring centers a remarkable 7.38 carat octagonal step-cut natural Colombian emerald of richly saturated green color, accompanied by a prestigious Gübelin Gemo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI certified 1.04Ct Colombian Emerald Ring with Natural diamonds in Platinum
Located in Singapore, SG
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring – A Timeless Luxury Features : Main Gemstone - Colombian Emerald Total Carat Weight (1pc) -1.04 Ct Measurement of gemstone -6.14x5.97x4.22 mm...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vivid Columbian emerald is flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this stunning Art Deco ring. The central emerald is a cushion cut stone weighing 0.65 carat, with the accompanyi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 800 Platinum alloy featuring natural emerald cut Emerald set in 18K Gold Bezel 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.3mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct accented with two brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Classic Platinum 1.12ctw Emerald w/ Diamond Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Lighter Green Color - Clean- 6.5x6.2mm - 1.02ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rounds Brilliant Cut - P...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.84 carat emerald diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage three stone ring showcases a vivid emerald cut emerald weighing 1.84 carats, offering a rich green hue with striking depth and presence. Flanking the center ston...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.19 carat old mine cut diamond emerald platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.19 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA #1232903910, radiating a soft, romantic glow with its warm...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1 Carat Natural Green Emerald Wedding Ring. Platinum Eternity Band Channel Set
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1 Carat Total Center Emerald Cut: Calibre Cut Stone Setting: Channel-Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity Wedding Ban...
Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 10.92 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Masterfully handcrafted in platinum by the artisans of Provident Jewelry, this exceptional ring showcases a magnificent 10.92-carat Colombian emerald, accompanied by an AGL certific...
Emerald, Platinum
2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring. Gubelin No Oil Emerald GIA Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certified, Gübelin Certified Gemstone Origin: Colombian T...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
1.70 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.707 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.71 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds h...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Halo Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certificat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cluster Diamond Emerald Halo Ring. 0.70TCW Diamond Engagement Ring H VS1-VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: H Color Overall Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Overall Secondary S...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s comes this wonderful vintage cluster ring. The piece centres around an oval cut natural emerald weighing 0.50 carat. Surrounding this emerald, a collection of spa...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Style GIA Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
Inspired by the geometric lines and bold colors of the Art Deco period, this band-style ring is one of our creations. It's anchored by a 0.95 carat bright green Brazilian emerald th...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.18 ct Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.18 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.81 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.04 ct Natural Vivid Green Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.04 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.56 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Men's Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Emerald And Diamond Ring A ring featuring a center oval emerald set with emerald cut emeralds and round cut diamonds Ring Size: 6.5 Complimentary Resizing Gram Weight: 6.7...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
East-West Three-Stone Featuring Emerald and Trapezoid Cut Diamonds by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Mege custom-made pieces tell a story, each one is different from one another and equally unique. The East-West set three-stone ring will be handcrafted in platinum showcases a s...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$15,000 / item
Certified Colombian Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Colombian Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Ring A ring set with a pear-shaped emerald, accented by round and marquise-shaped diamonds. Accompanied by an AGL certificate sta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamonds Classic Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum Ref 12294*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Cluster Ring 3.50ct Natural Emerald Emerald cut, 8.6 x 8.4mm Transparent 4ct Diamonds, Baguette & Rounds G-H-I color Vs-2 S-1 clarity Platinum...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$74,480Sale Price|24% Off
6.56 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Swiss Certification
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and impactful three-stone ring centered by a natural Colombian emerald weighing 6.56 carats, accompanied by a Swiss gemological report from C. Dunaigre. The emerald is fa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Platinum 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.45...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
4 Carat F1 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.00 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Vivid Green Certification: GIA Certificate Se...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.50 Carat F2 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined three-stone ring centered by a natural Colombian emerald weighing 3.02 carats, accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report. The emerald is cut in a classic oct...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2 Carat Diamond Ring. Old Euro Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 2.6ct Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.85...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gubelin 0.95 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.70 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.70 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum and 2.80ct Diamond Ring. Old European and Onyx Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.30 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. Emerald Halo Platinum Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Ct Cushion Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2.5 Ct Ring Platinum Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 9 Carat Cushion Colombian Emerald & 2.48 Ct Diamond Ring platinum, Estate, Unisex Large 9 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enha...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.97ct Natural Emerald (F1) Trillants Diamond Ring Platinum 12414*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.97ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamonds Ring. Report # 2211186968 F1 - Low Oil Treat 9.8 x 9.4 x 5.1mm 1.10ct Natural Trilliant Diamonds H-color Si-1 clarity. Pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine Ring. 16ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 16 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald And Diamond Ring. Cushion Emerald Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 0.70 carats Center Emerald Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats combin...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.62ct Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14kt 'F1'*
Located in New York, NY
Halo Green. 1.62ct. Natural Emerald Ring GIA Certified: #6214622811 (To Accompany) 7.59 X 7.71 x 5.07mm Full cut Round Cut brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent (F1) Vivid...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 1.80ct Emerald Diamond Cluster Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Gemstone Origin: Colombia Secondary Stones: Diamonds Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. AGL 1ct No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: AGL Treatment: No Clarity Enhancement Gemstone Origin: Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco style 1.84 Carat vintage round cut diamond ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring has a stunning Art Deco style design with an eye catching 1.84ct vintage round cut diamond surrounded by ribbons of custom cut emeralds and glittering d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.50 Asscher Cut Diamond Ring.Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring Platinum JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
One of a kind 6.50ct emerald diamond cocktail ring PLATINUM
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Emerald this color is rare to find, bright green with stunning jardin! The ring is made in platinum and accompanied by VS diamonds in size 8. **All items leave our premises with a c...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified 8.32 carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Try this show stopping platinum, emerald, and, diamond cocktail ring. The ring is set with a 8.32 cts. center emerald cut F1 emerald and two rows of stunning F -G - VVS diamonds wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Design Old Mine Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A refined Art Deco-inspired ring crafted in platinum, centered with a beautiful 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond graded H color and SI2 clarity. The center diamond is surrounded by vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette style ring centering a baguette cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total Set in a milgrain bezel and flanked north to south by old European cut diamo...
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.
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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