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
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
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
GIA Certified 5.65CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Nantucket, MA
This sophisticated platinum ring showcases a stunning 5.23 carat emerald cut diamond as the centerpiece, making it a masterpiece of elegance. Certified by GIA, the diamond possesses ...
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
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
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
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
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring. Five Stone Engagement Ring Platinum 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 carats total Center Emerald Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats total Diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Style Certified 4 Carat Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless ring centered around a certified natural Colombian emerald of exceptional presence and vivid color, thoughtfully mounted to highlight both its rarity and refi...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shaped Emerald Ring. 0.40ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.40 carats Center Emerald Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Baguette-cut diamonds, Secondary Weight: 0.45 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Approx. 5 Carat MINOR OIL Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning platinum ring showcases a vivid green emerald-cut natural emerald certified by GIA (Report No. 2231454309). The gemstone exhibits exceptional transparency and a rich, s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$288,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An important and highly impressive emerald cut diamond ring centered around a GIA certified 10.46 carat natural diamond, offering exceptional presence and refined step-cut elegance. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F Color Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and highly elegant diamond ring centered around a GIA-certified 2.00 carat emerald cut diamond, showcasing exceptional clarity and a timeless step-cut profile. Graded F co...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring - 900 Emerald Cut 1.23ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Metal Content: 900 Plat 100 Irid Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .39ct Cut: Emerald Certified by: GIA Report Number: 6227175483 Natural Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF12-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite ring will never go out of style. Diamonds totaling 1.0 carats shine brightly from their place within the intricate Platinum setting. At the center, a stunning 3.20 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mauboussin black pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring, French, 1957.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring. Set to centre with a black pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, further adorned with nine rectangular baguette cut natural unen...
Emerald, Black Pearl, Ruby, 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
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.20ct emerald and 4.10ct diamond, platinum ballerina ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold, Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold, platinum, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat white gold. With a central square emerald cut 0.62± Ct emerald in a gold bezel setting surround...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made two tone ring set with a fine 5mm vivid green square emerald cut eme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.75ct Emerald Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Edwardian ring captures the refined romance and delicate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. At its center rests a beautifully proportioned emerald-cut emerald, w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 6.68tcw F2 Columbian Emerald GIA and Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed F2 Columbian Emerald GIA and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 6.68tcw F2 Columbian Emerald GIA. Set...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco inspired 1.97 carat emerald diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking modern ring inspired by the bold geometry of the Art Deco period, this elegant design centers on a vivid 1.97 carat emerald cut emerald. The clean step-cut facets highligh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 5.05 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Vintage Oval Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 5.05 Carat Oval Green Emerald Gemstone. Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.50ct Marquise Cut Diamond 1.00ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiating refined glamour, this exquisite platinum ring showcases a breathtaking interplay of brilliance and color. At its center rests a captivating approximately 0.50 carat marquis...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial platinum cluster ring set with a natural emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats, framed by a dramatic surround of baguette and round cut diamonds. The emerald shows...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond displays a beautifully balanced outline with crisp step-cut faceting, offering exceptional transparency and a refined hall-of-mirrors effect. The proportions allow for a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.80 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and character-rich emerald ring centered around a 4.80 carat natural Colombian emerald, accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report confirming its geographic origin. The e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.38 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and highly elegant three-stone ring centered by a striking GIA-certified emerald cut diamond weighing 5.38 carats. The stone is graded I color and VS2 clarity, offering an ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined three-stone diamond ring centered around a magnificent GIA certified 9.01 carat emerald cut diamond, offering remarkable presence, elegance, and tim...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Oscar Worthy Ring. Centering a securely Hand set .86 Carat Emerald. Surrounded by 1.26tcw. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Finely Han...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage target ring is a true beauty. At the centre, a 0.40 carat round brilliant diamond, is held in a secure claw setting. Surrounding the diamond is a mesmerizing ha...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s A rare and elegant Art Deco emerald and diamond ring dating from the 1920s, featuring a striking shield-shaped design with refi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Edwardian period, this stunning cluster ring centres around a vibrant, natural emerald. The classic emerald cut gem weighs 2.20 carat and is rub over set into 18 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.38 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.38 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald and 1.63 carat total diamond platinum 900 ballerina halo cocktail ring, set in a yellow gold prong basket surrounded by a round...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes. This Egyptia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline GIA, Onyx, Emerald and OEC Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Striking Red Carpet Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Onyx, Emerald and OEC Diamond Platinum Serpent Snake Fabulous Oscar Worthy Vintage Statement Ring. The Head securely Hand...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Platinum & 18K Gold Natural Emerald & Trapezoid Cut Diamond Side Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Center & Emerald-Cut & Trapezoid Cut Diamond Flanked Ring Style: Natural emerald & diamond flanked ring Material: Platinum & 18K Yellow Go...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald Diamond Ring Edwardian Platinum Top 18K Yellow Gold F1 Emerald
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Emerald Diamond Ring Edwardian Platinum Top 18K Yellow Gold F1 Emerald This Edwardian ring is made in 18k yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting, a style commonly used i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite three-stone ring set with beautiful square cut emeralds which total 30pts. Surrounding the bright emeralds there is a halo of diamonds. The diamonds total 48pts and the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted Platinum Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 6.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.63 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring delightful full eternity band ring, simple but beautiful! The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful emerald and diamond ring dating back to the art Deco era. The ring features a fancy coffin cut Colombian emerald that sits in the centre and is surrounded by old ...
Emerald, Platinum
1.42 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.42 carat emerald and 0.40 carat baguette diamond, platinum engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of emerald jewellery. This stunning, fin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.41 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Muzo Emerald & Old Euro Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 5.41 carat cushion-cut "Vivid Green" minor oil Colombian emerald in 18K white gold three-stone ring. Flanked by two old European-cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats. Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring A statement of elegance and opulence, this vintage emerald and diamond halo cocktail ring is an extraordinary piece of jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.85 Carats Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a 5.85 carats pear shape emerald certified by GIA as natural and of Zambian origin. Flanked by pear shape diamonds weighing 1.13 carats total. F...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 0.65ct Diamond and Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring MF56-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Slender at the base, dramatic at the crown, this cocktail ring truly has a very high-impact look. A 1mm platinum band, traced with fine diamonds, supports a commmanidng 10mm-high top...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 5 Platinum Fine Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & emerald ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum. 32 diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Natural Zambian Emerald Ring 3.62ct GIA Origin Report Trapezoid Diamond
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Platinum Natural Zambian Emerald Ring 3.62ct GIA Origin Report + Trapezoid Diamonds VS G Size 6.75 8.75g Description Natural emerald and diamond ring crafted in platinum, lightly wo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A pair of rub over set emeralds take centre stage in this Edwardian cluster ring. The two baguette cut emeralds weigh 0.25 carat each abd are surrounded by a cluster of sixteen spark...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 0.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style ring centres features a stunning emerald at its heart. The round cut stone weighs 0.85 carat and is rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the central ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.63ct GIA Certified Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Seven Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring. 1.63 Carat total. 1.16 carat natural emerald centre stone with an intense vivid green colour. This gem glows...
Diamond, White 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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