1 Carat Emerald Ring. Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.05 carats total Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
A diamond and platinum ring, set with a rectangular shaped emerald
Located in London, GB
Emerald: approximately 1.40 ct, rectangular step-cut US size ring 81/2 (resizeable) Gross weight 14,95 gr (Pt-950) Circa 1960 An elegant cocktail ring of bold architectural design, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Trillion Sides Size 6.5 Description One (1) lady’s platinum three-stone diamond ring containing one (1) emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.10 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Stone Setting: Prong Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Solitaire, Prong Eng...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.25 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat - transparent deep green Bezel set and flanked by bezel set marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.44 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$71,600Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional emerald is accompanied by a report from GRS GemResearch Swisslab, confirming its identity as a natural Colombian emerald. The gemstone weighs 8.69 carats and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 0.4ct Emerald 0.4ct. Diamond 14K Gold Ø5.75/2.2g
Located in SE
German Toi et Moi Ring made ca. 1930s. Hallmarked 585 and logo of maker. Crown part is 9.6mm x 5 mm x 4 mm deep. Solid 14K Yellow Gold twisted band 2.2 mm at widest. Top of the crow...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds. Plain band, openwork bridge and part of the crown in solid 18K. Tops of crown and s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Step cut Octagonal Emerald in this ring is a natural, non heat treated Columbian stone and measures 3.41ct. It is the most stunning green colour. Either side sits a trio of diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$472,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 11 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined diamond ring centered by a magnificent 11 carat GIA certified square emerald cut diamond, notable for its striking architectural geometry, remarkabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this wonderful cluster ring centres around a vivid emerald. The oval cut stone sits at 1.00 carat and is surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds. The diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 3 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage estate cocktail ring, crafted in 14K white gold and showcasing a bold, sculptural design centered on vibrant natural emeralds and a dynamic diamond arrangement. T...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.10 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and highly distinctive, this ring centers on a GIA-certified 4.10 carat heart-shaped emerald, of Colombian origin, displaying a vivid green color and beautiful transparency. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1930s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 0.25 carat emerald at its centre. The emerald cut stone is rub over set into platinum and surrounded by a 1.00 carat total of ol...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum, 1.00ctw
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Emerald Ring Material: Platinum 950 Condition: New Emerald: 1.00ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: F Ring Dimension: Size: 4.75 Width: 9 - 9mm Thickness: 1.8m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.50ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Asscher-Cut Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This Asscher-cut 5.50 carat emerald and diamond three-stone ring features a vivid green emerald flanked by Kite-shaped diamonds in a sleek platinum setting, radiating timeless sophis...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cushion-Cut 6.28 Carat Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 6.28 carat cushion-cut emerald, flanked by two sparkling shield-cut diamonds, set in a platinum three-stone ring. 1 cushion shaped Zambian emerald 6.28 carats total w...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunning square...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.13 Carat D Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant high-jewelry ring centered by a GIA certified 4.13 carat emerald-cut diamond of exceptional rarity and purity. Graded D color and Flawless clarity, the center stone repre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Step-Cut Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined three-stone ring showcases a 5.02 carat cut-cornered rectangular step-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, certified by GIA, elegantly set with two precisely matched tapere...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Unheated Ceylon Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 3.01 carat emerald cut unheated Ceylon green sapphire and diamond three stone platinum ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, accompanied by a GIA gem report and designed with clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
$43,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Heart-Shape Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional GIA certified heart-shape emerald ring centered by a vivid green emerald weighing 5.73 carats, expertly cut to emphasize depth, brilliance, and the iconic heart silhou...
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
GIA Certified 1.43 CWT Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.436 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.09 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds h...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.22 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Wedding Eternity Band set in Platinum, featuring 20 beautifully matched Emerald cut diamonds with shared prongs. This classic piece has the following specifications; D-E-F-G...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$8,000
Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Ring A ring featuring a center emerald cut emerald surrounded by baguette cut diamonds. Emerald Weight: approximately 1.50 carats Ring Size: 6.5 Complimenta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$14,000
Emerald Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ballerina Ring A ballerina ring centered by an emerald-cut emerald, framed by baguette and round-cut diamonds Approximate Emerald Weight: 1.96 cts Approximate Diamond Wei...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage platinum cluster ring showcasing a vivid 1.45-carat emerald-cut emerald at its center, set in a four-prong yellow gold mount. The emerald is surrounded by an impre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA-Certified 7.02ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless luxury and unparalleled sophistication, this GIA-certified emerald and diamond three-stone ring serves as a breathtaking statement piece for fine jewelry collectors ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA-Certified 5.84ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This Square-cut 5.84 carat emerald and diamond three-stone ring features a vivid green emerald flanked by half-moon cut diamonds in a sleek platinum setting, radiating timeless sophi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D Cushion Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Halo Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum, this ring features a 1.81 carat natural cushion-cut diamond at its center, framed by a structured composition of emeralds totaling 0.47 carats and accented with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Certified Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* This Art Deco Platinum Emerald Ring is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a work of art that embodies t...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era is this delightful three stone ring featuring a central emerald flanked by diamonds. The characterful green emerald has a weight of 0.30 carat and is...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.07ct Square Vivid Green Emerald w/ Fiery White Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Square Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Colombian - 0.54ct (exact) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 6 Round Brilliant & 6 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Muzo emerald in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 0.90 carats, flanked to top and b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 1920s Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Platinum and 18KY 3.90ct Fine Columbian Emerald 1.01 Cttw Cadillac Cut Diamonds
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rare! Round brilliant cut 3.90 Carats natural Extra Fine Columbian emerald with AGL Prestige Gemstone Report! This fine gemmy green emerald is "framed" by two Cadillac cut diamonds =...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Style Emerald & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 2000 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-style cluster ring, a captivating piece that beautifully marri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.95ct Colombia Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring - Magnificent!
Located in bangkok, TH
A stunning, wonderful and simply extraordinary ring in solid platinum and featuring a wonderful 3.95ct Colombian emerald of excellent quality. Superb colour - a medium hue of green, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
35 Pointer Each 4.5 Carat Emerald Anniversary Eternity Band / Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
35 Pointer Each 4.5 Carat Emerald Anniversary Eternity Band / Ring in Platinum Full prong set Emerald eternity ring set all around with matching 100% natural Emeralds in hand-poli...
Emerald, 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
Edwardian 0.40ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vivid green emerald at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The emerald is a 0.40 carat, old cut stone. The two diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 This very well-made antique platinum and 14K gold ring features an emerald-cut Colombian emerald of excellent bluish-green color. The emerald is set in a yellow gold beze...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage cluster ring features a vibrant, natural emerald at its heart. The 1.50 carat gem is an emerald cut and is elegantly rub over set into platinum. Surrounding th...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Three Stone Old Euro Diamond Ring with Emerald Halo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three re-purposed antique old european cut diamonds totaling 1.32 carat (H-I & VS-SI) set in an intricate platinum Edwardian style custom setting. A halo of round cut emeralds weighi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.17 Carat Marquise Shape Emerald and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich, intense Marquise-shaped lush green emerald weighing 4.17 carats. Flanking the center stone are two brilliant pear-shaped diamonds, weighing 1.60 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 7.99 carats Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exceptional Art Deco ring is crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum and centers on a magnificent emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing 7.99 carats, accompanied by a prestigious ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century Platinum, Pearl, Emerald, & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century pearl, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring. In .900 platinum. With a high-set central cultured pearl surrounded by a prong-set emerald and multiple prong-set dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.16ct Colombian Emerald Vintage Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
GIA Certified 3.16ct Colombian Emerald Vintage Retro Ring set in Platinum Ring Size: 6.25 (can be sized same day for free) Materials: Platinum Primary Stone: Colombian Emerald GIA C...
Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 4.25 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 2.55 carat - transparent medium green Natural Colombian in origin and displaying minor traditional treatment - set with gold talon prongs Fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the square emerald-cut emerald weighing 3.26 carats and accompanied by GPL report stating to be of Colombian origin, with mino...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric saw pierced, mille-grained and bezel settings set with a central bright green emerald with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
4.00 carats, the stones display a refined D–G color range and VS1–VS2 clarity, offering excellent brightness and uniformity throughout the band. Total diamond weight: approx. 4.00 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A breathtaking grass-green Colombian emerald engagement ring wows with a striking Art Deco style. The platinum setting features a gemstone that glows with a light from within its sou...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring with emerald up to 0.80ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.45ct Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring with emerald 0.80 ct and brilliant cut diamond 0.45 ct - F/G - SI - ring size U.S. 5.75 - EU. 16.25(51) detailed description: the top of the ring is 8.6 mm wide weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful vintage ring centres around a vibrant round emerald surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The central emerald weighs 0.50 carat and is expertly claw set into platinum. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.61 Carat Emerald and 1.45 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.61 carat emerald and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set ring; part of our 1920s jewelry collection. This stunning, fi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified Muzo Colombian Emerald and Diamond Antique Platinum Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exceptional antique platinum ring is centered with a captivating 1.90 carat pear-shape Colombian emerald of highly sought-after Muzo origin, accompanied by a GRS certificate con...
Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Platinum
Roman Malakov 4.45 Carats Total Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and stunning wedding band featuring 24 alternating emerald-cut green emeralds 2.12 carats total and emerald-cut white diamonds 2.33 carats total. Set in a shared prong setti...
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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