AGL Certified 4.2 Carat Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Octagon Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K gold bezel sets a 4.20 carat octagonal emerald cut Colombian emerald. AGL certified minor oil. Made to order, available in ring sizes 5-12. Details Item Type: Statement Ring Me...
Emerald, Platinum
French Retro GIA 17.92 carat no heat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stone rises from a domed setting surrounded by an airy, pierced gold lattice, a construction technique that removes excess metal to let light move through the design and keeps a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat D Color Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The pavé-set band further contributes to the overall brilliance, while the platinum setting provides a clean and timeless framework that supports the diamond without distraction.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Navette Ring 0.8ct Emerald 1.3ctw. Diamond solid 14K Gold ØUS6.75/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.00 Carat Vivid Red “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Details: Ruby Weight: 4.00 carats (GRS Certified) Color: Vivid to Deep Red, “Pigeon’s Blood” (GRS Special Award) Origin: Mozambique Side Stones: Tapered baguette-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.83 Carat G SI2 Emerald Cut Diamond Hidden Halo Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum solitaire ring is a refined and elegant design that combines the clean sophistication of an emerald cut diamond with delicate pavé detailing and a hidden halo.
Diamond, Platinum
1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Magnificent 8.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring with Trillion-Cut and Pavé Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
An extraordinary expression of refinement and rarity, this exceptional ring is centered on an impressive 8.60 carat natural Colombian emerald, certified by the GIA and noted for Mino...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 13.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The pavé-set band continues this brilliance, adding refinement without distracting from the dominance of the central stone.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco Shield Ring Two-Tone Sapphire Diamonds 14KGold US7.25/ 1.45gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with 19 natural Blue Sapphire stones and 2 Diamonds .
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.41 Carats Vivid Blue Sapphire And Diamond Bridge Design Unique Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Command attention with a ring that embodies both profound beauty and majestic presence. At its heart lies a breathtaking 1.41-carat vivid blue sapphire, a stone of remarkable size an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 9.80 Carat I SI2 Emerald Cut Diamond Two-Tone Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Sized at 6, the ring is both bold and sophisticated. Key Details - 9.80 carat emerald cut center diamond, GIA certified I SI2 - Pavé diamonds, 0.24 total carat weight - Platinum &a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 11.27 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional high-jewelry ring centered by a rare and important natural sapphire of outstanding size, color, and gemological purity, flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds in an eleg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.46 Carat Vivid Green Zambian Emerald Ring with Baguette Diamo
Located in Chicago, IL
🔍 Gemstone Details • Center Stone: Natural Emerald • Weight: 8.46 carats • Color: Vivid Green • Origin: Zambia 🇿🇲 • Clarity Enhancement: CE(O) Minor • Shape & Cut: Octagonal...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.38 Carat G VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguettes
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring is centered by a GIA-certified emerald-cut diamond weighing 10.38 carats, set in a refined classic design with tapered baguette diamonds accenting the shoulders...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : Sublime, this antique sapphire diamond ring is the perfect illustration of the work of the jewelers of its time : choice stones, delicacy of the setting, care of the de...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
0.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K Gold Silver
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: SI1 Certification...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1967 Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 3.1gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique European Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.8gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1954 Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire 0.64 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.75 /2.43gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Oval Cut D Color Flawless Clarity Diamond Type IIA Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Two perfectly matched trillion-cut diamonds frame the central gem, adding symmetry and enhancing its radiant sparkle. The platinum setting provides a luxurious and durable foundation...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$86,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.16 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The lower portion of the setting is crafted in platinum while the upper structure that holds the center stone is made in 18K yellow gold creating a beautiful contrast and refined ele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k...
1917 Sigrid's Ring Diamonds Sapphire 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.47gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with the top of the crown in White Gold decorated with a row of natural Diamonds and Blue Sapphire. Swedish hallmarks, 18K( Yellow Gold), maker's, Sto...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 0.4ct Emerald 0.4ct. Diamond 14K Gold Ø5.75/2.2g
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
$3,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Geometric Pentagon Diamond Pavé Cluster Sculptural Dome Band Ring 14K/18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A bold yet refined design, this ring brings together sculptural gold forms and precise geometry in a seamless, modern composition. Polished pentagon-inspired segments flow around the...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
1951 Ring natural 1.75ct Yellow Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS7.25 / 4.25gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 12 Diamonds in White Gold settings. A bit fragmented Swedish hallmarks, 18K, crowned head (Stockholm). ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Men Signet Ring natural 11ct. Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 11.5 gr.
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished natural high grade Jade stone with flat surface polished to high gloss 15 mm x 13mm x 2.7mm deep / ca 11 ct European,ca. 1960s -1970s ....
Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø4.75/1.8g
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
1938 Halo Ring natural 0.45 ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS8/2.9g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
9.23ct K VS2 GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The shoulders of the ring are adorned with 10 single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats, adding a gentle shimmer that enhances the presence of the center stone without o...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Style: 18k Yellow Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Radiant Cut N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Emerald Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18K rose gold, this striking ring features a large emerald-cut aquamarine center stone secured in a classic four-prong setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
CDC Certified 4.85 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds are well matched and add brilliance without overpowering the center stone. Mounted in platinum with refined claw prongs, the setting is clean, structured, and timeless.
Diamond, Emerald
Blue Aquamarine Solitaire Bypass Ring with Channel Set Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Polished white gold enhances the contrast between the soft blue aquamarine and the brilliant diamonds, giving the ring a distinctive and contemporary character. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIO...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold 1.75ctw Round Brilliant White and Black Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The monochrome palette of white gold, white diamonds, and black diamonds means it coordinates easily with silver, white gold, and platinum pieces already in a collection. We acquired...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Oval Aquamarine & Pear-Cut Diamond Ring with Twisted Band 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Polished white gold enhances the contrast between the soft blue aquamarine and the sparkling diamond accents, giving the ring an elegant, versatile appeal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Me...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Classic 0.77 Ct Natural Aquamarine Solitaire Ring with Pave Diamond in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Aquamarine Pavé Diamond Solitaire Ring Center Stone: Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Shape: Round Gemstone Cut: Faceted Aquamarine We...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unheated 5.30ct Burma Burmese Ruby No Heat Ring GIA - Sensational!
Located in bangkok, TH
An absolutely magnificent, absolutely superb quality unheated, untreated ruby set in this stunning platinum setting from the famed gem mines of Myanmar Burma weighing 5.30ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
EXCEPTIONAL MUZO Old Mine Colombian VIVID Green 7.70 Carat Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare platinum ring centered by a Colombian emerald of a category seldom encountered on the international market, accompanied by tapered baguette diamonds that frame ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1916 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct. Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold/ ØUS6/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 10 Diamonds in White Gold or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Two-Tone Gold 0.25ct Diamond Dome Ring, 18K Rose and Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A tight coil of 18K rope-twist gold forms the dome, its texture catching light in small, repeated glints rather than one smooth reflection; the kind of hand-worked detail that took r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Conch Pearl Intense Flame Cluster Engagement Ring with Natural Pear Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 0.68ct natural red conch pearl boasts a magnificent, saturated flamingo-red hue paired with a striking, intense flame structure that is vividly visible to the naked eye without ...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.54 Carat Square Octagon Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A custom version may also be created with a different center gemstone, with or without diamond accents, and in platinum, 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, or 18K rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage Ring natural 2.4 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6.5US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Unique Natural Conch Pearl GIA Certified and Marquise Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Because no two natural conch pearls are ever identical in shape, shade, or flame, this exact ring is the only one in existence. Product Specifications • Center Gemstone: 100% Genuin...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.06ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Designed to celebrate love and legacy, this masterpiece is perfect for engagements, anniversaries, or as a timeless luxury gift. ✨ Stone Details: Center Stone: Approx. 1.06ct Natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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