$16,800Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $42, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Beautifully comprised of a Finely Set Yellow Diamond surrounded by Glittering Diamonds!!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 12.90ct Cushion Cut Rare Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 12.90 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Certification: AGL Certified Gemstone Origin: Burma Treatment: Heated Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rare Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 3.23ct, 18k Gold, Asia
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A SIGNIFICANT DEEP ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND HALO RING — 3.23ct CENTRE A commanding and exceptionally rare example of an imperial-orange padparadscha-tone sapphire, securely set...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $4, 500 Rare 14KT Gold Fancy Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 14KT Gold Gorgeous Large Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rare GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6.5 Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
In conclusion, a GIA-certified Burma cabochon sapphire ring is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a rare treasure that embodies luxury, rarity, and timeless elegance.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Peachy Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT white gold RARE royal luxury engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is beyond stunning! Its gentle and elegant on one side and royal and luxurious on the other. This ring is sparkling with 1.50 carats of diamonds and a gentle sparkle from t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring, circa 1550-1650
Located in London, GB
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring. Set with a square table cut diamond in a closed back bezel setting, to an exceptional solitaire design featuring intricate enamel detailin...
Diamond, Enamel
Light Pink Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT gold Rare Pastel engagement ring Baguette
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What an incredible piece! Made with 2 carats light pink natural sapphire and 18KT rose gold and stunning fine quality diamonds, its so different and so incredibly gentle! The ring is...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$10,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $25, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Beautifully comprised of a Finely Set Yellow Diamond surrounded by Glittering Diamonds!!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kat Florence 2.33ct Rare Neon Paraíba Tourmaline Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Andorra La Vella, AD
An exceptionally rare 2.33-carat Paraíba tourmaline takes center stage in this extraordinary high jewelry ring by Kat Florence.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba
$9,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $22, 500 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Glittering Diamonds!!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Muzo Emerald diamond ring 18KT RARE GRS certified Muzo green
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A very rare emerald Muzo green emerald certified by GRS weighing 10.18ct, made in 18KT white gold with natural emeralds and diamonds in stunning pave design.
Diamond, Emerald
GIA Rare 4.24 Ct. Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare 4.24 ct. Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring With GIA Report.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Argyle Australia 2.05ct Natural Pink Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $52,500 Item Stock Number - 342723757247 Certificate Number - Argyle 451489 Shape - Round Carat Weight - 2.05ct Total , 0.54ct C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Extremely Rare, Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Fede Ring, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
Extremely Rare, Georgian turquoise and diamond fede ring. Composed of two joined hands set with sixty four round cabochon turquoises in closed back grain settings with an approximate...
Diamond, Turquoise
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A rare and top grade Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.54tcw 14K Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring - Rare Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in unparalleled glamour with our exquisite emerald and diamond cocktail ring, featuring a captivating Sugarloaf-cut emerald bezel-set at its center, commanding attention with...
Diamond
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $11, 500 Rare Important 18KT 5 Row Black Diamond White Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy FIVE ROW Black Diamond White Diamond Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,218Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Black White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Same Rung with Cognac Diamonds Available) Diamond 143-RND-1,93-G/VS1A Size 7 Weight 4,88 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,218Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Cognac White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Same Rung with Black Diamonds Available) Diamond 143-RND-1,94-G/VS1A Size 6.8 Weight 4,64 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy yellow diamond ring Luxurious ring for a QUEEN RARE Handmade 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made with 14.84 garnet and 3.75 carats of natural fancy yellow diamonds in 18KT gold. The ring is stunning with red enamel in size 8, the ring can be re-sized to any size free of cha...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Natural Rare Afghan Emerald Diamond Ring - Vivid Green
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Natural Afghan Emerald AAAA highest heirloom quality Colour: Vivid Green Weight of emerald : 1 carat Conflict free natural diamonds. Weight of diamonds: 1.3 carats Meta...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand engraved diamond eternity ring platinum RARE scrolls size 6.5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A wedding ring like no other, both sides are hand engraved which takes a long time and effort. Ring is made in eternity style with VS diamons and F color. Ring is size 6.5 and cannot...
Diamond, Platinum
Roberto Coin Ring Black White Diamond Ring Rare Circle Motif 18 Karat White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare ring by Roberto Coin in a circle flower motif design with Black and White Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.50 Carat Burma Ruby Ring. Rare Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 12.50 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural, Heated Center Ruby Origin: Burma Certification: AGL Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare 1980's yellow gold Cartier ring set with a top grade natural sapphire with a fine royal blue colour ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Rare Green Tourmaline 31.60 Carats with Diamonds Paradizia Ring R165
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Impressive, large, brilliant flawless rare-color Green Tourmaline with diamonds ring. Item # R165 Materials and Weight Green Tourmaline, 20.4 x 15.3 x 12mm, modified eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with Rare round brilliant cut Pink diamonds and white diamonds, made in Pt
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One-of-a-kind ring with rare round brilliant cut Pink diamonds set in a beautiful arrangement with white diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$9,065Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Cognac Diamonds Citrine Yellow 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18K With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry masterpieces suitable for everyda...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,032Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Wide Blue White Diamond White Gold 18K Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Gold Diamond 39 - 0,6 ct Diamond 54-0,82 ct Weight 17,5 grams Size 7 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl .85 Ct Mine Cut Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Precursors and avant-gardists, Belle Époque jewellery is incredibly original and inventive This superbly ESSE shaped ring boasts two natural not nucleated salt water Pearls of 5.8 mm...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$267,750Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $595, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gold Large Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring is comprised of a Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Yellow Glittering Diamond surrounded with Fancy Glittering Diamonds!!!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,600Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $11, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Magnificent Fancy Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Ring is comprised of approx 2CTS of Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy White Glittering Diamonds!!!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $3, 000 Rare 14KT Gold Fancy Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 14KT Gold Gorgeous Large Glittering Diamond Crossover Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Diamond Certified Blue Topaz Gold 18 Karat Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Gold 18 K Diamond 40-Round-0,4ct-3/6A Topaz 1-43,5 ct 13,58 Weight 22,36 Size 16.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewell...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of solid 22 KT gold, marked, 1880 ca. shank later replacement Chrysoberyl, one of the ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold
$1,950Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $3, 250 Rare 10KT Gold Fancy Glittering .34CT Diamond Clover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 10KT Gold Gorgeous Large Glittering Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
$2,249Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Black White Diamond Hoop White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 10-RND-0,08-G/VS1A Diamond 53-RND-0,53-G/VS1A Size 6,5 Weight 3,44 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Cartier's celebrated Rouleaux collection, this 18K white gold ring showcases the maison's mastery of geometric design and exceptional gemstone craftsmanship. Th...
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA 6.46ctw Rare Indicolite Blue Tourmaline & Diamond Open Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Indicolite Tourmaline - Rectangular Cut - Channel Set - Greenish Blue Color - 6.38ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$5,343Sale Price / item|20% Off
Evening Classic Rare Black Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 214-RND57-1,3-99 Size 8.5 Weight 10.13 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy yellow diamond eternity ring 18KT yellow gold matte finish rare complex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A very complex diamond ring to make! Made with fancy yellow diamonds all throughout except for top stone a white diamond, this is extremely popular right now to make one diamond in ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bi-Color Tourmaline with Diamonds Paradizia Ring R141
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Bi-color Tourmaline Featuring a 10.6-carat bi-color tourmaline accented with .73 carats of diamonds, this ring blends luxury with modern ease. Crafted in 14k yellow gold ...
14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Rare Brilliant-Cut Green Diamond Band Ring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold ring made with rare and natural green diamonds with beautiful luster and fire, a special ring for your loved one.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,500Sale Price|56% Off
NWT $37, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Large 3.75CT Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring features an Outstanding Rare Large Fancy Emerald surrounded with Gorgeous Magnificent Outstanding Diamonds!!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond GIA Certified 18k Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
BVLGARI ITALY Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great p...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,488Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $2, 975 Rare 18KT Gold Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Ring is comprised of over .50CTS of Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Yellow and White Glittering Diamonds!!!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $8, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Large 10ct Opal Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery Opal Turqouise Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Ring with Yellow Asher Diamonds – Geometric, Rare, Calm-Inspired
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Ukiyo N1 ring is a unique and thoughtfully designed piece of jewelry that captures a fleeting yet deeply comforting emotional moment. Inspired by the sensation you experience whe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage 2.24ct Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage 2.24ct Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Brilliant-Cut Yellow Diamond Band Ring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold ring made with rare and natural yellow diamonds with beautiful luster and fire, a special ring for your loved one.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold cluster ring set with a stunning 4 mm round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ring Tortue Turtle Motif Rare Item 9P Diamond 750 Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Collection: Turtle Motif Condition: Mint Material 18K Rose gold Main Stone Diamond Diamond 0.383 cts Ring size 7.75 Ring Weight 5.5gr Width: 9.5mm T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,850Sale Price|35% Off
NWT $9, 000 Rare Important 5 Row 18KT Gold Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Glittering Diamonds!!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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