$8,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $16, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Large 13ct Opal Black Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery Opal Diamond Black Enamel Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.73 ct Emeralds 1.74 ct Pink sapphires 3.98 ct Rubellite 12.99 ct Weight 9,50 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $18, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous LARGE Rare Fancy 7CT Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT GOLD LARGE TANZANITE DIAMOND RING.
Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Burmese (Mogok) Natural Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring — 10.18ct No Heat
Located in OVIEDO, AS
RARE BURMESE (Mogok - Myanmar) NATURAL BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, not heated, not treated.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$35,000Sale Price|68% Off
NWT $110, 000 Rare Important GIA 18KT Gold Large 7CT Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring features an Outstanding Rare Large Fancy Emerald surrounded with Gorgeous Magnificent Outstanding Diamonds!!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$15,199Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Natural Deep Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Mainstone: Natural Tanzanite 21.62 Carat Shape: Oval Dimensions: 18.22x14.83 mm Treatment Method: Heat Diamond Color: F-G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Wei...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
$2,850Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $4, 750 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Heart Tanzanite Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Fancy Heart Emerald Tanzanite and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$337,320Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $843, 300 18KT Gold Rare Large 20CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire surrounded with Glittering Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $7, 500 Rare Glittering 18KT Gold Large Fancy Baguette Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Trillion Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,250Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $25, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Large Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Blue Sapphire surrounded with Glittering Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
5.45tcw Rare Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Styled Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A vintage-styled, cabochon emerald and diamond accent ring. This treasure features a remarkable cabochon cut oval-shaped emerald with a ravishing medium bluish-green color, followed ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $150, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Large Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Blue Ceylon Sapphire surrounded with 2 Gorgeous Glittering Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Pink Topaz Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 This stunningly sparkly, ultra feminine cocktail ring has all the wow factor you've been looking for!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, G...
$67,500Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $150, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 10.75CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$18,900Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 9CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$10,080Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $16, 800 18KT Gold Gorgeous LARGE Rare 9CT Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT GOLD LARGE BLUE ZIRCON DIAMOND RING.
Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
$21,600Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $48, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large Fancy Natural Sapphire Spinel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring consists of Rare Fine Magnificent Blue Sapphire surrounded and Framed with Beautiful Glittering Multi Colored Spinels and White Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare 1970's Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NWT $22, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large Fancy Paraiba Tourmaline Spinel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Fancy Paraiba and Spinel Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolette Diamond ring with moving ball VERY RARE 14KT yellow gold 28.11 grams
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning artistic casino ring with a flare! A roulette ring made with a moving ball in 14KT gold weighing 28 grams and 0.45 carats of diamond VS-SI clarity and G-H color. Size 8 a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,525Sale Price|33% Off
AJD Brilliant Rare Natural Green 7.8 Ct Sri Lanka Zircon & Diamond Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering cushion cut checkerboard natural green Sri Lankan Zircon (12 mm x 10 mm) gem enhanced with tiny sparking white Diamonds set in a platinum plated sterling silver ring siz...
Diamond, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$3,950Sale Price|47% Off
NWT $7, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Large Black Opal Fancy Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Black Opal Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
3, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Large Important Estate 4CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold LARGE Estate Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,869Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $6, 449 18KT Gold Rare Large Triple Diamond Tier Engagement / Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Fancy Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
RARE Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Oval Cut Vivid Red Ruby 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,900Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $19, 800 Rare 18KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Large Flower Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Large Emerald and Diamond Flower Floral Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
11.36 Carat Natural Holographic Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rare
Located in New York, NY
9.76CT Natural Opal VS clean clarity Brilliant rays of orange, greens and some reds A true holographic effect Opal is NOT a dublet 20 X 14 mm 1.60ct. diamonds Rounds and fu...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE This exquisite and rare Victorian ~2ct Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is set in 14 karat yellow gold a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,476Sale Price|34% Off
NWT 3, 809 18KT Gold Rare Exquisite Fancy Glittering Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Tourmaline and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $65, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 7.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl and Fancy Baguette Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,500Sale Price|50% Off
$25, 000 Rare Important 18KT Gold Venetian Art Deco Gorgeous Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT WHITE GOLD LARGE DIAMOND AND EMERALD VENETIAN ART DECO STYLE RING.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$14,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $28, 000 18kt Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 3ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl and Fancy Trillion Baguette Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold GIA 2.55ct Rare Dark Blue Spinel Diamond Sandblast Matte Column Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rare Dark Blue Color - NO HEAT - 2.41ct (exact ) ** See Certification Details Below For More Info ** (10) ...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare two tone diamond ring 14KT gold matte finish size 6 VVS diamonds E-F color
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Solid ring in 14KT gold one side rose gold and one side white gold, mate finish. The ring has original stamps of 0.125ct diamonds and VVS1 for the diamonds quality inside the ring as...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$11,100Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $18, 500 18KT White Gold Rare Large 6CT Faceted Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large Fancy Black Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,750Sale Price|50% Off
$27, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Venetian Art Deco Gorgeous Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT WHITE GOLD LARGE DIAMOND AND RUBY VENETIAN ART DECO STYLE RING.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,549Sale Price|40% Off
Nwt 9.249 Rare 18kt Fancy Large Glittering 10ct Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$15,990Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Old Rare Signature) Condition: Rare Antique Victorian Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,735Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $9, 559 18kt Gold Rare Natural Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,390Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $12, 779 18KT Rare South Sea Pearl Tahitian Yellow Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Yellow Cognac Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,400Sale Price|50% Off
Nwt $18, 800 18kt Gold Rare South Sea Pearl Gorgeous Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl Fancy Flower Diamond Floral Ring.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,651Sale Price|40% Off
$9, 419 18KT Gold Rare Natural Pearl 6.50CT Pink Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold White Fine South Sea Pearl Crossover Ring comprised of Rare Fine Fancy Pink Sapphires and with Gorgeous ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bird Bunch Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18K Diamond 125-0,9 ct Diamond 4-0,01 ct Pink Sapphire 62-0,49 ct Ruby 12-0,07 ct Weight 6,38 grams Size 7,5 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 6.81 Carat Rare Natural Old European N VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum solitaire ring (size 5.5) set with a rare vintage GIA certified Old European Brilliant diamond weighing 6.81 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified Rare 14.13 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly extraordinary piece of jewelry, the IGI Certified 14.13 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. This ring is a testament to the unparalleled beauty and exceptiona...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 25.49 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the magnificence of this IGI certified 25.49ct Ruby & 3ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,424Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $7, 749 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Triple 3 Tanzanite Gemstone and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Fancy Tanzanite and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,090Sale Price|49% Off
16, 179 Rare Important 18KT Gold Fancy Red Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Frog Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is An Outstanding 18 Karat Gold Red Sapphire, Tsavorite, and Diamond Ring, consisting of an 18KT Golden Jeweled frog pave set with numerous round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$16,068Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.79 CTW Rare Aquamarine Diamond Women Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.79 CTW Rare Aquamarine Diamond Women Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 5.79 carats and diamonds of 1.02 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Very Rare 38.21 Carat Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a breathtaking masterpiece of elegance, this exquisite ring features a very rare 38.21 carat rubellite as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold 0.14ctw Diamond Etched Filigree Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.14ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger, item can not...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,550Sale Price|48% Off
6, 939 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Opal Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold LARGE Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Multi colored Opal and Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,982Sale Price|30% Off
NWT 5, 689 18KT Rose Yellow Gold Rare Gorgeous Diamond Three Butterfly Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White, Yellow, Rose Gold Gorgeous Glittering Butterfly Diamond Ring Featuring Three Gorgeous Diamond 18KT Yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare 1940's Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut One Shield Cut Diamond weighing 1.83 carats [E - VS1] GIA certed Fourteen Single Cut Cut Diamonds weighing ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium
$5,405Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 9, 009 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,184Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Certified Rare Round 2.40 Natural Sapphire 18KW Gold Halo Diamond Ring Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold ring set features a GIA Certified 2.40- Round shape Sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant round diamonds on top of a 1.5 MM wide diamond band. A perfectly mat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold 2.20 Carat Rare Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Three stone diamond ring made with sapphire and two diamonds in 18KT white gold. GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: VS/G Carat:0.32ct NATURAL SAPPHIRE(S) Clarity/Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.