Gold and platinum ring with diamonds and a cultured pearl, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Additionally, the ring has 12 diamonds in a rose cut and a beautiful saltwater cultured pearl with a white-cream color (Ø approx. 4.80 mm).
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Largest stone in the center is of old European Diamond cut Ø 4 mm x 2.5 mm / 0.3 ct. 22 others of gradual diameters,all rose cut.
Diamond, Silver
Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
Under x 10 magnification some diamonds show Brilliant cut.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$316Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Initial Signet ring with 0.02 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Gold filled jewelry is an economical alternative to solid gold. *** Details *** - Metal: - 18K Yellow Genuine Gold Filled - Gold Color: - Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
1960 Armenian Ring 14K Gold natural 6ct Emerald 0.85ct Diamonds ØUS10/ 5.5gr
Located in SE
The crown is 18 mm x 15 mm x 10 mm x deep. Emerald stone is accented with twenty equally sized rose cut diamonds Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct each, total weight ca. 0.8 ctw.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 1.60 cts pink sapphire & 0.30 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire diamond princess cut ring gold Natural 3x3MM 1.50cts pink sapphire diamond ring gold Pink sapphire statement ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 3x3 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Princess ✦ Number of Gemstones : 10 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 1.50 cts ✦...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 5.8 gram Size 7 width 8 mm 10 Diamonds R7239-2.5WD ALL OUR ITE...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 3.10 Ct Pink Zircon and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
Lovingly Victorian This very pretty Victorian era ring boasts fine workmanship and beautiful gem set making an understated timeless example for now and ever Hand crafted of solid 18 ...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sky Blue Topaz Thick Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The ring features a Brilliant cut Sky Blue Topaz total weight of 3.28 Carat and 10 brilliant-cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.36 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Antique Belle Époque / Edwardian (Circa 1900) Style: Toi et Moi / Twin Stone Ring Metal: 14k Rose Gold (Scallop Shell hallmark) Weight: 3.2 g Size: 54 FR / 7 US / ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,565Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with 4 rows of invisible set Rainbow color Princess Cut natural Sapphires a total weight of 3.47 Carat and 1.58 Carat Princess Cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Superb South Sea & Tahitian Pearl Fancy-Color Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb South Sea & Tahitian Pearl Fancy-Color Diamond 18K White Gold Ring A lovely ring featuring two absolutely stunning pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Two larger old European cut Diamonds :Ø 2.5 mm / 0.08 ct each + 10 smaller rose cut diamonds Ø 0.75 mm / 0.03 ct each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique European Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring intricate design in solid Yellow and Platinum with one old European cut and 18 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 3.00CT G-H SI 14K White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Set G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.26 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring Set 1.26CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong sty...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style 4.40 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1931 Nordic Ring 0.9 ct Emerald 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS9.75/5.3gr
Located in SE
Natural Emerald of vivid Green color with open back ca. 7 mm x 4.5mm x 1.8 mm or ca.0.9 ct. 10 Diamonds - all rose cut, 2 circa.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 5.8 gram Size 7 width 8 mm 10 Diamonds R7239-2.5WD ALL OUR ITE...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Onyx 14k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
There a very small chip in the original rose cut diamond that doesn’t detract from the ring, but can occur in a ring of this age.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
Located in SE
Late XIX - early XX century. European Ring with Silver on 18K Gold openwork crown with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Double band and crown 12mm x 10mm x 4.75mm deep in solid 14K Yellow Gold with mounted natural Turquoise cut cabochon 9 mm x 5.5 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca 2.25ct and 15 rose cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$348Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Signet ring with Black onyx and 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Gold filled jewelry is an economical alternative to solid gold. *** Details *** - Metal: - 18K Yellow Genuine Gold Filled - Gold Color: - Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Ring Blue Spinel 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8US / 5.7gr
Located in SE
Likely Lab made Gobalt Blue Spinel ( made ca. late 19th - early 20th century ) 8 mm x 6 mm with wear to facets of the table. Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 4 mm / 0.25 ct each.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
$446Sale Price / item|75% Off
Genuine Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. Weight: 3.8 g. depends from size Metal: sterling silver Central stone: Ruby Color - red Oval cut, 2.00 ct. in total, 10 x 8.3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Four rose cut Diamond stones on the flanks Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02 ct each.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in solid 14ct Yellow Gold . 6 baguette cut Rose red Rubies + 10 diamond cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.72ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold US 5.75 / 2.55 gr
Located in SE
Crown with stones is 17mm x 10mm x 3.7mm deep. Front side in Silver. Larger Diamonds old European diamond cut measure : Ø 3.5 x 2.2mm deep /ca.0.23ct , Ø 3.25 mm x 2.1 mm deep /ca....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 3.00CT G-H SI 14K White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Set G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.26 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring Set 1.26CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong sty...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style 4.40 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 10ct.Green Chalcedony Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US
Located in SE
Forty paves set rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm / 0.0075 ct each, all with closed backs..
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Crown 20 mm x 17mm x 8mm deep with oval diamond cut natural Amethyst 13 mm x 10 mm / ca.6ct trimmed with Gold Bezel and accented with 20 rose cut gray - brown colored Diamonds Ø 2m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Ring Peacock Opal White Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 8 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Peacock Opal White Enamel Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Peacock 18k YG, vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, G VS brilliant cut, rubellite Reference:...
Rubelite, Opal, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Black Rhodium Gold Pearl & Chocolate Diamond Ring
By Iridesse
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is appraised for $2,900. Size 5.25 18k white gold and black rhodium 1 = 9.5-10mm South Sea pearl 48 = 0.61 cttw, SI1/2, round cut chocolate color diamonds 5.63 grams
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1929 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
1929 Nordic Renaissance styled Halo Sapphire and Diamonds Ring .Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural untreated Blue Sapphire 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.35 mm deep / ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Hallmarked 585, no other marks Natural Ø 3.5 mm /0.2 ct Emerald stone accented with 12 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 23 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 2.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 23 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 2.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Cushion 5.15 ct London Blue Topaz Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Medium Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Turquoise is of strong Blue color, with fine bands of various Blues visible under 10 x magnification. 14 Diamonds, rose cut circa Ø 3 mm / 0,11 ct each / ca. 1.5 ct total.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Year marks not very clear / C8 = made in 1929. Crown is 10 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm deep. Old diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm x 2.75 mm / ca 0.56 ct .Color ca.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Carved band in solid 14ct Green Gold (tested) with crown in Silver featuring clusters with natural Green Tourmaline stone Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 3 ct. that looks pretty much like a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
FAWAZ GRUOSI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Pink Gold With 3.80 Cts Sapphires & Agathe
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural cocktail ring designed by Fawaz Gruosi. This is a fabulous contemporary cocktail ring created in London England by the famed jewelry designer Fawaz Gruosi. The colorf...
Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,638Sale Price / item|44% Off
Massive citrine ring with colored gemstones in 14 kt gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Set with citrine, color -yellow Cushione cut, 36 ct. (19.82х18.60х14.34 mm) Clarity: Transparent Surrounding stones - 16 sapphires: round cut, transparent, blue, yellow, orange, gre...
Citrine, Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Three Stone Ring with Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Three Stone This classy Victorian statement is suitable for him her Charming, substantially hand fabricated in 18 KT gold, rose gold Centering 1 oval cushion old miner cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14k Italian Gold Eternity Band with Natural Diamonds Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Eternity Diamond Ring Experience enduring beauty with our Natural Diamond Wedding Band. Grace your hand with a sophisticated Modern Twisted Diamond Ring, meticulously c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Multitone Gold 6 Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier ring from the iconic Trinity collection features 6 interconnected bands crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and set with 30 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Band in 18k Solid Gold - Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Make a bold yet elegant statement with this stunning diamond ring from our Calypso Collection, inspired by the intricate beauty of coral textures. Handcrafted in solid 18K gold (avai...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Diamond 18k Gold band Made in Italy By Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Black Diamond Eternity Gold Band Experience enduring beauty with our Natural Black Diamonds Gold Band. Grace your hand with a sophisticated Modern Twisted Black Diamond...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1.76 Carat 3 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Ring G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.76 Carat 3 Stone Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.76CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel style, 4....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Diamond Eternity Gold Band Made in Italy in 18k By Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Eternity Diamond Ring Experience enduring beauty with our Natural Diamond Wedding Band. Grace your hand with a sophisticated Modern Twisted Diamond Ring, meticulously c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1978 Ring natural Hematite solid 14K Gold Ø6.75 US / 7.42 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with bezel set cabochon cut natural hematite stone measuring 17 mm x 12 mm x 8 mm deep/ about 15 ct.
Spinel, Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 3.75 mm / ca. 0.25 ct each in Silver clusters.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 old diamond cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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