$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 grams. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.27 ct. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs1-s1-s2 clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,009Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Circa 1930s Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 carat. Totally is brilliant cut 0.10 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Heart Natural Emerald & Diamond Cuban Charm Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This unique statement ring features a vibrant heart-cut natural emerald charm s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$3,246Sale Price|25% Off
New Handmade 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.6 grams. Center Main diamond 0.40 carat. Center diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Side rose cut diamond totally 1 carat. Clarity is aro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian 15k Gold Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Locket Memorial Ring, Circa 1800
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mourning jewellery was extremely popular during the Georgian period, and pieces were made to commemorate the deceased. They often carried deep and emotional meaning for those left be...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Mattioli Multisize Aspis Spinner Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Multisize Aspis spinner ring in white gold and white diamonds. S Sizes 5.1/4 - 6.1/2 M Sizes 6.1/2 - 7.1/2 L Sizes 7.1/2 - 8.3/4 Gold Weight gr.: 16.20 Diamond carats: 4.40 ct Produc...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Mattioli Multisize Aspis Spinner Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Multisize Aspis spinner ring in white gold and white diamonds S Sizes 5.1/4 - 6.1/2 M Sizes 6.1/2 - 7.1/2 L Sizes 7.1/2 - 8.3/4 Gold Weight gr.: 16.60 Diamond carats: 2.95 P...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 20.30ct Natural Rhodonite Ruby Diamonds Cocktail clster ring 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 18kt. white & rose gold 18.7 grams Ring Current size: 6.25 Depth of ring: 12.8mm Deck of ring 30 x 25mm (...
Diamond, Ruby, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,185Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.20 ct Totally is rose cut diamond 0.22 ct. The brilliant cut diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,150Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The brilliant cut diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2...
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Diamonds Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A feminine vintage ring featuring a black-enameled shuttle-shaped setting, set with three rose-cut diamonds on top. This motif is chiseled along its edg...
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$921Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Turquoise Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.09 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.06 ct. The diamond is has K-L-Brown color and s3-Pique 1-2 clarit...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond tablet ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a central old European cut diamond that sits in a rub-over mount. Surrounding the centr...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Hand crafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.75 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled under with closed backs. No hallmarks, likely German ring, ca. 1900s -1930s. The band ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 12k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.4 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.60 ct . The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3. Tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 14K Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique Belle Epoque diamond and pearl ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a refined combination of materials and design. At its center sits a luminou...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Amazing Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.32 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond has vvs clarity and G color. Ring size is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Floral Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This bypass ring features a pear-shaped natural emerald set in a prong setting ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 18k Gold Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is oldcut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-lİGHT Brown Color and s1...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,844Sale Price|25% Off
New Handmade 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Big Strong Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Our own production. Total weight is 14.9 grams solid 18K gold... The Snake head Diamonds have rose cut and are totally 1.34 carat... The Snake heads Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pear & Marquise Diamond Three-Row Band 2.00 Ct 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Pear and marquise-cut diamonds set across three staggered rows generate a continuous, multi-directional light performance that covers the full width of the finger. The alternating or...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 3.55ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 3.55 old cushion cut Sapphire sits central to this halo ring from the Victorian Era. The sapphire is firmly claw set into an intricate ring hand crafted from 18 carat rose...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum. Hallmarked 18K , marks of German maker, Swedish import marks, imported in 1929 ( year ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 0.50 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.30 ct. The old cut diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Ippolita Contemporary Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl Quartz Enamel 18K Lollipop Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rose cut quartz over an inlaid mother-of-pearl Quartz is clear and mother-of-pearl with iridescent white Bezel set with a halo surround of bead set diamonds Round brillia...
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.05 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.04 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Ring size...
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1780 18K Multi- Stone Giardinetti Ring w/ Rubies Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century giardinetti ring, other wise known as "little garden" ring artfully set in silver and 18K gold. Giardinetti rings were first crafted in the 17th century when there ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Set in 14k solid gold, this piece is designed to be a standout choice for engagements, anniversaries, or as a stylish cocktail ring. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian revival diamond ring made of 14k gold. This rectangular ring brings together old-world charm with a structured design. The gold band has a warm tone that contrasts with t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 14K White Gold features emerald cut diamond set on one side of the ring and pear cut diamonds set on the other side of the ring making an open...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 18K White Gold features emerald cut diamond set on one side of the ring and pear cut diamonds set on the other side of the ring making an open...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1977 London Ring 4ctw Antique Diamonds solid Sterling Silver US 4.25 / 12gr
Located in SE
Fancy British Modern Ring hand - crafted in not so distant 1977. Sixteen Beautifully old Rose cut bezel set Diamonds in elegant oval frame with wide band. These glowing hand - cu...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$347Sale Price / item|42% Off
Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds in 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 1.8 gr (depends from size) Gemstones: Set with amethyst color - purple Oval cut, aprox 0.80 ct C...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, Silver
1932 Nordic Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6.75 / 3.96gr
Located in SE
Nine rose cut Diamonds, central stone is Ø 3mm / ca.0.11ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
12.78 Carat Round Diamond Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 12.78ctw round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI/VS in clarity. Size: 8.75 Measurements: 26.75mm x 19mm x 31mm Weight: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gem No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire & Diamond Navette Antique Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover the rare beauty of this 14kt rose gold ring featuring a stunning 2.07ct no-heat Burma pink sapphire, certified by AGL for its natural origin and exceptional quality. No-heat...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful dress ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases an elongated oval shaped head...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS 7.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made between ca. 1920 - 1940s. No hallmarks,metal tested solid 18K Gold. Crown is 10 mm x 9.6 mm x 4.25 mm deep with top in White Gold ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous amethyst and diamond ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. At the centre of the face we find an elongated oval faceted amethyst possessin...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Floral Tanzanite Natural Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral gemstone ring features an oval-cut natural tanzanite center stone e...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, rose cut 5. Weight & Size: Round cut rubies -0,20 crt Rose cut diamonds -0,10 crt Pearls: 2,70mm Total carat weight (TCW) – 0.30 crt Millimeters: size o...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring with octagonal open work crown with top in Silver. European, likely German or Russian. No hallmarks, ca. late 19th - early 20th cent. Gold parts tested solid 14K Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.12 carat. Totally is ruby 0.10 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Russian Lodka Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ø6.5US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau period Russian 56 Rose Gold /14K Ring featuring rose diamond cut Diamonds arranged in fancy Boat - shaped pattern with carved shank of beautiful leave...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the company has been closely ass...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamonds & Pearl Gold Flower-Shaped Ring, Austria, around 1900
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique flower-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring with a centered pearl: two old brilliant-cut diamonds on top in a line with a 0.7 cm pearl, estimated to weigh 0.25 ct each (0.5 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Floral Multicolor Sapphire Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This statement cocktail ring features a vibrant floral cluster of multi-colored pear-cut natural sapphires fanning out from a central round natural diamond.
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Both clusters are collectively surmounted with a rose cut diamond set crown motif which ultimately signifies the bond of love and loyalty between one person and another.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
Harakh 3 Carat Colorless Diamond Cascade Cocktail Ring in 18kt White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful arrangement of brilliant and rose cut diamonds come together to create this ring, which is a part of our Cascade collection. Studded with 54 brilliant rounds, 6 rose-cut ...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Nouveau Navette Ring Diamonds 0.75 Carat Vienna, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau most elegant ring: NAVETTE DIAMONDS IN MIDDLE AREA (VINTAGE CUTS / 0.75 Carat) This superb Navette Ring is embellished with gorgeous rose-cut diamonds manufactured in e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Enchanting 0.85ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 0.85ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Celebrate elegance and romance with this stunning diamond halo ring crafted in luxurious 18k white gold. The c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .68 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Emerald diamond vintage ring. Octagonal center Emerald gemstone set in platinum and 14k rose gold. Handmade ring with a platinum top and a rose gold shank. 1 octagonal cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Surmounting this convex cluster is a charming ribbon motif set with additional rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Belle Époque / Early Edwardian, circa 1900–1915 An elegant antique diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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