Vintage 18 Karat Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features round brilliant cut diamonds.
Vintage 1980s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
White Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds and multicolor sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master go...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Green Tsavorites, Topazes, Citrine, Rose and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique cluster ring realized in 14K rose and white gold structure mounted with a gorgeous 41.07 ct yellow citrine, surrounded by 14K rose gold flowers and 14K white gold leaves studd...
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold and rose gold mounted with a central pearl surrounded by flowers of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Rose Gold Navette Ring, Austria, Around 1890
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, fifteen old brilliant-cut diamonds in a cluster, all diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.2 carats, claw set in a rose gold...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By LUCEE DAIMONDS
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted in 18KT Rose gold, this beautiful ring features a captivating cluster of diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling 2.96ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.96ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite 18K rose gold cluster ring features a dazzling 1.10ct round brilliant diamond at its center, of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Sumptuous antique daisy ring, it is adorned in the center of an important rose- cut diamond retained in claws in a surrounding of antique cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 8.48 carats, Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 8.48 carats. The Diamonds weight is 1.23 carats. Net ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique diamond ring can be worn on either the ring finger or the little finger. A timeless antique daisy ring, its round settin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K pink gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center. The focal point is beautifully complemented by a beaded texture s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,140Sale Price|20% Off
0.79 Carat Light Yellow and Pink Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features a light yellow diamond in the center, set in yellow gold, surrounded by a double halo of light pink diamonds, with a band embellished also with light pin...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow...
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K pink gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle. The center is encircled by a delicate ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Emerald Cut Two Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This two stone ring features two GIA certified diamonds weighing 0.72 and 0.78 carats with 0.06 melees set in rose Gold. Size 6. Resizable upon request. Emerald Cut 0.72 D VVS2 Emer...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1900s Green Agate Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and silver, swan hallmark. Pompadour ring style, this antique ring is closed- set in the center with a green agate cabochon on a paillon in a...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Turquoise Paste Rose Gold and Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster ring in 9K rose gold and silver composed by a torquoise paste flower in the center and four diamonds, blue sapphires and rubies flowers around it. Diamonds 0.06 ct Blue Sapp...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K and silver and natural pearl ring. The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is natural, as opposed to cultured and very slightly out of round. The floral motif also has 14 be...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage-Style Navette Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Brilliant white, round old cut diamonds are set in a cluster arrangement on a rose gold band, completing the look of a memorable piece hand-crafted by the Haruni family.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous cluster retrò ring realized in 14K rose and white gold embellished with 18.54 ct of central amethysts and yellow topazes on the two sides. It is adorned with 0.30 ct of litt...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Modern Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ring features a cluster of diamonds in the center, which includes both round and baguette-cut diamonds, adding a unique and elegant touch to the design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires, Tourmaline & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White and Rose Gold 2.60 TDW Cluster Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White and Rose Gold 2.60 TDW Cluster Cocktail This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold and Rose gold for accents (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
Floral Marquise Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Cluster Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Designed with an elegant flower-inspired cluster arrangement, this fine diamond ring features dazzling natural marquise-cut and round diamonds expertly set to maximize brilliance and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring head centered with a larger rose cut diamond flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds in detailed work o...
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 2.00 carats, natural Diamonds Cluster Band Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Diamonds Cluster Band Ring set in 18K Rose Gold. The weight of the Diamonds is 2.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.5 carars unfoiled back in a circular ring head shape hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and assay mark ...
Stunning 4.06ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 4.06ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the romantic allure of this 14k rose gold ring, featuring a captivating yellowish-oran...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
AMETHYST CABOCHON AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING A lovely early Victorian ring set with a good deep color, bright purple cabochon shaped amethyst measuring approx. 2.70 carats (9.22X7.74...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Kt White and Rose Cluster Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster ring in 14k white and rose gold mounted with an aquamarine, a grey and white pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and little pearls. This ring was tota...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gol...
Natural 1 Carat SI/H Diamond Wide Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat SI/H Diamond Wide Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold features marquise-cut diamonds and pear-cut diamonds with a larger marquise-cut diamond in the center, flank...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
EFFY 14K Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K white and rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 0.45ct Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 44 round cut= 0.84cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.76 Carat Natural Ruby Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Rose Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring with Diamonds in 14k gold featuring natural ruby of 2.79 carats and diamonds of 0.49 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Pink Sapphire Rose-cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique rose gold ring is round in shape, and features a round pink sapphire in a setting of rose-cut diamonds set on paillon. A trapeze motif is set...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold - GIA Certified This 0.57-carat oval purplish red ruby is a true gem of passion, beautifully set in a luxuri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,420Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond cluster ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. This gorgeous ring is a perfect bridesmaid,...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$6,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.77 Carats 10 Heart Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Romance takes center stage in this captivating cluster ring featuring ten heart-cut diamonds that create a stunning cascading arrangement. Each heart-shaped stone is expertly positio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold imperial russian era ring in navvet style with large rose cut diamond stones estimate weight of 3 carats full facets excellent spark ring was made diring the imperia...
Stunning 7.07ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GCI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 7.07ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GCI Certified This breathtaking cluster ring showcases a vivid 6.19ct oval-cut ruby, glowing in a passionate red hu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous Victorian period Georgian style Diamond ring is 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions Modelled as a sweet flower beautifully detailed and adorne...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
IGI Certified Untreated Pink Diamond 18k Rose And White Gold Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Fancy Light Pink Diamond 18k Rose And White Gold Cluster Halo Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 K Rose Gold Cluster Ring Tanzanite Pink Sappire Blue Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These lovely and timeless Ring features a multi-color cluster of 1 oval Tanzanite weighing 1.28 ct, 7 skyblue Sapphires weighing 1.62 ct, 46 brillinat cut Diamonds weighing 0.38 ct...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Rose Cut Diamond Panel ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Black Onyx and Diamond ring is 1890 ca Skillful hand crafted throughout of solid 18 Kt gold with some silver portion Fantastic wide panel design expressed on a hand ca...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
A 14k Gold and SIlver Ring set with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 14 carat yellow gold and silver cluster ring set with a large diamond flower of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Floral Blue Sapphire Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the majestic sapphire are exquisite fancy rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.71 carats, each facet reflecting the light with a delicate blush of sophistication.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamond dameter 3.7mm flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds ring head diameter 8.18mm with black enamel on ring sides ring was made in r...
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite ring showcases a round brilliant center diamond, beautifully surrounded by layers of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite ring showcases a round brilliant center diamond, beautifully surrounded by layers of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,952Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Inspired 3.86 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Halo
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, 1.02ct but faces up like a 2.50ct diamond. Approximately H/I color and SI clarity. Complimented by rose a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century 18K Gold and Platinum Rose-Cut Diamond Marguerite Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
At the center sits a rose-cut diamond surrounded by a halo of matching rose-cut diamonds, forming the classic marguerite (daisy) cluster motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.50ct Pave Set Diamond Cluster Flower "Rose" Shaped Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Flower Diamond Cluster Ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with remarkable at...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large 14k gold victorian era ring with rose cut diamonds in an unuswal design with estimate diamond weight of 1 carat ring was made during the victorian era 1850/1880.c
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold victorian navvet ring style centered with 3 large rose cut diamonds flanked with smaller diamonds with total estimate diamond weight of 3.40 carats back foiled excel...
Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1-2 clarity. Ring size is US 7.2 We can ma...
Diamond, 9k Gold
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring This cute and dainty ring is great for everyday wear. It has a 1.31 carat Cushion Cut Amethyst and is surrounded by ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamonds in detailed workmanship ring setting ring was made during the imperial russian era 1907/1910.c hall marked 56 imperial russian g...
2.44Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Statement Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.44Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Statement Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry The centerpiece features a sleek emerald-cut diamond, admired for its clean geometry and mirror-like d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.44Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Statement Floral Cluster Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.44Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Statement Floral Cluster Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry The centerpiece features a sleek emerald-cut diamond, admired for its clean geometry and mirror-like d...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Demantoid and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted demantoid and diamond cluster ring. This vintage piece features an oval faceted demantoid garnet proudly claw set atop an curvaceous rose gold moun...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k 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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