Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This snake ring is fun and fanciful. It has a 0.05 carat rose cut diamond in the head that has a beautiful sparkle offset by the matte finish of the yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Rose Gold Diamond Band. This beautiful piece features numerous brilliant round diamonds, each measuring 1mm in diameter, with a total diamond weight of 1.3 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, black agate.
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 18ct Tudor period silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band artfully composed of a flower and set with rose diamonds and a closed "pillow" back.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond and 4.74 Carat Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 5.11 grams Diamonds: 0.32 carats Moonstone: 4.74 carats
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,194Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our Briolette Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.25ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a delicate and highly appealing example of antique-style diamond jewelry, set with 0.25 carats total weight of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Cognac Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bypass Crossover Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning cocktail ring featuring 1.68 carats of round brilliant-cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Morganite: 1 cushion cut = 1.07cttw Diamond: 88 round cut = 0.62cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18k Rose Gold B.zero1 0.28ctw Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari 18k Rose Gold 0.28ctw Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.16 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $1,000.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.16 Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.16 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $1,000.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.16 Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite high jewelry ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases exceptional elegance and craftsmanship.
Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 6- This lovely butterfly ring features 40 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold 9.25ct Citrine and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and features a striking 9.25 carat citrine accented by white and chocolate diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lapis, Turquoise, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by diamonds and turquoises.
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Silver
Paolo Costagli Brilliante 18K Rose Gold Diamond Geometric Ring
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Paolo Costagli Brilliante 18K rose gold diamond geometric ring. Set with approximately 158 pavé-set round brilliant-cut natural diamonds on all facets and down the outs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,160 / item
Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 1.47 carats tanzanite and .06 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may b...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central turquoise (13 mm x 11 mm) surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and little turquoises.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.5mm Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
2.5mm diamond eternity ring by Bracken Jewelers, crafted from 14K rose gold and featuring 10 evenly-spaced diamonds totaling 0.08 carats and our signature soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.34Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Elegant, feminine, and sparkling, this 9ct rose gold cluster ring features 0.34ct of natural diamonds arranged in a charming cluster design.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 1.7 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 1.44 Carats Diamond: 0.26 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 0.67 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 0.54 Carats Diamond: 0.13 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 66 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 18KR 13.12 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collect...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$7,440Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Emerald, Pink Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 7.14 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Rose Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can any size. The ...
Diamond, Gold
10K Rose Pink Gold Blue Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 10K rose pink gold bypass band ring features numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats along with natural blue diamonds weighing 1.4 carats.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K rose gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.65cttw Color: Champagne Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 12 round cut = 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7 (please allow...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,185Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Rose Gold Horizontal Set Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic cut diamond utilized in a uniquely modern way. This 18 karat rose gold ring features a solitaire natural marquise diamond weighing .80 carats horizontally bezel set with an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring features a cross over design and has shimmering diamonds set within the 9ct rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Fancy Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.70x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "65 Fancy Diamonds 0.61 CT 18KR 6.15 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.08 Carat Fancy Colored Diamond rose gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This playful design features one fancy cognac colored (.55 Ct) center diamond and six light fancy yellow (1.86 Cts.) diamonds as well as 78 white round brilliant cut (.67Ct.) diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Brushed Rose Gold and Diamonds Block Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
It features 0.42ct of white brilliant cut F VS2 diamonds and it's beautifully set in 18k rose gold with a brushed finish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Pear-Cut Morganite Halo Diamond Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This breathtaking 18K rose gold engagement ring radiates warmth and modern romance.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds 157 Diamonds - 0.97 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.02 CT 1 Ruby - 4.51 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds - 0.37 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.75 GM This captivating 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage This spectacular vintage treasure is finely crafted in solid 14K Ro...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Solid Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) Ring total weight: Approx. 1.6 gram Ring size: 6.5 (...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 1.94 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 1.78 Carats Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.15 Carat Diamond Arrow Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring contains 0.15 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold, in the shape of an arrow.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .45 carat Color: J Clarity:...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Frog Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Frog Ring with Diamonds & Green Garnets 53 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 64 Green Garnets - 0.84 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.47 GM Introducing the enchanting allu...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K rose gold Diamond: round cut = 0.10cttw Color: H/I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 0.6 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 0.40 Carats Diamond: 0.14 Carats Pink Tourmaline: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K 2.37 CT Emerald Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Zambian emerald with trapezoid diamonds set on 18k yellow gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Size: 7.5mm x 7.5mm Stone Weight: 2.37 Carat Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.10 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.10 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) The width of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
3.59 Carat Amethyst Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Horizontal Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold The center stone is an Marquise Amethyst 3.59 Carats There are 0.16 Carats in Diamonds H/I VS2/SI1 The top of the ring measures...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K 750 Solid Rose Gold Floral Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K 750 Solid Rose Gold Floral Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 7.0 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 18.0 mm x Width: 19.0 mm x He...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Beehive Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this 14K pink rose gold cocktail ring, featuring brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.8 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with four central coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and two sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18KT Rose Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18KT rose gold, this elegant ring features 0.26 carats of brilliant-cut natural diamonds and 0.77 carats of princess-cut natural multicolored sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond and White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring, set with 0.97 carats of white diamonds and 1.82 carats of black diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
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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