14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring –2.06 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring showcases timeless beauty with a double halo design, meticulously set with 29 natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.06 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-W-Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -W- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 18k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and diamonds around. Diamonds 0.40 kt Pearl 1.57 gr - 11 mm Tot.Weight 7.10 gr RF G FIHE RK.AUHU...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-J-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -J- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-H-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -H- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial G Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -G- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-P-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -P- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial B Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -B- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial K Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -K- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-U-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -U- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$567Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -O- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -O- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial N Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -N- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-R-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -R- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -T- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -T- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-I-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -I- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial F Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -F- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring Set with 0.41ct Diamonds in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant Diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.41ct H colour and SI1 clarity round brilliant cut Diamonds in a 9ct White Gold setting. Additional Information: Total Diamond...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian triple cluster ring. The centre of the ring is set with a button pearl with a lovely white lustre. On one side there is a ruby and the ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Tanzanite Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage 14K white gold cluster ring showcasing natural tanzanites that test in the tanzanite/aquamarine range on the Presidium Gem Tester. The center oval tanzanite measure...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring features three round brilliant cut diamonds (.31 tcw.) and 22 round single cut diamonds (...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35ct Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring, Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.10ct ruby & 0.84ct diamond cluster ring set in luxurious 18ct white gold. This elegant ring features a vibrant natural ruby at its center, encircled by a halo of sparkling natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Mens Watch Link Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Solid White Gold Men's Natural Round Cut White Diamond Cluster Ring. Featuring nine round cut diamonds totaling 0.84 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.25ct Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
At its heart, a brilliant 0.17ct natural round diamond, boasting an impressive H color and VS clarity, takes center stage.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 4.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco cluster ring modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 75pts. Ring Size: U or 10 Panel Diameter: 9mm Height ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
14KT Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Cluster Bezel Ring with Accent Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Enhanced by shimmering diamond accents along the shoulders, it delivers a graceful, eye-catching shine suitable for everyday wear or special occasions. 14KT Yellow Gold Oval Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-X-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -X- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -W- Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -W- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-Y-Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Go
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Y- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespok...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Cross-Motif Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flanked by twinkling diamond accents along the band, it delivers a brilliant, meaningful aesthetic with a modern touch. 14KT Yellow Gold Cross-Motif Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Cluster Diamond Dome Pyramid Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate collection, this pyramid cluster diamond ring features six rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximate 2.50 carats, H-I color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Flower Cluster 9K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An elegant and gentle cluster ring made from 9K rose gold with flower design, the head assemble a natural diamond in prong setting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.45 carat diamond and 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our diamond ring collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial D Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -D- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diagonal Bypass Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Crafted in yellow gold, this dynamic ring features an angled center cluster set with sparkling round diamonds, flanked by sleek polished bypass bars.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and 2.76 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat blue sapphire and 2.76 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and platinum set cluster ring; part our antique jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Geometric X-Motif Diamond Cluster Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highlighted by split-shank shoulders and a smooth band, it combines modern geometric flair with timeless elegance for everyday wear or special occasions. 14KT Yellow Gold Geometric ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Swirl Diamond Modern Design Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The open-work silhouette is adorned with a cluster of shimmering round-cut diamonds, meticulously set along the flowing curves to create a sense of movement and light.
Yellow Gold
.50ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold 67121*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.50ct natural rubies ring .03ct natural diamonds 14kt yellow gold 3.8 grams size 7.75 13 x 12 deck 8mm depth
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive 3.56 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster / cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CERRONE 3.30ct Diamond Cluster Asymmetrical Chevron Design 18K White Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This breathtaking Diamond Cluster Ring was crafted with refined elegance by renowned Australian-Italian jeweller CERRONE It is of magnificent asymmetrical chevron sculptural design...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.71ct Marquise & Baguette Cuts
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond cluster ring. The ring comprises of 4 marquise cut diamonds set in a circle with a princess cut diamond set in the middle, creating an illusion of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Tiffany & Co. flower cluster ring in 14k yellow gold, set with six pearls encircling a round brilliant diamond in a four-prong setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alphabet Initial, A, Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A must-have in the current personalisation trend. This collection of unique Illustrious alphabet letters, by Hasbani Diamonds London, is made of gold and Natural Diamonds with a Brit...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, 0.90ct, Size 22
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Men’s Diamond Cluster Gold Signet Ring is a bold and distinguished piece crafted entirely from 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Cartier 1980s ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
This eye-catching ring features a bold, sculptural design crafted in warm 10k yellow gold with sweeping, asymmetrical lines. The wide band curves gracefully around the finger, creati...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Art Deco Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster holds bags of detail and sparkle. The cluster holds 9 diamond points and are set in platinum and the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: I or 4 1/4 Cluster D...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Fine Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Flora 950 Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Buttercup 950 Platinum Ring. A beautifully made platinum cluster ring set with excellent quality natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Size 6. 8 round diamonds 3.60 grams total weight.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00tw Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A timeless floral cluster ring featuring round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Heart Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Sewickley, PA
This sapphire and diamond ring features a romantic heart-shaped cluster design, beautifully crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond sparkles at the heart of this vintage-style cluster ring, shining like a drop of morning light.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38ct Emerald & 0.54ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary 0.38 carat natural emerald and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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