Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art Deco inspiration. The ring features a round shape center diamond on it surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizing. Please c...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our stunning Men's Black and White Diamond Band Ring. This remarkable piece is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver, creating an intricate ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Men's 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our stunning Men's Black and White Diamond Band Ring. This remarkable piece is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver, creating an intricate ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Retro, 18ct yellow gold and platinum, opal and diamond cluster ring, size O1/2
Located in London, GB
Dainty 18ct gold and platinum cluster ring featuring a central oval white opal surrounded by 0.35ct round single cut diamonds with millgraining to edges of the setting. 12 x single ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 2.30 Carats 18KT White Gold Trim Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exclusive 18 KT baguette and round diamond 3 cluster designer ring is the ultimate accessory for cocktail parties and special occasions, guaranteed to make a statement and turn ...
Diamond, White Gold
French 1960s Retro Five Round 0.75 Cts. Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A French 1960s Retro Five Round 0.75 cts. Diamond Ring in Platinum. Ring Size US 6.50. Total Weight: 6.06 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Oval Cut Pink/Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar with 1.40 CTW Round Cut Diamond Halo Cluster Setting Ring in Platinum 950.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
2.00 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Fold over Ring Mod Deco 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Foldover Ring 2ct Round Diamond Bead Set ring Diamonds: Vs-2 clarity, G color. Depth of ring 9.8mm Size 6.75- We may not resize 12 grams. 14kt white Gold $8000 appraisal will...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.54ct Round Vivid Tsavorite & 0.26ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking composition of color and clarity, this refined ring showcases a 1.54-carat round-cut tsavorite garnet, celebrated for its vivid green hue and exceptional brilliance. The c...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,012Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry 1.45 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.32 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring 0.32 Carats, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.18 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat White Gold. Demantoid Garnet's only known source used to b...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Gold Top 1.6 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
7.4 gram Marked & tested 14K gold Finger size 7 19 Round cut Diamonds at .05 carat each total of .95 carat Rounds 24 pieces baguette cut diamonds at .03 carat each total of .72 car...
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold White Agate Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k .60ctw Chain Link Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural White Agate Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats:...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette and Round Diamond Ring This stunning Baguette Diamond Men's Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Material: 10k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold cluster ring set with a stunning 4.1mm (approx. 0.35ct) vivid cornflower blue round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .31ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,951Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry 1.45 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.90 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.90 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a Natural 2.69 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond in the center of the ring which is surrounded by N...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...
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
Curved Bypass Natural Round Diamond Pave Overlap Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural round cut diamond cluster ring with classic overlap design in 14k solid white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tulip Ring 0.42 Carats Floral Cluster on Twist Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has a diamond accented flower. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and 1980s. All the diamonds are natural and genuine. The color and clarity are very good ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a 0.76tcw vintage Colombian emerald and diamond ring. This is a perfect statement ring with three round emeralds. The emeralds are of good, varying quality and are hands...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,877Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Pear Round 3.91ct, 18k Fancy Light Yellow, Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Diamond Center: . 69ct Total Diamond Approx: 3.91ct Weight: 6.2 Grams Place of Origin: New York Circa: 21st Century This 18K two-tone diamond cluster cocktail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with 1.16 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless elegance meets contemporary sparkle in this stunning 18 karat white gold ring. Featuring 1.16 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds in E-F color and top SI clarity, the rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 k Yellow Gold White Gold Top 2.35 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
10K Yellow & white Gold 2.35 Carat of Natural Diamond Cluster ring Hard to estimate the total diamond weight but after several calculations I come up with 2.35 I see 90 larger ro...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round ruby flower 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold Star Anise Flower ring with genuine ruby and diamond. Ruby gold ring. 14 Karat Gold Star Anise Flower Ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Flower ring. Weight: 2 g. Gold - 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern Faberge 1.53 Carat, Multicolored Enamel Egg Cluster Ring
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modern Victor Mayer Faberge Ring is composed of a cluster of 9 Multi-Colored guilloché enamel eggs and one diamond egg, set in both 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring (H-I Color, I1-I2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
A bold silver and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 80 round-cut, natural diamonds in a prong setting, weighing a total of 1 1/2 ct.
White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
1.22 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Raised halo Blue. .82ct Natural Round cut sapphire ring. Vivid Royal Blue Clean Clarity & Transparent. 5.6mm .40ct Natural Side round diamonds. H-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 0.32ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Eternity Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning 18K rose gold ring features a total of 65 exquisite round brilliant natural diamonds, with a combined carat weight of 0.32ct. The diamonds exhibit exceptional brillianc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Timeless 0.6ct Round Brilliant 4-Stone Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the timeless elegance of this exquisite 18K white gold ring, masterfully crafted to feature four stunning round brilliant diamonds as its main stones. With a combined carat w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 k Yellow Gold White Gold Top 2.5 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
10K Yellow & white Gold 2.5 Carat of Natural Diamond Cluster ring Hard to estimate the total diamond weight but after several calculations I come up with 2.5, it’s for sure 2.5 Car...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.6 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, England
This Fabulous ring features a Regal Round Brilliant Ruby weighing 0.6 carats surrounded by a cushion of Glittering Halo Diamonds and set in 18k Rose Gold. Studded along the Rose Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Heated Round Ruby and Marquise Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural heated ruby ring features a vivid round ruby at the center, accented by marquise diamonds and round diamonds on the side for a delicate, graceful finish. Crafted in 14K ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Round Double Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.30 carat fancy color natural diamond, with a multi-colored double diamond halo and set in 18k solid gold. GIA Certified 2.30 carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow, even color distri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Emerald with Diamond Filigree Band Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A true masterpiece of elegance, this ring showcases a mesmerizing round emerald at its heart, radiant with the rich depth of nature’s finest green. Beside it, a delicately crafted fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire at the centre of this beauty is an exquisite deep blue colour which is paired together perfectly with the halo of bright brilliant cut white diamonds that encircle it. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.35ct Halo Cushion Shape Cluster Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Halo Cushion Shape Cluster Set With 0.35ct Of Diamonds This stunning halo ring is the perfect symbol of your commitment to love.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity, are meticulously arranged to craft an entrancing oval cluster.
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
3.86 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
3.86 Carat Oval-cut Blue Sapphire and Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold A true celebration of timeless elegance and regal allure, this striking ring show...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds. Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold (hallmarked "585"), th...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds. Crafted in polished 14K white gold (hallmarked "585"), the...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut emerald at its heart, encircled by a brilliant halo of round-cut diamonds. Set in polished 14K yellow gold (hallmarked "585"), the de...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut emerald at its heart, encircled by a brilliant halo of round-cut diamonds. Set in polished 14K white gold (hallmarked "585"), the des...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Band
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Brilliant 18k Two-tone White and Yellow Gold Band Glistening with Row after Row of Dazzling Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds. Total Carat Weight: 3.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.40 Carat Round Diamond Half Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Size: 10 Measurements: 25 x 19.5 x 30mm Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring Set with 0.40ct Natural Round Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18ct Yellow Gold Emerald ring is set with 0.40ct natural Round Diamonds. The Emerald is a rich green, the Diamonds complement the Emerald, and together they symbolize t...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow & White Gold Ring with 1.0ct of Natural Baguette + Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow & White Gold Ring, With 1.0ct of Natural Baguette + Round Diamonds Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 1.0ct Diamond Colour: K-L Diamond Clarity: SI1 Width of ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.30 Carat F VVS Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Bezel Set Flower Diamond Ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.30 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds ( 7 Stones ) Diam...
Diamond, 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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