Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
DGL Certified Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Two certified round diamonds, perfectly paired and set in a unique, stylish design that celebrates eternal bonds and unmatched brilliance. - Center White Diamonds- 1.16 CT (DGL Cert...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .45ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring. 14k yellow gold Engagement Ring. Marquise Diamond cluster
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Avant garde Amazing piece. This rind definitely makes a statement....
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 2.25ct Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond cluster ring, Set with 9 round cut diamonds, 0.30ct total diamond weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Round Cut Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.30-Carats Secondar...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 2.20ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 13 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.20ctw Cut: Round...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Colored Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This romantic ring features a center cluster of natural cognac colored diamonds of approximately .70 carats enhanced by blackened gold prongs and a framing of white pave diamonds ter...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring with Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.34 carats, additionally set with sixty six...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Br...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Natural Round Diamond Cluster Channel Set 14K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Mens Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 13.1 Grams - Setting: Channel, Cluster - Size: 10.75 (adjustable) - Measurements: 15 MM ___________________________...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
One diamond and sapphire cluster ring. This beautiful ring contains 41 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing about a carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. Round Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stones: Natural Blue Sapphires Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.70 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Diamond Cut: R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round .82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Color...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K white gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$444Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K yellow gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring - 14k Round .88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .86ctw Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Petal Engagement Ring By NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
An exquisite blend of vintage romance and natural elegance, this handcrafted 18k solid gold ring showcases a certified 0.25 carat G VS natural white diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Platinum Round Channel Baguette Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 3.95ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic and well made cluster ring done in platinum and 18K yellow gold and set with larger sized round and baguette diamonds up to .15ct each totaling approximately 3.95cttw.
Diamond, Platinum
Italian 18k Gold Diamond Ring, 9.36ct Round Cluster, Unisex, Italy
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the Epitome of Opulence: The Italian Masterpiece Ring Set with a Dazzling 9.36 Carats of Diamonds Prepare to be enchanted by the pinnacle of luxury and Italian artistry....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .42ctw Cut:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds Ruby Weight: 2.30 carats Diamond Weight: 0.92 carats total (0.65 baguette, 0.27 round brilliant) A ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 10k Round Brilliant & Baguette 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Bag...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold 1.25 TDW Round Single Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold 1.25 TDW Round Single Vintage Cluster This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold.
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Circle Swirl Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $150 or Down 1 size for $100 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & B...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow 0.36ct & White Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Yellow diamond and white diamond cluster ring consisting of a very slightly greenish yellow diamond as main eye-catcher, further surrounded with white diamond and completed with more...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .42ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage diamond daisy cluster ring set in platinum. The piece is composed of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds in a traditional daisy cluster setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .33ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Flower 'Buttercup' Ring. A beautifully made platinum cluster ring set with a stunning 3.8mm round cut natural diamond centre stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 10k Round .50ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Cha...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring. Round Diamond Cluster Ring. Waterfall diamond. 1.75ctw
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Style: Art nouveau Stunning Ring. Appraised at $4000 Replacement Value. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold. Ring is designed ...
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .33ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 10k Round .37ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: I1 - I3 Natural Diamond Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 10k Round .50ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round 1.12ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .84ctw Floral Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - White Gold 14k Round 1.61ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.28ctw C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I2 Total Carats: 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
New .33ctw Round Brilliant & Single Cut Diamond Ring Silver Halo Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (blue) Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: I - ...
Diamond, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .33ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White 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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