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Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry. Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Gauge 18 g (1 mm) Diamond Weight 0.06 Cts Ap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.05 ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Cartilage Stud Nose/Ear Pin Piercing pin
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Cartilage Stud Nose/Ear Pin Piercing pin Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 5 Material Natural Diamond, 14k Y...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.07 ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 5 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$552Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Women jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Women jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 11 Base Metal Yellow Gold Material...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$592Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Piercing Jewelry Diamond nose Stud Wedding Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Material Natural Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Item Length...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Nose Pin Yellow gold Piercing Jewelry Crescent Moon Stud Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 4 Base Metal Yellow Gold Materia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Moon Stud Ear/Nose Piercing Jewelry Tiny Minimalist Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Moon Stud Ear/Nose Piercing Jewelry Tiny Minimalist Pin Number of Diamonds 7 Closure Screw On Metal Yellow Gold Item Length 7 mm Diamond Weight 0.16 ctw Appro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Diamond Flower Stud Nose/Ear Threaded Pin Piercing Jewelry Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Flower Stud Nose/Ear Threaded Pin Piercing Jewelry Studs Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.05 ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$420Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Diamond Flower Nose Piercing gold Jewelry Body Piercing nose/Ear
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Flower Nose Piercing gold Jewelry Body Piercing nose/Ear Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 6 Base Metal Yellow Gold Materia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Pin For Women Body Jewelry Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Pin For Women Body Jewelry Birthday Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Material 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White gold ring with Aquamarines and Diamonds
Located in Bologna, IT
18k white gold ring (750/1000) with Round Brilliant-cut Natural Diamonds and Natural Beryl, Aquamarine variety . unit weight of the object gr. 11.30. NATURAL DIAMONDS round cut esti...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.70ct Round & Marquise Cluster Multi-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring showcases a captivating round diamond at its center, weighing an impressive 1.7 car...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.97 Carat Round Halo Sunflower Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A dazzling diamond ring that encapsulates grace and timelessness, featuring a stunning centerpiece of a round diamond weighing 0.97. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.61ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.61ct Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.65ct Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.40ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.30ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baguette 0.52ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.26ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.26ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.37ct Diamond Cluster Emerald Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 5.22GR • 0.32ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.45ct Natu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster 0.87ct Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.52ct HRD CERTIFIED center stone ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.88ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.02 • 0.44ct Natural Diamond • 1.44ct Natural Ruby Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.70ct Color: I Clarity: VS1 GIA: 5221199150 Diamonds: 12 round and baguette cut= 0.82cttw Color: I Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 6 (please...
Diamond, Platinum
0.94 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Round Cluster of White Diamonds comprising of Marquee and Round Diamonds, surrounded by a Diamond Halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald And Diamond 3.30ct Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.58ct Natural Round Diamond • 1.72CT Natural Emerald • Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.01ct Emerald And Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 2.61GR • 0.35ct Natural Diamond • 0.66ct Natural Emeral...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.28ct Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.80ct Natural Sapphire • 0.38ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster 2.98ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.85 • 0.18ct Natural Diamond • 2.80ct Natural Ruby • ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hexagonal Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This elegant 14k white gold ring features a refined hexagonal silhouette centered by a shimmering cluster of round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline And Diamond Cluster 1.46ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.31ct Natural Marquise Diamond • 1.15ct Watermelon Tourmaline •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond Cluster 2.59ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 4.72GR • 0.15ct Natural Diamond • 0.24ct Natural Pear C...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum Round and Marquise Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Round and Marquise Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Description: This striking platinum cocktail ring features a sculptural, slightly domed design centered by a round brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.49 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Round Cluster of White Diamonds comprising of 4 marquise diamonds and 4 princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features 3 radiant Round Clusters of White Diamonds comprising of Round Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Round Cluster Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart, a mesmerizing cluster of natural diamonds dazzles in a halo setting, their delicate J-K color and I2-I3 clarity shimmering with an ethereal light.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
14K White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Rope Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Embrace a beautiful blend of texture and classic sparkle with this elegant diamond cluster ring. Crafted in radiant 14K white gold, the design showcases a prominent circular center h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1½ct Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
This beautiful 1½ ct round diamond cluster ring in 14k gold is the perfect blend of classic elegance and modern sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.00 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 2.00 carat round brilliant cut diamond white gold dome cluster ring offers timeless sparkle with an elegant, dimensional design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70ct Natural Round Diamonds Cluster Ring & Matching Band 14kt 12635*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Matching Cluster Statement ring & Band 1.70ct Total weight round natural diamonds G-color Si-1 clarity Cluster: 13mm wide Band: 1.8mm wide Ring Size 7 14kt yellow gold 7.6 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold 1.46ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Two-Tone Gold 1.46ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring Style: 14k Two-Tone Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring Material: 14k White Gold and Yellow Gold (Two-Tone) Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Cluster Measurem...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Scattered Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 3.19 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.18 Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Scattered Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 3.19 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.18 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Triple Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold and luxurious 14K white gold dome ring makes a powerful style statement. It features three recessed diamond clusters, each artfully arranged in a quatrefoil motif that adds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Triple Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold and luxurious 14K yellow gold dome ring makes a powerful style statement. It features three recessed diamond clusters, each artfully arranged in a quatrefoil motif that add...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring Set With 0.80ct Round Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning diamond cluster ring, crafted in solid 18ct white gold, is set with 0.80ct of sparkling round-cut natural diamonds, the cluster setting creates a dazzling effect, makin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 1.08ctw Round Diamond Cluster Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.08ctw Round Diamond Cluster Pavé Cocktail Ring Material: 14k White Gold Style: 14k White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Pavé Cocktail Ring Diamond Details: Approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round & Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Bag...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Round Brilliant .80ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, 4.70ct Marquise & Round, Circa 2000
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a bold diamond cluster statement ring in white gold, designed with dramatic sparkle and dimensional flair.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champ...
Diamond
New 1.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Silver Curved Cluster Women's
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: Thailand Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Clarity: I3 Color: H - I; B...
Diamond, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Marquise, Baguette, Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw (carat stamp) Cut: Marquise, Bagu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round .81ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 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
Rose Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Floral Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 14k 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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