$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring, 1.22 Carat Total Weight
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds. 24 ideal cut diamonds 1.22-carat total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Collection Small Model Pavé Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 50 (U.S 5.25) Iconic diamond 'Love' wedding band ring from Cartier is the perfect way to say 'I do'. Cartier is a French high-end luxury goods company that designs, manuf...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 14.6mm Large South Sea Pearl w/ 3.60ctw Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.60ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Sleek, minimalist, and endlessly versatile, this Round Cut Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring is the perfect fusion of refined sparkle and timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Pave Set Ruby 2.40Ctw and Diamond 1.26Ctw Bypass Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, it features pave-set round cut natural diamonds weighing a total of 1.26 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Dome Pavé Set Square Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring features a comfortable, rounded-square band and is meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold with a high-polish finish, set in pavé style.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Pave Diamond and Black Onyx Flip in 18kt Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
Bvlgari Pave Diamond & Black Onyx Flip Ring Style: Flip - Rotating Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 7.5 Coin: 11 MM Stones: One side of Coin have 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave Se...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Five Band Ring in 18K White Gold with pavè diamond band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co. five-band ring showcases an iconic and sculptural design with intertwined elegance. Crafted in radiant 18K white gold, the bands overlap seamlessly to create a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Pavé Diamond Woven Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Simple yet stunning 18 karat gold and pave diamond band ring by jewelry designer, Roberto Coin. The striking contrast of the icy white diamonds against the golden hue o...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pavé Diamond Marquis Shaped Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Sleek, contemporary pave diamond band ring perfect for everyday wear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Sleek, minimalist, and endlessly versatile, this Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring is the perfect fusion of refined sparkle and timeless elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Stenzhorn Pave Diamond And Spinel Crocodile Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
The ring is pave set with round cut diamonds weighing 2.00 carats with eyes set with round cut spinel weighing 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Black Enamel Swirl Design Pave Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: Embellished with a pave setting composed by 48 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.92 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Radiant 0.65ct Ruby & Natural Diamond Pave Ring Delight in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from luxurious 18K rose gold, showcasing a vibrant 0.5ct oval ruby at its center, glowing with a rich red hue. Surrounding the ruby are 26 natural roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Pavé Diamond Oblong Swirl Motif Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 Exuding contemporary elegance, this pave diamond ring showcases a captivating design in luminous 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.60ctw Pave Diamond Polished Eternity Band Ring Size 7.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (27) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - G-J Color - VS2 -I1 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wavey Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wavey Band Ring This beautifully made ring by VCA features a 'wavey' curved design with beautifully set Pavé diamonds go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach 0.73 Carat Total Fancy Pink and White Pave Diamond Signet Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Set with 0.16 carats of bright white round brilliant pavé diamonds and accented by 32 fancy pink round brilliants totaling 0.57 carats, this ring brings together two-tone sparkle in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring of Inverted Double Plaque Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro pavé diamond ring designed as an inverted wedge with open scrollwork on the gallery, in 18k gold. France. Atw. 3.00 ct. diamonds. The architectural quality of this ring make...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
RUCHI Pavé Diamond with Orange & Yellow Sapphire Black Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Gold Diamond- 1.37ct Total Weight. Orange Sapphire- 0.81ct Total Weight. Yellow Sapphire- 1.17ct Total Weight. All Diamonds are G - H/SI
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Adolfo Courrier Sapphire Pave Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat sapphire, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totalin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,765Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 11.5mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave' ring, containing 56 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .85pts.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,643Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Solitaire Pave Ring with 0.76ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous solitaire ring with extra matching with a dazzling 0.4 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has 0.36 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 sided Diamond 2-Row Pave Eternity Ring Total Weight 2.10 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row pave' set diamond eternity containing 150 round full cut diamonds; color "G",clarity VS1 and weight 2.10cts. size 6
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Timeless 0.42ct Pave Natural Diamond Ring with Artful Band in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Grace your hand with the exquisite brilliance of this 0.42ct pave diamond ring, a perfect blend of elegance and artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Wave Ring 2.50 carat total weight Italian in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Pave Wave Ring in 18k White Gold 2.50 carat total weight Italian Diamond Pave Wave Ring features 2.50 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds pave set in High Polished 18k White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Mimi Band Ring. This stunning ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds going h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Row Pavé Diamond Domed Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The entire top surface of the ring is adorned with pave diamonds, forming a continuous and sparkling layer.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Statement Custom Flower 2.50 Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold and Titanium Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
High-End playful Flower Ring, made of 18k yellow gold (750 hallmark) and Titanium. This designer-style ring is completely 3-dimensional and a showstopper! With vibrant hues of violet...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Pave Set Diamond Nail Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold 1.97 Carat
Located in London, England
An exquisitely made 18 carat yellow gold Nail ring wraps around the finger a couple of times giving a chunky heavy dress ring. The gold is contrasted with pave set diamonds giving t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 1.29ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.29ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Experience the epitome of luxury with this exquisite diamond pave ring, featuring a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Large 12.8mm Golden Pearl w/ Mosaic Pave Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Light Golden White Color - Gorgeous Luster - 12.8mm (approx.) (83) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,035Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bold Statement Blue Sapphire Pave Dome Band Ring 2.03ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 2.03 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gross Weight - 3.75 Grams Setting - Pave Setting Len...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Diamond Pave Cosmic Empowerment Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to emit their best vibrations. The Gemini ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features around 1,00 carats, F-G vvs-vs, n. 103 brilliant ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.90 Carat 18K White Gold Pavé Design
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a bold and luxurious statement piece, crafted in 18K white gold and centered around a magnificent South Sea cultured pearl. The pearl, prized for ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18k Gold Black and Yellow Pave Diamond Leopard Print Ring, 1.09 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This fabulous mod ring is contemporary round disc top ring, pave set with round faceted black diamond "spots", 0.57 TCW set into a field of yellow faceted diamo...
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone Weight - 0.02 ct Gemstone Pcs - 2 Diamond Weight - 0.14 ct Diamond Shape - Ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tri-Color Natural 0.97 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Swirl Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Tri-Color Gold Natural 0.97 Carat Diamond Pave Swirl Ring Product: Diamond Pave Swirl Ring Material: 18k White Gold, 18k Rose Gold, 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are ap...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Beatrice Barzaghi Made in Italy Diamond Pave Awarded White Gold Engagement Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Immerse yourself in the divine allure of this exquisite piece, featuring: Precious Materials: The Gemini Ring is meticulously crafted from 18kt white gold, adorned with approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Luminous 1.75ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.75ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified This breathtaking ring features a 1.00-carat round diamond with an excellent cut, off...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring band, set with three rows of 5.79 carats of brilliant cut pink sapphires. This ring can be resized mode...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original O.J. Perren French 18K Gold Diamond Pave Wide Rope Ring Signed
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the wide, woven rope motif is accented by a central column of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds, shimmering with approximately 0.65 carats total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.08 CTW Diamond Pavé Milgrain Stacking Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Art Deco Band
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by vintage Art Deco design, this 14K gold diamond pavé band features delicate milgrain detailing that adds texture, character, and timeless charm to the piece. Set with nine...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$6,680Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Pave Diamond Ebony Wood Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Pave White and Brown Diamond Ebony Wood Cross Cocktail Ring .58 cts. brown diamonds .30 cts. white diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Gorgeous 3.00 Carats Ruby & Pavé F/VS1 Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning cocktail ring features a vibrant natural ruby weighing 1.40 carats, beautifully complemented by Round Brilliant Cut pavé diamonds totaling 1.60 carats, graded F color a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Surrounding the ruby is a sparkling halo of pave-set diamonds, delicately arranged to enhance the brilliance and fire of the gemstone. These dazzling diamonds create a mesmerizing co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 1.44ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.44ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Experience the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking 18k white gold pave ring, fea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer wide band ring is handmade from 18 Karat White gold in Athens Greece and features a total weight of 5.20 Carat microscopically set brilliant-cut White Diamonds. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate PIPPO PEREZ 18K Pave Diamond Buckle Italian Cocktail Ring 6.96cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular cocktail ring done by Italian designer Pippo Perez. It has been crafted in 18k white gold and meticulously pavé set with with approximately 6.96cttw in G-H color Vs1+ c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Yellow Diamond Ring 18KT 0.60ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Band Marriage Wedding
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with fancy yellow brilliant diamonds pave style in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4.70 Carat Wide White Diamond Pave Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds, G color, VS clarity, for an approximate total carat weight of 4.70 carats, hand made in New...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Criss Cross Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women Simple Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Criss Cross Moissanite Ring For Women Anniversary Gift. Base Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 925 Ha...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Peridot Pave Eternity Band, Stackable Peridot Band Ring 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Peridot Gemstone Weight - 0.52 ct Gemstone pcs - 20 Gemstone shape - Round Gross Weight - 1.282 Grm Setting - Pave se...
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid White Gold Pave Set Amethyst and Diamond Dolphin Bypass Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Amethyst and Diamond Dolphin Bypass Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 0.35 carats and diamond of 1.13 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster 18 Karat White Gold Forget Me Knot Pavé Diamond Bow Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stephen Webster Pave Diamond Forget me Not 18ct White Gold Bow Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ387 Brand: Stephen Webster Model: Forget me Not Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,000 Materi...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pavé Pink Sapphire Sugar Stack 18k Rose Gold Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
A beautiful and rare pavé round cut pink sapphire ring from the Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Half Band Natural Pave Diamond Engagement Ring 925 Silver Wedding Bands For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Band Natural Pave Diamond Engagement Ring 925 Silver Wedding Bands For Her.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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