0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pave Band G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 3.01Ct D/SI1 Round Diamond 18K French Pave Set Ring with Hidden Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 3.01 Ct Round Brilliant D/SI1 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold French Pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with a hidden halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.18Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold SZ 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold crisscross design natural diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.18 carats of dazzling white round cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave Gold Ribbon Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish ring featuring 2.38 carats of fine round brilliant-cut diamonds. Over the blanket of bright white stones are two lines of braided yellow gold adding contrast and color to t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 15.5g (10dwt) Measure...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spike Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Marquise Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Sett...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
$13,596Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 15.5g (10dwt) Measure...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three-Row Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Diamond Half Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning half band ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship through its breathtaking three-row pavé design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
0.31ct Round Cut Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cuban Link Chain 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring combines elegance and brilliance, featuring natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. This exquisite eternity band weighs 3.66 g...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Round White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pave Halo Set Illusion 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 CT Diamonds G/VS Quality Diamonds Beautiful Sparkle & High Shine Size 7, Resizable upon request
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring Pave Diamond 18 karat White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: GIA Grading Report: 1417777783 Measurements: 7.23 - 7.29 x 4.54 Style: Round Brilliant Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Carat Color Grade: G Clarity Grade: Si1 Cut Grade: Excellent Po...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring with pavè in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant engagement ring features a magnificent 5.03 carat round cut diamond set in 18K white gold, enhanced by a delicate pavé band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Pave 2.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your big day with this sophisticated and contemporary design, crafted to perfection for you and your soulmate. Featuring a stunning 2.40 carat F/VS1 round diamond ring in 18K...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Round Cut Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This sapphire and diamond ring brings a delicate and timeless elegance. At its center is a pink round-cut sapphire framed in a classic diamond halo that enhances the so...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring 0.50 Carats of Pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Great Value Size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71Ctw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Crossover Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love ring, crafted in 18K white gold. Ring size: 62 US 10. Ring width: 5.5 mm. Total weight: 7.13 grams. Excellent preowned condition. Original box and paper not included. Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Diamond Pave Set Bombe Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes diamond pave set bombe ring in 18k rose and 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,028Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.58 Ct Round Pave Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.58 carats and diamonds of 0.1 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.01ct Natural Round Cut Diamond in 14K White Gold Si3 Clarity Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
This lovely engagement ring features a sparkling 4.01-carat round diamond with additional diamonds, with more diamonds lining the 14K white gold band. The ring has a total of 8 side ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 0.50 cts Diamonds GI Color, VS Clarity Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 7 - Resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1ct Round Cut Diamond Pave Hidden Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Engagement Ring .
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Dome Shield Ring, Round & Baguette 2.65 Ct Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold dome shield ring with round pavé set and baguette diamonds totaling 2.65 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Attend an event and turn heads with this beautiful round diamond pave ring. This 14 karat yellow gold ring made from 2.7 grams of gold contains 37 round SI, H color diamonds totaling...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Pavé Emerald & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pavé Emerald & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features pavé-set emeralds scattered among round diamonds in a wide band design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pave Set Round Diamond Multi Drop Shape Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.43Ctw SZ 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This ring features 70 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds studded in alternate drop shaped design set halfway through the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pavé Band G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch in wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pave Band G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pavé Multi-Band Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Pavé Multi-Band Wrap Ring This diamond wrap ring delivers a striking stacked look in a single, seamless design. Three rows of pavé-set diamonds curve gracefully around the f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond Pave Set Full Eternity Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This stunning full eternity ring features 1.00ct of micropavé set round diamonds. Crafted from solid 14k white gold using high grade HI color I2 clarity diamonds. Delivered free with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,802Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold 1.80ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire & Pave Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stone stands out with its attractive size and deep, vibrant, green color that gives this ring such an attractive and desirable look. The wide shoulders of the band are covered w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
18KT Gold DNA Helix Baguette Round Criss Cross Row Pavé Diamond Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make an impact with our dynamic DNA Felix fashion Band ring, encrusted with sparkling natural Baguette and Round diamonds. The diamonds are set in cool DNA Felix 18K rose or yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
18KT Gold DNA Helix Baguette Round Criss Cross Row Pavé Diamond Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make an impact with our dynamic DNA Felix fashion Band ring, encrusted with sparkling natural Baguette and Round diamonds. The diamonds are set in cool DNA Felix 18K rose or yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carat Natural Princess Diamond Ring with 0.75ctw Pave Round Diamond Band
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: GIA Report Number: 3395781882 Measurements: 7.77 x 7.71 x 5.67 mm Carat Weight: 3.00 carat Cut Style: Square Modified Brilliant Princess Cut Color Grade: F Clarity Grade: SI...
Diamond
Vintage GIA 0.76 carat round brilliant cut diamond 14k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless expression of brilliance and refinement, this vintage pavé ring centers on a 0.76 carat round brilliant diamond certified by GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.56 Carat Round Diamond Full Pave Square 18K White Gold Vintage Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 10, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Men's Vintage Statement / Cocktail Ring Style: Vintage Period: 1990 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 10 (adjustable) Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Row Round and Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The ring features a captivating three-row design, with the center row showcasing six channel-set round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.80 Carat Heart & Round Diamond Pavé Open Lattice 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The approximately 200 round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.00 carats that line every edge and surface of the scrollwork ensure that the ring glitters from every angle and in every lig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Being pave-set so close to each other, sparkles seem to emanate from the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave 2.20 Cts Round Brilliant Cut F/VS1 Diamonds Men's Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the ring features a round brilliant cut diamond with a total carat weight of 2.20 cts, set in a pavé style.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pave Halo Ring with 3.52ct Raspberry Tourmaline
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pave Halo Ring with 3.52ct Raspberry Tourmaline Mounted in Platinum Pave Totaling: 0.83ct (F/G Color & VS/VVS claruty) Size: 7 ¼ Center: 3.52ct Raspberry Tourmaline
Tourmaline, Platinum
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K Rose Gold 1.00Cttw Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Shape Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Accented Pave 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance of our exquisite ring. This captivating piece features a faceted, smoky quartz-like gemstone set in a refined gold band. The gemstone is held securely by four p...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Desert Bloom 22k Gold Pave" Ring
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 22k gold ring is a symphony of color and light, the Desert Bloom ring showcases a stunning array of pave-set gemstones, all set in 22k gold. The gemstones sparkle and ...
Citrine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Pave Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Floral Wide Band Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and features 31 Round cut White diamonds set in pave and prong setting, H-I color I2 clarity in a beauti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Eternity French U Pave Round Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Art Deco Hand Engraved Eternity Pave Diamond Band. This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the engraving. High end band...
Diamond, Platinum
2.88 cts of Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring, crafted in 18k white gold, epitomizes elegance and sophistication. Adorned with 121 dazzling round white diamonds totaling 2.88 carats, it captures and reflects ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Pave Diamond Chevron Wishbone Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.68 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 27 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.11 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Krieger White Gold Dome Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Krieger Pave Diamond Dome Ring in 18k White Gold. The ring features 4.69ctw of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Freeform Open Diamond Ring 0.48CTW Round Brilliant Pave Size 7
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Modern freeform open design ring crafted in solid 14 karat white gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds in fine micro-pavé.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pave Diamond Buckle Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Vintage Diamond Buckle Gold Ring. Pave Hand set with Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.70tcw. Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 10.25, we offer ring resizing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 1.30ctw Round Diamond Large Fishtail Pave Set 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Transitional Cut - Fishtail Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 1.30 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring in White Gold with 1 Aquamarine Cabouchon and Aquamarines round Pavé.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k white gold (21.7g) ring is set with 1 fine Aquamarine Cabouchon (oval, 14.5x13.5mm, 11.91cts) + 72x facetted Aqumarines (round, 2-3 mm, 4.08cts). Ringsize: 6 1/2 (53)
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow White Gold Round Pave Diamond 4 Row Band Ring 0.51 Cts
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Band ring featuring a stunning combination of white and yellow gold finely crafted in two tone 18 karat gold boasting four rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.51 carats t...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Dome Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Dome Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Pu...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Ring Half-Way 14 Karat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Half-way pave ring set in 14k white gold. The ring consists of 5 rows of diamonds at 0.01 carats each stone approx. The total weight is 1.10 carats. The color is G and the clarity is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
Thin Dome 3 Row Round Cut Pavé Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The design flows with understated elegance, perfect for those who appreciate a ring that is graceful yet radiant. A total of 0.372 carats of round brilliant diamonds are expertly pa...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Square Pave Old Mine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Pave Set Round Diamonds Ring Size: 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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