Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Diamond 1.23 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 13.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.54 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 4.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 17.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.55 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.20 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.41 carats with Diamond 1.41 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.49 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 1.97 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.44 carat with Diamond 0.15 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 1.47 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carat with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.99 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The gorgeous ruby is surrounded by a halo of 16 claw set fine round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.28ct, all mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.88 carats with Diamond 0.10 Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.38 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.05ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby & Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Flanking the lively ruby are 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.50ct, each set in delicate four claw, open back settings that enhance their natural beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.89 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.01 carats with Diamond 0.95 carats Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.79 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Engagement Band in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Engagement Band in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.52 carats and diamond of 0.7 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.54ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece is beautifully complemented by a scalloped halo of 14 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.96ct, all perfectly mounted in cool 18 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.09 carats and Ruby 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.94 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The gemstones are perfectly surrounded by 12 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a combined total of 0.70 carat mounted in a contrasting 18ct white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zelda Ring – Platinum with Natural Ruby & Diamond Accents – 0.29 ct Round Ruby
Located in Greeneville, TN
Set in cool, luminous platinum, the ruby glows with warmth and intensity, making it an unforgettable centerpiece. ❤️🔥 To complete the look, .02 ctw of natural round diamonds accen...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
9.56 Carat Oval Ruby Ring with Hidden Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Key Details • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Carat Weight: 9.56 Carats • Cut: Oval • Accent Stones: 22 Round Brilliant Diamonds • Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.21 Carats • Metal...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.1 Carat Oval Ruby Pendant with 0.24 Carat Natural Diamond Halo in 14k ref1183
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 14K white gold, the setting offers a bright, polished finish that perfectly complements the brilliance of the diamonds and the intensity of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster earrings, The radiant oval ruby in the centre on each earring is surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds, 20 diamonds ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Striking Faceted Squared Ruby Earrings with a Royal Symmetry of Diamonds Setting
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Striking Faceted Squared Ruby Earrings with a Royal Symmetry of Diamonds setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting This vintage circa 1950s ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (stamped).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band. Round Diamond French Ruby Wedding Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
Diamond Ruby Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted platinum ring showcases a breathtaking halo of meticulously arranged French-cut rubies, elegantly encircling a dazzling approx. 0.70-carat round brilliant-...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.20 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 2.2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 14K White Gold • Weight: 1.6 grams • Gemstones: 2 Round Rubies totaling approximately 0.94 carats • Diamonds: 22 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Round Ruby Pendant Mounted with 14K Gold and Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Gold Gemstone - Ruby Stone Weight - 0.94 ct Stone Shape - Round Stone Size - 7 mm Stone Pcs - 1 Diamond Weight - 0.63 ct Diamond Pcs - 11 Gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Ruby Floral Stud Earrings with Diamonds Set in 14k Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut ruby and round cut diamond. Ruby improves mental strength.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. Round Diamond and French Ruby Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$8,525 / item
18K Yellow Gold Round Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
It measures 8 inches long in length. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with round cut ruby and diamond set in solid gold settings to make you stand out on any occasion or event.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
30 Carat Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Suspended gracefully above this cascade of rubies are 180 scintillating round brilliant cut diamonds, their combined weight reaching approximately 1.2 carats, G color, VS-SI clarity,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.36 Carat Oval Ruby, Half Moon Diamond and Diamond Halo Ring, Two-Tone Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Center Stone: Oval Ruby, 8.36 carats • Side Stones: Half-Moon Diamonds, 0.51 carats total • Accent Stones: Round Brilliant Diamonds, approx. 0.44 carats total • Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Hoop Earrings with .50ct in round diamonds and 1.90ct emerald cut Ruby
Located in New York, US
Interspersed between the rubies are sparkling round diamonds that enhance the overall brilliance and add a touch of timeless luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-style ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 1.33-carat round brilliant-cut ruby with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Round Ruby and Diamond Platinum Custer Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Each earring is centred with a bright round brilliant cut diamond, set in a secure six claw open back setting, with a combined weight of approximately 1.00ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Diamond Ruby Brooch Bezel Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This butterfly brooch is an extraordinary example of jewelry craftsmanship, beautifully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver, adorned with a selection of rose-cut diamonds,...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.53 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.14 carats and Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.44 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 8.48 CTTW 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Ruby Weight: 7.32 CT • Diamond Weight: 1.16 CT total • Cut: Oval ruby, round & baguette diamonds • Setting: ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Weight 5.04 grams Date: Diamonds and Rubies Circa 1920/Setting Contemporary SKU: C9348
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Solid White Gold Dainty Round Ruby with Halo Diamond Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone weight - 0.24 cts Gemstone pcs - 7 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 1.5 mm Diamond weight - 0.32 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 8mm Weight: 3.3g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Round Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring centers an approximately 0.7-carat round ruby, securely held in a prong setting. Surrounding the vivid red gemstone is a cluster of old European cut diamonds with...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring. 0.70ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Ruby Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
9.34 ct AGL Certified Unheated Burma Ruby Ring in Platinum Diamond Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
9.34 ct AGL Certified Unheated Burma Ruby Ring in Platinum Diamond Setting Unheated Burma Ruby (AGL Certified) in Custom Platinum Diamond Setting features a Natural Oval Mixed Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Round Ruby Dangle Earrings with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Nestled within a glimmering halo of diamonds are round rubies in prong settings. The diamond accents on the hoop lend an additional touch of elegance to these ru...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.77 Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77-carat round-cut ruby, beautifully complemented by 0.48 carats total weight of round-cut diamonds in elegant platinum 900 cluster style band ring, size 7.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Ring with Split-Shoulder Band
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Center stone: Round ruby, approx. 0.81 carats Accent stones: 36 round diamonds, approx. 0.36 carats total Metal: 14K white gold Style: Ruby diamond split-shoulder ring Ring ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Crisscross Band Ring with Round Ruby & Diamond Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this contemporary X-band ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and set with 0.40 carats of vivid round-cut rubies. A single accent diamond weighing 0.01 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Oval Rubies & Round Diamonds Luxury Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 0.71 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.64 carats of diamond. It measures 7.25 inches long in length. Ruby impr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tutti Frutti 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Prong Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Flashes of intense color from stones like sunny yellow sapphires or citrines, adding depth and contrast. Small, round brilliant-cut diamonds are strategically placed throughout the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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.
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