Natural Round Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamond 2.96 cts in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.96 cts Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone Size - 2.5X2.6 mm Gemstone pcs - 62 Diamond weight -...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
The central gemstone is secured in a four-prong setting and is elevated above the band. Flanking the center stone, the shoulders of the band feature a tapered, architectural step cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Platinum Bridge Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Refined 1940s bridge ring, finely handcrafted in platinum (950 hallmark) and engraved with the goldsmith’s initials (C.F.). The setting is adorned with calibrated natural rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.29c Carat Ruby and 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Spray Ring with Twisted Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At the heart of this exquisite piece is a captivating cluster of round diamonds and rubies, perfectly arranged to catch the light and dazzle with every movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Oval and Pear Shaped Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Setting
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Elegant 14K yellow gold right hand ring with 24 pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds 0.50 carats total weight. The ring features two pear shape rubies and one oval shape center rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,770Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Retro 14K Gold and Silver, Spider Beetle Brooch Ruby Diamond Bead Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptional and highly sculptural 1940s Retro insect brooch, this striking spider-shaped brooch combines the allure of nature with the elegance of fine materials. Crafted from 14-...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Round Cut Ruby Chain Bracelet with Diamond Halo Accents in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a minimalist fine chain, this bracelet features a 0.65 ct round-cut ruby encircled by 0.06 ct round brilliant-cut diamonds in a prong-set halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$847Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Bold Round Natural Ruby Diamond Solitaire Pendant for Anniversary Gift
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Pendant features a striking 11 mm round natural ruby weighing an impressive 7.2 carats, radiating deep red brilliance and ti...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k White Gold Natural Round Pink Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Length: 25.55 mm Width: 20.51 mm Primary Stone Shape: Round Primary Stone Type: Natural Pink Ruby A Second Stone: Diamond SI GH, 0.252ct * TOP QUALITY JEWELRY---Handpicked, natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$846Sale Price|40% Off
18K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings 0.25ctw Rubies 0.19ctw Diamonds
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Discover the refined beauty of these 18kt Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings, featuring a sophisticated blend of 0.25 carats of rubies and 0.19 carats of GH color, SI clarity diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Round Ruby and Diamond Stacked Ballerina Clustered Dome Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Ruby and Diamonds Ruby Count: 1 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.90 carats Ruby Color: Pinkish Red Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Also available in white and rose gold, in various diamond sizes and setting options. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond weight: 1.00-1.10 Carat Total Width: 3.9 mm Top Length: 10.5 mm M...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Floral design Drop Earring with round ruby in a bezel set
Located in New York, NY
Product details: 14k yellow gold 2 round 3mm rubies set in a bezel setting in a flower design Round brilliant diamonds set in a fish hook back 10 round diamonds (pair) Total car...
Ruby, 14k Gold
4.00 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt Rose Gold Claw Set Line Tennis Riviera Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 4.00 Carat of dazzling White Color...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Teddy Bear Brooch Pin 1.65ct 14K White Gold With Ruby Red Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Teddy Bear Brooch Pin 1.65ct 14K White Gold Estate Style with Ruby Red Eyes Diamond Weight: 1.65 Carats Ruby Weight: 0.10 Carats A charming and collectible 14K white g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Four Claw Riviera Line Tennis Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 3.00 Carat of dazzling White Color G Clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Four Prong Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Riviera Line Tennis Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 5.00 Carat of dazzling White Color G Clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Riviera Line Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Four Claw Tennis Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 2.00 Carat of dazzling White Color G Clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Four Claw Tennis Riviera Line Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 1.15 Carat of dazzling White Color G Clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Tennis Line Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Four Claw Riviera Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 1.50 Carat of dazzling White Color G Clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.11 Carats Total Round Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of earrings, featuring Burmese rubies weighing 1.39 carats total and round white diamonds weighing 1.72 carats total with F Color and SI Clarity, set on a four-prong s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.75 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified round brilliant cut center stone in a platinum setting with a halo of 18 calibre French cut rubies and a halo of round pave set diamonds. 1 round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy .55 Carat Round Ruby Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond dangle earrings. 2 bright red rubies mounted in 18k white gold bezel set wire settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds 157 Diamonds - 0.97 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.02 CT 1 Ruby - 4.51 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds - 0.37 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.75 GM This captivating 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum Salamanca Eagle Brooch with Diamonds and Ruby, 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition. Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Round Content 0.02 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.8 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Weight: 4.86 Grams Setting: Bypass Shank Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Ruby Carat: 1.80 Cut: Round Color: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Band. Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Expertly designed, the band features a captivating combination of princess and round brilliant-cut diamonds, nestled between two dazzling rows of round brilliant-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$735Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Sterling Silver Timeless Round Ruby Solitaire Ring in Diamond for Women
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring features a stunning 11 mm round natural ruby weighing 6.1 carats, beautifully secured in a classic prong setting that h...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Red Pink Ruby Diamond 14K Rose Gold Statement Drop Dangle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings feature a vibrant, round-cut red pink Rubies set in a secure bezel setting at the top.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bespoke Platinum GIA 2.98 CT E VS1 Emerald Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning GIA Certified 2.01 Carat white color E, clarity VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond which is set in the center of the Ring. It features 0.97 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds a...
White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphi...
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The open gallery setting allows light to flow freely through the diamond, significantly increasing its sparkle and radiance.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold 5 Carat Round Diamond Four Claw Tennis Riviera Line Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 5.00 Carat of dazzling White Color G/H Cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Four Claw Set Tennis Riviera Line Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A classic piece that stands the test of time, enjoy the ultimate in luxury and beauty with this gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet, featuring 4.00 Carat of dazzling White Color G/H Cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Heart Earrings with Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as classic elegant style. You can use for everyday and also for the evening party. We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. The invisibl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A charming round antique ring with openwork setting, set in platinum with rose-cut diamonds and in yellow gold with 6 rubies in closed sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Round Ruby and White Diamond 3.50 Carat TW Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful red ruby bracelet. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut ruby's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby & White Diamond Round 14 Karat White Gold Fancy Fashion Pendant Necklace
By Osiyan
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the vibrant beauty of our beautiful Ruby & Diamond pendant necklace. This harmonious fusion of celestial sparkle and rich red hues creates a captivating pair of earrings that...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Shape Cocktail Fashion Earring's
Located in New York, NY
Behold our flower-shaped earrings, a true floral masterpiece that blooms with the vibrancy of 110 captivating Ruby stones totaling to 1.37 carats. Nestled at the heart of this floral...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.21 carats Ruby Baguette and Round Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby Baguette and Round Diamond Ring in Platinum 3.21 carat total weight Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Ring features 1.91 carats of very clean Baguette Rubies with Deep Red color set i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine 1.10 CT Round Ruby Cross Pendant with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The rubies are accented by a shimmering halo of 0.48 carats of brilliant round diamonds, adding a dazzling frame that enhances their intense color and regal presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
26.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 15.50 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these stunning ruby and diamond chandelier earrings. Ruby Quality Origin Burma (Mong Hsu) Cut Pear Content 26....
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Ruby & Round Diamond 14K White Gold Open Circle Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 13 round diamond and 13 ruby gemstone set in prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Carat: Approx. 2.50-Carats Stone: Kunzite, Diamond, Ruby Primary Stone: Kunzite Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum Style: Doub...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Round Ruby and White Diamond 2.01 Carat TW Rose Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .62 Carat TW Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.16Ct Round Ruby & Diamond Halo Adjustable Bolo Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 14K yellow gold bracelet features 4.16 carats of round-cut rubies, each framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.86 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby with Diamond Cocktail Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A very nice Ruby ring use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & White Diamond Round 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning band ring features ruby rounds, totaling to 0.27 carats. These rubies were carefully selected for their rich, deep red color and exceptional brilliance. The vivid red h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,328Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & White Diamond Round 14 Karat Gold Fashion Cocktail Lever Back Earring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the vibrant beauty of our beautiful Ruby & Diamond earrings. This harmonious fusion of celestial sparkle and rich red hues creates a captivating pair of earrings that exude e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. Princess and Round Diamond Band Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Expertly designed, the band features a captivating combination of princess and round brilliant-cut diamonds, nestled between two dazzling rows of round brilliant-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco revival Platinum Ring with Onyx, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Art Deco revival ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a striking sugar loaf natural black onyx with approximately 4.50 carats total weight, accented with 34 natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
4.62 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Add color to your style with this gorgeous Ruby bracelet. Features 29 Round cut Red Rubies surrounded by a single row of sparkling round diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .85 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .70 Carat TW Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The ruby are surrounded by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .77 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The rubies are surrounded by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.