18 karat Rose Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Rubies and Amethysts
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Surrounding them, diamonds are presented in two distinct styles: bezel settings that frame each stone with clean precision and pavé settings into the white gold, that create a seamle...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Ruby Drop and Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring pear cut gemstone. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with pear cut ruby set in center with diamond and round ruby ha...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$3,832Sale Price|20% Off
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mounted in bezel settings, with 1 round faceted cut of natural vivid red ruby of 0.18 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
$648Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Scorpio Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - Setting Type :- Pave / Bezel Diamonds :- All Diamonds are genuine, natural, conflict free diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$582Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Scorpio Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - Setting Type :- Pave / Bezel Diamonds :- All Diamonds are genuine, natural, conflict free diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Spiral Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating pair of drop earrings featuring 4.30 carats of rubies set in 18K yellow gold. Each oval cut ruby is haloed with 2.60 carats of round cut diamonds in an 18K white gold s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
Pearl: Mount on top with, 1 cultured round black pearl of 12 mm. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 77 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.59 carats (engraved), white c...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...
Oval Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of the warm yellow gold setting, the vivid ruby, and the sparkling diamonds creates a harmonious and timeless design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.92 carats, flanked by eight round...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring. GIA 1.20ct Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40-Carats Secondary Stone Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Boutonnière Button Cocktail Ring With Rubies & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Modernist, 2005. Diamonds: Mounted on top in pave settings, with 60 calibrated round brilliant cut diamond, with a total weight of about 1.80 carats, white colorless D/E col...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Surrounding the center stone are approximately 1.45 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, adding vibrant sparkle and contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking 18k Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings, of rose cut pear shaped ruby petals with round diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pretty estate ruby and diamond ring in a platinum setting. The diamonds are a mix of baguettes and round brilliant.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$661Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond clover bracelet with Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Heart Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful ear clips are designed as a heart, set with round diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. - Diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.40 carats - Rubies and sapphires weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1960s 18k Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 18k yellow gold poodle wears an 18k white gold millegrain decorated collar, embellished with seven pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The poodle's fur has a textured finish and two in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Tennis Necklace – 26.77CTW
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies Total Ruby Weight: 26.49CT Total Weight Ruby Cut: Round Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.28CT Total Weight Diamond Cut: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds .79CT Center Ruby is 1.03CT Measurement: Ring Size 7.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Appraised Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold 1.22ctw Pear Ruby New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Indulge in luxury with this stunning 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Featuring a magnificent 1.22 carat natural pear-shaped ruby and a sparkling 0.05 carat G VS1 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
A romantic and fiery beauty, this antique (c. Edwardian–Art Deco Era) ruby and diamond cluster ring is a classic design that never goes out of style. Set in a traditional 18ct yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Edwardian Graduated Curb Link Bracelet with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
In this 14k gold bracelet, the curb link graduates to the largest central link that houses a very white, near colorless Old Mine Cut diamond. The diamond is flanked by a subtle red a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Ruby and Diamond Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The bracelet's design is sleek and sophisticated, with each stone securely held in place by a secure clawed setting, enhancing its luxurious appeal. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold Ruby Mystery Set Earrings feature Square cut Natural Rubies set in a mystery setting in a flower design with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is held in a four-prong setting and is framed by a dynamic bypass-style mounting composed of overlapping diamond-set ribbons.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Graff 18K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Chandelier Earrings – 10.07 CTW Diamonds, 8.
By Graff
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Graff chandelier earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring an extraordinary combination of fine diamonds and vivid rubies. The earrings are set with appro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Oval Ruby Cocktail Ring - 1.67 Carat Ruby with Pavé Split Shank
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Center stone: Oval ruby, approx. 1.67 carats Accent stones on split shank: 28 round diamonds (14 down each side), approx. 0.35 carats total Metal: 14K yellow gold Ring size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$572Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold 0.23 Carat diamond Sagittarius bracelet with Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color:- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A M...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Wedding Band Ring 1981 Classic Collection with Diamonds & Ruby in 18K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gemstone Total Carat Weight: This exquisite 1981 Classic Collection wedding band ring features a total carat weight of 0.45 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.75 carats for 6 round ru...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Wedding Band Ring 1981 Classic Collection with Diamond & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gemstone Total Carat Weight: This exquisite 1981 Classic Collection wedding band ring features a total carat weight of 0.45 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.75 carats for 6 round ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wedding Band Ring 1981 Classic Collection with Diamonds & Ruby in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gemstone Total Carat Weight: This exquisite 1981 Classic Collection wedding band ring features a total carat weight of 0.45 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.75 carats for 6 round ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle Ruby Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
Bullet Specifications Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Ruby Sapphire Cut & Size: 2 mm Square Cut Total Sapphire Weight: 2.20 Carats Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Diamond Panther Ring with Ruby Gemstone Eyes in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.2 ct Stone Shape - Round Stone pcs - 2 Diamond Weight - 2.5 ct Diamond size - 1.2 mm Gros...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bright Red Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.43 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 6 mm Diamond weight - 0.1 ct Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960’s Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: 1960's Mid-Century • Style: Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring • Creator: Unsigned luxury piece • Metal: Platinum • Stone: Pear-shaped Diamond (approx. 2.15 ct, L-M Color, I1 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
Yellow Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ensemble with these opulent cuff links, a harmonious fusion of 20k yellow gold, 18k yellow, and pink gold, adorned with exquisite diamonds and rubies. Crafted with preci...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamond Ruby Shape: Baguette cut Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum Ruby Variety: Ruby Ruby Total C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Hammerman
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 108 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.12 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.06ct Diamond 1.80ct Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accenting the diamonds are approximately 1.80 carats of round-cut rubies, displaying rich, vibrant color that creates a striking contrast against the white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$637Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.23 Carat diamond Sagittarius bracelet with Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color:- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A M...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 7.68 carats, Ruby 7.81 carats, Blue Sapphire 12.39 carats with Diamond 3.16 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 7.4 cm Length: 10.5 cm "Since we first...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
MODERNIST Fish Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 round faceted cut of a natural vivid red ruby of about 0.07 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
$628Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold 0.13 carat Diamond Cross bracelet with Ruby Emerald Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$692Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.13 carat Diamond Cross bracelet with Ruby Emerald Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and platinum ring with untreated ruby and old brilliant-cut diamonds 1.80ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
A beautiful vintage ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) with platinum elements in a diamond setting. Adorned with a central 0.65ct natural ruby, surrounded by two...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Statement Ring with Natural Opal Ruby and Diamond, featuring Pear
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 12.5 Grams Main Stone: Opal Shape: Pear Weight: N/A Clarity: Translucent Color: Red, Green, Orange Play o...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
These diamonds are complemented by an array of vibrant round cut blue sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, each carefully selected to enhance the overall color palette and add a luxuriou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
1950s Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gold bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The vintage ruby and diamond bracelet is composed of seven pierced decorated...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Appraised 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings - 1.60ctw Pear Rubies
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of 1.60 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies and 0.08...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The wide ruby track is framed along the top and bottom borders by a jagged, diamond-cut line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, adding a sharp contrast to the piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The wide ruby track is framed along the top and bottom borders by a jagged, diamond-cut line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, adding a sharp contrast to the piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.20ct Ruby 0.40ct Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40-Carats Secondary Stone Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern 7.8ct Silver Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of our 7.8 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, where craftsmanship meets sophistication in every facet. Each pair is a testament to meti...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage ruby jewellery/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.65 carat ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Clover Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each link is ornamented with two eight-cut diamonds, a round faceted cut ruby and a round faceted cut emerald all individually set across the four leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,231Sale Price|60% Off
Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Clock Pendant
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby heart clock pendant. The pendant features a heart clock motif which has round brilliant cut diamonds and rubies in a pave setting alternating arou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17 Carat Ruby Oval Cabochon 14 Kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Unusual 17 Carats Ruby oval cab ( 13,3 mm. x 11,6 mm.) set with 3,7 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.