1.9 Carat Pear-Shaped Zambian Emerald in Slim Vintage 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
By cutting out the round center basket and replacing it with a newly cast 14 karat gold pear-shaped basket, Eytan got the look he wanted: the simplicity of the ring is the perfect d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. Stones- Center Features an Oval Fiery Australian Opal 10 x 8 MM, Two Pear Shaped Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, 10 Round Sleeping ...
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 0.7 Carat Princess Square & Pear Triple Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone, the square-shaped halo is further accentuated by open pear-shaped designs, enveloping the finger in a vintage charm that is both romantic and timeless.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Princess Square & Pear Triple Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone, the square-shaped halo is further accentuated by open pear-shaped designs, enveloping the finger in a vintage charm that is both romantic and timeless.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Princess Square & Pear Triple Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone, the square-shaped halo is further accentuated by open pear-shaped designs, enveloping the finger in a vintage charm that is both romantic and timeless.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21 Carat Princess Square & Pear Triple Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone, the square-shaped halo is further accentuated by open pear-shaped designs, enveloping the finger in a vintage charm that is both romantic and timeless.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pear Cluster Diamond Stackable Engagement Ring 0.18 Ct 18k White Gold for Her
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped cluster of baguette and round brilliant diamonds at its heart, a delicate pavé diamond band framing it on either side — it is a ring designed not to impress in a single...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.83 Ct Natural Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K White Gold Engagement Ring for Gift
Located in Deira, AE
An elongated marquise diamond is framed by pear-shaped side stones, creating a graceful composition defined by symmetry, light, and proportion.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.01-ct GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It sparks brighter being surrounded by the intense, deep green color. The three-stone ring is made of platinum and features a 3.01-carat round brilliant cut diamond flanked...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.77 Carat Natural Pear Emerald Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Set side by side with a deliberate gap between them, the two stones create a quiet dialogue — round versus rectangular, faceted brilliance versus cool geometry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Designed for those who seek rarity and refinement, this piece is ideal for meaningful engagements, anniversary milestones, or the ultimate luxury gift. Key Features • Main Stone: Ap...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.20 Ct Natural Round Baguette Diamond Open Cuff Handmade Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
An open cuff design leaves a deliberate gap at the top of the finger, bridged visually by a pear-shaped diamond cluster on one side and a single round diamond on the other.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Oval & Pear Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A contemporary two-stone ring featuring an oval-cut and pear-cut natural diamond arranged in an elegant open bypass silhouette.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.52 Ct Natural Oval & Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Chevron Ring in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Each side of the V is lined with small round diamonds that lead the eye to the two center stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Repossi Serti sur Vide Ring in White Gold Paved with Diamonds
By Repossi
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking reinterpretation of the solitaire, with a paved ring and a floating diamond. Brand: Repossi Model: Serti sur Vide Material: 18k white gold Condition: Like-new, mint S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring features cushion cut emerald gemstone in center with two pear cut diamonds, one set on each side pointing...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 3.41ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant ring features a vibrant pear-shaped citrine at the center, beautifully accented by round citrine side stones and a sparkling halo of white diamonds.
Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inquire today, make an offer, or purchase now to add this elegant 4.26 carat aquamarine diamond cocktail ring to your collection. Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Meta...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
18K White Gold Statement Ring With 1 Carat Fancy Coloured Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: · Main stone: 1.00 ct Fancy Vivid Pink Pear Shape VS2 (treated), GIA cert #2233507831 · Side stones: 95 round stones, 1.12 ct total, D–E VS+ · Finge...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,071Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring features cushion cut emerald gemstone in center with two pear cut diamonds, one set on each side pointing...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.7ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. ✨ Stone Details: Center Stone: Approx. 0.7ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Side Stones: Approx. 0.45ct Natural Pear-Shaped & Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Setting Style: Three-Stone Ha...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Colorful 18k White Gold Halo Crown Ring with 1.64 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.29 carat cut: pear shape clarity: VS1 sku: C-NR-WG-184512 70 diamonds side stones of total: 0.89 ct. cut: round brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.6ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Dual Stone Adjustable Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. ✨ Stone Details: Main Stones: Approx. 0.6ct Natural Pear and Oval-Cut Emeralds (2 stones) Side Stones: Approx. 0.82ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G color, VS clarity) Setting S...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Laura Gallon 18K Yellow Gold Mirror Ring with 0.70ct Yellow Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, US
This one-of-a-kind 18K yellow gold ring features two pear shaped yellow diamonds totaling 0.70 carat and four round diamonds totaling 0.24 carat.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 2.04ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presents a pear-shaped citrine ring with a briolette cut. Diamond has adorned the left and right sides of the center stone and ring are made of 18karat rose gold, which is very attra...
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Onyx and Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Along the shank, a line of brilliant-cut diamonds introduces a refined sparkle. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with two pear-shaped pink tourmalines and round brilli...
Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Halo Diamond Three Stone Rose Cut Rose Quartz Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. Stones- Specially Cut Genuine Oval Rose Quartz 10 Carats, Two Pear Shape Rose Quartz 5 Carats, 18 Round Diamonds F-G C...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring - 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Every detail reflects the allure of Art Deco glamour, merging geometry, symmetry, and luxury into one breathtaking masterpiece. ✨ Stone Details: Main Stone: Approx. 1ct Natural Ova...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Tourmaline Stone 1.31 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Ring w Diamonds
By Jupiter Gem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 1416 Center Stone Tourmaline Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight 2.54 gr Size 6.25 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 1.31 carats Color P...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Round Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone engagement ring. An original Peter Suchy alternative design. GIA certified Old European cut bezel set 1.42ct center diamond mounted in a 14k rose gold three-stone...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond with Tapered Baguette Halo Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
There are also four pear-shaped diamonds set at the top, bottom, and sides of the halo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 22 Carat Multi-Color Rose Cut & Round Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 6.5, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold / Two-Tone (white gold shank) Size: 6.5 (adjustable) Weight:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,480
Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.07 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.95 (136 Pcs ) Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Depends from size Central gemstone: Natural sapphire Weight: 0.90 - 1.00 ct approx, color - blue, oval cabochon cut Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Side stones: Natural chrome d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 5.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features an array of Aquamarines with an icy blue hue that is as cool as it gets and two aquamarine pear shape stone on either side of the center stone, as well as di...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified 18kt White Gold Pink Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, Asia
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.955 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.53 Colour...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Statement Ring With 1.34 Carat Fancy Coloured Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: · Main stone: 1.34 ct Fancy Vivid Greenish Blue (treated), VS purity · Side stones: 2 pcs, 0.47 ct total, pear shape, D–E VVS + 50 pcs, 0.20 ct total, rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.70 Carat Fancy Orange Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.99 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.70 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 1.22ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Aquamarine & Diamonds.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Morganite in the center is in classic Cushion Shape while the Aquamarine stone on either side is in Pear Shape. Accented with Diamonds these rings are made in rose gold and prese...
Diamond, Morganite, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 0.55 Carat Faint Blue VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.186 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.55 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.55 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Showcasing a spectacular 0.75-carat pear brilliant natural diamond center stone encircled by a swirling cloud of eighty round brilliant side diamonds, this sculptural treasure is des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.38 cts Fancy Light Blueish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.62 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.38 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.578 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.28 ct Colour: Fain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.56 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.70 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.157 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.51 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$803Sale Price / item|25% Off
Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Moissanite: 2 gemstones, total weight 1 ct, D/ VS, pear brilliant cut Side stones: round brilliant cut moissanites, D/Vs 💍Item will be done for order.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Light Greenish blue VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.27 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.43 ct Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.095 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.00 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.157 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.382 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRA Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Purplish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.790 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.70 ct Colour: Pinkish ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Ring Solid 14k Rose Gold Jewelry Designer Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Rather than holding a single large solitaire, it is closely set with multiple round brilliant pavé diamonds, mimicking the unified brilliance and outer boundary of a large pear-cut s...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 14k Gold 2.77 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 14k Gold 1.59 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot & Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped) Gross Weight: 11.8 Grams Center Stone: Citrine Quartz, Yellowish-Orange, 3.25 Carats Side Stones: Pear Shape Amethyst & Peridot Accent Stones: Ro...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 0.60 / 0.74 Carat Fancy Blue / Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.73 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.60 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 1.92 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Oval Ruby Ring with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Oval Ruby Ring with Sunburst Pear Diamond Halo Center Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Cut: Oval Cut, Prong Set Ruby Weight: 0.68 ctw Acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.49 Carat Faint Pink VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 9.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 4.49 ct Colour: Faint...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Faint Yellow Green VS1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.325 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 ct Colour: Fain...
Diamond, 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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