SSEF Certified 2.78 carat Thai Heated Ruby
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These diamonds have been meticulously chosen and set to enhance the overall brilliance of the ring, creating a perfect harmony between the fiery ruby and the sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Effy Serpenti 14K Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wrap Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Emerald 0.63 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.11 Stone 3: Round Black Diamond 0.02 Lengt...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18k gold antique swirl ring - natural diamond - Three stone engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique yellow gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,820
X Camillia Diamond Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
The flower rests majestically upon the hand, its petals meticulously sculpted in radiant white gold or noble platinum, each curve flowing with liquid softness yet defined with archit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Vivid-Green Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Green Jade and Diamond Wedding Ring Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
We use Diamonds that are D-E (colorless) in color and VS1-2 in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut / Excellent Cut), even in diamond accents.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Tabij and Yellow Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Style them with a sleek black dress or jewel-toned silk, paired with a simple gold band or ruby ring. All our stones and diamonds are sourced from natural earth deposits, guaranteei...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, captivating rose-cut diamonds in vibrant Orange and Green hues form the center stones, radiating a soft, organic brilliance unique to rose cuts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Purple sapphire diamond cluster ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind cluster ring made with purple sapphire, champagne diamonds and a ruby in 14KT rose gold, such a colorful ring with stunning cluster combination.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.17ct Oval Ruby & Multi Sapphire Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for those who appreciate vibrant, statement-making jewelry, this ring exudes charm and sophistication. Ideal for special occasions or as a unique engagement ring, this one-of...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique flower shaped ring features natural Yellow diamonds at the heart of the design.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold 0.77ctw Diamond Red Gemstone Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.77ctw Diamond Red Gemstone Cluster Ring This stunning 0.77ctw Gemstone Cluster Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Style: Cluster Ring Material: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
24k Gold Ring for Women with Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Emerald (0.88 carats) and Diamonds (0.06 carats) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, wher...
Diamond, Emerald
Crimson Embrace - Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Royal Ember Imperial warmth. Diamond precision. A ring where Burmese ruby becomes a glowing ember of royal brilliance.Oval
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
24k Gold Ring for Women with Oval Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Emerald (2.11 Carat) and Diamonds (0.69 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where ...
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Oval Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Emerald (0.95 Carat) and Diamonds (0.15 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where ...
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Emerald (1.71 Carat) and Diamonds (0.53 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where e...
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Cabochon Cut Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Turquoise (2.99 Carat) and Diamonds (0.25 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, wher...
Diamond, Turquoise, 24k Gold
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Everyday Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.25ct oval shaped 7mm x 5mm High Quality Conch Pearl Accent Stone: 6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with approx. 0.18ct Accent Stone: 4 Marquise ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$2,342 / item
Ada Diamond 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Mayveda Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Below is a list of birthstones for reference: January: Garnet, February: Amethyst, March: Aquamarine, April: Diamond, May: Emerald, June: Pearl, July: Ruby, August: Peridot, Septemb...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Green Jade and Diamond Women Modern Engagement Ring 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: High quality natural 5mm round green Jade (Type A - Natural Fei Cui) with certificate Accent Stone: 4 Round Diamonds with approx. 0.12cttw Accen...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K Gold Ring combines vibrant gemstones and diamonds in a luxurious, timeless design.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Emerald Cts 0.20 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart sit four princess-cut emeralds totaling 0.20 cts, sourced from Zambia. They are framed by 18 round diamonds (0.10 cts) and four baguette diamonds (0.24 cts) ethically...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Argyle Pink Diamond White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique flower shaped ring features natural Argyle pink diamonds at the heart of the design.
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Argyle Pink Diamond White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exclusive cocktail ring features luscious natural Argyle pink diamonds at the heart of the design, by framing an ornate arrangement of white diamonds set in platinum.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
24k Gold Cocktail Ring for Women with Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Sapphire (1.78) and Diamonds (0.14) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like...
Diamond, Sapphire, 24k Gold
3.14ct Champagne Diamond ring Handmade platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A platinum handmade diamond ring made with 3.14 center diamond and 1.46ct rubies and diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.71 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond dome ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,896Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Two Stone Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Minimalist Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Two Stone Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold This contemporary piece features a brilliant round-cut diamond paired with a timeless emerald-cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink cocktail diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pink synthetic ruby and natural diamond ring in 18KT gold, diamonds are Canadian origin and fine quality, synthetic ruby is pink vibrant color, metal is 18KT gold in size 6, can be r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Round cut and rosecut Brown diamond and white Diamond 5.64 cts Art Deco Cocktail
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating cocktail ring features a magnificent, warm brown diamond at its heart, radiating a rich, earthy brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Padparadscha Sapphire Butterfly 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ Gemstone: Natural padparadscha (no heating), sapphires, rubies, diamonds ◆ Precious Metal: 18K White Gold ◆ Color of padparadscha: Orange pink (stated in the certificate) ◆ S...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , White Gold
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified White Diamond Green Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This lovely ring features an exceptional white diamond at its heart, all set in 18K white gold and accentuated by a sparkling green diamonds halo.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Flame I – Dawn - Natural Mozambique No Heat Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby RG
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings ignite. Flame I – Dawn blazes with the soul of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Real 0.44 Carat Pink Sapphire 0.40 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SFR-2534A Gross Wt. :- 1.72 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 1.55 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.40 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire W...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstone Bombe Ring in Platinum and Gold, 11ct Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its heart lies a magnificent 11-carat oval cabochon emerald, radiating a vibrant green hue.
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified White Diamond Green Diamond 18K Gold Wedding Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning ring features an exceptional white diamond at its heart, all set in 18K white gold and accentuated by a sparkling green diamonds halo.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Unheated/Untreated Ruby from Mozambique
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly magnificent classic ring. This spectacular investment grade three stone engagement ring features a incredible cushion cut 5 carat pure red ruby. Exquisite 5.02-Carat Unhe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exclusive Engagement ring features a rare Yellow diamond at the heart of the design, by framing an ornate arrangement of delicate pear-shaped white diamonds set in 18K gold
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Bridal Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exclusive bridal ring features a luscious Yellow diamond at the heart of the design, by framing a delicate halo of glittering white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful handmade rose gold unique engagement ring set with round blue sapphire and pear cut diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Oval shape Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond White Diamond Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Oval-shaped Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, certified for its rarity and brilliance, rests at the heart of this masterpiece.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Ring with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Ring with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Sculptural Top W 3 x L 3.2 x H 1.8 cm.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier.
Topaz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond...
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats. 92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats. 130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats. 2 sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
5.10 Carat Diamond ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond dome ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
“Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire, Ring -18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Dia...
Pradera Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Sapphire
By Effy
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Blue Sapphire 0.95 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.54 Effy Jewelry is a luxury jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Effy Serpenti 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Emeralds
By Effy
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Diamond 0.33 Stone 2: Marquise Emerald 0.19 Length: 7/8" Effy Jewelry is a luxury jew...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Ring Sapphire Diamonds Gem-Set Garden Motif Featuring a Nightingale
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
18k Gold Ring Sapphire Diamonds Gem-Set Garden Motif Featuring a Nightingale The Andalusian Garden: A Masterpiece of Elegance and Meaning Step into a world of poetry, history, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Argyle Certified Pink Diamond 18K Gold Bridal Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning ring features an exceptional quality Pear-shape Argyle Pink diamond (Twins-certification, Argyle and GIA certified) at the heart of the design, surrounded by halos of s...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
SONYA K. 1.1ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Stacking Ring in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined. Layerable. Everyday Elegant. This timeless stacking ring features a 1.1 ct vivid blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. Crafted in 18K white gold, the band is 2/3 pavé-set with ~0.32...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 1.85 cts Feather Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 1.85 cts Feather Diamond 18K Ring 18K, White Gold White Diamond Pavé : 1.85 cts Product Reference : RD-21013 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.78 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of this ring shines a breathtaking center diamond, weighing 1.78 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Madagascar Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
But when love is right, like your forever ring, you know it deep in your heart. Size US 6.25, can be resized.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Flower 5.06ct Camellia Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A central cluster of diamonds crowns the heart of the bloom, bringing the total diamond weight to 1.50 carats and bringing the ring’s total gem weight to over 5.06 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold...
18K Rose Gold Unicorn Beetle Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Unicorn Beetle Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 15 Green Garnets - 0.16 CT 30 Orange Sapphires - 0.52 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 4.44 GM Sapphire’s are c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose 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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