0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Ruby Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Gold Band. Alternate Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details: Primary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Weight: Approx 0.26 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approx 0.44 Carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Jewelry Type: Ring S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Weight: Approx 0.18 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approx 0.42 Carats Ruby Cut: Baguette Cut Ruby Type: Na...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring. Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 2.4mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Weight: Approx 0.19 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approx 0.30 Carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Jewelry Type: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Era Diamond and Ruby Ring. Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I-J Color Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Cushion Cut Style: Edwardian ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Eternity 18K Gold Alternate Ruby Diamond Band. French and Round Cut Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Ban...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s 18kt Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Diamond Ruby Opal Rock Crystal Tourmaline
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1970´s Style: Mid-Century Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Crystal, Tourmaline, Mother of Pearl Measurements: 3.0 x 1.7 inches.
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
Eternity Platinum Diamond and Ruby Band. Round and French Wedding Ring G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Weight: Approx 0.55 Carats Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approx 1.05...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Ring. Diamond French Ruby Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.9 Grams This exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. 0.50ct French 1ct Round Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75m...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 1.70 Grams Wedding Band Style: Hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5 Stone Diamond and Ruby Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite diamond band, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 18-karat diamond and ruby band is made from 3.0 grams of gold. The top is adorned with one row of VS2, ...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage ruby diamond platinum five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ruby and diamond five-stone ring is a distinctive 1980’s design, combining rich gemstone color with clean geometric detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.06 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Earring Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Free shipping provided. Returns accepted. Stone Details: Stone: Mozambique Ruby Carat Weight: 4.06 Carats Diamond Details: Total Carat Weight: 3.46 carat Quality: VS , G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.55mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. An antique looking kite shaped natural ruby, with a gold and diamond cross design workmanship. This pendant ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.2 Carat Diamond and Ruby Mens Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Make a statement with this one of a kind 5.2 carat VS quality White Diamond and 0.83 carat Ruby ring. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Bold and sophisticated, these striking hoop earrings are crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 10....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
At the centre, we find a bright white round faceted old mine cut diamond taking prominence. This principal stone is then flanked by a duo of emerald cut rich red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 10.98 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. Make a statement by wearing this stunning pear shape, 10.98 carat natural Mozambique Ruby pendant, surrounded by 1.45 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Five-Stone Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A blend of color, brilliance, and elegance, this 14kt gold ring is designed to make a statement. Featuring five richly hued rubies totaling 1.51 carats, diamonds weighing 0.52 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful certified 4.06 carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond engagement ring, set in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Four-Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and features a striking arrangement of vibrant pinky r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Seven-Stone Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic seven stone ring featuring four diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.40 carats and three rubies with an approximate weight of 0.30 carats, prong set in an 18k white ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 5.40 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning, certified, vivid red 5.40 carat Burmese heated Ruby and Diamond ring, set in 18K White Gold. The ring is currently sized at US size 7, and can be resized.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds. Designed with channel-set ruby bands ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Two sparkling round-cut diamond accents flank the center stone, set within delicate milgrain-bordered frames that enhance the ring's overall brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.55 carat Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Featuring a polished gold-tone finish, the layered silhouette is accented with sparkling pavé stones and a vivid ruby-toned enamel detail for a rich pop of color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Art-deco looking exceptional Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Elevate your fin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,780Sale Price|40% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A platinum and gold ring featuring an intensely colored ruby weighing 1.50 carats. There are 2 trillion cut diamonds on the sides of the ruby weighing a total of 0.64 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Certified 5 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning 5 carat certified natural, Burma Ruby, vivid red color and transparent. The center piece is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.92 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautifully crafted natural oval shape 5.92 carat Ruby and 0.93 carat Diamond cocktail ring, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.10 Carat Mozambique Ruby and 1.40 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautifully curated emerald cut shaped natural 8.10 carat Mozambique Ruby bracelet, with 1.40 carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 2.4 Carat VVS Qaulity Diamond and Ruby Studs in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. A beautiful twist to a classic pair of solitaire earrings, 4.98 carat natural Rubies surrounding 1.2 Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified 3.76 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Studs in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful pair of natural oval shaped Mozambique ruby earrings, adorned with marquise and round shaped 1.02 carat White Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Multi Stone Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring - Pigeon's Blood Red Rubies
Located in London, GB
6 fiery, natural, vivid red rubies embraced by shimmering diamonds, meticulously crafted in solid gold. Crafted for elegance and sophistication, it embodies the essence of fiery pass...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 9.90 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning, GRS certified 9.90 carat, no heat cushion shaped Burmese Ruby and White Diamond ring, set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stone, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of diamonds and a central ruby on a stone surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$19,320Sale Price|30% Off
53.50 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Earring in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. A poetic ode to nature’s beauty, these exceptional earrings bloom with artistry and color. Featuring 53.50 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring with Baguette Diamond Side Stones
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: Contemporary CENTER STONE / WEIGHT: 4.11 ACCENT STONES / WEIGHT: Total, .75 SIZE: 6.5 Hand crafted in platinum ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly special three-stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era. At the centre of the face we find an unheated, oval ruby of Burmese origin.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 5.69 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earring Studs in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Surrounding the rubies is a stunning halo of rose-cut oval and round diamonds—80 round brilliant diamonds (0.38 carats) and 16 oval rose-cuts (2.20 carats)—set in gleaming 18K white ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring - VHK#24
Located in Hicksville, NY
Platinum Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring - VHK#24 Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: W...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 7 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-stone ring showcases a stunning, unheated oval-shaped ruby as its centerpiece, weighing approximately 7 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$17,072Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland Pear Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori Di Sanpietro GRS-Certified Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Embrace the splendor of Antinori Di Sanpietro's craftsmanship with this exquisite three-stone ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The vibrant rich red of the rubies is highly complimented by the contrasting bright white sparkle ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous French Art Deco three- stone diamond ring. A trio of bright white round faceted old European cut diamonds have been individually bezel set at the centre of an...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1.10ct Ruby and Diamond Seven Stone Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
The largest of the rubies is an oval cut, 0.70 carat stone, with hand cut french cut stones set to either side, bringing the ruby total to 1.10 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Three Stone Ring Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful three stone engagement ring, made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds and a ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 0.25ct Pave Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stones: 10 stones Main stone carat weight: 0.25ct Total jewelry weight: 3.2g Size: HK14 / EU53 Lot ID: 198129 SKU: SR-WG-198129
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$30,550
Platinum 3 stone Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the ruby are two round brilliant diamonds, together totaling 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,093Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Sapphire Emerald White Stone Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
White stone earrings in 14kt yellow and white gold embellished with rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires.On the top there are two flowers covered in encrusted rubies and sapphires wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are two rubies totalling 30pts and three diamonds totalling with the central one measuring 35pts and the smaller stones measuring 25pts each.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center ruby with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds and 2 full cut accent diamonds in Platinum setting. 1 oval bright clear r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham Worn Date Letter Circa 1900 Lovely gypsy style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Mounted ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this hand made ring is made up of two rubies and three diamonds. The centre old cut diamond weighs 0.35 carat, with the two diamonds at either end w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian five-stone ring features three sparkling old European cut diamonds and two richly colored cushion cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Old cut diamonds and oval-shaped old cut rubies alternate in quintessential Edwardian era fashion to comprise this beautiful and colourful five stone ruby and diamond ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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