18k Rose Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring with Blue Sapphire and Heart Shape Pink Sapphire
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous natural Sapphire and Diamond "Toi et Moi" ring in 18 karat rose gold. "Toi et Moi", meaning "You and Me" in French, The symbolism of two gemstones coming together in unison ...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Victorian Toi Et Moi Ring Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14K Yellow Gold ~1.7CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
The Toi et Moi style, meaning "You and Me" in French, represents the union of two gemstones placed side by side.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi Et Moi Ring Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a pear cut emerald in center and a round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
J. Birnbach GIA .90 Carat Radiant and .51 carat Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum Toi et Moi ring features a beautifully paired duo of diamonds, symbolizing the union of two souls.
Diamond, Platinum
$9,528Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Vivid G. Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Discover a stunning Toi et Moi ring that masterfully blends elegance and luxury.
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Gia Certified Fancy Orangy Pink and White Diamond Toi Et Moi 18k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set with a rare and captivating 1.01 carat Fancy Orangy Pink diamond, delicately mirrored by a 2.02 carat D color white diamond. This "Toi et Moi" ring symbolizes the unity of a man ...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,740Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.49ct Toi Et Moi Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 3 oval emeralds, 4.49 carats apx F2. 18-karat yellow gold, 6.79 grams, current ring size 6.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Toi et Moi Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Toi et Moi ring showcases a one emerald cut natural blue sapphire totaling 0.4 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamond of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.61 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow and White Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 cushion-cut yellow diamonds weighing 0.61 carats. 24 accent Brilliant cut Yellow Diamonds surrounding the center stones from ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Diamond, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds featuring natural gemstones of 2.73 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, eve...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese ruby and diamond toi-et-moi engagement ring in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal circa 2000s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander 1.34 Carat Toi Et Moi Emerald & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.34 carats total gemstone weight. 0.80 carat round shape emerald. 0.54 carat marquese shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Blue & Orange Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Flower Ring 18K Gold Bypass
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Gold Sapphire:3.84 Carats Diamond: .41 Carat G Color / SI Clarity Diamonds Oval & Pear Brilliant Cut Sapphires Toi et Moi Floral Bypass Design
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 1.08 Carat Diamond and 1.08 Carat Ruby Toi et Moi Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D platinum ring is composed of Ruby and Diamond. The featured ruby is 1.08 carats and the diamond is 1.08 carats. The surrounding rubies weight totals .25 carats and the diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum "Toi et Moi" Old-Cut Diamond Ring — Circa 1920
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
An absolute masterpiece of 1920s avant-garde design, this antique Art Deco "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring is entirely handcrafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,751Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 0.56 Carats Pear and Emerald Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-29674A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 1.78 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.56 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Pear and Oval Emerald Toi et Moi Ring in 925 Silver Modern Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This delicate ring features 1.68 carats of mixed cut emeralds set in 925 sterling silver. The two vibrant gemstones are thoughtfully arranged in a graceful duo stone design, creating...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pink Ceylon Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 5.68 Carats Diamonds P950
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pink Ceylon Sapphire Tsavorite 11.56ct Carat Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Platinum Diamond Ring pt950 Platinum Handmade Mounting Pink Ceylon Sapphire: 2.69 Carats Natural Tsavorite Garn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
18K WG Tahitian Black & South Sea Pearl Dia. Earrings — Toi et Moi Design
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
An utterly captivating pair of fine jewelry earrings that beautifully embody the romantic "Toi et Moi" — "You and Me" — aesthetic, pairing a lustrous Tahitian black pearl with a lumi...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GCS Edwardian Natural Pearl 1.50 Ct Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Circa 1910
Located in Poole, GB
Edwardian GCS certified natural pearl and diamond Toi et Moi ring, set with a 1.50 carat round cut diamond beside a natural saltwater pearl measuring approximately 7.6mm, mounted in ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
There's an understated elegance to this 'Toi et Moi' ring. Two Japanese pearls have been set in 18kt Yellow Gold by our fifth generation goldsmith. cts of White VVS-F Diamonds have b...
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Ring 1.02ct Mozambique Ruby & 1.31ct Diamonds Baguettes in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking and romantic high-jewelry Toi et Moi ring, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and showcasing a rare no-heat Mozambique ruby paired with an exceptionally bright pear-sha...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Toi-et-Moi Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring 19.2kt White Gold Portuguese 2010s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Toi-et-Moi Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 19.2kt White Gold, Portuguese.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,359Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.77 Carat Emerald and Pear Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Defined by contrast and balance, this Toi et Moi ring brings together two distinct diamond personalities within a refined open silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$8,790Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 kite shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 round rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 heart shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 oval rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.97ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 heart shape emeralds, 2.10 carats apx F2. 1 round rose cut diamond 0.87 carats, approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Toi et Moi” Old Mine brilliant 1.54ct Fancy Intense Yellow + 1.79ct K SI1 GIA
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
It belongs to another time. The Toi et Moi Setting Toi et Moi — “you and me” in French — is one of the most romantic ring styles in jewelry history.
Diamond
1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds 18K Gold Toi et Moi Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex and ready to ship a 18 Karats White Gold 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Toi et Moi Contraire Design Ring. The Toi et Moi style is...
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,244Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Boldly romantic with a modern twist, this Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features two striking pear-cut emeralds totaling 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
This design is often referred to as Toi et Moi - you and me - and is a symbol of love dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.51tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring. This stunning piece showcases a captivating emerald cut emerald from Colombia, weighing over 0...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Gia Certified Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 2.81 Ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Toi et Moi ring with gemstones. Beautiful and unusual ring crafted, with impeccable art deco patterns in the shape of a Toi et Moi (you and me) in solid .900/.999 platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.58 Carat Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to perfection in the Peter Suchy Workshop, This 1.58ct diamond platinum Toi et Moi "You and Me" engagement ring is a symbol of eternal love and commitment.
Diamond, Platinum
3.93 Carat Pink Tourmaline Pear Toi et Moi Ring Platinum with 1.00 Carat Diamond
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A one of a kind platinum Toi et Moi cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, created as a modern symbol of love and duality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
A romantic Victorian bypass ring crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with two old mine cut diamonds in a classic “toi et moi” (you and me) design. The sparkling pair of hand-cut stone...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Toi et Moi 4.77ct Yellow & Blue Sapphire Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A breathtaking modern interpretation of the romantic Toi et Moi (You and Me) design, this open bypass halo ring is a masterclass in color theory and structural elegance.
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.79 Ct Heart & Baguette Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Heart and Baguette 0.79 Ct Natural Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K Yellow Gold Celebrate the beauty of connection with our Toi et Moi Diamond Ring, featuring two stunning center stones ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 1.5ct Toi et Moi Pear-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Celebrate duality, devotion, and impeccable design with this 1.5ct natural pear-cut diamond Toi et Moi ring, a refined expression of love and harmony.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau GIA 1.60ct Old Mine Diamond Crossover "Toi et Moi" 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1914 Art Nouveau 1.60ct Antique Old Mine cut Diamond 18K Gold Crossover "Toi et Moi" Engagement, Right Hand or Pinky Ring, GIA & EGL certified.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Tourmaline Rock Crystal Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil
By H. Stern
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stern Tourmaline and Rock Crystal Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Brazil.
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover a masterful example of French Art Deco jewelry craftsmanship in this Toi et Moi (“You and Me”) ring, elegantly fashioned from Platinum 950‰.
Diamond, Platinum
2.51 ct Lab Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Heart Emerald 14K Gold Gift for Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
A toi et moi bypass ring — "you and me" in French, and that's exactly what it means.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Located in Long Island City, NY
In May 2010, Sotheby's sold a 5.02-carat fancy vivid blue diamond set in a toi-et-moi (me and you) ring alongside a white 5.42-carat diamond for US$6.3 million, establishing an aucti...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
They also symbolize wisdom, integrity and renewal. This toi et moi piece would make a unique and special engagement or anniversary ring.
14k Gold
Yellow Sapphire Diamond and Golden South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A fabulous twin ring combines a vibrant yellow sapphire and a golden South Sea pearl in a striking design that beautifully emulates a sunset on your finger. This "toi et moi" (you a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Two-Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
"Toi et Moi" (You and Me) two-stone engagement ring, masterfully crafted in rich 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming antique ring features a motif known as “Toi et Moi” (you and me), set with two rose-cut diamonds in prongs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Gold Crossover Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely crafted Edwardian Diamond and Pearl 'Toi et Moi' Bypass 14k Gold Ring. Securely Hand set in Silver with an Old European-cut Diamond, weighing approx. 0.15 Carat and a 6mm Pear...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Eostre Lavender Colour Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A "Toi et Moi" Pearl and Sapphire ring. With the colour purple and blue plus the heart shape design, this ring is very fashionable and cute at the same time.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A statement, yet elegant toi et moi (you and me) ring. The ring is in good condition, one pearl has some visible nacre loss.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.9ctw Contrasting Color Sapphire Bypass Statement You and Me Ring 14K Gold
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold open-end bypass style ring featuring two color contrasting pear-shaped sapphires ♥ Toi et Moi (You and Me) style ring ring can stretch slightly to fit up to...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$123,750Sale Price|44% Off
2.05 carat “vibrant” red, no-heat Mozambican Ruby and D IF Marquise Diamond Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Award-winning masterwork of rarity and refinement. This toi et moi ring from the Passion & Strength collection received dual recognition in the Evening Wear category of the 2024...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Cts Emerald Cut Mint Green Tourmaline Pair Gemstone for Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal Jewelry Uses: * Luxury Earrings * Matching Pendant Sets * Toi et Moi Rings * Custom Fine Jewelry * Collector Gemstone Pair
Tourmaline
Lab Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Women Stacking Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18K yellow gold "Toi et Moi" open-shank ring features two vibrant, pear-cut blue lab diamonds positioned in a modern open-ended layout.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.