Modernist Bypass Moi et Toi Diamond Kunzite Gold Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Dynamic Handmade Modernist Toi et Moi double bodied Diamond and Kunzite Ring in 14 Karat white gold; set with a cushion checkerboard-cut Kunzite, approx. weight: 3 Carat and four rou...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Blue & Orange Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Flower Ring 18K Gold Bypass
Located in Great Neck, NY
Orange and Blue New York Knicks Ring, A vibrant and highly detailed Toi et Moi bypass ring crafted in solid 18K gold, featuring two floral motifs composed of natural Ceylon sapphir...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage 14 Karat Gold and High Set 'Toi et Moi' Double Garnet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage garnet and 14K gold ring. In the 'Toi et Moi' form (meaning in French 'You and Me') with 2 deep red, round-cut garnet gemstones that are prong set in 14K gold.
Garnet, 14k Gold
Toi et Moi 14k Gold, Amethyst, and Pearl Cocktail Ring Size 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine toi et moi gold, amethyst, and pearl cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.55ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Petite Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring, natural diamonds and ruby - you & I engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Lovely two stone crossover ring. These rings are also known as 'Toi et Moi', which is French for 'you and me'.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Asscher and Oval Moi Et Toi Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Kothari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.50 ct. L SI2 white diamond oval with 1.51 ct. K SI1 white diamond asscher cut. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7.5. GIA certificates included.
Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Ruby and Diamond Clover "Toi et Moi" Ring — Circa 1900
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Authentic Belle Époque "Toi et Moi" ring (circa 1900) entirely handcrafted in solid 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 7
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
Comfortable and expressive, this ring blends the bold DNA of the Serpent Bohème line with the romantic symbolism of the Toi et Moi style, representing unity and connection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5 Carat Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring This exceptional toi et moi ring is a true investment-grade jewel, crafted in solid 18K gold and set with two rema...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy! The succeeding rows of glimmering baguette diamonds ascend towards 2 boisterous rubies that show off a desirable, r...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum 2.70cts Old European Diamond Demantoid Garnet Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating antique platinum “You & Me” ring showcasing two luminous Old European cut diamonds, symbolizing the union of two souls. The diamonds are nestled in finely scalloped...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ring 0.80ct Diamond Pearl Sz 6 Moi et Toi Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1910s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 14K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Tourmalines & Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking circa 1940 Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 14kt white gold and features one oval-shaped natural green tourmaline with approximately 2.04 carats total weight alongside one...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Belle Époque Toi et Moi Ring - Old Cut Diamond & Pearl 18k Gold
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
This "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring made at the Belle Epoque (1910) symbolizes the union of two souls through the timeless pairing of a diamond and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.1Ct Padparadscha Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A romantic toi et moi ring featuring a 1.1ct padparadscha sapphire (oval 6×4mm) paired in a sparkling diamond halo, set in 14K gold.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach 1.64 Carat Total Antique Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Tap into classic elegance with this J. Birnbach Platinum Toi et Moi Ring, featuring 1.64 carats of antique pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1.84 Carat Square Emerald & Round Diamond 18K Gold Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.84 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Crown Basket Setting 18K Gold Toi et Moi Bypass Ring. Details: Item Type: Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.73 g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Natural Diamond & Emerald Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This open wrap ring features a two-stone toi et moi design with one pear-shaped...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Moi et Toi Ring with Violet Spinel and Pink Sapphire
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Crafted in 18k white gold, this modern moi et toi design pairs a violet spinel with a vivid pink sapphire, both surrounded by a delicate halo of white diamonds.
Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Toi et Moi Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Toi et Moi Old European Diamond Ring. This incredible Edwardian Toi et Moi old European cut diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow go...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 0.80 Carat Diamond Crossover 'Toi Et Moi' 18ct Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
In English 'toi et moi' translates to 'you and me', a deeply romantic symbolic ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Toi Et Moi Marquise Natural Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ OCCASIONS ★ -Engagement ring with a distinctive toi et moi design -Gift for anniversaries or milestone celebrations -Statement ring for weddings, receptions, and events -A unique...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Rose Quartz Gemstone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Rose Quartz Toi Et Moi Ring in 14k Gold featuring natural gemstones of 5.47 carats.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Both Ring Together Dimensions: Lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Toi et Moi Emerald Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This Toi et Moi ring features a pear cut emerald and an emerald cut emerald set...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
LAMBERT BROTHERS 1925 Art Deco Toi Et Moi Ring In Platinum Sapphires & Diamonds
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Toi Et Moi ring designed by the Lambert Brothers.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$6,766Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Natural Diamond Open Ring 1.62 Carats 18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Crafted in 18K solid white gold, this natural diamond open ring showcases 1.62 carats of pear cut diamonds arranged in a contemporary Toi et Moi-inspired design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,038Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Toi Moi Heart Bypass Natural Diamonds Statement Ring (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewellery pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This band ring features two heart-shaped natural diamonds, each set within a ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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
$1,341Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Toi Moi Oval Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This twin oval diamond ring features two natural oval-cut diamonds placed side ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$144Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Moissanite Toi et Moi Ring, 18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Engagement.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear Cut Moissanite Toi et Moi Ring, 18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Engagement.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Solid “Toi et Moi” Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond and Columbian Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking blend of mid-century Circa 1960's modern elegance 18k (750 Hallmark), romantic symbolism, this Toi et Moi twin ring features an emerald-cut diamond and Colombian emerald—e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum 0.80 carats Oval Ruby White Diamonds Toi e Moi Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The ring is perfect for stacking with other diamond rings or wearing alone as a Toi et Moi ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
J. Birnbach Toi et Moi GIA Certified H VS1 Diamond and Emerald Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your style with this masterfully crafted J. Birnbach Toi et Moi Diamond and Emerald Ring. The two stunning, contrasting stones come together in perfect union.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Toi Moi Pear Naural Diamond Solitaire Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This toi et moi ring features two pear-cut natural diamonds set side by side in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Sterling Silver Pear & Octagon Cut Emerald Toi et Moi Ring For Women
Located in New York, NY
With a total gemstone weight of 0.98 carats, the design showcases a clean Toi et Moi inspired silhouette that highlights the vibrant beauty of the emeralds.
Emerald, Sterling Silver
1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period Swedish Toi et Moi Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted frame with claw set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.98ct Heart & Oval Shape Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1 heart shape diamonds & 1 oval diamond, 0.98 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Toi et Moi 2-Stone Amethyst (0.90ct) Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
One of the most legendary rings of all time was sapphire & diamond Toi et Moi ring, given by Napoleon to his wife Josephine.
Amethyst, White Gold, 14k 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
Edwardian 1900s Antique Toi et Moi Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 1900s Antique 1/2 Ct Burma Ruby and 1/3 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Toi et Moi Style 3.3 gram 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum topped lady's ring circa 1900s, Edward...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 3.51ct Pear Shape Ruby and 1.01ct Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Toi et Moi Ring featuring an Pear shape Ruby weighing 3.51 Carats complimented with a Pear Shaped Diamond weighing 1.01 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in Platinum (Unique)
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Toi et Moi Ring featuring an unusual Triangular Ruby weighing 2.22 Carats complimented with a Trapezoid Cut Diamond weighing 1.01 Carats.
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA certified 1.03ct Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating diamond open shank toi et moi ring, GIA certified, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 round brilliant diamonds, 1.03 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$184Sale Price / item|20% Off
Open Bypass Toi et Moi Ring Pear And Round Moissanite 925 Silver Two Stone Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Bypass Toi et Moi Ring Pear And Round Moissanite 925 Silver Two Stone Ring.
Silver
GIA Certified Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features two brown diamonds, one round brilliant-cut fancy deep brownish orangy yellow diamond, weighing 1.54 carats and one round brilliant-cut brown diamond, we...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.17ct Round & Marquise Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating natural diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, both stones GIA certified, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.17 carats total diamond weight. 1 marquise bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.25ct Oval & Princess Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating natural diamond open shank toi et moi ring, GIA certified, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.25 carats total diamond weight. 1 princess cut diamond, 0.71 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Claris-A Twist Marquise Diamond and Sapphire 18Kt Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite "toi et moi" ring showcasing a marquise shape diamond and sapphire, from which a matching line of square diamonds and sapphire goes down on the shank. round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style shank terminating with juxtaposed emerald cut emerald and diamond Emerald weighs approximately 1.02 carat - transparent medium green in color Diamond weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.34 Carat Cadillac-Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond ring, 0.34 carats, 14K yellow gold. This elegant open-form “toi et moi” ring — symbolizing the meeting of two souls — is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (585 fineness).
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Toi et Moi Promise Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Toi et Moi Promise Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold features two diamond cuts an emerald-cut diamond and an oval-cut diamond set together making a you and me ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow & Fancy Light Pink Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The sought after Toi Et Moi ring, famous for its symbolism of two halves meeting as one.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink 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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