Eris Contour Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Eris Contour Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.85 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact us...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unchained Naiad Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Unchained Naiad Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.8 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds, black diamonds. Ring size upon request....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lighten Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Lighten Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 8 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.87 ct Trillion diamond. Ring size upon request. Please c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Intertwine Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Intertwine Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 2 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.5 ct SI1 G-H diamond, SI-VS G-H diamond side stones. Ring s...
Diamond, 14k Gold
【Conchéa】Convertible Conch Pearl Diamond Flower Ring / Pendant / Brooch — 8.83ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A statement of grandeur and versatility, this exceptional Conchéa creation is designed as a fully convertible jewel—transforming seamlessly between a ring, pendant, and brooch. At i...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Unchained Naiad Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Unchained Naiad Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.8 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Heaven's Chamber Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Heaven's Chamber Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 2.15 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contac...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Venus Spinning Ring in 14K Gold & Diamond by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Venus Spinning Ring in 14K Gold & Diamond by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 3 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 3mm, 0.10 cts SI 1-2 G-H diamond. Ring size upon request. Pleas...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.73 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This elegant platinum ring centers a mesmerizing 1.73 carat oval-cut black opal displaying vivid electric green and deep blue play-of-color with exceptional contrast and movement. Th...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
10.3mm Natural Golden South Seas Pearl Diamonds Rings 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
10.3mm Natural South Seas Gold / Yellow Pearl Ring .70ct Natural Round Diamonds 14kt. white gold 4.3 grams. Current ring size: 5.5 We may resize. Depth of ring: 14mm $6000 Cer...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Bloom Natural Conch Pearl Diamond Ring — 2.63 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
From the Conchéa collection — a celebration of nature’s rarest treasures. This exquisite ring centers on a 2.63ct natural conch pearl in vivid flamingo pink, displaying a fully devel...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$25,840Sale Price|20% Off
【Conchéa】Eternal Bloom Conch Pearl & Diamond Flower Ring — 2.35ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted with delicate elegance and timeless flair, this flamingo pink conch pearl ring captures the spirit of eternal bloom. The rare pearl—oval in form, with a gentle flame pattern...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
14K Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1215
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1215 ♥ The item measures 15mm in length (North South direction), 17mm in width (East West direction), and stands 6...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold
【Conchéa】Conch Pearl Diamond Openwork Court Ring in Platinum — 5.06 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Delicate in scale yet rich in character, this Conchéa ring centers on a finely selected natural conch pearl with exceptional detail and vibrancy. Elegant with a touch of old-world c...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$5,900 / item
Fancy Slice Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 3.58 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
【Caelmare】Keshi Baroque South Sea Pearl Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A form shaped beneath the surface. This 17 × 19 mm baroque South Sea pearl reveals a quiet intensity — its organic curves and luminous surface reflecting the natural forces that for...
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Conchéa】Flaming Grace Vintage Conch Pearl & Diamond Ring — 1.65ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A graceful homage to vintage glamour, this artistic ring showcases the enchanting beauty of a 1.65ct flamingo pink conch pearl. With a symmetrical drop shape and a moderate flame pat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1.90 Carat Diamond Polki Handcrafted Antique Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.90 Carat Diamond Polki Handcrafted Antique Style Ring This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond ring is marvelous. The uneven triangle and U-cut flat polki diamond sol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
【Conchéa】Flame Petal Bloom Conch Pearl & Diamond Ring — 2.8ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of feminine grace, this dainty three-stone ring features a perfectly round conch pearl of 2.80 carats in a captivating flamingo pink hue. The pearl is delicatel...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Diamond cocktail ring handcrafted in 18K Gold with enamel
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautifully handcrafted ring in 18K gold with a uncut round diamond in the centre.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
【Conchéa】Natural Conch Pearl & Diamond Ring — Flamingo Pink Flame Pattern
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
From the Conchéa Collection, this exceptional ring features a rare natural conch pearl weighing 0.87 carats, perfectly round and displaying a vibrant flamingo pink hue. Its surface i...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
【Conchéa】Flame Blossom Conch Pearl, Jadeite & Diamond Ring — 4.37ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A vivid statement of nature’s artistry. Deep pink conch pearls (4.37ct total), each with hints of flame pattern, bloom like rare blossoms across a diamond-set lattice. Bright jadeite...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, White Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Natural Conch Pearl Diamond Ring — 1.91 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this ring lies a natural conch pearl distinguished by its vivid flamingo-pink hue — a color rarely seen in such saturated intensity. The pearl displays a clearly defi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
【Caelmare】Ocean Crown South Sea Pearl & Turquoise Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A majestic ring that evokes the spirit of the ocean and the brilliance of the sky, this piece showcases a magnificent 14–15mm Aurora South Sea pearl at its center—glowing with a mirr...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Wide Band Tri-Color Diamond Pave Ring 18K Gold Platinum 2ct Diamonds Statement
Located in Osprey, FL
Adorn your finger with our elegant 13mm Wide Diamond Band. Perfectly crafted with white diamonds and 18K yellow gold and platinum. This exquisite ring will leave you feeling like the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
【Lustre Arc】Classic Pavé Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases an Aurora peacock green Tahitian pearl, radiating an enchanting play of colors and exceptional luster. The pearl is set atop a beautifully curved 18K wh...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
【Jādora】Aurora Verde Baby Akoya Pearl, Emerald & Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Where ocean’s glow meets earth’s fire — this sculptural design pairs luminous Baby Akoya pearls with the vivid depth of a 1.1ct natural emerald, framed by a river of diamonds. The du...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
Art-Deco Style 1.51 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art-Deco Style Diamond Eternity Band Ring This Victorian period art-deco style atypical Polki diamond band is exquisite. The uneven fancy cut flat polki diamond solitaire set in bez...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$38,400Sale Price|22% Off
【Conchéa】Empress Flame Vines Conch Pearl & Diamond Ring — 4.42ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A radiant emblem of organic movement and feminine strength, this Conchéa creation features a 4.42ct natural Flamingo Pink conch pearl nestled within a flowing vine-like structure of ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$392Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Amethyst Black Orquid Diamond Ring Size 7.5 Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Orquid and Diamond Ring Size 8.5 Sterling Silver Estate DY751 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Vintage 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This captivating ring showcases a cluster of lustrous white pearls, each radiating a natural luster. Interspersed among the pearls are sparkling round-cut diamonds, totaling 0.24 car...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nectar Pear Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Nectar Pear Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.85 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.5 ct SI1-2 G-H diamond, SI-VS G-H diamonds side stone...
Diamond, 14k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Diamond Swirl Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A graceful swirl of brilliance encircles a luminous 13–14 mm South Sea pearl of AAAA grade. The pearl glows with aurora-like radiance, while flowing diamond-set curves embrace it in ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Énosi Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Lab Diamond by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Énosi Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Lab Diamond by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 9.5 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 1 ct VS F Lab Diamond, SI-VS G-H Diamond Side Stones. R...
Diamond, 14k Gold
【Conchéa】Heritage Flamingo Conch Pearl Baguette Diamond Ring — 1.0 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage-inspired conch pearl ring set in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a 1.0ct natural conch pearl glowing in delicate flamingo pink with partial flame pattern. The warm gold...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Devoir Hexagon Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Devoir Hexagon Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 2 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.5 cts SI-VS G-H Diamond, SI-VS G-H Diamond Si...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Monarch Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Monarch Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.7 mm. Materials: 14K white gold, 0.5 ct SI 1-2 G-H diamond, Champagne and SI-V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Tahitian Silver Grey Pearl Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vintage exquisite estate large silver grey Tahitian pearl and diamond ring. 11.3mm natural color silver gray Tahitian, high luster and few blemishes in a platinum setting with 6 roun...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Énosi Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Énosi Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 9.5 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 1 ct Salt & Pepper diamonds, SI-VS G-H diamond side stones....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Amour Halo Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Amour Halo Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.65 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please cont...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum 3.17ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Elongated Oval V1217
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Platinum 3.17ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Elongated Oval Deep Cornflower Blue Earth-Mined Gemstone V1217 ♥ The item measures 10mm in length (North South direction)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,500 / item
Fancy Diamond Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.35 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Nebula Hexagon Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Nebula Hexagon Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 11.5 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.5 ct SI 1-2 G-H diamond, SI-VS G-H diamond side...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Divine Refractions Snake Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Divine Refractions Snake Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.7 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds, champagne diamonds. Ring size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Kaira Asymmetrical Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Kaira Asymmetrical Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.45 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Ple...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Nyai Contour Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Nyai Contour Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.85 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Pleas...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1172
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Platinum Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1172 ♥ This item measures 11.4mm in length (North-South direction), 14.3mm in width (East-West direction), and sits 9.4...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.15 Carat Diamond Polki Handcrafted Vintage-Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
3.15 Carat Diamond Polki Handcrafted Vintage-Style Ring This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond ring is fantastic. The uneven triangle cut flat polki diamond solitair...
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Language of Spirit Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Language of Spirit Peak Band Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 2 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Plea...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Kala Contour Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Kala Contour Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.5 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edoría Open Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Edoría Open Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 6.7 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please cont...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ellum Geometric Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Ellum Geometric Engagement Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 6.6 mm. Materials: 14K gold, 0.8 ct trapezoid diamond. Ring size upon reques...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Between Worlds Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Between Worlds Chevron Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 2 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Pl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Shaping Paths Eternity Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaping Paths Eternity Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.55 mm. Materials: 14K gold, SI-VS G-H diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Opal with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 900 Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Opal 2.72 carats with Diamond 0.97 carat Ring set in Platinum 900 Setting Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 7.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
【Vine Symphony】Feathered Grace - Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring echoes the dynamic feather motif of its matching earrings, brought to life in 18K white gold. At its center sits a perfectly round Japanese Akoya pearl, glowing wit...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
David Yurman Prasiolite Diamond and Silver Cable Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Dazzling David Yurman classic cable band ring with prasiolite sat perfectly within a halo of diamonds. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5.5 Cluster Diameter: 11.5mm Weight: 5.6g
Diamond, Silver
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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