Marquise Emerald with Baguette Emerald and Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Marquise Emerald with Baguette Emerald and Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring V1156 ♥ This is a gorgeous ring set with an emerald marquis center stone and surrounded by baguette...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct V1208
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct Pigeon Blood Red Rubies V1208 ♥ The overall setting measures 20.9mm in width, 15.6mm in length, and sits ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Raw Kunzite and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Jorge Adeler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Bathed in the luminous interplay of 18K Yellow Gold with quaint details of 18K White Gold, this extraordinary ring is a bold expression of artistry and organic elegance. At its cente...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.8 cm Length: 2.9 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situa...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,599Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond Amethyst Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS2A Sapphire 8-0,16ct Pink Sapphire 8-0,5ct Amethyst 4-0,65ct Sapphire 3-0,54ct Weight 2.63 grams Size 16...
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yel...
【Crown Radiane】Aurora Symphony Multicolor South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious Aurora pearl ring is a true celebration of nature’s finest gems, featuring a stunning cluster of 9-10mm Tahitian, White South Sea, and Golden South Sea pearls. The har...
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
3.25ct Bright Red Oregon Sunstone with Diamonds 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ The item measures 20mm in length (North South direction), 13mm in width (East West direction), and stands 6mm tall from the finger. Band width is 2mm. ♥ Ring size: US Size 8 (Free ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.3ct Lavender Sapphire with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6753
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.3ct Lavender Sapphire with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6753 ♥ The item measures 10.1mm in length (North South direction), 8.4mm in width (East West direction), a...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Stacked Inlay Signet Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Lapis & Diamond by J. Hannah
Located in Geneve, CH
Stacked Inlay Signet Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Lapis & Diamond by J. Hannah Dimensions: Ø 1,4 cm. Materials: 14K yellow gold, lapis lazuli, and diamond. Different sizes available. Pl...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Globe Ring with Diamond by Ayaka Nishi, Contemporary Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Globe Ring in 18K Gold by Ayaka Nishi Dimensions: D 2 cm (Globe dimention). Materials: 18K Gold. Ring size upon request. Please contact us. A miniature world in motion — where pers...
18k Gold
1.28ctw Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K RoseGold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.28ctw Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold R6681 ♥ Solid 14K rose gold ring set with a beautiful hexagon salt and pepper diamond, flanked wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Red Enamel Evil Eye Ring with Diamond Dangle and Spikes R6545
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Red Enamel Evil Eye Ring with Diamond Dangle and Spikes ♥ The item measures 14mm in length (North South direction), 15.9mm in width (East West direction), and stand...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1.22ct Hexagon Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.22ct Hexagon Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6684 ♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set with a hexagon-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center, flan...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Coral & Diamond Statement Ring with Black Rhodium – 6.98g Coral
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold and captivating, this handcrafted statement ring showcases a dramatic interplay of color and texture. Set in 18 karat white gold and finished with rich black rhodium, the ring f...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Textured Wide Band Ring Moonstone Diamonds Sterling Silver 18K Gold R6645
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Unique Textured Wide Band Ring Moonstone Diamonds Sterling Silver 18K Gold R6645 ♥ The item measures 12.4mm in length, 5mm in width, and 5.1mm in thickness. Band width is 6mm. ♥ R...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
【Crown Radiance】Royal Radiance South Sea Pearl Buccellati-Style Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring embodies the elegance of timeless craftsmanship. At its center lies a luminous South Sea pearl, celebrated for its rich iridescence and natural beauty. Surrounding...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heavy 18K Gold Open End Fan Ring with Natural Diamond and Blue Enamel 9.8g R6547
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heavy 18K Gold Open End Fan Ring with Natural Diamond and Blue Enamel Accent ♥ The item measures 9.7mm in length (North South direction), 31.1mm in width (East West direction), an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
【Lustre Arc】Sculpted Curve Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Aurora Peacock Green Tahitian Pearl Ring showcases a captivating Tahitian pearl with an enchanting peacock green overtone, exuding a mysterious and sophisticated allur...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
【Lustre Arc】Aurora South Sea Pearl and Royal Blue Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A luminous dialogue between oceanic depth and celestial glow — this statement ring features a mirror-like 12–13mm South Sea pearl of exceptional roundness and flawless surface. Paire...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.71 carats with Diamond 0.85 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
【Crown Radiance】Crown-Inspired South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Turquois
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A regal and sculptural masterpiece from our Crown Radiance collection, this one-of-a-kind cocktail ring evokes the grandeur of a baroque crown rising from the sea. At its heart is a ...
Turquoise, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Hermès Filet d'Or Double Diamond 18K Rose Gold Large Model Ring Size 54
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301711 Comes With Box Only Model Filet d'Or Double Serial Number 15P080295 Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.43ct approx Weight 9.31 g Ring Size 54 (UK...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
【Vine Symphony】Golden Peony South Sea Pearl Ring with Yellow & White Diamonds
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Aurora South Sea Pearl ring, a true masterpiece of artistry and sophistication. At its center lies a luminous 14-15mm Aurora-gr...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Green Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 9.13 Carat Fantasy Cut
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine-quality, bright green tourmaline is a combination "fantasy cut" with a smooth, cabochon top and a faceted bottom or "pavilion," that has been hand carved in such a way that...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dual Tone Three Dimensional Diamond and Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18K Gold V1130
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Dual Tone Three Dimensional Diamond and Pink Sapphire Pave Wide Band Ring 18K Gold PT900 8.1g ♥ The design measures 9.2mm in length (North South direction), 21mm in width (East Wes...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Cute Ruby and Diamond Bow Tie Ring Certified Girlie Birthday Gift V1187
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Cute Ruby and Diamond Bow Tie Ring Certified Girlie Birthday Gift V1187 ♥ The item measures 17.1mm in length, 16.1mm in width, and stands 4.5mm from the finger ♥ Comes wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.46ct Steel Gray Spinel Ring w/ Diamond Accent Milgrain Setting 14K White Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.46ct Steel Gray Spinel Ring with Diamond Accent Milgrain Setting 14K White Gold R6690 ♥ Knife edge band design ♥ The item measures 12.4mm in length (North South direction), 7.5...
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
1.59ct Teal Sapphire and Bullet Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.59ct Teal Sapphire and Bullet Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold ♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing up or down 2 sizes) ♥ Material: 14K Gold ♥ Gemstone: Earth-mined s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Arrow Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 0.12 Carat, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the symbol of direction and purpose with our Arrow Diamond Ring, a beautifully crafted piece that combines the elegance of diamonds with the warmth of 14K yellow gold. This e...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.15 mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Deco Style Ring set in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The Double Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace inspired this set with design that honors the design elements invoked in Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Clasp and Focal Point. In honor of th...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
【Crown Radiance】Grand Bow South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling statement of opulence and charm. This magnificent cocktail ring features a rare 12–13 mm AAAA-grade White South Sea Pearl, paired with a grand pavé diamond bow and strands...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Victorian Art Nouveau Woman Face Diamond Repousse Ring 14K Yellow Gold R6281
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Victorian Art Nouveau Woman Face with Diamond Repousse Design Cufflinks Converted to Ring 14K Yellow Gold ♥ Solid 14k yellow gold ring set with a beautiful -shaped ♥ Gorgeous col...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt Black Onyx, Coral, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful Modernist design ring by Asch Grossbardt. Inset in the black onyx ground are coral; mother of pearl and diamonds, encircled in gold. The stones are both round and oval. The...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
$6,228Sale Price|20% Off
One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum, a captivating piece that beautifully blends vintage charm and exceptional craftsmanship...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Yellow Gold Jade Sapphire Cts 0.54 and Diamond Cts 0.23 Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite engagement ring is a symphony of color and meaning, featuring a smooth oval jade centerpiece, flanked by 0.54 carats of deep blue sapphire and 0.23 carats of sparkling...
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.66ct Hexagon Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring 14K WG
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.66ct Hexagon Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6686 ♥ The item measures 11.2mm in length (North-South direction), 8.4mm in width (East-West ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 25.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.48 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.24 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.72 grams ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Coral Reef Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Golden South Sea Pearl is surrounded with textured Diamond branches in 18k yellow gold in this stunning cocktail ring. Inspired by the beauty of coral, its intricate det...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 3.46 carat Conch Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold ring featuring a natural conch pearl and 2 halos of rose cut diamonds. The conch pearl weighs 3.46 carats and is a beautiful pastel orange-pink color. GIA report #123...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Chic 2.71ct Blue Topaz Diamond Clover Statement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This clover cocktail ring showcase a 2.71 carat blue topaz, set in 14K white gold. The blue topaz measuring approximately 9.4 x 9.4 mm, secured in a classic prong setting. The clover...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco Platinum Red Coral & Black Jade Diamond Ring, Love and Pain
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an extraordinary 1925 Art Deco Red Coral, Black Jade, and Diamond ring in Platinum. We titled this ring after Edvard Munch’s painting, " Love & Pain" as it embodies the sam...
Coral, Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum
Chrysoprase with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoprase 3.73 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.57 carat and Diamond 0.10 carat Rings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 4.78 gram...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.30 cm Length: 1.50 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.46 grams "We first opened doors i...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.81 Carat Weight Pink Sapphire & Round Diamond Fashion Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted The polki flat cut diamond 22k gold ring handcrafted with sophisticated gold work on the edges and aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kimberly McDonald 18k Gold GIA Orangy Pink Tumbled Free Form Spinel Diamond Ring
By Kimberly McDonald
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wonderful rare and unique ring is signed by Kimberly McDonald! It is GIA certified as a unique tumbled Orangy-Pink Spinel! Truly magnificent ring from a top designer of our time...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.6 cm Length: 3.6 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 37Ct Turquoise Green Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our vintage-inspired starfish turquoise ring, a captivating piece that celebrates the beauty of the ocean. This ring showcases a stunning 37 Carat turquoise at its center...
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,718 / item
Kundalini I Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Kundalini I Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.4 x H 2.4 cm Materials: Gold, diamond The Kundalini Ring I inspired by the concept of awakening the kundalini- a primal energ...
Diamond, Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Tsavorite and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 9.32 carats, Tsavorite 1.08 carats and Brown Diamond 0.63 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.5...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Intricate 18K & 24K YG Ring with Black Tourmaline and Diamonds by Victor Velyan
By Victor Velyan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite ring by the illustrious designer Victor Velyan. This luxurious piece is a harmonious blend of 18K and 24K yellow gold, meticulousl...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
$4,492Sale Price|25% Off
51ct Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning 51.60 carat Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold. This ring is a true statement piece, designed to captivate and mesmeri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Navratna Gold Ring with Diamonds and Gemstones in Indian Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
He lends his experience to Kahana by managing operations and production. Polki is an uncut, unpolished diamond, with one side flat and the other in a slightly curved shape, usually ...
Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garne...
Black Star Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 11.51 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.51 carats and Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.06...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back. These Flat Diamonds are called "Polki". The diamonds are set in the piece using "Kund...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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