Faye Kim Platinum Oval Black Diamond Ring, .82ct, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an oval black diamond in designer Faye Kim's signature minimalist bezel.
Black Diamond, Platinum
Black Diamond Ring With White Diamonds 1.16 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin White Diamond: 0.64 Carats Black Diamond: 0.52 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.70ctw Black Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 2.70ctw (2.50ct center, 0.20ctw Accents) Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Black Treatment - Color Treated Metal: 14k White Gol...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features an array of blue and black diamonds (1.80cttw), set in a 14k rose gold ring.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Gold Karat: 14k Total Diamond Weight: 1.81 Carats Jewelry Setting: Pave Product Features: Certified Diamond Diamond Properties: Color Enhanced Band Width: 5-6 mm, ...
Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling Silver Black Diamond Ring, 925 Princess Cut 1.00ct Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamond Treatment: Color Enhanced Color: Black Cut: Princess Ca...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Dilys' Dragon Motif Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dragons: the symbol of power, strength and good luck in Chinese culture, are alluded to in this bold 18 karat gold diamond ring that adds power to any look. Designed by the renowned ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1ct Oval Diamond Ring engagement ring Black Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Solitaire ring with a character, oval black diamond totaling 1 carat in a bezel setting thats so slick and modern in 14KT solid rose gold.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Large Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Black and White natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Black Gold Apple Design Ring, Large Flower/Apple Style Approx weight 18.0 grams 18k Gold & with Black Rhodium Approx size 25mm wide, and 15mm Hight.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.03 carats and Black Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.56 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamonds Ring Sterling Silver 925 and Black Diamonds Square Cluster Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sterling Silver 925 Ring with Natural Black Diamonds Cluster Design and Groove texture Black Diamonds approx 0.43 carat Weight 5.40 grams Finger Size 6 Design area is approx 14 x 1...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Large Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Black and White natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New 18k designer Ring Large Wing Style Approx weight 12.0 grams Approx size 35 x 20 mm Finger size 7 Natural Black and White Diamonds approx 1.25 carat GH-SI Gift Box & Appraisal (#o...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White 18K Gold White Black Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 1.69Carats/110 Pcs
18k Gold
Black Agate Ring with 1.40 Carats Black Diamonds Ring in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Step into the enchanting world of Steven Dweck's Carventurous Collection with the captivating Black Agate Ring adorned with 1.40 carats of black diamonds.
Sterling Silver
18k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Gemstone: 100% Natural Black Diamond (0.08 ct). Top Platform Width: 9 mm.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Gemstone: 100% Natural Black Diamond (0.08 ct). Top Platform Width: 9 mm.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Diamond Ring with Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold, Asscher cut 3.6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A sleek, edgy ring with a monochrome palette. "A natural black diamond with white diamonds in 14K gold."
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium Silver White Black Diamonds Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
These beautifully handcrafted rings from our Facette Collection with White and Black Diamonds, are handcrafted in White Gold and Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Black diamond ring mens wedding band 18KT gold mens jewelry natural black diamon
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural black diamonds totaling 0.50ct in 18KT white gold. This item will come with a beautiful packaging and certificate of authenticity from laboratory in your name. All items le...
Black Diamond
New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Men's Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Col...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats, Ruby 5.45 carats and Black Diamond 1.01 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.23 grams "W...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.52 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats and Black Diamond 2.67 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 3.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 20....
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Black Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "84 Brown Diamonds 0.86 CT 36 Black Diamonds 0.35 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & G...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Aquamarine with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 22.04 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat and Black Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Wei...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim Platinum .73 Carat Emerald Cut Black Diamond Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an emerald cut black diamond in Faye Kim’s signature minimalist bezel.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite, Diamond, Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite 0.28 carat, Diamond 0.06 carat and Black Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Tota...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI CERTIFIED Vintage 3.63 Carat Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the unparalleled beauty of this 14K yellow gold ring, boasting an IGI certified 3.63 carat black diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Quartz, Diamond, Brown Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quartz 9.03 carats, Diamond 0.10 carat, Brown Diamond 1.41 carats and Black Diamond 0.82 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 ...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI CERTIFIED Vintage 2.27 Carat Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the unparalleled beauty of this 14K yellow gold ring, boasting an IGI certified 2.27 carat black diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.75 carats, Diamond 1.01 carats with Black Diamond 1.10 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 58 "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1 Carat Solitaire Emerald Cut Black Diamond Ring/Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat + Solitaire Black Diamond Emerald cut shape Traditional Ring/Band 18 Karat White Gold Size 5 Solitaire Emerald cut Black diamond approximately 1 Carat or higher and Whi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 13.68 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2. cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round 1.25 ct Enhanced Black Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
April Birthstone Ring for Women: Enhanced Black Diamond is the Birthstone for April.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, 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
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.60 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat and Black Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.87 grams...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.8 Carat Black Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
This sparkling black diamond ring has a surprise! It's actually a two-piece interchangeable ring.
Black Diamond, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.12 carat and Black Diamond 1.23 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 20.58 grams...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Pave Three-Sided Ring with Black Diamonds Chevron Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Sterling silver & Black Diamonds -Ring size: 10 -Comes with David Yurman box -Retail: $3500
1ct Black Diamonds Circular Mens Ring 14kt gold 12428*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1 ct black diamonds ring .75ct white diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt white gold. 12.3 grams Size 7 19mm wide 7mm depth $4500 Appraisal Certificate to accompany
Diamond, 14k Gold
$456Sale Price|40% Off
1.50ctw Black Diamond Mens Ring Sterling Silver Size 10
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This bold gents black diamond ring is crafted in sterling silver and features 1.50 carats total weight of round black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Black Titanium Diamond Streamline Signet Ring All SIZES AVAILABLE
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand: David Yurman Material: Black Titanium Pave Black Diamonds Ring Size: 10.75 Ring Face: 18.5 X 19mm Available Sizes: 7.75 / 8.5 / 8 / 11 /10 / 14/ 9 ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Base of...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Titanium
$594Sale Price|40% Off
0.25ctw Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This sleek black diamond ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features 0.25 carats total weight of round black diamonds set in a halfway eternity style design.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Lillipad Collection" Emerald and Black Diamond Ring in 18K Black Gold. Emerald- 5.65ct Total Weight.
Black Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Black Diamond engagement ring 3ct Emerald Cut diamond ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
So different! Emerald Cut black diamond ring in 18KT white gold, such a slick and modern ring with a character!
Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,450Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $5, 750 Rare Important 18KT Black Diamond Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Yellow Diamond Black Diamond Ring. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Yellow Diamond and adorned with Shim...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $12, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Black Diamond Heart Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy HEART Diamond and Black Diamond Ring. Ring is Beautifully comprised of a Finely Set Gorgeous Heart Shaped Diamond a...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
3.06 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.06 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring that can transform into an Engagement ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
NWT $1, 950 Stunning 18KT Shimmer Black Diamond Heart Yellow Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Yellow Diamond Black Diamond Ring. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Yellow Diamond Heart Shaped Diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxury Black Diamond Connected Link Statement Ring In SIlver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details Weight: 16.152g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 8.45ct Diamond Type: Black Diamonds Product Features Style: Linked Ring Design: Spinelli Link with Full Diamond ...
Black Diamond, Silver
Faceted moonstone black diamonds golden ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted moonstone black diamonds golden ring 7.5 This moonstone and black diamond ring offers a unique blend of elegance and mystery.
Moonstone, Gold
0.59 cts Clear Zambian Emerald, Black onyx & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant emerald, Black & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 1 piece of Oval Cut shaped Zambian emerald weight 0.59 carat which is surrounded Black onyx weight 5.97 car...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Pavé Black Diamond Signet Men's Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This David Yurman ring features a bold sterling silver signet-style design with a broad rectangular face densely pavé-set with black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
1.51 Carat Pear Cut Black Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Pear Cut Black Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Gorgeous Black Diamond ring that can transform into an Engagement ring!!
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Natural Black Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
4.75 carat Black Diamond Ring - 14KT White Gold Diamond RND 8.38 - 8.31 x 7.29mm, 3.48ct.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Modern Blackened Sterling Silver Gray Spinel Black Diamond Men's Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Gray spinels and black diamonds have been set into blackened sterling silver ring.
Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver
3.50 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Metal: Primary Stones: Natural Black Diamond Accent Stones: Natural White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 3.50 cara...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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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