Vera Wang Diamond Ring Set In 18ct White Gold, 0.69ct
By Vera Wang
Located in London, GB
This Vera Wang ring features 0.69ct natural diamonds in total set in 18ct white gold. The design
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Diamond Ring Set In 18ct White Gold, 0.69ct
By Vera Wang
Located in London, GB
This Vera Wang ring features 0.69ct natural diamonds in total set in 18ct white gold. The design
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 1.57 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified
By Vera Wang
Located in New York, NY
VERA WANG 1.57 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Collection 1.20ctw Diamond & Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring. at the solitaire diamond) - 13.1mm (sapphire to sapphire) - 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring w/ Sapphires
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: princess cut = 0.30cttw Color: G
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Collection 0.80 tcwt Princess Diamond Double Frame Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang Love Collection Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo Ref. number: #20053709 Metal: 14kt
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang LOVE 18K White Gold 0.70ct Diamond Halo & Sapphire Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Grantham, GB
Vera Wang LOVE 18ct White Gold 0.70 Carat Diamond Halo & Sapphire Ring 0.40 Carat Central Round
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut= 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 0.20ct pear Color: H Clarity: SI1
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 15 round brilliant cut = .70cttw Color: G
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.36ct Color: G Clarity: SI1
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.40ct Color: G Clarity: SI1
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.32ct Color : G
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut = 0.36ct Color : H
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14K White gold engagement ring with round brilliant diamond
By Vera Wang
Located in New York, NY
14K white gold engagement ring with round brilliant diamond center stone and round brilliant
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color : G
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 TCW 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG LOVE COLLECTION Style: 1 TCW Diamond Frame Split Shank Engagement Ring Sku Number
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vera Wang Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Sapphires
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang GSI 8950800102 Material: 14k white Center Diamond/s: 1 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 1.09ctw Marquise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold Sapphire
By Vera Wang
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gold Weight: 3.7 Grams Stamps: 14kt Vera Wang Love Face Height: 11.8 mm Rise Above Finger: 8.3 mm
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.48ct Color: H
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires Vera Wang Love Collection
By Vera Wang
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 14K White Gold Vera Wang Diamond engagement ring with two small sapphire stones from the
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Band
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 round cut = 0.13cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Diamond Engagement Ring Love Collection Round 1.25 Carat 14 Karat Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG Bridal Love Collection Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Diamond Accents Metal: 14k
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 1.00 Carat Princess Diamond Double Twist 14 Karat WG Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang love Collection Style: Double Halo Frame Twist Band Engagement Ring Ref. number
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang "Love" Collection 14k White Gold Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - 6 Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 1.00 tcw Pear Shape Diamond Sapphire Double Frame Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang LOVE Collection Double Halo Engagement Ring Style: 20332385 Metal: 14kt White Gold Size
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Mens 14k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Wedding Band Ring sz 11.25
By Vera Wang
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Vera Wang men's wedding ring features a sleek and modern design. Crafted from 14k white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Contour Band
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: I
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 0.57ctw Princess Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Sz 6.25
By Vera Wang
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond Center - Carats - 0.18ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Round Diamond Engagement Ring & Band Set 1.28 tcw 14k White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG Love Round Diamond Engagement Ring & Band Set Style: Halo with Twisted Scroll Band
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Princess Diamond 1 1/3 Tcw Engagment Ring 14kt White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang LOVE Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo Metal: 14kt White Gold Size
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Diamond Engagement Ring 3/4 Carat in 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG BRIDAL LOVE COLLECTION Style: LOVE 3/4 TCW Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Sku Number
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 'Love' Pavé Diamond & Blue Sapphire Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This Vera Wang “Love” wrap ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and features a
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Vera Wang 1-1/5 CT TW 14K White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This stunning pear shape diamond with glowing halo brings plenty of sparkle to this Vera Wang WISH
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Ring Love Collection 0.85 Carat Solitaire Split Shank 18 Karat WG
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Split Shank Solitaire Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 6.25
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Vera Wang Love Collection Diamond Sapphire Band Size 5 #14766
By Vera Wang
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This gorgeous 14K white gold ring has 79 round cut diamonds decorated around 3 princess cut
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K White Gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 0.84cttw Color: E Clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Neil Lane Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Twisted Band 1.00 Tcw 14k WG
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Neil Lane Bridal Style: Halo & Twisted Band Engagement Ring SKU Number: #940464819 Metal: 14K
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: vera wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.34ct Color: I
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vera Wang Diamond Ring In 14k
By Vera Wang
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vera Wang Engagement / Fashion Diamond Ring In 14k white gold. 0.63 total carats weight in
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Diamond Vine Motif Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Diamond Vine Motif Band by Vera Wang. With 30 diamonds, approx. 30
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vera Wang Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Set With 0.95ct Natural Diamonds
By Vera Wang
Located in London, GB
This dazzling Vera Wang Love cluster ring with 0.95ct of natural diamonds, making it the perfect
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 23 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: I
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vera Wang “Love” Collection Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a charming 14k white gold engagement ring from the Vera Wang “Love” Collection. This ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = .35ct Color: H
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Double Halo Diamond Love Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: COM1788 Brand: Vera Wang Description: 14k White Gold Double Halo Diamond Engagement
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Half 0.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: COM1789 Brand: Vera Wang Description: 14k White Gold Half Diamond Eternity Ring
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vera Wang 1.00 CTW Diamond 14k White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring Size 10 Metal: 14k White
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Double Halo Oval Diamond Ring MSRP $2200
By Vera Wang
Located in Montgomery, AL
Vera Wang 14k White Gold White Gold Oval And Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Ring
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat H VS2 Princess Cut Vera Wang Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat H VS2 Princess Cut Vera Wang Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Vera Wang 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Vera Wang 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Ring GIA Certificate Number
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 14 Karat Gold & Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Wedding Set
By Vera Wang
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold & Diamond Wedding Set from the Vera Wang Love
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.90ct Color
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Diamond Wedding Band
By Vera Wang
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum wedding band by Vera Wang. The band is set with sparkling baguette and
Diamond, Platinum
Signed Vera Wang 14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Houston, TX
5.10mm in width and weighs a total of 6.00 grams. Engraved with "14K". The "VERA WANG LOVE" trademark (or
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Princess Diamond Engagement "Love" Ring 1.00 Carat Blue Sapphires
By Vera Wang
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Vera Wang Love Collection 1 CT. T.W. Diamond and Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bridal Set Vera Wang Engagement &Wedding Ring in 18ct White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Vera Wang Diamond bridal set, engagement ring set with a mix of 0.80ct princess cut
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vera Wang Love Collection Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Scroll Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Houston, TX
diamond and sapphire engagement halo ring with a half round shank. Engraved with "14K". The "Love Vera
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Diamond Engagement Ring 1.50 Carat in 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG LOVE COLLECTION Style: 1 1/2 TCW Diamond Frame Split Shank Engagement Ring Sku Number
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Ring Diamond and Sapphire 1.00 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang Love Collection Style: Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring Metal: 14k White Gold Size
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 1/4 Carat Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG LOVE BRIDAL COLLECTION Style: Diamond Wedding Band Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 5
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Ring Round 2.00 Carat Diamond Frame Split Shank 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang LOVE Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Frame Split Shank Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love 1 1/2 Carat Oval Three-Stone Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat WG
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Vera Wang LOVE Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo Three Stone Diamond Band Engagement Ring Metal
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ver Wang Split Shank Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Rounds 1.50 TCW 14k White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
VERA WANG BRIDAL LOVE COLLECTION Style: Split Shank Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 1 1/2 TCW Sku
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring Set 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful two piece set: engagement ring and wedding band for the price of one. This beautiful ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Princess Diamond Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Columbia, MO
From the Vera Wang LOVE Collection, this captivating 14 karat white gold diamond and blue sapphire
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White/ Rose Gold Three-Stone Oval Halo Diamond Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Columbia, MO
, round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds also adorn the shoulders a signature Vera Wang Sapphire in the under
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love White Gold Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Vera Wang
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details: Estimated Retail - $2,995.00 Brand - Vera Wang Collection - Love Metal - 14 Karat
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zales Vera Wang Love Collection Princess Cut Diamond Ring .
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Diamond ring Created by the designer Vera Wang for Zales . This ring has a 0.8 princess
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Vera Wang Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A masculine Vera Wang diamond & sapphire gents wedding band which is crafted in 14k white gold
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.