$4,024Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. !8K Gold & Platinum Diamond Flower Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and timeless, this vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents, featuring a sparkling diamond flower motif set with approximately ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Edwardian Styled 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Edwardian styled vintage diamond ring is the epitome of elegance, exuding charm and style. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring features seven round diamonds clustered together ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage by Haco 1.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage by Haco 1.45 TDW This pretty vintage ring circa the 1930s is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold also hallmarked HACO inside of the shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,362Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring with 1.07ct Black Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dive into the realm of opulence and artistic beauty with this vintage-inspired flower ring. Masterfully crafted in 18 Karat rose gold, this unique piece is a harmonious blend of clas...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
c2000 Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring France 5.5 Diamond Flower Band 18k Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co diamond flower ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold & platinum (circa 2000).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Ring Old Mine 14k White Gold Flower Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing circa 1930s vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center old mine cut diamond is .45 carat of VS2 clarity and J ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Design Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .08 Carat Hot Pink Sapphire. Surrounded and accented on sha...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1930s ring is finely crafted in luxurious Platinum and set with genuine Diamonds. The center Old Mine cut Diamond is 1.20 carat of VS2 clarity and J color. Two s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Flower Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds Solid Rose Gold Charles Krypell
By Charles Krypell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Diamond Ring Pre-Owned - as new condition Vintage made by Charles Krypell Has sprinkled diamonds and Leaves. in real it looks much better, was hard to capture it beauty by cam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Tiffany & Co. pearl and diamond flower cluster ring in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage This lovely estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White and set with sparkling natural diamonds and natural rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Flower Cluster 9K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An elegant and gentle cluster ring made from 9K rose gold with flower design, the head assemble a natural diamond in prong setting. Surrounding the head lies eight diamonds to comple...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Daisy Elevated on Ring. 14K Diamond Daisy. Vintage Diamond Flower
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 7 US Materials: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in...
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring is well assembled and crafted with two-tone 18k gold making the diamonds stand out from every angle of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring - The ring us set with one genuine emerald weighing about .16ct with very fine green color.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Band Vintage Cluster .90 TDW Round
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Band Vintage Cluster .90 TDW Round This beautiful vintage ring is finely crated in solid 14K Yellow gold and white gold for the top (carefully tested an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Flower Blossom Motif Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An art deco period engagement ring featuring a 0.80 carat Old European cut diamond, set in a classic prong setting. The diamond boasts an H color gr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Grey Pearls Flower Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with five Grey Rearls, Round cut Sapphires, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Circa 1950s Size 7, resizable
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Ornate 0.58ctw Diamond Flower Ring Platinum Wedding Anniversary Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.58ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - H Clarity - VS2 Metal: Platinum Weight: 14.2 Grams Stamps: Plat Face Height: 10...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Multi-Gem Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Marquise cut Garnets and Peridots, and Round cut Topaz and Diamonds. Circa 1960s Size 8, resizable
Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Height: 9 mm Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Round Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in Color - 4.6x4.3mm each (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Solid Gold 0.70ctw Round Diamond & Emerald Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.35ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Signet Ring – Vintage Stars, Flowers, Enamel, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful small ring is decorated with a textured side, small hand engraved stars, blue enamel, little flowers and two lovely single cut diamonds in the centre.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Pink Yellow Sapphire Diamond Floral Flower Tricolor Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Floral 18K Tricolor Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make any size. Box is not inclu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.76tcw Diamond Flower Ring 14k White Gold Size 7.75 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.61ct Cut - Old European Color - I Clarity -SI2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Single & Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful unique vintage 18k white gold black rhodium flower cocktail ring, set with 0.35ct of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond in each of the 6 blue enamel flowers with a total approximate weight o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 2 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Emerald & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.99ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Lucky 4 Leaf Clover Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We love this ring! It is so pretty in person and the pear shaped aquamarines create a perfect 4 leaf clover stemming from a substantial center diamond - all in solid platinum! Enjoy!...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA Colorless 2.06ctw Old European Diamond Flower Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA Colorless 2.06ctw Old European Diamond Cocktail Flower Cluster Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Flower Ring Ruby Tsavorite and Diamonds Natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cocktail Ring Pre-owned in excellent condition 18k white Gold weight approx: 14.0 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.40 ct Natural Ruby approx 1.0 ct Natural green Tsavorite app...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald And Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Floral Flower Enamel Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in the allure of vintage elegance with this Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Floral Enamel Halo Ring in 18K White Gold. Featuring a stunning Diamond at its center, surroun...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$747Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage Inspired Tanzanite & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver ring features natural tanzanite and diamonds in a vintage-inspired floral design. It showcases eight marquise and pear-shaped tanzanite stones, siz...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k White Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Onbell Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Onbell Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1940s Mid Century 1.98ctw Diamond Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s)-- (33) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pavé Set - H/I Color - VS1-SI2 Clarity - 0.33ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Rich...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Onbell Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Onbell Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Flower or Snowflake Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold, sapphire & natural diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. Centered on a high set Old European cut ca. 0.51± ct. diamond surrounded by 8 alternating stones, 4 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Deep Purple Color - 5 x 3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,530Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pinkish Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,425Sale Price|20% Off
Flower vintage ring with diamond and sapphires, UK, late XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
A charming gold ring with dark blue sapphires and a central diamond. Made of 9 carat yellow and white gold. It is decorated with 6 natural sapphires of dark blue color and a total we...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Trefle Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 5.33ct Marquise Sapphire Diamond Large Flower Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 16 Marquise & 1 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Rich Blue Color - 5.1ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1985 Vintage Colombian Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Ring in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This vintage ring is in excellent condition, expertly crafted and assayed in year 1985, Birmingham.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring 51
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Trefle Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold .78ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Large Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very unique vintage diamond flower cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis in Diamond Cluster Flower Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Rich Deep Blue - 10.3x7.3mm (approx.) (42) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold approx. 0.32ctw Natural Round Diamond Three Flower Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold approx. 0.32ctw Natural Round Diamond Three Flower Ring This stunning 0.32ctw Diamond Flower Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Bypass 18k Gold Flower Ring 52
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snowflake Bypass Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Ring Size 6 / M
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning handmade vintage ring crafted in solid 14ct yellow gold, showcasing four natural blue sapphires arranged in a charming floral formation. Two sparkling diamonds accent the sh...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow 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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