White Diamond Vintage-Style Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Brilliant white, round old cut diamonds are set in a cluster arrangement around a high relief 4-claw set diamond in the middle, completing the look of a memorable piece hand-crafted ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold 1.40tcw Old Mine Cut Multi-Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond cluster ring is a charming and highly wearable piece, set with 1.40 carats total weight of old mine cut diamonds graded SI clarity and J color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat blue sapphire and 1.76 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,896Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Crown Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Part of our Little Treasures collection, the Sybarite Crown Cluster Ring injects an everyday staple with a touch of regality. Taking a classic ring silhouette and elevating it with s...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Contemporary 0.29ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold, USA
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 21 Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.29 carats. The clarity and color of the diamonds are SI1-H. The ring is set in 14 Karat White Gold with an approximate gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round .82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Color...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18ct white gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 9x9mm Weight: 3.1g
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring Set with 0.41ct Diamonds in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant Diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.41ct H colour and SI1 clarity round brilliant cut Diamonds in a 9ct White Gold setting. Additional Information: Total Diamond...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
White Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant ring in 14k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and white diamonds around. Diamonds 0.41 kt Pearl 2.20 gr - 11.5 mm Tot.Weight 7.70 gr RF +FGOI RK.AUE...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.94ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold by Roshe Jewels
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS-I. Beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.3 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Filled with breathtaking sparkle, this white gold diamond cluster Diamond ring is the ring that everyone dreams of wearing.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold and rose gold mounted with a central pearl surrounded by flowers of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams Center Diamond Details: 1.00ct, Old Mine Brilliant, Natural D...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring feature a 0.10 carat marquise diamond, assented with 0.23 carat of round diamonds. Ring is set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster ring is gorgeous and holds a gorgeous bright emerald and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Mid Century GIA 3.30 carat diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, the setting enhances the brightness of the diamonds and gives the ring a polished, timeless finish.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring - 14k Round .88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .86ctw Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Edwardian Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Wonderful and very special antique design ring. It is decorated with an approx. central 0.35 carat round diamond. The main stone is surrounded by diamonds and half circle lines of Fr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring Set with 0.65ct In 18ct Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted diamond cluster ring, set in 18ct yellow & white gold, featuring 0.65ct of natural diamonds arranged in a cluster setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.25 #25113
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.25 This sparkling ring is crafted in 14K white and yellow gold and features 84 round brilliant cut diamonds and six baguette cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified Natural Marquise Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
A captivating expression of elegance, this stunning cluster ring is handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with a radiant arrangement of natural marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous cluster ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with an amethyst and,laterally, details in white gold mounted with diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Retro Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.71ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring. The cluster ring features nine round diamonds and eight emerald-cut blue sapphires set in tiers of multiple heights. The sapphires ar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-P-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -P- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial K Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -K- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$567Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -O- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -O- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -T- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -T- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-U-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -U- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-H-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -H- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Z- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-I-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -I- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial N Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -N- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-J-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -J- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-R-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -R- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial G Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -G- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K white gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 16x12mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 4.9g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds sapphires and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is blue in colour. The sapphire total is 2.3 carat and the diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: L ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted from 18KT white gold, the ring features a delicate arrangement of round-cut diamonds, expertly set in a cluster design that creates a timeless appeal.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. An elegant vintage ring, its rectangular setting stylizes a flower whose petals are adorned with antique-cut diamonds separated by s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
~2.5 ct Triple Row Round Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 5.75 Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Diamond Count: 17 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Total Diamond W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 0.54ct Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Blooming brilliance, timeless charm. This 18K white gold ring features 19 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.54ct total), graded F color and VS clarity, arranged in a dazzling flora...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$476Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow & White Gold 0.16ctw Diamond Petite Cluster Crossover Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.16ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Heart Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Sewickley, PA
This sapphire and diamond ring features a romantic heart-shaped cluster design, beautifully crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Cluster Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-X-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -X- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.37 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-Q-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -Q- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold
Sparkling 0.60ct Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Floral sparkle, modern elegance. This 18K white gold ring features 6 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.60ct total), graded G–H color and VS clarity, arranged in a radiant cluster t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 18-karat marquise-cut blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring showcases a refined and balanced design with timeless appeal.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Dress Ring Set With 0.45ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond vintage pre-loved ring, set with 7 round brilliant cut natural diamonds in a 9ct white gold setting. Total Diamond Weight: 0.45ct Diamond Colour: H Diamond Clari...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Floral Diamond Cluster Ring with Baguette Accents in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring -Material: 14K White Gold --Condition: Mint -Diamond: 1ctw -Clarity: VS1 -Color: F *Ring Dimension: -Size: 7 -Width: 12.9 x 13.2mm -Thickness: 1.4mm -Weight: 3.7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Layered Fan Like Cluster
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a graceful arrangement of vivid green emeralds and sparkling diamonds in a striking 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial D Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -D- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cluster Ring with Brilliant-Cut Sapphires & Diamonds 18k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 18k cluster ring is a true work of art, beautifully crafted with intricate detailing. At its heart lies a captivating arrangement of 12 brilliant-cut sapphires, each w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruchi New York 1.57ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 1.57ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.00 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer brilliance of this stunning ring, adorned with a dazzling array of Baguette, Princess, Marquise, and round-shape diamonds set in luxurious 18k w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle. The center is encircled by a delicat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s 1.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.66 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 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.
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