Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold, Natural Stones, 2.24ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold, Natural Gemstones, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 0.31 cts Zambian emerald & 0.14 cts diamond ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut emerald thin diamond ring gold Natural emerald cut emerald prong set diamond ring gold Emerald octagon mini diamond ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ Gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 5.50 cts emerald & 0.75 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald octagon diamond eternity band ring gold Natural emerald cut emerald diamond ring gold Real emerald cut emerald ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ Gem...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 0.97 cts ruby & 0.46 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby dot and dash ring gold Natural baguette cut ruby diamond ring gold Ruby eternity band ring Birthstone ring gold Ruby ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemsto...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pink Sapphire Halo Ring, 0.75ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Zambia...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 0.35 cts Peridot & 0.14 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Peridot diamond ring gold Natural Peridot gemstone emerald cut diamond ring gold Mini green peridot diamond dainty ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Peridot ✦ Gemstone Typ...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Natural 1.13cts Blue Topaz & 0.20cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and fea...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Natural 0.37 cts red sapphire & 0.14 cts diamond ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Red sapphire diamond ring gold Natural red sapphire emerald cut prong set diamond ring gold Mini red sapphire diamond dainty ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Red Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Brown Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural 2.00ct Asscher cut brown and yellow diamond halo engagement ring.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pink Sapphire Pear-Shaped Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, PEAR-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 1.87ct Cushion Pink Sapphire & 0.55ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Green Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum & Yellow Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic Platinum and 18k Yellow gold ring features a 4.55 Carat Asscher cut shaped vibrant green Natural Emerald flanked by two(2) Baguette-shaped diamonds in a total weight of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.30ct Diamond and Ruby Vintage Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage diamond and ruby ring is truly one-of-a-kind! The glamorous double leaf design features stunning pear-shaped center rubies, accented with sparkling round brilliant cut a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Nw=2.12gm Diamond =0.76cts Emerald =3.49cts Short Description: A timeless pear-shaped emerald ring featuring a vivid green emerald as the centerpiece, elegantly surrounded by a spa...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold, 2.05ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exceptional engagement ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond, selected for its refined step-cut facets and striking hall-of-mirrors brilliance. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 1.48ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, heart-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, Natural 3.84 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.24 Carat Total Yellow & White Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable wedding band ring, featuring a 0.28 carat Asscher cut diamond center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.54 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond band. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural cushion cut yellow diamonds complimented by natural Asscher cut white diamonds. Thi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural 0.71 cts pink sapphire & 1.11 cts diamond ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond pave ring gold Natural octagon pink sapphire diamond ring gold Real pink sapphire diamond ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone :Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 2.29 cts pink sapphire & 0.81 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire asscher cut with diamond vintage ring gold Natural pink sapphire asscher cut flush diamond ring Vintage pink sapphire ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapph...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This captivating cluster ring showcases a classically Victorian design. At its centre, a 1.20 carat emerald is sat, cut in an unusual asscher cut shape and rub over set into 18 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.69cts blue sapphire & 0.26 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real blue sapphire ring 14k gold Natural 0.69CT emerald cut blue sapphire pear diamond toi et moi ring Blue sapphire ring jewelspark Enjoy duty free shopping with faster turnaround...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rare Kashmir GIA 3.97cts Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This GIA certified Extremely Rare Natural Kashmir Blue Sapphire from the Himalaya without any treatments with Diamond Halo, is a special piece, Hand Crafted in solid Platinum with 1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 0.34cts Aquamarine & 0.12cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat white gold and features an AQUAMA...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Natural 0.23 cts Zambian emerald & 0.49 cts diamond heart ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald heart shape ring 14K gold Natural 1.20ct big emerald heart diamond ring gold Emerald pinky ring Emerald cut proposal ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 8.53 cts rainbow sapphire & 0.31 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire pear shape eternity band ring 14K gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond ring gold Rainbow ombre eternity band ring gold STONE DETAILS: ✦ Gemstone : Rainbow Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Band Ring in 18K Gold, 4-5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 6.29 cts rainbow sapphire & 0.62 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Octagon cut STONE DETAILS : ✦ Stone: Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Stone Type : Natural ✦Ring Width : 7.7 mm ✦Ring Height : 2.50 mm ✦ Stone Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 4.21 cts rainbow sapphire & 0.68 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band in 14K/18K Gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Stone: Rainbow Sapphire & Ruby ✦ Stone Type : Natural ✦ Ring Width : 7.20 mm ✦ Ring Hei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Gold, 0.83ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 1.07 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, heart-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Square Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity, selected for its crisp step-cut facets and elegant geometry. The cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 1 Carat
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald 0.70 ct, Diamonds 1.60 ct. Contemporary Band Ring.18 Kt Gold. Made Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Band model ring with central Assecher cut Emerald of 0.70 ct, surrounded by a pavé of brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.60 ct. The ring is in 18 Kt yellow gold, its manuf...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.73 Carat Certified Fine Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
AAA+ Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Asscher-octagonal Cut 5.73 Carats 12.60mm x 11.85mm x 6.30mm Color: AAA+ vivid intense medium green Saturation: Strong Luster: Excellent Accent ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.07 cts blue sapphire & 0.21 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire emerald cut diamond gypsy ring gold Natural blue sapphire flush set ring with pear diamond Vintage signet chunky ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.87 cts pink sapphire & 0.55 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond ring gold Natural 1.50CT cushion pink sapphire 0.98CT emerald cut diamond ring Pink sapphire ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 0.48 cts pink sapphire & 0.10 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut chunky gypsy ring gold Natural pink sapphire flush set ring with old mine cut diamond Vintage style big ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphir...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 1.80 cts pink sapphire & 0.65 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire pear cut diamond ring gold Natural pink sapphire pear diamond vintage ring gold Pink sapphire pear diamond filigree ring STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone :Pink Sapphire ✦ ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.60 cts pink sapphire & 0.30 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire diamond princess cut ring gold Natural 3x3MM 1.50cts pink sapphire diamond ring gold Pink sapphire statement ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 6.29 cts multi sapphire with 1.13 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire princess cut diamond big ring gold Natural multi sapphire with diamond ring gold Vibrant rainbow sapphire ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ Gems...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.07 cts pink Sapphire & 0.23 cts diamonds ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart ring 14K gold Natural pink Sapphire heart ring with diamonds Pink heart solitaire ring gold Heart promise ring STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ G...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.48 cts pink sapphire 048 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural 1.0CT heart shape pink sapphire diamond ring gold Pink sapphire heart ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapph...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat E VVS2 Square Emerald Diamond Half Bezel Ring 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond, graded E color and VVS2 clarity, selected for its crisp step-cut facets and exceptional purity. Set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 14K Gold Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 4.53ct Gemstone
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPH...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 6.29cts Multi-sapphire & 1.13cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 14K Gold Multi-Sapphire Ring with 0.75ct Diamond, 6.09ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 3.53cts Multi-sapphire & 0.15cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, 4.36ct Natural Gemstones
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hand Fabricated 18k Gold & Platinum Gia Mandarin Spessartine Garnet Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Fire hot! Exquisitely hand fabricated 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a magnificent 4.71 Carat Mandarin Spessartine Garnet with GIA Identification Report# 6224178876...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 2.05 cts pink sapphire & 0.53 cts diamond vintage ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond ring gold Natural octagon pink sapphire bezel set diamond ring gold Pink sapphire diamond ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman Burma Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Oscar Heyman ring featuring a fine Burma sapphire surrounded by an elegant arrangement of diamonds in a sophisticated platinum setting. At the center is a square emerald...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 1.38 cts pink sapphire heart & 0.59 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural pink sapphire heart diamond spiral pinky ring 18K gold Real 1.25CTW pink sapphire heart ring gold Pink sapphire heart ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 4.36 cts rainbow sapphire & 0.35 cts diamond zig zag ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow gemstone sapphire eternity band ring gold Natural rainbow diamond zig zag ring Raimbow gemstone and diamond ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Ge...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring. Set with eight square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back claw and grain settings with an approximate comb...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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