$989Sale Price|20% Off
Chevron Ring in 14k Gold and Diamond V Band Bezel Diamond Dainty
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Ring 14k Gold Diamond V Band Bezel Diamond Dainty Stack Wedding Ring Breathtaking yellow gold V band, with bezel set diamonds!
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 9ctw GIA Bezel Set Apple Green A Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Translucent Very Nice Apple Green - 15.45 x 12.70 x 4.31 mm - 8.90ct (exact) ** See Cer...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Band with Eight Bezel Set Diamonds - Size 4
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold band with eight bezel set diamonds each weighing ~0.17ct and is graded at VVS2/F
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.26 CTS and bezel set, flanked by two swirled scrolls,...
House of RAVN, Diamond Offering Ring, Half Bezel Solitaire 1.59ct GIA Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Material: 18k yellow gold Weight: 13 grams Stone: 1.59 carat GIA-certified center diamond, SI1 Clarity, with 48 accent diamonds (1.45ct total) Carats: 1.59 carat center diamond M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Row Bezel Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Row Bezel Diamond Band A bold yellow gold band composed of four parallel rows, each set with evenly spaced round diamonds in smooth, bezel-style settings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A rectangular 2.14 carat cushion cut purple sapphire is front and center in this one-of-a-kind three-stone ring by Bracken Jewelers, complemented by two old mine cut diamond sides (0...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Bezel Set Diamond 14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Gold Department: Men Diamond Weight: 0.05 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Gold Weight: 3.17 Grams Approx Occasion: Wedding Use Occasion: Engagement Country/Reg...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.40 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Bezel Eternity Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Seventeen Heart Shape Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.40 Carats Color/Clarity: G-H / SI1-2 Ring Size: 7.5 Ring Weight: 3.4 Grams I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 0.12ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Polished Finish Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 6.6 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make a bold statement with David Webb's exquisite large ruby ring, adorned with sparkling pavé-set diamonds. A stunning fusion of opulence and artistry, perfect for any occasion. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carelle 18k Gold 0.26ctw Bezel Diamond & Amethyst Matte Finish Band Ring
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round domed Checkerboard Cut Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 0.25ct (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Bezel Set - G Colo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Yellow And Blue Sapphire Bezel Dome Evil Eye Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Dome Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
6.94 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond 18K Black Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
6.94 carat emerald cut natural Thai ruby and 1.65 carat baguette diamond 18K yellow gold and black gold bezel cocktail ring, featuring the vivid purplish red ruby in a yellow gold be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 Carat Buff Top Red Garnet in Diamond Accented Bezel Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
The 6.50 carat garnet in this diamond accented solitaire has an enchanting and mysterious quality about it. It's cut as a buff top, which means that the top of the stone curves up to...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS:- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 0.88 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.23tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Floral Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This magnificent emerald and diamond ring commands attention with a 2.87-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, elegantly bezel-set to showcase its vibrant beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade Bezel Set & Diamond Pavé in 14K Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural oval-cut Type A jadeite jade mens ring bezel set in 14K yellow and white gold with pavé set diamonds around the border and nugget-textured finish.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Emerald 14K (or 18k upon request) Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Emerald 14K Diamond Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted with natural diamonds and emeralds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite emerald cut diamond eternity band is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handcrafted setting is made in a low profile and very comfortable bezel setting design. The exceptionally white and clear radiant cut diamonds sparkle magnificently on yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke yellow gold diamond eternity band is a masterpiece!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Modernist 18k Gold Oval Bezel Tourmaline & Diamond Polished Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful modernist ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This large ring features an oval cabochon cut tourmaline neatly bezel set in open work and displays a very f...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,185Sale Price / item|35% Off
1 Carat Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond bezel eternity band with bright white, round brilliant diamonds! This modern diamond band has round brilliant diamonds set in milgrain bezel settings. The bezel settings fram...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KYG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18 Karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Bezel Set Asscher Cut Diamond Station Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 5 asscher cut = 1.04cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.70ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Width - 10 mm ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose Gold/White a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum .50ctw Old Mine Bezel Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.50ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bezel Channel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking vintage ring crafted in solid 18ct buttery yellow gold, showcasing a natural cornflower blue sapphire in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic diamond band showcases an exquisite 0.45ct emerald cut center diamond graded at F in color, VS1 in clarity. It is bezel set in a satin finish, 18k yellow gold setting style...
Heart Emerald & Diamond Bezel Gemstone Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Heart Carat: 0.37 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Heart Carat: 0.52 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Nat...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 18k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 14k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Bezel Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer White and Rose Gold 18 Karat Ring features two gorgeous round surfaces with diamonds. This beautiful ring is made from three solid gold pieces connected and featu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose...
Louis Newman & Co 5.09 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
The diamond is set in a custom made 18k yellow gold bezel and shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KWG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond and gemstone collection showcases elegant pieces that are extremely versatile and a timeless addition to your jewelry collection. These pieces are part of our dainty and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold& 18k White Gold Gemstone/ Diamond Details: The Center Stone is a Natural, Emerald cut, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.57 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Milgrain Bezel 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 8.57 carat emerald cut vivid green emerald statement ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring a full milgrain bezel surround and 24 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.51 carats pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 5-Stone Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: 5 Oval cut = 0.96cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 2.6 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KRG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond and gemstone collection showcases elegant pieces that are extremely versatile and a timeless addition to your jewelry collection. These pieces are part of our dainty and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Estate 14K Oval Half Bezel Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring European Shank 2.42ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An estate gemstone ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a European-style shank and centered by a half–bezel set oval-cut natural sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Champagne Diamond Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Champagne Diamond has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
GIA 2 Carat Old Mine Solitaire Ring in Bezel Black Rhodium & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.01 ct. N VS2 old mine white diamond. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
0.16ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Marquise Bezel Eternity Band in 18k Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful milgrain eternity band is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and set on high ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,180Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Channel-Bezel Set Satin Finish Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold baguette and round channel-bezel set satin finish ring, containing 10 baguette and 18 round full cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight .95cts. fits a stone 1c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Ct Bezel Set Oval Emerald and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 1.17 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 8 x 6 mm > Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58tcw 14K Natural Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Shank Accent Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The entire ring is set in 14k yellow gold, which provides a beautiful warmth to the piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.97tcw 14K East-West Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gemstone showcases an enthralling spring green color that is vivacious and lustrous all in one with a tint of yellow-green hue. Securely bezel set for the outermost best protecti...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 10.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Textured Diamond Bezel Station Ring, 14K Gold Wedding Stackable Spacer, LR4867
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This Gabriel & Co. stunning 14 karat yellow gold stackable ring with bead spacers has a look that is very modern yet classic! This ring adds a touch of style to any outfit, yet i...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Bezel Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Ring bezel set in18 Karat yellow gold featuring 6 graduating natural diamond baguettes on either side the ring and 68 round brilliant ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Piece Tourmalineted Quartz Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Bezel Silver Bench Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18K yellow Gold Bezel Hexagonal Tourmalineted Quartz, Sterling Silver, Unique Piece "Ink Ring".
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver...
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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