$1,495,000 / item
10.13 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy brownish pink Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story At the heart of this ring sits approximately 10.13 carats o...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Ct. Fancy Green Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Fancy Green Yellow heart Cut Diamond, weighing an impressive 4 ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Cut Emerald Natural Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring features a heart-shaped natural emerald as the centerpiece, encircled...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini Heart Band Pave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mini Heart Band Pave 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Ring features the timeless beauty of natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The vivid red stone weighs 0.50 carat and is claw set in 18 carat yellow gold. Encircling the ruby, a cluster of old cut diamonds forms the heart shape.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.68 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring A gorgeous Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Yellow Gold.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Myanmar Heart Shape Red Spinel Ring and Pendant - 18K Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Natural Spinel ◆ ORIGIN OF SPINELS: Myanmar ◆ SIDE STONE: Diamonds, spinel (5 pcs), tourmaline (drop shape 1 pc) ◆ RING SIZE: US6 (we offer free size alteration, which ...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.77 Carats 10 Heart Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Romance takes center stage in this captivating cluster ring featuring ten heart-cut diamonds that create a stunning cascading arrangement. Each heart-shaped stone is expertly positio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 1.43 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a 0.49 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond heart-shaped, GIA certified as SI1 in clarity, and pear-shaped Colorless Diamonds, totaling 0.39 carat, this ring is a true marve...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.69 grams "...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.63ctt Fancy Greenish Brownish Yellow Diamond Floral Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow diamond floral ring. 2.63 carats total diamond weight. 12 mixed diamonds, 1.79 carats. Approximately Fancy Greenish Brownish Yellow color diamonds SI clarity. Complimen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Gorgeous 1.29 ct Moi et Toi Natural Yellow & White Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite moi et toi diamond ring showcases a striking pairing of a 1.29 ct natural yellow heart-shaped diamond and a 0.39 ct round brilliant white diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are surrounded by halos of sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds in the heart and bow motif design. The combination of Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds within the entwined hearts creat...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Alex Jona Black Diamond Heart White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold halo ring set with rose cut heart black diamond weighing 1.65 carats, enhanced by 0.13 carats of white diamonds...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1990s emerald heart ring with diamonds is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.51 carat.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.30 Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphire and Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent ring, it features a pear shaped royal blue sapphire weighing 10.30 carat with heart-shaped intense yellow diamonds making up the ring band weighing 6.53 carat.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,446Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Possessing such treasures is a blessing, as they are not only symbols of unimagianable wealth and beauty, but also precious heritage to be cherished and passed down from one genetati...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy blue-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring The Fancy Yellow heart shape diamonds are graded and positioned so the eye reads one calm, even surface of brilliance.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.50ct. Natural Toi et Moi Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Report 18K G
Located in New York, NY
Main Diamonds: Two heart-shaped diamonds (2.02ct H SI2 & 2.01ct I SI2), GIA-certified Metal: 18K white and yellow gold Halo & Band Accent Diamonds: Round brilliant-cut yellow and wh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow Diamond and 0.64 Carat Diamond accents set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherish...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Heart Shape Gold & Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring, CLEARENCE
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Gold & Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 6 14 K gold Stamped 3.11 Grams. Diamond Eye clean There are brilliant cut Round diamonds in the ring Diamonds 0.5 ct ap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.8 Carat Heart Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sunlit Royal Radiance—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story At the heart of this ring sits approximately 0.8 carats of meticu...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.020 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 1.02 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring, circa 1760's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Ring size: 6 ½ Weight: 3,3 gr The ring dates to the late 1700s and is considered an example of Rococo jewellery, as it features a teardrop setting that e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$941Sale Price|20% Off
Dainty Diamond Heart Shape Engagement Couples Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Heart Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Heart Shape Engagement Couples Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
JAS-22-2310 - 24K/SS HEART SHAPE SKY BLUE TOPAZ HAND MADE RING with DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS HEART SHAPE SKY BLUE TOPAZ HAND MADE RING with DIAMONDS 24K/SS 0.08CT GH/VS DIAMONDS, 7.50CT HEART SHAPE SKY BLUE TOPAZ HAND MADE RING Metal: 24K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silve...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Rectangle & Pink Sapphire Heart Shape Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.15 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and modern...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond 14k Gold Ring Cross Moon Star Heart J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Black Diamond Shield Statement Ring Cross Moon Star Heart 14K Gold King of Kings Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid 14k gold, this heavy statement cocktail ring centers...
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Heart Shape Diamond Ring Fancy 18K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
The presence of heart shape diamonds in this Fancy Yellow palette gives the ring a calm, confident radiance that transcends trend and season.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.29 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1.29 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold A romantic yet sophisticated diamond heart ring crafted in luxurious 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring with 5.02 Carat Fancy Heart Shape Brilliant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Unique and Rare! Designed and custom made by M&V Vanguard Jewelry in 2020, Ring features Diamond Double twisted shank, Fancy gallery Under the center stone , specifically designed to...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eternal Heart Pink 14K Gold (18K Custom) Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eternal Heart Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring showcases a radiant heart-shaped pink sapphire set at the center of a shimmering diamond pavé design, beautifully crafted in solid 14K go...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat YellowGold Diamond Heart Ring Size 6.25 #15699
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 6.25- This stunning heart ring features 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and one princess cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1.06 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring Fancy Color pink 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen in natural daylight or under evening lights, the Fancy Yellow heart shape diamonds respond as a single chorus.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Nelly Korda · For those whose schedule cycles from in-season to off-season, this $75000 1.5ct pink heart diamond statement ring offers a constant—its heart precision and fancy yellow...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.37 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Robert Redford · When jewellery houses lend to major productions, they favour heart diamonds in versatile fancy yellow hues that can work across scenes; this $45000 1.37ct light pink...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story At the heart of this ring sits approximately 1.03 carats of...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold 3.74 Cts by Yashar Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Heart Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold 3.74 cts by Yashar Jewelry This estate ring is made in the shape of Heart. The ring is studded with about 295 round diamonds and 26 diamond bague...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K yellow gold blue topaz flower ring.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Mother of Pearl & Diamond 18-Karat Beaded Wrap Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Heart Mother of Pearl & Diamond Beaded Wrap Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are natural, pave set, round brilliant-cut diamonds Size: 7 (Cannot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 2000s 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dome Ring, 0.30 ct Center Brilliant
Located in Firenze, FI
A timeless Italian creation from the early 2000s, this elegant dome ring is finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a total gold weight of 22.20 grams. At its center, a 0.30-carat rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.54tcw 18K Cushion Colombian Emerald & Heart Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gemstone displays an enthralling, vivacious, green color that radiates; followed along by its excellent to very good luster and clarity. Striking heart diamonds accent both sides...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of each heart a pear cut ruby is set.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$12,360Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning 3 yellow diamonds bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds and millgrain, EGL certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Light Green Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 3.02 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.098 Carat Fancy Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.28 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 0.098 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.73 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 3.03 ct Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,267Sale Price|50% Off
R-ETERNAL - ETERNAL HEARTS RING with CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
.: US 6,860,117 B2 ETERNAL HEARTS RING with CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMONDS Metal: PLATINUM & 18K YELLOW GOLD Stone Info: 1 - 1.07 CT CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE Diamond I...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 0.43 CT Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Heart Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.43 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in pierced heart motif white gold basket Flanked by groove...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 5 1/2 14 K gold Stamped 9.0 Grams. Diamond Eye clean There are brilliant cut Round diamonds in the ring Ring si...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,117Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pave Diamond Double Heart Shape Stackable Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable, Nickel-Free Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White Diamond Weight: 0.22 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karats Yellow Gold 4.8 Karat Rose Tourmaline White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 0.09 Carat White Diamonds 4.8 Carat Rose Tourmaline Heart Shaped set in 18 Karats Yellow and White Gold Ring A beautiful design ring handcrafted i...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,181 / item
Towards the Stars Sunlight Heart Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
However, with a subtle shift in perspective, a hidden tapestry of sparkling white diamonds is unveiled, revealing a vibrant heart of rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct Fancy Light Brownish Heart Shape Diamond Engagement
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum With white diamonds pave, double halo & split shank Center stone: 5.02ct Natural Fancy Light Brownish Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald, Diamond and Brown Diamond Heart Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.93 carats, Diamond 0.90 carat and Brown Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.08 grams ...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Halo Two-Finger Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This avant-garde two-finger ring showcases three distinct natural fancy yellow diamonds: a central heart-shaped stone flanked by two elegant emerald-cut diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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