Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 0.97 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
The Leo Diamond Style: Solitaire Serial Number: LEO-27617S Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold & Platinum Total Carat Weight: 0.97 CTS Diamond Shape: Square Modified Brilliant Diamond Color &...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring F VVS GIA Platinum Bespoke British Hallmarked
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An exceptional bespoke handcrafted platinum diamond ring showcasing a magnificent 5.00 carat princess cut natural diamond, graded approximately F colour and VVS clarity, accompanied ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.29 Carat Princess Cut Three-Stone Tension Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 2.29 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.85 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Gold Eternity Band The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There is 1.85 Carats F VS Princess Cut Diamonds There are 31 stones in the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K yellow gold diamond ring. Marked 14k and weighs 3.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Princess Cathedral Trellis Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.01 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond, Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 0.60ct Princess Cut Diamond (F/VS2), GIA Certificate included - 8 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with 0.24ct - 8 Marquise Shaped High Quality Dia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Boodles Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
A sensational bright white princess cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face whilst being flanked on either shoulder by a smaller matching stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.00ct Princess Modern Bezel Solitaire Wide Band Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 2.0 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,790Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Yellow Gold 18 Carats Princess Cut Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Yellow Gold 18 Carats Princess Cut Diamond This stunning ring is a masterpiece crafted in luxurious brushed gold, with a total gold weight of 3.65 grams, exuding elegance and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond, Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 0.60ct Princess Cut Diamond (F/VS2), GIA Certificate included - 8 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with 0.24ct - 8 Marquise Shaped High Quality Dia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 1 princess cut= 1.03cttw GIA: 5234085974 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 28 round cut= 0.30cttw Ring Size: 5 Dimensions: ring to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond engagement ring with princess cut diamond. The center diamond is a .65 carat princess cut, G-H-I color, SI1-SI2, very good cut. On the sides are small round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5ct Princess Square Cushion Halo Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.50 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Square Head Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K yellow gold square head diamond ring. Centered with a raised square head set with 9 princess-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 CT, arranged in a 3 x...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.91 Carat Princess Milgrain Openwork Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.91 Color: F Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.50ct Princess Single Row Channel Set Cathedral Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.5 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.7ct Princess Solitaire & Hidden Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.7 Color: F Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Discover vintage charm with this exquisite 18K yellow gold princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.10ct Color: G Clarity: VS1 GIA: 2151204687 Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color: F Clarity: VS2 GIA: 5181607457 Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = .85ct Color: J Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 10 baguette cut = .20cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 4.5 (please all...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.8ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 0.8 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.50ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present & Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.5 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,365Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Princess Cut Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond princess cut wedding ring, Specifications: main stone: DIAMOND diamonds: 10 PCS carat total weight: 0.65 color: G clarity: VS2 met...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0.62 carat princess cut diamond 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set, solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold and Princess-Cut Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Twenty-one princess-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.41 carats sparkle in an invisible setting in this handsome estate unisex ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Set Diamond Ring feature nine Princess Cut Diamonds set in Invisible Setting and Bezel set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold Solitary Sapphire & Princess Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Yellow Gold Solitary Sapphire & Princess Cut Diamonds Ring Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Size: 52 1/2 EU ( can be resized for free) Weight: 5.4 grams Sapphire pear shape mea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Men's 2.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 2.0 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 10 (sizable) Primary Cut: Princess Cut Primary Color: E-F Primary Clarity: VS1-VS2
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.12ct Princess-cut & Round-cut Diamond 20k Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Princess-cut Diamond: Approximately 0.52ct Dimensions: Approximately 4.88mm x 4.35mm F-color, VS1 30 Round-cut Diamonds: Approximately 0.60ct 850 Yellow Gold (gold purity slightly a...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.12Cttw Princess & Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features a square-shaped four prong frame, set with 4 princess cut diamonds as a center stone with small rou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: Platinum & 18KY Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color: I Clarity: VS1 IGI: 2029628G Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dim...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.65ct Color: H Clarity: I2 Diamond: 28 round brilliant cut = 0.42cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimens...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.61ct Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exceptionally unique fancy light yellow princess cut diamond ring, a true marvel of elegance set in timeless platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat yellow gold and features a prong set 0.46ct EGL certified princess cut diamond (EGL Certificate number: 69876809D ), with a color grade (D) and clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Princess Hidden Halo Trellis Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.5 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Princess Solitaire Trellis Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.32 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.12ct Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k white gold engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. At its heart lies a 0.97ct princess cut diamond, EGL certified, in a captivating Fancy Light Yellow hue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.20ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious yellow gold , is accentuated by striking princess cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.87CTW Princess Cut Diamond Ring Crafted in Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning custom 3.87CTW Earth Mined GIA Certified Diamond Ring crafted in yellow gold. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 3.02ct Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Elongated Princess Cut Ce...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
14k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 3.50 carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Ring 3.50 carats containing 24 Princess cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 3.50cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A classic solitaire engagement ring featuring a 0.31 carat princess cut diamond in a platinum prong setting with a 14K yellow gold band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Princess Cut Natural Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Natural Diamond Band Ring Metal Type: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.1 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 9 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00 carats Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: SI1-I1 Ring Size: 7 Tot...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Princess Cut Unisex Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Stone Cut: Square Princess Cut Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: VS Total Carat Weight: 2.0 Ctw No. of Diamonds: 12 Diamonds size: 2.5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Princess Cut Yellow Diamond & White Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking ring features a Princess-cut Natural yellow diamond as its centerpiece, surrounded by yellow and white diamonds set in gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 #23152
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 Sophisticated and timeless, this sparkling 14K yellow gold band features a row of 11 princess cut diamonds channel set for a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75 #23111
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75 This sparkling band features 21 princess cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This eternity engagement ring unites 17 princess‑cut diamonds (0.49 cts, African origin) with 17 princess‑cut rubies (0.80 cts, Burmese origin) in a seamless circle of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Square Princess Round Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Total Weight: 5.7 grams • Diamond Total Weight: Approximately 1.20 carats total weight • Center Diamonds: Princess-cut diamonds averaging app...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 0.25cttw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring features a center prong set princess cut diamond with a petite band that complements the gallery for a chic look.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Emerald Cts 0.20 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart sit four princess-cut emeralds totaling 0.20 cts, sourced from Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.26ct Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Cut - Channel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.26ct (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Three-Stone Princess-Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A modern three-stone design featuring princess-cut natural diamonds weighing 1.23, 1.22, and 1.02 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.30cttw Color: Light Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS2 Accent Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cuts = 0.24cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - 8x 2.3mm x 1.6mm Round Brilliant Diamonds - ~0.052ct/each for ~0.416ctw Grading: SI1/F 1x 4.1mm x 4.1mm x 2.9mm Princess-Cut Blue Sapphires - ~0.448ctw Ring S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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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