GIA Certified 6.13 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.44 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 6.13 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3-Stone Ring with GIA Certified 16.95 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Center Diamond
By Louis Newman & Co
Located in New York, NY
16.95 carat Fancy yellow SI1 center diamond set in Platinum and 18K yellow gold with 2 trillion cut diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, A one of a kind 41.00ct + Fancy Intense Radiant Yellow Diamond, of mind blowing color, and fire! We created a simple mounting to be worn everyda...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable ring features a 1.56 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Greenish Yellow Diamond, graded SI1 clarity, and accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.04ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. diamond in the mounting 5.89 carats total diamond weight. 5.04 carat radiant Fancy Yellow color and VS2 clarity diamond, GIA graded.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIl Certified 0.21 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS - VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.114 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Radaint Carat: 0.21 Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.96ct Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern GIA certified fancy yellow diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Scarselli 31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring VS1 Clarity in Platinum GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, a spectacular 31+ carat VS1 clarity Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring and other SCARSELLI private collection diamonds are available through 1st Dibs Upon Request. This 31+ c...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.75 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Natural Diamond Plat Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 4.15 carat GIA certified Natural Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum and 18k Gold Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Brown - Green Yellow Diamond 18 KT Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Radiant Cut - Cornered rectangular modified Diamond situated in the center of the ring featuring 0.80 ...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.00 ct -IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified Elevate your jewelry collection with this 18k Yellow Gold Pave Ring that exudes elegance and sophis...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Princess Cut 18K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A three-stone 18K two-tone white and yellow gold engagement ring featuring a fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond center set in yellow gold prongs, flanked by two matching white princess...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.55 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.38 Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Gemstones: Tourmaline and Diamonds Tourmaline...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified 18K G
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Engagement Cocktail ring Showcasing 1.02 Carat radiant cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, GIA Certified as VS2 clarity. with colorful accents of 0.12 carat Fancy Pink heart s...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.31 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow GIA-Certified Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship, this breathtaking ring centerpieces a spectacular GIA-certified 10.31 carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant cut diamond. Graded...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
7.59 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring boasts a radiant cut diamond weighing 4.62 carats, flanked by two half moon cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds along ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
East West Blue Topaz Ring, Ridged with Halo Round Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ring with 28 round faceted natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total and one center blue topaz set east-west. Finger size is 5.5 and can be s...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 14.89 Fancy Yellow VVS2 GIA Certified Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Platinum and 18kt Yellow gold fancy yellow diamond engagement ring with center GIA certified 14.89 Carats Fancy Yellow VVS2 radiant cut diamond set with two triangular, f...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.75 Carat Fancy Yellow Green Diamond Ring with Pink Accents
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring centers on a GIA Certified 2.75 carat Fancy Yellow Green diamond, graded SI2 clarity, distinguished by its impressive size and rare balance of yellow warmth wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.61 Carat Natural YZ Light Yellow VS2 Diamond Plt Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Radiant Cut natural 3.61 carat light yellow diamond platinum ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.28 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow VVS2 Diamond Plat Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 8.44 carat Platinum and 18k GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow and Colorless Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is a 7.28 carat natural radiant cut “canary” di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Cocktail Ring 0.60 ct Fancy Yellow Green Diamond GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold cocktail ring featuring a GIA-certified 0.60 carat natural fancy yellowish green diamond, fancy light-yellow pear cut yellow diamonds. Maximalist, diamond embellished ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.36 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.85 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 0.36 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.20CTW GIA Certified Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
This GIA certified radiant shape diamonds ring has four fancy light yellow diamonds weigh 4.01 carats and three white diamonds weigh 2.19 carats F in color and VS2 in clarity crafted...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$25,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.01ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. diamond in the mounting 2.38 carats total diamond weight. 2.01 carat radiant Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity diamond, GIA graded.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring Band. A ring featuring three rows of diamonds. Four princess cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carats & twelve baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.05 carats. R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.53 ct total weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring GIA. The ring weighs 3.1 grams, size 6.25, the center stone is a Natural 0.98 ct Round Brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,461Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring This beautiful ring is made of white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,160Sale Price|40% Off
Fancy Yellow Princess and round Pink Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow/Rose
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 6 bezel set Radiant cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds and 12 Pave set Fancy Light Pink round diamonds Specifications: Yellow diamonds; Clarity - VS2-SI1, Carat weight: 2.10ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
4.70ct Fancy Yellow White Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
3 carat Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond convertible ring pendant featuring a vibrant center stone with VS2 clarity and exceptional brilliance.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Three stones Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary ring showcases an impressive 8.11-carat natural Fancy Yellow diamond, certified by GIA with a VS2 clarity grade and excellent polish and symmetry.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Beauvince Sun Diamond Cocktail Ring '2.58 ct Diamonds' in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
It is a absolute showstopper. Center Diamond Shape: Radiant Center Diamond Weight: 0.53 ct Diamond Color: Orange Diamond Clarity: SI Side Diamonds Shapes: Round Side Diamonds Weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
$180,320Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.26 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Internally Flawless
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular three-stone ring centered by an extraordinary 4.26 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Alternating Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Half Eternity Band - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond half eternity band features a striking total of 2.76 carats, offering an exquisite combination of Fancy Yellow and E/F color elongated radiant diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Coomi 20K "Infinity" Ring with Diamonds and Enamel
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Sagrada collection ring with "Infinity" circle design, stained glass-like multicolored enamel gallery, and 0.23cts diamond accents. Ring is available in sizes 6, 7, a...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k Yellow Gold gia certified 3.08 appx Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant cut Diamond Band The 18k yellow gold ring is set with 22 natural fancy intense yellow radiant cuts...
Yellow Diamond, Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ring with 1.91ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring, crafted in 18K white gold, features a captivating main stone complemented by an array of side stones. The centerpiece is a 1.11 carat rectangular modified brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8ct Fancy Yellow Center Three-Stone Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An amazing ring for everyday. In the center an 8.01 carat Fancy Yellow, VS1 Cushion-cut diamond GIA certified. Flanked by two large Trillions weighing 1.45 carats total. The center s...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Radinat Peach Sapphire Diamond Ring Center 0.97 CT
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Classic Three Stone ring features a 0.97 Radaint Shaped Natural unheated Light Pink-Peach color flanked by two perfectly matched Triallion cut diamond weight 0.38 Carat. The rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, Showcasing a magnificent investment grade 7.00 carat Gia certified natural fancy vivid yellow diamond with no overtone. We are experts at creat...
Yellow Diamond
Diana M. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 23.88cts VS2 Set with 2cts Trillions GIA
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Platinum Fancy intese Yellow Diamond 25.88cts Adorned with 2 Trilliants on the Side GIA certified #5161984914 Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for ...
Yellow Diamond
Roman Malakov 5.42 Carats Total Fancy Yellow Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wedding band featuring five color-rich fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds weighing 5.42 carats total and VS in Clarity. Set in a timeless shared prong basket setting. Made...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.68 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond in 18 Karat Gold Cushion Shaped Double Halo
Located in Houston, TX
This big, beautiful ring features a natural 0.68ct radiant cut diamond, which is a fancy yellow VS2, set in 18kt white and yellow gold cushion shaped double halo, split shank.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 6.41ct Yellow Diamond Eternity 'Avg 0.48ct" 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless and unique diamond eternity band with halo. High jewelry Alexander Beverly Hills 14 radiant yellow diamonds, 5.35 carats total (apx .48ct each), VS clarity. Complimented by ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT 8.88 CT Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This stunning estate piece is truly a natural wonder! Set in a two-toned, 18-karat gold mounting is an 8.88-carat Tsavorite Garnet. Garnets are impervious to treatment. They cannot b...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring with 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Orange-Brown Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring with 1.01ct Fancy Deep Orange-Brown Diamond Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950 & 18K Yellow Gold prongs, 1 row of full bri...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 4.50 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in Platinum 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage radiant cut Rubellite Tourmaline and diamond ring in 18k gold and platinum setting.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Fancy Brown-Pink Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Below the octagonal halo is another glittering surprise. Yellow pavé diamonds decorate the 18K yellow gold ring shank.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,400Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.30ctt Fancy Deep Orangey Pink Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern pink and yellow diamond cocktail ring, GIA certified. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.30 carats total diamond weight. 0.32 carat radiant Fancy Deep Orangey...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Multi-Color Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 'GIA'
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail casual Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring in 18 karat white gold features a GIA graded Light Green diamond of 1.26 carats SI1 clarity and is surrounded with 4.75 carats ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 23.00 Carat Fancy Intense Flawless Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Spectacularly saturated and mind blowing Gia Certified Fancy Intense Yel...
Yellow Diamond
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander 1.18ctt Fancy Intense Brown Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy intense brown diamond with diamond halo. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.18 carats total diamond weight. 0.73 carat round brilliant diamond, approximately Fancy Intense...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Newman 7 Co GIA Certified 15.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Ring
By Louis Newman & Co
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is a Radiant cut Diamond weighing 15.06 carats GIA certified Fancy Yellow SI1 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
The resplendent green emerald at the heart of this Art Deco-inspired ring is an impressive stone, specially selected from the Haruni vault. Its deep, rich colour is offset by the gle...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20K "Light" Band Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Sagrada collection band ring set in 20K yellow gold with 0.10cts diamond accents and stained glass-like multicolor enamel gallery. Famous Antonio Gaudi quotes "ligh...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
5.5 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline with Heart Motif Filigree Set Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage radiant cut 5.50 carat red Rubellite Tourmaline with 0.30 CTTW in diamond side stones with heart motif filigree ring shank.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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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