3.89 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and understated Ring features Radiant Cut Yellow Diamonds. 22 Yellow Diamonds weigh 3.89 Carats.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Radiant Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous handmade custom natural yellow sapphire and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$23,250Sale Price|25% Off
2.67ct Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum ring with . Center stone: 2.67ct Radiant cut Fancy Light Yellow SI1 diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.03ct Radiant Cut Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This radiant cut fancy light yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.81ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Center Diamond: 10.81ct Radiant Cut, Fancy Yellow, VS2 (GIA 2151678085) Side Diamonds: 0.82ct & 0.80ct Trilliant Cuts, Colorless Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent 4 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond engagement ring is a true showstopper, radiating elegance and sophistication.
Yellow Diamond
2.27ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite radiant cut diamond ring is a masterpiece of elegance and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.01ct Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 3.01-carat Cushion Cut diamond, prized for its exceptional VVS2 clarity and captivating brilliance. Flanking the center ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking engagement ring is a bold statement of elegance. The centerpiece features a 1.00ct radiant cut diamond, EGL certified at Fancy Intense Yellow, VS2, vibrant and eye clean.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Diamond Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, set in solid platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
8 Carat Flawless Elongated Radiant Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A striking balance of scale and refinement, this three-stone ring centers an extraordinary 8.30-carat GIA-certified Light Yellow diamond of Internally Flawless clarity.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.09ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating 2.09ct fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is stunning! The radiant cut centerpiece is a 1.60ct diamond, GIA-certified, with exceptional VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
1.41 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully proportioned natural Fancy Light Yellow radiant cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats, set in an elegant two-tone 18k white and yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Elongated Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A study in balance and brilliance, this three stone engagement ring centers on a 5.01 carat Fancy Light Yellow diamond in exceptional VVS2 clarity. Its soft, sunny hue is quietly emp...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.30ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This radiant cut diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance and color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5.28ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a bold and radiant statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
A 18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Shape 2.01 Very Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
A 18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Shape 2.01 Very Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond And White Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Gorgeous Fancy intense yellow radiant diamond ( looks like vivid yellow in person ) and white diamond ring beautifully hand crafted in platinum.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$420,000Sale Price|20% Off
20.02ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and museum-worthy engagement ring, this remarkable three-stone design is centered by a magnificent 20.02-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow diamond, certified by GI...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.69ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This radiant cut diamond engagement ring is truly one-of-a-kind!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
40 CARAT RADIANT CUT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA NYC GIA Certified Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 40 Carats Color: NATURAL, FANCY YELLOW, EVEN Style:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Radiant .51ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .51ct Cut: Radiant C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.01 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and unique engagement ring style showcasing a 2.01 carat brilliant radiant cut yellow diamond, surrounded by a single row of vibrant radiant cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat I VS1 Entwined Prong Cathedral Radiant Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a captivating diamond ring featuring a stunning radiant diamond centerpiece weighing 1.80ct, set in an elegant yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat H VS2 Entwined Prong Cathedral Radiant Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a captivating diamond ring featuring a stunning radiant diamond centerpiece weighing 2ct, set in an elegant yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10.96 Carat Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This Eternity Ring features 17 perfectly matched Radiant Cut Yellow Diamonds weighing 10.95 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.02ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless three-stone engagement ring centered around a vibrant 3.02 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, certified by GIA (report no. 2155274477).
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10.06ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking three-stone engagement ring centered around a magnificent 10.06 carat fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stunning three stone Canary Yellow Diamond Ring, very Rare elongated Radiant, nice vivid color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional GIA certified fancy intense yellow diamond ring, centered with a spectacular 15.87 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 4.00 ct Radiant Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in rich 18K yellow gold, the design centers on an exceptional radiant-cut diamond weighing 4.00 carats, expertly mounted in a sleek, minimalist setting that allows the stone’s br...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Octagonal Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique octagonal fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece with a vibrant touch!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.36 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking ring showcases a magnificent 6.36 carat radiant cut diamond, set in a refined combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k...
GIA Certified Radiant-Cut VVS2 Clarity Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond ✔ Diamond Carat: 7.52 Carat ✔ Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow ✔ Diamond Clarity: VVS2 ✔ Stone Cut: Radiant ✔ Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
13.02 Carat Square Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Square Radiant cut Diamond weighing 13.02 carats, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #2231057232 The ring featu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Diamond Radiant 3 Carat Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.02 ct. W to X VS1 diamond radiant. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.01 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural radiant cut yellow diamonds complimented by natural round cut wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Center Diamond: 3.04ct radiant cut Color: H Clarity: VS2 GIA: 15820588 Diamonds: 50 round cut= 1.00cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 R...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,536Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring features a magnificent, natural fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond as its focal point, exuding warmth and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$12,250Sale Price / item|30% Off
Yellow Radiant Cut 2.00 CT Diamond with Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Natural 2.00 CT radiant cut yellow diamond cocktail ring. The wedding band is set in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Details: Center Diamond: 3.01ct Radiant Cut, Fancy Intense Yellow, VS1 (GIA 2185549042) Side Diamonds: 0.85cttw Trapezoid Cuts Accent Diamonds: 0.60cttw Round Brilliant Cuts Metal: P...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Yellow Diamond Radiant, Pink Diamond, and White Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.09 ct. natural yellow diamond radiant with natural pink and white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 0.58 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
8 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING yellow diamond ring! GIA certified 8.22 carat Radiant cut Fancy Yellow, SI2 center diamond. .85 carats of white side diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Colors - 5ct Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 5.01 carat light yellow diamond ring features a beautifully elongated radiant cut in the Y-Z color range, offering a soft, warm glow with exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
14k Yellow Gold 4.01ct Radiant-Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant 14k yellow gold solitaire ring showcases a stunning 4.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, certified by GIA (certificate #1226465670).
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.31 Carat Light Yellow (W-X) VS2 Clarity Radiant Cut Diamond 0.44 Carats of White Rounds GIA Certified Diamond Crafted in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Handmade in NYC This pi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 6 Carat White Diamond Radiant Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.02 ct. K VS2 white diamond radiant. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,254Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Eternity Diamond Ring '6 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 6.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,919Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Eternity Diamond Ring '6 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 6.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.91ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined three-stone engagement ring centered around a 1.91 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, showcasing vibrant color and brilliant faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.23 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural radiant cut yellow diamonds complimented by natural round cut w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
3.51 Carat Radiant Fancy Brownish Yellow GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This unique and stunning ring is beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, featuring a GIA-certified 3.51-carat radiant-cut center diamond with a captivating Fancy Brownis...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$15,560Sale Price|20% Off
2.04 cts GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Side-stone Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
This 18K yellow gold ring showcases a GIA-certified Fancy Yellow Radiant diamond with VVS1 clarity, enhanced by elegant side stones for a refined, brilliant look.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Yellow 3.87 Ct Certified Yellow Radiant Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Fancy Yellow Diamond ring with EGL certificate, no.400148819D.
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$85,600Sale Price|20% Off
5.47 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its center shines a 5.47-carat radiant-cut Fancy Yellow diamond, GIA certified and graded VVS2 for its exceptional clarity and perfectly even color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.36ct Three Stone Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 4.36-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, certified by the GIA as VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.50 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1.07 Carat Radiant Diamond with Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamonds Set in Platinum
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning three diamond ring. The center Diamond is a 1.07 carat radiant cut, graded by GIA as a I color, VS2, flanked on either side by two fancy yellow radiant cut Di...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3ct Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This 3-carat Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond engagement ring is a stunning combination of rarity and elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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