GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
GIA Certified 11.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 10 carat Heart Diamond Gross Weight 110.42 gms 18k Gold 8.09 gms Looks Stunning worn!!
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
10 carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing diamond full of sparkle and brilliance! A rare and most sought after rectangular shape! GIA certified Fancy Yellow 10.17 carat SI2 center diamond. 1.55 carats of white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Modern 17 Carat Smoky Quartz 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The handsomely cut smoky quartz gemstone weighs 17 carats and is set into a handcrafted 10 karat yellow gold ring.
Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE rock! 10.01 carat GIA certified Fancy Yellow, VS1 cushion cut center diamond. Set with 1.61 carats of white side diamonds. The center diamond measures 14.64 x 11...
Yellow Diamond
2.04 Carat Reclaimed Natural Diamond Men's Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The vintage natural diamonds in this expertly crafted signet ring were reclaimed from estate jewellery and reset into this new 10 karat yellow gold ring.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire and Blue Sapphire 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Crown Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Listing Title: Hand carved Sterling Silver with Gold Ring on Ring • Hand carved 10 karat yellow gold • 3 x Black Star Sapphire, cabochon • Pavé set blue sapphires, 1.2 Approximate...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring This ring features a beautiful Cushion cut "Intense Red" Ruby weighing 10.47 carats. The ruby is surrounded by 3.22 carats of white round...
Diamond, Ruby
7.74 Carat Oval White Quartz Black Diamond and Spinel Gold and Silver Men's Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The unique cut of the 7.74 carat oval White Quartz gemstone was the inspiration for this one of a kind ring. A mix of black Diamonds and black Spinels surround the blackened sterling...
Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Spinel, Spinel, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, ...
10 Carat Emerald Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring centers a 10.18 carat emerald-cut light yellow diamond, celebrated for its elongated geometry and soft yet radiant hue. Graded SI1 for clarity, the center stone...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$360,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graff GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a 10 carat natural fancy yellow diamond, radiant cut and GIA certified, displaying a vibrant and luminous yellow color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Braided Band Marquise Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.8 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.21 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turin Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Pave set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAM...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turin Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Pave set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAM...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Entwine Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring band features strands of delicate precious metal entwined between brilliant round diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Entwine Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring band features strands of delicate precious metal entwined between brilliant round diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,680 / item
14K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Heart Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her with this romantic Diamond Heart Ring, a perfect symbol of love. This modish heart ring showcases 24 brilliant round cut diamonds fashioned in luminous 14 karat yellow g...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This platinum and 18 carats yellow gold engagement ring showcases a gorgeous 10 carat radiant cut diamond set in a 4 prong 18 karat yellow gold basket.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional high-jewelry masterpiece. The cornerstone of this ring is a monumental GIA-certified 10.14-carat "Fancy Yellow" diamond, boasting a VS2 clarity. Set in a classic three-st...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Leaf and Branch Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing masterpiece that effortlessly captures the essence of nature's beauty. This enchanting 10K Yellow Gold Leaf and Branch Ring, adorned with 15 dazzling round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
10 carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring VS1. GIA
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, statement making ring features a 10.20 Fancy Light Yellow cushion cut diamond of VS1 clarity as detailed with the GIA report. On each side of the diamond are step cu...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary GIA certified 10 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond set in a refined three-stone platinum and 18K yellow gold ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
From $714 / item
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Palm Tree Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a dazzling ode to nature's beauty, this 10K Yellow Gold Palm Tree Statement Ring is a captivating piece that will transport you to sun-kissed beaches & gentle ocean breez...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $843 / item
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Leaf and Branch Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing masterpiece that effortlessly captures the essence of nature's beauty. This enchanting 10K Yellow Gold Leaf and Branch Ring, adorned with 15 dazzling round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarselli 10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Internally Flawless Radiant Diamond Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, this spectacular 10.05 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond is GIA-graded Internally Flawless and classically set with a matched pair of white half-moon dia...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Scarselli 10 Carat Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
An oval 10 carat natural fancy intense yellow diamond flanked on the sides by two white ovals 0.50 carat each F color VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Wide Diamond Band Ring 0.40 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 15 MM 13.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold band featuring 10 round brilliants weighing 0.40 carats. Front 15.1 MM Back 6.7 MM Very comfortable on the hand. More Band Rings in Stock Message for Pictures...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Opal and 2 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 13.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal G...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Marquise Three-Stone Anniversary Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.8 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 10 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, 7.2 Grams. Stones- 1 Oval Madeira Citrine 10 Carats, 17 Round Single Cut Diamonds F Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 0.20 Carats.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vivian Beveled Edge Eternity Diamond Ring '1/10 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Beveled Edge ring features 10 round brilliant diamonds 0.10 total carat weight.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style 1.40 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Beautiful Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring, made using natural diamonds and yellow gold. This diamond band is studded with 51 round-cut diamonds in prong setting and crafted in 10-karat yellow gold. Diamonds...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$945Sale Price / item|30% Off
1/10 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring Yellow Gold Brushed Satin Band Flush Set
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .10 Carat Weight Diamond Shape: Marquise Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent, E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 10 Carat Amethyst & Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The combined gemstone weight is approximately 10 carats overall. Expertly crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, the ring weighs 11.7 grams and is size 4.75.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style 1.40 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.52ct Round Solitaire Ornate Engraved Dome 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.52 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$212,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and character-rich jewel, centered around a GIA-certified 10.02 carat Old Mine Brilliant diamond, embodying the charm and individuality of early diamond cutting traditio...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This masterpiece comprises of 126 natural ideal cut diamonds as each has been masterfully calibrated to perfection as these diamonds have exceptional brilliance and fire throughout. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Repossi 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring 10 Carats Sapphire and Diamonds Hearts
By Repossi
Located in Paris, FR
REPOSSI 18 kt yellow gold gadrooned ring set with a large cabochon sapphire of over 10 carats shouldered on each side with a Heart motif setting 3 diamonds weighing approximately 0.5...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White & Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
From $1,995 / item
10K Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Cut 1 1/10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
On top of a 10k yellow gold ring, sits a unique and eye catching 1 1/20ct round and baguette cut diamond cluster. The geometrical diamond design is held in place by two semi braded r...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .43 Carat Art Deco Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 10 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6204993733 Weight: .43 Cut: Old Europ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring, made using brilliant and baguette diamonds features 127 brilliant and 6 baguette diamonds in prong setting and crafted in 10 kt yellow gold. Diamonds are graded HI...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Anniversary/Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This designer diamond engagement band is simple yet striking. This diamond studded engagement band is made by our experts in 10KT yellow gold and accentuated with 69 round-cut diamon...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire 0.12 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- STR-2162 Gross Wt. :- 1.01 gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 0.91 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Pink Sapphire...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow and White Gold 1/10 Carat Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed, this bypass ring is expertly designed with 10k two tone gold and natural diamonds. The yellow gold band is vertically intersected by white gold at the middle. B...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.51 Total Gem Weight 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire: 1.50 Carat Diamond 1.00 Carat (total weight 10 stones) Band Width: 2 mm Head Width: 13x15mm British Hallm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by "Magie" and marked "Italy", this stunning cocktail ring centers a roughly ~10.00 Carat Oval-Cut Purple Amethyst, is accented by an additional 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Oval-Cut Amethyst and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "Magie" Italian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by "Magie" and marked "Italy", this stunning cocktail ring centers a roughly ~10.00 Carat Oval-Cut Purple Amethyst, is accented by an additional 47 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely eye catching with an exquisite design, this diamond ring is studded with 61 brilliant and 32 baguette diamonds in channel and pressure setting. Crafted in 10KT yellow gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
6.10 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.65 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 6.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.65 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow 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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