David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vintage masterpiece of timeless elegance and bold design. The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic ring showcases a rich green oval cabochon set at the center of a bright diamond halo. The smooth, domed gemstone displays a soft, glowing translucence that gives the rin...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of the ring, the blue of the Turquoi...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 10.8 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless 14 mm pyramid cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is held in a signature "4-point" 18K gold bezel with surrounding line textured 18K double bezel accent, se...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Natural Pear Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your elegance with this 1960's stunning GIA certified natural untreated cabochon Turquoise in an 18k yellow gold setting with bright white round cut Diamond halo. This exquis...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.88cts Turquoise Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant ring is crafted in rich 14-carat yellow gold, featuring three vibrant turquoise...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage turquoise diamond 14k yellow gold star crescent ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage turquoise and diamond ring is a wonderfully enchanting jewel from the 2000’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a celestial-inspired star and crescent design. Playful...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Native American Navajo Indian Turquoise 14K Gold Ring Feather Leaf Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Native American Navajo Turquoise ring in 14 Karat Gold with a gorgeous Turquoise cabochon in a feather leaf flower motif design. The ring is signed MV, 1...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central turquoise (13 mm x 11 mm) surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and little turquoises. This ring was totally h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 15k Gold Turquoise Giardinetti Ring, Circa 1820
Located in Altrincham, GB
A perfectly formed antique Giardinetti (flower basket) ring, dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. The flowers are modelled as forget-me-nots, and each petal - and the basket-...
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Ring in 18K White Gold Top-Quality Natural Afghan Turquoise and Diamond Statemen
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Elevate your high-jewelry collection ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Ring in 18K YellowGold Cushion-Cut Natural Turquoise and Diamonds Pavé
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. A striking masterwork of bold contras...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Ring in 18K YellowGold with Natural AfghanTurquoise and Yellow & White
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. An extraordinary tribute to nature-in...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pradera Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and 21 Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. A stunning ring crafted from 18-carat...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Turquoise and Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Elegant and sculptural ring crafted i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise & Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Exquisite statement ring crafted in 1...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.41Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K White Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 14 Karat White Solid Gold Ring features a beautiful 6.41-carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, prized for its rich blue color and smooth, lustrous surface. Surrounding the sl...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Turquoise Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 cl...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K cluster ring showcasing a central dome of 1.86 carats of diamonds framed by a halo of 4.47 carats of turquoise cabochons. The layered design creates a bold, dimensional ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 8.35 Carat Turquoise and Diamond Ring - Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
This turquoise and diamond ring has a bold yet elegant look, centered with a striking 8.35 carat turquoise surrounded by a halo of pear cut diamonds. The soft blue color of the turqu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Hexagon 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The serene cyan shade of turquoise is showcased in this ring. The gem is cut into a hexagon shaped cut, allowing the light to highlight its singular tone. 18k yellow gold forms the b...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Modern Luxe Turquoise Diamond Toi et Moi Open Ring 1.62ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern open ring features 1.62 carats round turquoise set in 14K white gold. The turquoise measuring approximately 6 mm, secured in classic prong settings. The elegant Toi et Mo...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Oval Natural Turquoise Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Blue Color - At The Center - 16.5x8.8mm (approx.) (17) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Round Cabochon...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Turquoise Ring of 10k Gold - Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A dramatic Art Nouveau ring dating to 1910, centered with a striking turquoise (treated with paraffin wax) set within a flowing 10 karat gold mounting. The elongated, sculptural desi...
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Late Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This charming late Victorian ring showcases two round turquoise cabochons accented by two seed pearls in a vertical cluster arrangement with sculpted shoulders embellished with hand-...
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 5.25cts Turquoise Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant ring is crafted in rich 14-carat white gold, featuring three vibrant turquoises...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960's 14K Cocktail Ring With Persian Turquoise Stone & Diamonds Size 7
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage 1960's cocktail ring has a dome top with surround diamonds. The raised cage adds dimension. Signed inside band is Levan and marked 14 K gold. It is white gold a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
French 18k Gold Art Deco Turquoise & Diamond Bombé Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Altrincham, GB
This fantastic French Art Deco period bombé ring dates from the 1930s. Its set with a fantastic turquoise cabochon, in great contrast to the white gold band and array of glistening d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Turquoise & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Altrincham, GB
This cool and attractive antique 5-stone ring dates to the mid-Victorian era, c.1870. It's set with five large graduated turquoise cabochons, displaying vibrant colour, with rose cut...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960's Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking 1960’s vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, featuring a vibrant oval cabochon turquoise center weighing approximately 6 carats. Surrounding th...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emma Chapman Turquoise Tanzanite Rhodolite Garnet 18k Gold Silver Floral Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This statement one-of-a-kind turquoise ring has been handmade in our workshops. It features a central turquoise, surrounded by tanzanites and rhodolite garnets set in 18k gold floral...
Garnet, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
SCALA GIOIELLI 14K Yellow Gold Malachite Turquoise Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and highly distinctive ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 silver, featuring a refined combination of natural gemstones and an unmistakable vintage-inspired design. ...
Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Stunning and highly distinctive vintage ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 silver, featuring an extraordinary natural Arizona turquoise cabochon enhanced by brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Turquoise 18 karat Rose Gold Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karat rose gold, horse head and mercury hallmarks. This rare antique set includes : An antique ring featuring a round-shaped setting encircled by a band of calibrated turqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is a delicate and highly charming piece, combining 0.68 carats total weight of old mine cut diamonds graded H color and SI clarity with a 1 carat turquoise center i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Fancy Cut Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 5 Carat Fancy Cut Amethyst. Accented by Turquoise and Diamon...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Milor 14k Yellow Gold Faceted Doublet Lolipop 14 Carat Turquoise Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! This ring is pre-owned but in beautiful condition. The ring is a size 7.5. It is can be resized at your jeweler. I do not resize the rings. It h...
Turquoise, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Multi Row Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary diamond ring is an absolutely dazzling wide eternity-style band that is completely encrusted from edge to edge with an unbroken carpet of round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring Set – 2mm Beads Set of 2
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate set of two 18K yellow gold elastic rings features ultra-fine 2mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. Each ring is meticulously handcrafted with alternating tiny br...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Turquoise oval Intaglio ring. A charioteer with horses
Turquoise, 18k Gold
5.70 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive cocktail ring features a beautiful 5.70 carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon set with brilliant natural diamonds in 18k yellow and white gold. The Sleeping Beauty...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 4mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features lustrous 4mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. The design alternates vibrant sky-blue turquoise beads with finely textured ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 3mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features finely polished 3mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. The design beautifully alternates vibrant sky-blue turquoise beads wi...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This ring, offered by Claris-A, centers on a domed apple green turquoise cabochon, its surface traced with irregular sparkling metallic-like bronze veins. Rounded yellow gold prongs ...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Turquoise, Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Style Victorian Cocktail/ Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Turquoise, Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco style, Victorian Cocktail/ Dome Ring set in 14K Gold & Silver 925. The weight of the Turquoise is 1.14 carats. The weight of Blac...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Seven-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds seven beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are all the same size and held in simple settings. The shoulders of the ring are decor...
Turquoise, Gold
2.1Ct Sonoran Turquoise Ring with Natural Diamond Accent: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
2.1 ct Sonoran Turquoise ring featuring a vibrant 10×8 mm centerpiece, accented with natural diamonds for a refined sparkle. Crafted in solid 14K gold, this elegant design blends ric...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lika Behar Blackened Silver & 24k Gold Turquoise w/ Diamond Sideways Pompei Ring
By Lika Behar
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Blue Color w/ Natural Veining - 16.9x5mm (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pa...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds five beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are slightly graduated in size as they get to the centre stone, starting smaller on the...
Turquoise, Gold
70s Vintage Turquoise Coral Diamond Band Sz 5 Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise, coral & diamond band (circa 1970s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Turquoise is inlaid into the band measuring 12mm x 7mm. Coral measures 9mm x 7.5mm. Diamonds total...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Turquoise Stacking Band Sz 6.5 Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Cabochon cut turquoise measures 4mm diameter. Turquoise is set into the band, hand hammered in buttery 18k yellow gold. The rin...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Natural 3.36 Carat Turquoise Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! This ring is pre-owned but in beautiful condition. The ring is a size 6.25. It is can be resized at your jeweler. I do not resize the rings. It ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 9.91ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade ring features a gorgeous 9.91 carat Sleeping Beauty cabochon cut turquoise set in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The Sleeping Beauty Min...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Turquoise Ring 14k Yellow Gold Circa 1960's Unisex style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gold Turquoise Ring Natural Turquoise Beautiful color tone stone size is approx 19 x 14 mm oval cabochon Solid 14k Yellow Gold approx 11.60 grams Natural Diamonds on the side...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Flower Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A joyous celebration of vibrant color and classic French design, this bold dome ring is fashioned in platinum and 18K yellow gold. The surface blossoms with vivid turquoise cabochons...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k 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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