$36,240Sale Price|20% Off
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
Turquoise Swirl Ring Sz 9 Estate 14k Rose Gold Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise 'swirl' ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Cabochon cut turquoise measures 10mm. The distinct design highlights turquoise set into a 'swirl' design. The des...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Turquoise Solitaire Ring - 18k Pear Cabochon Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Pear Cabochon Co...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 16.70 Grams. This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the shine finish. High end Diamond and Sleepin...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Inverted Oval Halo Band in Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Diamonds and Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes designed and created this sleek halo mounting in the late 70s for a client who later returned the ring in partial payment toward a more elaborate project. After removi...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Designer Effy Diamond Onyx Turquoise Evil Eye Ring 14kt Gold NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy Evil Eye ring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features a striking combination of turquoise, onyx, and natural diamonds. The iconic Evil Eye motif symbolizes pro...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Effy Diamond Turquoise Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Size 7 NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy ring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and showcases a striking combination of vibrant turquoise and natural diamonds. The rich blue turquoise centerpiece is accented...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Turquoise Natural Diamond Halo Ring in Sculpted Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Certain jewels are admired for their brilliance. Others are remembered for their character. This remarkable ring belongs to the latter. At its center rests a captivating 7.72-carat...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Le Vian 18k Whit Gold Diamond & Turquoise Band Ring Sz 7 5.1g
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Designer: Le Vian • Metal: 18K White Gold • Ring Size: 7 • Total Weight: 5.1 Grams • Main Stone: Blue Turquoise Inlay • Main Stone Shape: Freeform Curved Inlay • Accent St...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style 2.84 carat diamond turquoise emerald platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco style cocktail ring is a bold contemporary jewel inspired by the vivid color, symmetry, and architectural glamour of the Deco era. At its center rests an ...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau turquoise diamond 18k yellow gold dragon band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Nouveau dragon band is a bold and beautifully sculptural jewel from the 1910’s, centered by a cabochon cut turquoise measuring approximately 7.97mm x 6.14mm. T...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Scarab Turquoise Carving with Snake Coil 14K Gold Ring Hand Carved Natural R6802
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Scarab Turquoise Carving with Snake Coil 14K Gold Ring Hand Carved Natural Gemstone Egyptian Revival Jewelry R6802 ♥ This is a stunning turquoise ring carved in a scarab design, w...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Turquoise & Yellow Diamond Eternity Band - 18k Treated Ring Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (fan...
Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic Sixties Turquoise & Diamond Ring GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, Switzerland. This spectacular sixties ring epitomizes the opulent glamour of the period. The robin's egg blue Persian Turquoise is surrounded by 4.50 carats of bril...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bombe Style Ring with Turquoise Stones, Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of our Vintage Bombe Ring, expertly crafted from 18k yellow gold and weighing 5.21g. This stunning piece features captivating turquoise stones that add...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ring 18k Gold White Enamel Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage David Webb ring, made of 18k gold and white enamel, featuring a substantial oval cabochon turquoise. The vivid blue gemstone is framed by a textured pattern of glossy white...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Inspired 1.25ct Turquoise & Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cocktail ring features a 1.25 carat turquoise set in 14k yellow gold. The center stone measuring 7 mm in size, securely held in a prong setting and surrounded by a sparkl...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k 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
David Yurman Silver & 14k Gold Cushion Turquoise Classic Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 10.x8mm (approx.) Material: Solid Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.4 Grams R...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver ring mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by a frame of sapphires and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and soli...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Mint Tourmaline Turquoise Pink Spinel Alexandrite Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover the beauty and precision of Belgian craftsmanship in this one-of-a-kind ring by jewellery designer Joke Quick, featuring rose-cut diamonds, mint green tourmalines, vibrant t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Spinel, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yell...
Natural Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Tanzanite, & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K YG Cocktail Ring with 1ct Round Diamonds 11.4-17.1mm Tourmaline Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Make a statement with this vintage and estate 18K yellow gold cocktail ring, showcasing an impressive 1-carat round brilliant diamond with I c...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Turquoise Ring Oxidized Silver and Gold Large Flower Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Large Flower ring with Brilliant Coral and Turquoise Natural Corals around 8x5mm (8 coral stones) Approx overall size is approx 36 x 33 mm All stones are natural Center Bl...
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty. The Turquoise gems are surrounded by a twisting halo of 21 sparkling a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Orange Sapphire Diamond, Turquoise 18kt White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : 18K White Gold Total Weight : 8.00 grams Ring Size : 7 Brand : Estate Period : Modern 2000's Side Stone 1 : Stone Type : Diamond Shape : Round Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Oval Cabochon Multi-Color Stone Halo Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and vibrant, this 14K yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon-cut lapis lazuli at its center. The deep blue hue of the lapis lazuli is surrounded by an array of co...
Turquoise, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Pretty Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. T...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural White Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This exquisite piece is a 14k yellow gold natural turquoise and diamond halo statement ring. It showcases a classic Victorian-inspired silhouette that beautifully balances bold color...
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold 1.30ct Diamond and Turquoise Ring MF08-022326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring will continually make a statement. The detailed 14K White Gold setting beautifully showcases sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.30 carats. A 14.0 carat Turq...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape Turquoise 9 carat Natural Tanzanite 4 carat This Ring is from the "O...
Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Turquoise Blue Daisy Petal Vintage Ring 18kt Gold Ref 12300*
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turquoise Ring .50ct Cabachon Turquoise Blue Enamel On Daisy Petals 18kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Grams Size 4.5 Ring is 10mm wide 3mm depth
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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
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
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
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 8.65 carats Turquoise, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Turquoise & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Turquoise is 8.65 carats. The Blue Sapphires weight is 2.75 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
13.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $7,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 11.00 Carats Turq...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $7,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 2.20 Carats Turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.90 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.90 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats Turquoise Measures: 12.00 x 10.00mm Na...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.60 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats Turquo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Pradera 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
Pradera Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 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
Ring in 18K White Gold Top-Quality Natural Afghan Turquoise and 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. Elevate your high-jewelry collection ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified $4,250 221276 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise ring has been Certifie...
Turquoise, White Gold
Pradera Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Natural Afghan Turquoise and 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. An extraordinary tribute to nature-in...
Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Pradera Ring Yellow Gold 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
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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