Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink sapphire 2.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.0 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.51 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size:...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,179Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural Round Cut White Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Accent Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring With Diamond Accents. Fine 5.1mm natural diamond centre with SI1 clarity, G/H colour and an excellent round bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Twisted Wire Three Cultured Pearl Ring, 1980s USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive vintage statement ring is crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold and showcases an elegant sculptural design of free-form twisted gold wire that loops and intertwines ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds 0.80 CT 18KT Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Trilogy Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Trilogie Emerald Cut Ring in 0.80CT is a stunning piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. Made from high-quality materials, this ring features three emerald-cut diamonds tha...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.63Ct Swiss Blue Topaz Peridot Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style with this stunning 14K yellow gold ring, showcasing a captivating blend of gemstones.
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.76 CT 18KT Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Trilogy Promise Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Trilogy Emerald Cut Ring in 0.76 CT is a stunning piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. Made from high-quality materials, this ring features three emerald-cut diamonds tha...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,874Sale Price|24% Off
2.95 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Matte Finish Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
2.95 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Matte Finish Yellow Gold Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.95 carat Mozambique ruby crow...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring all handmade with the Byzantine granulation workmanship and a stunning unique velvet background.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.29 Carat Blue Topaz and 2.89 Cttw Amethyst Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Powerful color combination of bright sea blue and romantic purple, all in this lovely three gem ring! Three stone rings represent today, yesterday and the future.
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,606Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Solitaire Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Solitaire Ring in Yellow Gold 18 Karat all decorated with a Byzantine velvet background finished in White Rhodium.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Art Deco style ring, it is decorated in the center of a radiant calibrated ruby pattern, of a cabochon sapphire in closed setting. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
10.00 Carat GIA Mozambique Ruby & Half Moon Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional Ruby in size and beauty as well as value. In a market of rising ruby prices with no signs of slowing down, Ruby desirability and value are at an all time high. Here we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1980 Platinum w/ 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous piece is a contemporary, platinum and 18k yellow gold ring with blue sapphire and trillion-cut diamonds. This ring features a unique combination of components, with the...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat White Diamonds Wave Unisex Band Trilogy Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection 18 Karats Yellow Gold 0.90 Carats White Diamonds "Wave" Band Trilogy Design Ring.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.59 CTW Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Antique Clustered Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round cut rubies weighing approximately 1.11 carats total Transparent medium purplish red in color - prong set with halo surround Comprised of prong set old mine...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Punta di Diamante Cabochon Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring from the 'Empires' collection features our signature bullet cabochons set in 18K yellow gold. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Punt...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1960s Vintage Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring with 2.01 ct Burmese Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
A magnificent and rare Bulgari vintage ring from the 1960s, masterfully crafted in platinum and yellow gold. At its center shines an outstanding natural Burmese ruby weighing 2.01 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Ruby & Tourmaline Gypsy Ring Yellow Gold Etched Men's US Size 11
Located in Greer, SC
Gorgeous antique etched ring featuring ruby and tourmaline, great for collectors of early 1900's finely crafted jewelry. Best fits for a US size 11 finger, measures 9mm at its talles...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.15 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 4.81 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.34 Carat Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 5.40 Grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Natural Pink Pear Shape & 3 Round Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This magnificent natural intense pink pear shape and 3 round brilliant cut diamond ring is a simply gorgeous ring set in 18ct yellow gold. Additional Information: Total Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 5.38 carat, White Sapphire 1.98 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.83 gra...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.49 carats, White Sapphire 1.98 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.56 gr...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5 Size 6.5 Center Opal 5mm by 7mm, sides 4.5 mm round sides 11mm wide & 21 mm long on top 14K yellow gol...
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The center holds an old mine cut diamond a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 9 Kt White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure and 9 kt white gold structure mounted with three diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds & Natural Rubies Ring size: 8 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.5 carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a 1.5 Carat Oval shaped Yellow Diamond. Flanked by Oval diamonds weighing 0.60 Carats. Center stone is certified Fancy Yellow by GIA. Set in Platinum and 18 Karat Y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Medium 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gum Drop Ring with Peridot and Blue Topaz
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt Yellow Gold Gum Drop ring with Peridot (approximately 5 cts)and Blue Topaz (approximately 4 cts each), Specifications: Length: 7/8" Width: 9/16" Other stone combination...
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 2.17 Carat Natural Green Pink Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
3 center diamonds totaling 1.67ct featuring a one of a kind Gia certified natural green, pink and yellow diamond. 86 small diamonds total 0.50ct From The Museum Vault at Emilio Je...
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GCS Certified 6.02 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, England
GCS Certified 6.02 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring. This showstopper features an incredible 6.02 carat Colombian Emerald at its cen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a toi-et-moi style bypass ring terminating with turquoise cabochons Measuring 4.5 mm round - opaque light greenish blue in color Flush set with halo surrounds of old Euro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.99 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.70 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.77 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Rin...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$784Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Delicate Oval Green Emerald Diamond Ring 'Center-0.79 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate Organicly designed ring features a 0.79 Carat Oval Shaped Ethiopian Green Emerald flanked by two round brilliant diamonds in weight of 0.02 Carat set in a Marquise shap...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.39 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.38 carats with Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Rin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
GIA Certified 7.00 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Fancy Yellow Diamonds ring in a contemporary design , so elegant and refined style, crafted with particular attention on all details, this adorable piece evoke a sense o...
18k Gold
3.07 Carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
3.07 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This expertly handcrafted ring features a resplendent Emerald cut Blue Sapphire with a Triangle cut Dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW GAL Cert Natural 2.28Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning ring showcases a 2.28ct natural blue green sapphire and sparkling diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. The LaFrancee brand ring is perfect for those who appreciate the beau...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow and White Gold Ring with Old-Cut Diamond – 1.1 ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful Art Deco ring crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, featuring an old-cut diamond of approximately 1.1 ct. The diamond has an estimated clarity of SI2 and a color grade of H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Two Tone Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Old Mine-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
- Victorian antique three stone diamond gypsy ring - Three Old Mine-cut diamonds totalling approx 0.80ct - Rub-over setting - 18K yellow gold - Antique (Victorian), circa 1839-1901...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
ART-DECO Revival Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Sapphires & VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco revival ring with natural blue sapphires. This is an art-deco revival ring carefully crafted in solid white gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. Both sides are deco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Round and Pear Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
GIA Certified Round Brilliant and Pear Shape Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum. This gorgeous 18K Yellow Gold ring features a Round Brilliant Diamond with a Pear sha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Orange Citrine and Blue Topaz
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Orange Citrine and Blue Topaz.
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion VS1 Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Custom made Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold features Center Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Modified Brilliant weighing 4.02 carats VS1 clarity GIA certified S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Delicate Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 0.46 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring is from our Vale collection is impressive in its Earthy & Organic appeal. It features a 0.46 -carat Salt and Pepper round diamond set in six tiny prongs and flanked ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
4.01 Carat Cushion-Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stone engagement ring, 4.01 carat Cushion-cut Fancy Intense Yellow color diamond GIA certified VVS2 clarity, 0.97 carat Trapezoid-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Ring 1920's Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Cultured Yellow Gold 18 Kts
Located in MADRID, ES
Original and spectacular Art Nouveau ring from the 1920s, 18K yellow gold, with leaf pattern, with a central culture pearl of 3.90 mm in diameter and two antique diamonds cut in a mi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural old European cut Sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This ring turns into a pendant necklace...
Pink Diamond
Unique GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brown Orangy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unique GIA certified three stone diamond ring. The center round brilliant diamond is 1.71 carats Natural Fancy deep brown orangy yellow.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Three Stone Blue Sapphire Band 1.65 Ct Blue Sapphire Anniversary Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Blue Sapphire Ring – 1.65 Carat Sapphire Band Ring Celebrate timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Blue Sapphire Ring, ...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$203Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Blue Aquamarine, Red Garnet & Yellow Citrine Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Icy Blue Aquamarine, Red Garnet and Golden Yellow Citrine Three Stone Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Oval Cut Genuine Gemstones Ring for Engagement, Anniversary, Birthday &...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pinkish Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring GIA 'Center 3.59 CT'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate One-Of-A-kind of Trilogy Petite Rustic ring is impressive in its Earthy & Organic appeal. It features a stunning Rare 3.59-carat Pinkish Purple Natural Sapphire Antique...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18KT Yellow Gold 2.24 Carats Ruby and Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking platinum and 18K yellow gold ring centered by a vibrant 2.24 - carat natural ruby. The ruby is framed by a halo of fancy yellow diamonds and accented with round brilliant ...
Ruby, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.15 CTW Natural Yellow-Orange Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
2.15 CTW Natural Yellow-Orange Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold This striking engagement ring features a vibrant 1.63-carat natural yellow-orange sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Ring with Citrine and Peridot
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Emerald cut Ring can me made with any stone combinations. The Ring Can be sized or made to order.
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Ring with Blue Topaz and Iolite
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Emerald cut Ring can me made with any stone combinations. The Ring Can be sized or made to order.
Iolite, Topaz
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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