Antique diamond five stone ring, 18 karat yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, late Victorian era five stone diamond ring in 18kt yellow gold. This spectacular beauty features five graduated old cut diamonds, the largest being the centre st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 5.25 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade bezel set moonstone and sapphire ring. Oval moonstone center stone with two bright round side sapphires in a 14k yellow gold setting.
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold with Copper Top Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 19.9...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.77 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Bezel Three-Stone Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated ring features a modern three-stone design with a creative, asymmetrical twist.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Case in point: this jaw-dropping 5.02-carat Fancy Yellow elongated radiant-cut ring. The center stone’s vivid, sunlit hue is amplified by two matching D-color Internally Flawless shi...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Green Stone and Diamond Ring Size 8
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8 This gorgeous 14K gold ring features one oval emerald (5.7 mm x 4.1 mm) surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds and 6 bagu...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tanzanite and diamond 12mm wide tapered band ring. 3 oval tanzanite stones with 8 round accent diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. 3 oval violet blue tanzanite, approx. 1.50cts ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Three Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted of 10-karat yellow gold, this stunning anniversary ring showcases one carat of diamonds in a classic three-stone design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich with Victorian era romance, this vintage-inspired five stone band ring features a graceful row of luminous amethysts glowing in regal violet hues.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .79ctw Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .63c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Five Stone Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1918 Makers Mark W.F & R An elegant 18ct yellow gold band set with five diamonds arranged across a softly contour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling three-stone diamond engagement ring. The center stone is a GIA certified 1.94ct. round Old Euro cut diamond and bezel set.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Pearl Victorian Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the romantic elegance of the Victorian era, this vintage-inspired three stone ring features vivid green emeralds framed by luminous pearl accents across a graceful yellow g...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic three stone diamond engagement ring. .38 carat center stone with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds in a 14k yellow and white gold setting. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This three stone engagement ring centers around a 5.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow oval diamond with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents Description: This three-stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a large 2.98-carat pear-shaped yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Steeped in historical charm, this mesmerizing Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring beautifully evokes the grandeur of an Edwardian era inspired masterpiece.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond 9 Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond 9 Stone Ring This elegant 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Five Stone Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester Date Mark not visible Makers Mark B & H Engraved inside band GJW RMMJ Circa 1910 Antique five stone ring set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.51 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval center ruby with two round brilliant cut side diamonds in 18k yellow gold three-stone setting. 1 oval red ruby, MI approx. .51cts 2 round br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Ring - 14k Round 1/3ctw Four-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 13 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/3ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.66 carat.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 1.02ctw 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant look with this Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring, designed to showcase elegance in perfect harmony.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53 CTW Light Yellow Radiant & Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Specifications List Item Type: Three-Stone Engagement Ring Total Carat Weight (CTW): 1.53 ctw Center Stone: Carat Weight: 1.23 ct Cut/Shape: Radiant Cut Color: Y-Z (Light Yellow / Wa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Round Brilliant 10 Stone Channel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Round Brilliant 10 Stone Channel Set Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: This ring features a 0.15ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds of 10 Chan...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1990s Timeless elegance meets modern simplicity in this beautiful diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Stone Diamond Ring Set With 2.10ct Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This timeless 5-stone diamond ring showcases a total of 2.10ct of sparkling natural diamonds, beautifully set across a classic band crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Classic Yellow Gold Large .62ctw Round Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 13-14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 2.13 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 18k Pear 2.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Carat(s): 1.70ctw Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Ring – 0.27ct White Diamonds, 36 Stones
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in München, DE
This elegant fine jewelry ring is handcrafted in 18K yellow and white gold and set with 36 brilliant white diamonds totaling 0.27 carats. Designed as a timeless luxury diamond ring, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone White Diamond Pear Shape Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.95 ct. white diamond pear shapes. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring size 4.5.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchantingly elegant, this Natural Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring blends vibrant color with luminous beauty.
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1912 Hallmarked, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked Chester 1912 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two diamonds in alternating order.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked London Makers Mark M J Circa 1990s Make a statement with this exquisite 1990s engagement ring, featuring a stunning ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1990s A striking and timeless engagement ring, crafted in luxurious solid 18ct yellow gold and set with an estimated 0.35 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Champagne Diamond 3-Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with this magnificent champagne diamond 3-stone band ring. Expertly crafted from radiant 10K yellow gold, this ring features three stunning round diamonds, hand...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Brushed Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Statement Ring by R. Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring by R. Stone, featuring approximately 0.5 carat total natural diamonds and black diamonds (“salt and pepper”).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, Marquise Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked London Makers Mark H & T LTD Circa 1990s Make a statement with this exquisite 1990s engagement ring, featuring a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Band - 14k Oval .64ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Oval Na...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring, I Flawless
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of rarity and refined balance, this exceptional three-stone ring is centered by a GIA-certified natural Fancy Yellow diamond weighing 3.05 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maui Divers Pearl Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Two-Stone Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: Maui Divers Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08c...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .31ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold .90ctw Round Peridot 7 Stones Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 3.8mm (0.15") (top of the ring - north to south), 20.1mm (0.79")(east to west, stone to stone), 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.1m...
Peridot, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,072Sale Price|20% Off
2.07 cts Certified Fancy Yellow Cushion Three-stone Halo Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fancy yellow cushion three-stone halo ring, with a center diamond weighing 2.07cts and certified by GIA.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Rosaire Ring is a beautiful example of mid-19th-century jewelry, pairing warm yellow gold with the timeless combination of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1990s Introducing a stunning and timeless engagement ring, expertly crafted from luxurious solid 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.89ct Elongated Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent three-stone diamond engagement ring is a breathtaking statement of timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three stone fancy yellow oval diamond certified by GIA The main diamond has been certified as vvs1 clarity The ring has been handmade in Italy
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Six-Stone Wedding Band - 14k Princess .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring, .30ct Center Stone, Size 6.75
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Band Ring with Diamonds Material 14K yellow Gold Ring Size 6.75 Band Width 7.8mm Shank of the Ring is 4.3mm Ring Weight 7.4gr Center Stone .30ct Diamond Clarity SI1 / G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow and White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.60ct
Located in New York, NY
Vintage-inspired 14K yellow and white gold ring featuring three round diamonds with a total weight of 0.60 carats. The ring weighs 8.03 grams. Size 10. The diamonds are set in a geom...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 10k Pear .93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): .36ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple Clarity: NA Natura...
Amethyst, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Swedish 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian Swedish 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring. This gorgeous Victorian Swedish old cut diamond five stone band is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.88ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.88 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This impressive antique five st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Brilliant Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning and timeless engagement ring, expertly crafted from luxurious solid 18ct yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 3.01 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone diamond ring centered by a GIA certified 3 carat Fancy Intense Yellow natural diamond, displaying a rich, saturated yellow hue with beautifully even color ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.90ct round center diamond in a three-stone engagement setting. 14k white and yellow gold with 2 tapered baguette side diamonds. EGL certified. Circa 1940-1950. 1 round brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.02 cts GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Cushion Side-stone Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional side-stone ring, featuring a fancy deep brownish yellow cushion diamond, styled in a tiger claw setting with the center diamond weighing 2.02cts, and certified by GIA.
Yellow Diamond, 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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