Giant Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary pink tourmaline ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a 4-carat hand-cut deep pink tourmaline that shimmers with...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Giant Green Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a 6-carat hand-cut green tourmaline that shimmers with br...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.91 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.91 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a STUNNING Oval Cut Brownish Mauve Tourmaline that weighs 3.12 Carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18kt yellow gold Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
A 4x5 mm faceted pear shape pink tormaline is set in 18kt gold. There is a small 3mm rose cut champagne diamond on the other end. . Band is 1.6mm in width. This is a one of a k...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mint Green Tourmaline Modern Wide Band Ring
Located in Marlow, GB
Yellow Gold Mint Green Tourmaline Modern Wide Band Ring Introducing the Lagune Green Tourmaline Ring, a striking 18ct yellow gold creation handcrafted in London.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.05Ct Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage tourmaline ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Chrome Tourmaline Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval .74ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Chrome Tourmaline Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Oval Color: ...
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71ctw Pink Tourmaline & Tanzanite Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: pink tourmaline, 1 stone oval cut 8 x 6 mm approximately 1.35 carat tanzanite, 6 stones round cut 2.25 mm approximately .36 total carats Ring Size: 4.5 Rise Off Of Finger: ...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.21 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.21 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring This beautifully designed ring has an Ascher cut Green Tourmaline that weighs 2.77 Carats and is surrounded by 36 Round Cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Raw Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat yellow gold. An incredible vintage ring, featuring a band crafted from hammered gold and a top set in textured gold resembling a stylized network of branches.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this opulent ring bears 6 carats of captivating pink tourmaline and approximately 0.30 carat of shimmering diamonds; ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Rubellite Tourmaline Black Spinel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone: Rubellite Tourmaline Condition: Excellent Caret Weight: Tourmaline: 1.07ct , Black Spinal: 0.89ct Size: 6.5 This Rubellite Tourmaline Ring is Perfect...
Tourmaline, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,044Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This custom-designed ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centers on a vibrant 2.28ct emerald-cut pink tourmaline.
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Tronchetto Fluted Tourmaline Yellow Gold.Ring Sz 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tronchetto collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a fluted green tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Tourmaline 1.08 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic red Tourmaline ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this exquisite red tourmaline ring, embraced by an intricate 14k yellow gold setting that exudes elegance and refinement.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.01ct Green Tourmaline Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a stunning 5.01-carat green tourmaline as its centerpiece.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bespoke ring features a vivid 1.75 carat green tourmaline in a prong setting, acce...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,489Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vivid Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring centers on a 1.41 carat cushion-cut pink tourmaline accented by baguette diamonds t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Tourmaline: round cut = 0.50cttw Diamond: 9 round cut = 0.40cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizin...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Green Tourmaline Rectangle Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.00 carats of Green Tourmaline. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary an...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.80 carat tourmaline diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The tourmaline is securely set in a warm 14k yellow gold mounting, enhancing its vibrancy and giving the piece a bold yet classic presence on the hand.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ctw Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: pink tourmaline, 1 stone oval cut 7 x 5 mm approximately 1 carat diamonds, 12 stones round brilliant cut 1.7 - 1.9 mm approximately .25 total carats F-G color, SI1-2 clarity ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.57 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ring has a pretty Round Cut Tourmaline in the center that weighs 0.87 Carats.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 6 round cut = 0.36cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Pink Tourmaline: 1 pear cut = 1.59ct Size: 5 Weight: 3.10 grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.42 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.42 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring This gorgeous ring has a beautiful Cushion Cut Green Tourmaline weighing 1.81 Carats and is surrounded by a Halo of 18 Round ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond ring. Oval center green tourmaline with 24 full cut accent diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Tourmaline Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.12 carat peridot, 1.94 carat tourmaline and 0.80 carat diamond 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Square Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Square cut deep green tourmaline ring is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald 7.35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Carat(s): 7.15ct Cut: Emerald Colo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline & Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 2.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmaline Carat(s): 2.90ct Cut: Oval ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural pink round-shaped tourmaline measuring approximately 0.97 carats is the centerpiece of this ornate modern band fashioned from 14kt yellow gold with decorative swirling pier...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond Twist Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gold tourmaline ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Pink and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink & Green Tourmaline Bypass Ring By Bulgari.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold 3-Row Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Bvlgari Serpenti 3-row ring from the classic Tubogas collection features a slightly adjustable wrap design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with a pear-cut pink ...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Duplicity Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Both tourmaline gems are trimmed with an array of stunning 0.71 carats of White & 0.22 carats of Yellow icy Diamonds and nestled within a white gold setting and Palladium setting.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
Cartier Pasha Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Large Pasha Ring by Cartier.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Natural Green Tourmaline 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Natural Green Tourmaline 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Tourmaline Weight is: Approx. 0.60 Carats Tourmaline Measures Approx. 6.00 x 3.70mm Ring size:...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage peridot tourmaline 14k yellow gold double halo ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the peridot, two concentric halos of gemstones create a dramatic and colorful composition. Twelve round tourmalines introduce rich contrasting tones, while fourteen addit...
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Cabochon Ring - VHK#292a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Cabochon Ring - VHK#292a Item Details: Year: 1880s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 15c Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8....
Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18KT yellow gold Cocktail ring deep pink gemstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3ct Tourmaline deep pink color in a gorgeous royal 18KT yellow gold made with natural diamonds VS clarity, F color.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Solitaire Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Pink Tourmaline: 1 round cut= 0.70cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 6.11 grams
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green and Pink Tourmaline Ring Yellow Gold Antique Estate
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent original Green and Pink Tourmaline Ring in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The central Fine Green Tourmaline is emerald cut and is 14mm by 8mm.
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Baguette Solitaire Octagonal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the enchanting allure of this tourmaline baguette octagonal ring, a captivating piece set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Tourmaline Ring MF02-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Green Tourmaline gemstones with a total weight of 7.0 carats are beautifully complemented by the textured 18K Yellow Gold setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline, Diamond and Opal Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold fashion ring with a pink tourmaline center stone along with opal and diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Solitaire Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Brand: David Yurman Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18 Karat Gemstone(s): Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Cut: Round Gemstone Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Setting: Bezel ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A green tourmaline and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The green tourmaline is set in the middle of a 8 petals flower motif.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step-cut tourmaline measuring 8.8 x 8.8 mm - transparent light green Set in platinum with corner tab prongs and flanked by sloping platinum-topped shoulders Flush ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Signed “SED” 18K Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sculptural signed SED ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a striking domed cabochon-cut green tourmaline weighing approximately 10.30 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K yellow gold cocktail ring is from Divine Collection.
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Bezel Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bold poppy pink tourmaline bezel ring by Bracken Jewelers. The rich 22K bezel setting and band provides a rich, golden contrast, evoking a timeless ancient aesthetic with our signatu...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Dare to dazzle. Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 18kt Yellow Gold 4.69ct Oval Cabochon Paraiba Tourmaline 0.55ct TW F/G VS1 Diamonds Diamonds: around center...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 3.4 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 3.4 TCW Certified $4,950 601226 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
GFCO Certified 4.68 Carat Tourmaline Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Green Tourmaline, Sugarloaf, Nigeria Gemstone: 4.57 Carats 18 White Round Diamonds: 0.11 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.30 Grams GFCO GEM LAB Certificate: AAP71850
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Futuristic Tourmaline Ring Yellow Gold Patinated Bronze 4 Carats, 2026
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Modern Futuristic Tourmaline Ring in Yellow Gold and Patinated Bronze, 4 Carats, 2026 A bold and sculptural ring conceived as a true work of modern jewelry art, expertly crafted to c...
Tourmaline, 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.
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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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