4.30 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 4.30CTW Color G-H Cl...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural 0.83 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Dome Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.83 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Dome Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features round cut diamonds set in the center of the thick band making a wide dome ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural SI/H Certified Diamond Open Bypass Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Certified Diamond Open Bypass Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pear cut diamonds set in the front of the bypass style ring with diamonds set on the ends of the op...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Two Stone Pear SI/H Diamond Minimalist Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Dainty Two Stone Pear SI/H Diamond Minimalist Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features a modern bypass design curves around two stunning pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut SI/H Natural Diamond Solitaire Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut SI/H Natural Diamond Solitaire Promise Ring features a modern single pear diamond set in a prong setting in the center of the band which curves into a c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2-Row Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.50CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style 7.00 grams 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Cluster Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Cluster Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pear, marquise and round cut diamonds set in the cluster making a round shape in center making ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.9 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.9 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features three pear-shaped diamonds at the center set in split band while the lower band is adorned with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural SI/H Two Stone Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Two Stone Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features a open band where each end curves around the finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.19 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Effortlessly modern, quietly romantic, and unlike anything you will find in a traditional jewelry store — this pear-cut natural diamond bypass ring is a masterpiece of minimalist fin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.30 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 4.30CTW Color G-H Clari...
Diamond, White Gold
0.75 CT Natural Round Cut Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White
Located in New York, NY
0.75 CT Natural Round Cut Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Ch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum Jewels 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring is composed of three parallel bands, creating a wide, multi row.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Spectrum Jewels Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features curves gently to frame two emerald-cut diamonds positioned opposite each other at the open ends.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum Jewels 1.18Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.18Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Band Ring features pear cut diamonds set in alternate direction in the wide band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Designed with meticulous symmetry and stunning brilliance, this bold cocktail ring channels Art Deco gl...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
5.60 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 40 Pointer 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 5.60CT G-H SI 18K White Gold, Prong se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.29 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Floral Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.29 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Floral Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features five pear cut diamonds set in a flower in center of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.6 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.6 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features round cut diamond cluster in center of the wide band making a wide dome ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33ct SI/H Natural Diamond Open Bypass Two Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.33ct SI/H Natural Diamond Open Bypass Two Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold showcases an open bypass design where the two ends of the band curve past each other instead of connecting...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.94 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Yellow Diamond Open Ring 18 Karat Dual Tone Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 4.94 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Yellow Diamond Open Ring 18 Karat Dual Tone Gold features two yellow diamonds one pear cut and one cushion cut, set on each end with white halo di...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.58 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.58 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features pear cut diamond set in clustered making a cocktail ring for women.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring features mixed cut diamonds set in the bypass band with diamond cluster in rectangle shape in center ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.48 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Crisscross Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.48 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crisscross Band Ring features crisscross band studded with round cut diamonds, a row with pear cut diamonds and a ent...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold / 18 KT Yellow Gold: DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 4.20 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.22ct Pear Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Handmade 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Extraordinary in scale and breathtaking in execution, this handmade 6.22 carat Pear Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 karat white gold is a masterpiece of fine jewellery ambition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
All Tariff Paid SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Inspired by blooming flowers, this nature-themed ring showcases a two-flower open band design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.58Ct Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K Solid White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry The design features three elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Trio Eternity Rings
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive trio of eternity rings crafted of solid 18 KT gold marked Appealing three colours of gold: white , yellow and rose gold To stand all together, single or mixed with others...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14K White Gold Channel Set
Located in New York, NY
1.50 CT Natural Round Cut Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Ch...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.92 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.92 Ct Natural Round and Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 4.92CT G-H SI 18K White Gold, Prong and Channel set,...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Lucida Style 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 3.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Lucida Prong ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave set, 2....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band Channel Set 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.01 CT Natural Round Cut Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Ch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.47ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.47ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pear cut diamonds set in the split shank band making a minimalist band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Stretch GSI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Stretchable Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Si...
Diamond, White Gold
6.81 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 6.81 carats of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Guard Ring 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.51CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band Channel Set in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 CT Natural Round Cut Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Ch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.56 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Eternity Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.56 Ct Natural Round Cut Heart Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.56CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Sizeable Eternity Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Sizeable Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pron...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 1.5 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 2.80 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 2.10 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
.26 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.26CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 1.30 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 2.50 grams 4 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style 4.40 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.65CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style 3.50 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 2.50 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 2.50 grams 4 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Ct Natural Round Cut Eternity Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave set 2.50 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 1.65CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style 3.50 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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