3.50 Carat Red Rubellite Tourmaline East West Ring in Platinum and 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Rubellite Tourmaline, Tsavorite, and Diamond Ring - Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 8 Grams - Era: Vintage - Setting: Half Bezel (East-West) - Size: ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Cut 0.86 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Fine Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 3/4 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.95 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 6.50 x 6.47mm - sapphire 5.12 x 2.89mm - diamond Finger size UK M or US 6 1/2. This piece can be resized upon request for a perfect fit.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Jade Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with 1 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Tustin, CA
Oval Jade cabochon measures 10.23 mm x 8.4 mm x 6 mm and weighs approximately 3.9 carats. 20 diamonds measure 2 mm in diameter and weigh approximately .60 carats. 40 diamonds measur...
White Diamond, Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ultra contemporary piece is certainly eye-catching with its impressive size and vibrant color and absolutely pops on the finger.
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Amethyst Victorian Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 5.40ct Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 5.40ct Cut: Oval Stone ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Scott Kay 14K White Gold Contemporary Ring with Round Garnet & Diamonds
By Scott Kay
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Round diamonds on the setting are H color and SI1 clarity. Finger size is 6.5 and can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes.
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Puffed Fluidity Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Specifications: Primary Stone: Natural Oval Ruby 0.70 Carats (6 x 4 mm) Metal Finish: Polished Yellow Gold Ring Back Design: Open Back Finger Size: 7 (Available in sizes 4–10) Weight...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65ct Oval Fancy Pink (Treated Color) In 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main stone: 1.65 ct Fancy Pink (treated color) VVS clarity natural diamond Side stones : 2 stones epaulette shape D-E color VVS clarity natural diamond 48 stones rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 18k Round 1.13ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Note: Please note, the resizing process will remove the carat weight stamps on the shank's interior.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pinkish Red Ruby & Diamond Floral Motif Ring in 14K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 14K White, Yellow Gold - Weight: 4.48 Grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 6 (adjustable) ___________________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA 4.50ct Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE PLATINUM (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 4.02ct Emerald Diamond center diamond in K color SI1 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Eye c...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Loop Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.09ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.88ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Stone Note: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Intense Pink Spinel Champagne Diamond Pink Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total carat : 3.05 ct. Total weight : 10.7 g Size EU 54 US 6 3/4 ( fits best ringsize 55 , US 7 ).
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Brown Diamond, 1...
White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring -14k Emerald Cut 5.27ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.76ct Cut: E...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Platinum, Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The total diamond weight is approximately 0.90 carats. The width of the band measures approximately 4.5mm UK Size M US Size 6 1/2 This ring can be resized using our resizing ser...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 for $70 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Princess Color: G Clarity: I1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s):...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finger size 6, can be re-sized. The band tappers from 2.05mm to 2.02mm on the bottom, sits nice and high on the finger: 6.90mm high.
Diamond, Platinum
1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Oval Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Use the below chart to determine your ring size. Internal Diameter (mm) 14.1 14.9 15.7 16.5 17.3 18.1 19 19.8 20.6 US Ring Size 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Method 2: To determine the ring ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Pear Shape Halo Fashion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Use the below chart to determine your ring size. Internal Diameter (mm) 14.1 14.9 15.7 16.5 17.3 18.1 19 19.8 20.6 US Ring Size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finger size is 6 1/2, easy to re-size, the weight is 11.09grams, nice and Solid.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
1900s GIA 2.87ctw Antique Edwardian OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cluster 14KYG Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finger size is 6 1/2, easy to re-size, the weight is 3.37grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Emerald Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Use the below chart to determine your ring size. Internal Diameter (mm) 14.1 14.9 15.7 16.5 17.3 18.1 19 19.8 20.6 US Ring Size ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL 5.26ctw Natural Ceylon Orange Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in New York, NY
The weight of the ring is 11.35gr, Solid. Finger size 5 1/2 , can be sized. The band width tappers from 6.77mm to 3.62mm on the bottom, sits medium 6.28mm from the top of the finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Natural Untreated GIA 6.60ct Jade Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 6.60ct Natural UNTREATED Green Jade JADEITE Diamond Platinum Ring There are three primary reasons to choose natural untreated JADEITE: they are beautiful, rare, and sup...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The weight of the ring is 10.82grams, nice and solid. The finger size is 6 1/2 (sizable). Width at Top: 9.23mm Width at Bottom: 1.68mm Hallmark: Plat Given the ring's age and condit...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s, French 18ct White Gold Stamped, 1.75ct Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1980s This stunning 18ct white gold French diamond ring is an exquisite piece of jewellery that will make any finger sparkl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
Sits just right (medium) from the top of the finger - 6.77mm. Finger size is 6 1/2, can be re-sized, the weight is 7.38grams, Solid.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian GIA No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond 16KY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian English GIA 1.80ctw No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond Double Rows Engagement, Wedding Anniversary 16K Yellow Gold Band Ring VALENTINE'S PERFECT GIFT IDEA! ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
"Girder" Hinged Ring in 18K Yellow & 14K White Gold with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
They're 2.8mm princess cuts with a total weight of 0.33 carats. These are clean, bright and snappy stones; Eytan rates them G-H color and VS1-2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Number of Gemstones: 3 Diamond Color: Pink, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Ge...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k 3 Stone Ring Past Present Future Solid Gold princess cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
3 Stone Ring - Past Present Future Three Natural Princess cut Diamonds Pre-Owned - Great Condition 14k White Gold approx 4.2 grams Finger size 6 Diamonds size 1 center square/princ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.55ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Petite Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.55 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Platinum 1.4ctw Oval Sapphire w/ Baguette & Round Diamond Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.4 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 5.02 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Topaz Pink Tourmaline Peridot Diamond Scalloped Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 2.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Pink Tourmaline Shape: Marquise Size: 4 x 2 Number: 4 Weight: 0.27 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent G...
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Rock Crystal Diamond Dome Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
Ring is Sizeable, Exceptional Workmanship, Heavy but comfortable on finger, Size 6 1/2
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Portuguese 1.75ct Pave Diamond Cigar Ring 18k White Gold Wide Band Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Citrine Ruby Peridot Diamond Geometric Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring Size: Available for all sizes Center Gemstones Type: Citrine Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 6 x 4 mm.
Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Era: Edwardian Year: 1901-1910 Metal: Platinum with Tiffany hallmark Gemstone: Natural Saltwater Pearl Color: White Shape: Button Size 7.13 mm GIA Certified Diamonds: (2) Carat We...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Lever Back Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Backing: Lever Back Center Gemstones Type: Aquamarine Shape: Oval Size: 6 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.20 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type...
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Geometric Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 0.12 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 6 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Di...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Scalloped Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring Size: Available for all sizes Center Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: Oval Size: 8 x 6 mm.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Mid Century Modern Citrine Black Enamel Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Vintage Mid Century Year: 1960-1970 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine (3) Carat Weight: 4.60 Cut: Cabochon & Square faceted Color: Golden honey & O...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Gemstone Ring Opal Sapphire Diamond Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Pear cut orange sapphire & iolite measures approx. 5mm x 4mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
18k Gold Platinum GIA 6.44ctw Cabochon Burma Red Ruby & Diamond Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies- Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Exceptional Vivid Red Color- Transparent - Burma - Heated - 5.63ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ruby Square Ring 14k Gold Sz 6.5 Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.75 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Total Weight: 11.03 Grams Overall Width: 13.2mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.8mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black Opal Ring with Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 6 Weight: 0.06 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
80s Portuguese Ring Diamond Fluted Mother of Pearl 19k Yellow Gold Jewelry 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
The side shoulders are set with tapered mother of pearl measuring 11mm x 6mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 6 Weight: 0.06 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 16 Weight: 0.94 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be m...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Target Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Marquise Size: 12 x 6 mm.
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
c2004 Tiffany & Co Jazz Diamond Ring Sz 6.5 Band Platinum Fine Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: (2) Carat Weight: 1.84 Total (0.76 + 1.08) Cut: Old European Color Range: G-I Clarity: SI1 Gemsto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Asscher Cut Size: 6 x 6 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Stylish emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s)
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Scalloped Engagement Ring in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 16 Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1.4 mm. Number: 6 Weight: 0.075 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be ma...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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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