Vintage 4.12 Carat Aquamarine and 1.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.12 carat aquamarine and 1.95 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Single Cut .50ctw Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Co...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hearts on Fire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 18k Rd 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $9800 Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Hearts on Fire Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Design: Invisible Set Stones Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Dome Band 14k Rd 1.80ctw Stripes Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond X Cluster Cocktail Ring- 14k Oval and Round 2.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.58ctw Cut: Oval...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .38ctw Snowflake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .38ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
30.09 Carat Aquamarine and 2.94 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 30.09 carat aquamarine and 2.94 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Baguette 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.30ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1950s 5.70 Carat High Zircon and 3.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.70 Carat high zircon and 3.15 Carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl & Diamond Cluster & Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant emerald, Sapphire, Pearl & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 3 piece of emerald weight 0.51 Carat, 3 piece of Sapphire 0.76 carat, 1 piece of Pearl 3.52 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.36 Carats 18KT White Gold Trio Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exclusive 18 KT baguette and round diamond 3 cluster designer ring is the ultimate accessory for cocktail parties and special occasions, guaranteed to make a statement and turn ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Band - 14k Bag & Rd 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Baguette & Round Brilliant Color: F - G ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 2.30 Carats 18KT White Gold Trim Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exclusive 18 KT baguette and round diamond 3 cluster designer ring is the ultimate accessory for cocktail parties and special occasions, guaranteed to make a statement and turn ...
Diamond, White Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 3 Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cocktail ring. Large and striking presence with 3 carats of natural diamonds covering the face. Crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, the setting is substantial with a luxur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.74 carats and diamonds of 0.4 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Round .59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: I1 - I3...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Marguerite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant sapphire and diamond marguerite ring crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. The design centers on an oval-cut natural sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats, displayin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large vintage 5.22 carat black onyx and 3.64 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewel...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.10 carat emerald and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse range of gemstone jewellery.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco 1.10 carat diamond and 0.16 carat ruby, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3 Carat Diamond Cluster Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful custom made diamond nugget ring from the 70's. This ring has 3 carat weight of brilliant white diamonds and is set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is a size 6 Total gram wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A beautifully sculpted vintage cocktail ring in luxurious platinum, centered with a vivid 1.10-carat ruby. The ruby is surrounded by an elegant spray of mixed diamond cuts, including...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.03ct Thai ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50tdw, 9.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 14k using an electronic tester. The gross weight is 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a round brilliant cut approximately .20 to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Layered Blossoms Cluster Ring 14k Round & Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.51ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.51 carat diamond and platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sterling Silver 3/4 Cttw Diamond Stair-Stepped Cluster Waterfall Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This sterling silver and diamond ring features a central cluster of prong set round diamonds surrounded by bands of channel set baguette diamonds. The 59 diamonds in the ring weigh a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Kallati Amethyst Citrine Quartz Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold 18k 3.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2830 Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $40 or up 2 for $50 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst, Cit...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.21 Ct in 18K White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K solid white gold, this natural diamond ring features a graceful cluster of pear-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 1.21 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail 3.30 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail 3.30 TDW This unusual vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with genuine diamonds. The tag from the auc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,359Sale Price|20% Off
2.18 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.18 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,087Sale Price|20% Off
2.18 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.18 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,160Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.03ct Yellow YZ Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern multi yellow YZ diamonds open shank with 3 GIA reports. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 7.03 carats total diamond weight. 3 cushion cut diamonds, 4.59 carats total. B...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,116Sale Price|20% Off
2.6 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930s 0.83ct Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,671Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Leaf-Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Leaf-Cluster Bypass Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29904 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.43 Grams Natur...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Marquise Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Mid-Century Peridot and diamond cluster ring. 1.00ct Marquise center stone, set in a 14k white gold cocktail setting with 3 tiers of 48 round single cut diamonds. 1 Marquise ...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Cluster Ring ca 1960, France
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A refined example of vintage elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring showcases a beautiful combination of brilliant diamonds and vibrant emeralds. Designed to capture the light from ever...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement South Sea Pearl Ring Baguette Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
An absolutely irresistible South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring. This fabulous Ring is a true statement, a rare ensemble of three fine white South Sea pearls, each measuring a whopping 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.94 Carat Aquamarine and 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive contemporary 2.94 carat aquamarine and 1.10 carat diamond platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage jewelry and estate jewelr...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Square1.62ctw 7 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.26ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 3 carat sapphire diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage French ring from the 1980’s features a striking 3 carat oval cut dark blue sapphire, set in 18k white gold and hallmarked with the French eagle head and maker’s marks. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate GIA 3.73ct Pear Shaped Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14K W Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A BREATHTAKING CIRCA 1950s ESTATE "BALLERINA" 3.73ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold Ring AN ICONIC STYLE!!!The masterful design of this ballerina ring CIRCA 1950s with total 3.73cts ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1900s Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.10 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Rd 4.00ctw Pave SZ 8 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 4.00ctw Style: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval-Cut Tanzanite, Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 0.69 Carat Oval-Cut Cornflower Blue Tanzanite, accented in a crown floral style by 0.11 carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 14K Yellow Gold. Details: ✔ S...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.46 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum 3 Row Floral Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural, Seven round blue sapphires totaling 0.83 carats form a vivid floral cluster center flanked by two rows of round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.63 carats in a platinum 900 thr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.50 carat Colombian emerald and 2.85 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Square Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Button Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight square cut ruby and 0.30 carat round diamond button-style cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring concentric rings of invisibly channel-set rubies su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Single .15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarit...
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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