Real 1.30 Carat SI/HI Marquise Round Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2567E Gross Wt. :- 3.50 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 3.24 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.30 Carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All siz...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 2.96 Carat SI/H Pear Round Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.38 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 10.38 carats of emerald and 0.68 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.38 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 10.38 carats of emerald and 0.68 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.75 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Emerald Cut Diamond 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, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Signed Art Deco Colombian Emerald Onyx & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Design Style: Art Deco Halo Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5, (adjustable) Ring Face: 14mm Setting Style: Bezel and Channel Shank Style: ...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Emerald 4.30ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s)...
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Lemon Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Emerald 6.62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.6...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.41 Ct Octagonal Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Size 4 Finest Colombian emerald and Diamonds Ring 3.41 Carat Octagonal step cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring In 14K Yellow Gold Extreme Fine quality of the Colombian Emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds and Diamonds Eternity 14k Gold Ring Made in Italy Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: •Solid 14k gold, yellow, white, rose gold •Band width: about 5 mm •0.17 carat total weight of natural emeralds •0.12 carat total weight of natural diamonds •Round brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Wrap Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.30 carats Zambian emerald and 2.50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Carat Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Emerald Cut Open Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K white gold open band ring featuring a 1.17 carat natural diamond arrangement with emerald, pear, and round cuts in a layered design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Lab Created Sapphire Vintage Solitaire Ring - 10k Emerald 16.40ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Lab Grown Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 5 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx.) An attractive ring box is included.
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Cabochon Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: Platinum Center Stone: Natural Cabochon Emerald Emerald Weight: 10.85ct - Weighed Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Weight: 2.10 Carats Total Weight...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cocktail Ring with Pie Cut Emerald Diamond 1.81ct
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, edgy yet timeless piece - Emerald cut ring set with Pie Cut diamond totaling 1.81ct delivering the look of 4-5 carat for a fraction of the price!
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round 1.88ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Tested platinum, marked 'SEAMAN SCHEPPS', American, circa 1965. UK ring size L US ring size 5 3/4 Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Three Stone Octagon Shape Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The silky platinum 950 is underwired to make it a perfect wedding fit. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Prong Metal: Platinum 950 Center Gemstones Type: Aquamarine Shape: Emerald Ave...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Rubellite Three-Stone Ring - 14k Emerald & Rnd 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): 3.32ctw Cut: Emerald & Round Color...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Marquise 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Mar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Note: small chips to the emeralds (visible under a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Rd .47ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: M...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Note: few light surface abrasions to the emerald (visible under a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 3/4 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.06 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.88 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 5.06 carats Zambian emerald and 0.88 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Halo Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .13ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .01ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 4.12 cts Zambian emerald band ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald heart cut bezel set eternity band ring in 14K gold Natural 4-5cts heart shape emerald band gold Heart cut emerald ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian 4.15 Cttw Tanzanite, Emerald/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
With a total metal weight of 4.99 grams, the ring features approximately 0.95 carats of white diamonds, 0.66 carats of vibrant emeralds, and a captivating 2.49-carat tanzanite.
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 3/4 (sizable). The mount measures 12.5mm diameter (0.49 inches) rising 13mm from the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Wrap Ring, 2.20 Carats, Emerald and Round Cut, 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.20 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Three-Stone Ring - 14k Emerald & Heart 5.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural London Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s)...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Carat Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Emerald & Pear Cut Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K white gold open band ring featuring 1.17 carat natural diamonds with emerald, pear, and round cuts in a layered modern design.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 4.04ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.89ct C...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.92ct Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring - Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage emerald jewellery. Emerald Quality: Cut: Emerald Content: 0.92 carat Dimensions: ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Alternate Baguette Emerald with Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 5 Weight: 0.22 Carat (approx. in total) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.95Ct Emerald and 3.20Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 5.95 carats Dimensions 12.34mm (length) x 9.63mm (width) x 6.05mm (depth) Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1980s Colombian Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the diamonds : 1.50 carat approximately. Height : 13.5 mm approximately, width : 8.7 mm approximately, thickness : 5 mm approximately, width of the ring at the base :...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Cluster Halo Bypass Ring 14k 2.09ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.11 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 2.11 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon requ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 2.11 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 2.11 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon requ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 0.90 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald 0.68 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.90 carats Zambian emerald and 0.68 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Five Stone 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 5 Emerald Cut Diamonds, H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.50 Carats. Size- 6 3/4. FREE SIZING!!! A truly beautiful fore...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Style Green Tourmaline & Emerald Cluster 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Accent Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: Round Size: 2 mm Number: 5 Weight: 0.25 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find out...
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald in 18k White Gold Men's Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
The ring size can be easily adjusted. Item Details: Model: Statement No.4 - 18k white gold - 1 Emerald, pear cut 7.5 x 5 mm (0.54 carat) Like every piece of jewelry from th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.94ctw Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emerald - Carats - 0.54ct Cut - Emerald Cut Color - Green Treatment - Oiling Please note there is a bit of wear, surface reaching inclusions and tiny...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Gemistry 1.28 Ct. T.W. Emerald Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
For those who love green, this Gemistry emerald band ring is vivid and verdant. This band ring features oval and round emeralds, 1.28 ct. t.w., crowned in 14k polished yellow gold, a...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Victorian Style Floral Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Oval & Round Size: 2, 5 x 4 mm.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. Circumference (mm) 44.2 46.8 49.3 51.9 54.4 57 59.5 62.1 64.6 US Ring Size 3 4 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 6 x 5 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 18k Emerald Baguette Rd 1.40ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.40ctw Cut: Emerald, Baguette, & ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Sterling Silver Emerald & Diamond Asymmetric Solitaire Cluster Ring By Silvorra
Located in New York, NY
Featuring one octagon cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm and one marquise cut emerald measuring approximately 2 x 5 mm, totalling 0.77 carats. one round diamond measuring a...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unique Vintage Style Emerald & Pearl with Enamel Cocktail 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Accent Gemstones I Type: Pearl Shape: Round Size: 1.3 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.06 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find ou...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Green Emerald & Diamond Antique Style Halo Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Black Onyx and 1/5 Cttw Blue and White Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant halo cocktail ring, crowned with a total of 1/5 carat weight in diamonds, dances under light with an enchanting sparkle.
White Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1950s 2.30 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive 1.85 carat emerald cut diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour I Clarity SI1 Cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980's 1.00 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut emerald weighing 0.38 carat total Transparent medium green in color - prong set Flanked by rows of square step-cut diamonds Channel set and weighing 0.62 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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