4.21 Carat Oval Cut Natural Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.21 Carat Oval Cut Natural Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Stunning Opal and Diamond Ring made in a 14K Yellow Gold setting and weighs approximately 8.2 grams.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and extremely rare 2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience unparalleled elegance with our Art Deco 1920's cabochon ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set with a mezmerizing 17.90ct dark purplish oval red Ruby bezel set center stone. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 1.85ct Oval in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 (resizable) - 9 x 7mm oval Tanzanite (1.85 carats) - 0.75 carats of round brilliant Natural Diamonds - Rhodium-plated 14K white gold - Total weight: 3.75g A timel...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.40 Carat Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.04 ct Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is a stunning piece crafted in platinum. The ring weighs 6.7 grams and is a size 6, featuring a remarkable natural oval b...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.51 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond and a natural oval cut yellow diamond....
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
10.74 Carat Oval Cut Citrine Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 10.74 Carats. Crafted in 14 Karat Rose Gold and weighs approximately 7.3 grams The ring size is a size 7 and can be re-sized free of charge, if ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.18 Carat Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A captivating 1.18 carat oval cut yellow sapphire takes center stage in this exquisite platinum ring, encircled by a dazzling halo of fine white diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 12.67 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue-Purple color change sapphire and diamonds engagement ring. AGTA certified 12.67ct oval center sapphire set in platinum with 3 round accent diamonds on each side. Natural color c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
1.8 Carat Oval Tsavorite and 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum Estate Size 6
Located in New York, NY
1.8 Carat Oval Tsavorite and 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring In Platinum Size 6 Estate Approximately 1.8 Carat Oval cut Tsavorite, Very high quality with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Oval Halo Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Oval Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond Full Circle Eternity Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring. The ring weighs 4.1 grams, size 7, there are 14 Natural Oval Brilliant Cut Diamonds wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
28.33 Carat Peridot Oval and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 28.33 ct. peridot oval with 0.55 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 7.
White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1.81 Carat Oval Orange Spessartite Garnet Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate bright orange Spessartite Garnet and diamond ring. Mounted in the center of this setting is a 1.81ct fiery orange oval garnet, which is elegantly complemented by the sparkling...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 4.59 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Origin Basaltic Color Blue Cut Oval mixed Content 4.59 carats Dimensions 11.05mm x 8.97mm x 5.44mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) D Clarity (average grades)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Sz 7 Estate 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 4 grams Stones: Faceted oval cut pink tourmaline 10mm x 8mm. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.45 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning ring features a 1.65 carat oval cut emerald, beautifully surrounded by a double halo of diamonds totaling 1.86 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Oval 1.85 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deep blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval 1.85 carat blue sapphire center stone set in a platinum three-stone setting with 2 G-H (near colorless) trilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring, 2.25ct in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - Center Stone: Oval Natural Swiss Blue Topaz (9x7mm, approx. 2.25 carats) - 54 Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight: 0.54 carats - Metal: 14...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 2.76ct in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - 10x8mm Oval-Cut Emerald (2.42 carats) - 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds (0.34 carats total) - 14KT White Gold - Total weight: 5 grams A timeless showpiece that fuses...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring 4.90ct in 10K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
A polished, tapered band completes the look with a refined finish. - Ring size: 7 - 14x10mm Oval Amethyst (4.90 carats) - 44 Round Natural Diamonds (0.22 carats total) - 10KT White ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.12 carats Oval Tanzanite 2.13 carats diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Forged from 18-karat gold, this unique ring is meticulously set with a 5.12-carat Tanzanite and 2.13 carats of glistening diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the lates...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,700 / item
16.6 Carat Rubelite Diamond 18 Karat Oval Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning statement ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is centered with a striking 16.6 carats Rubelite and 1.5 carats of glimmering diamonds. The ring i...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold 2.05ct Center Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - 9x7mm Oval Tanzanite (2.05 carats total) - 36 Round Diamonds (0.14 carats total) - 14K Rose Gold - Total item weight: 3.08g - Condition: New A bold yet feminine ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s 6.00 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval purple and diamond cocktail ring. 6.00ct oval center stone, in an 18k yellow gold swirl setting with 6 round cut diamonds along the shank. 1 oval bright purple Amethyst,...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oval Sky Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - Center Stone: Oval Natural Sky Blue Topaz (16×12mm, approx. 9.95 carats) - 16 Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 carats - Diamond C...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - Center Stone: Oval Natural London Blue Topaz (16×12mm, approx. 9.20 carats) - 16 Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 carats - Diamon...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.4 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 0.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.4 carat natural oval Ruby and approximately 0.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Oval Halo Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite yellow gold oval brilliant cut halo diamond full circle eternity wedding band ring. The ring weighs 4 grams, size 7, there are 14 Natural Oval Brilliant Cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,270 / item
The Olivia Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Olivia Oval Diamond Engagement Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7 Approximately 1.5 ct of natural rubies in Oval shape Ring Size7 ( can be altered ) Diamonds: approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.74 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Double Halo 14K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in 14K white gold, this exquisite engagement ring showcases a 1.74 carat natural oval brilliant cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.66 Carat Oval Diamond F/VS1 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful halo set oval cut diamond engagement ring crafted with 0.66 carat GIA certified diamond of an F color VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.37 carats Oval Tanzanite 3.67 carats diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Forged from 18-karat gold, this unique ring is meticulously set with a 6.37-carat Tanzanite and 3.63 carats of glistening diamonds. With its mesmerizing blue-violet hue, tanzanite i...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.26 Carat Natural Oval Cut Kunzite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kunzite Diamond Ring has a 11.70 Oval Cut Kunzite as its center and has a Halo of 26 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.56 carats.
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14.89 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 14.89 carats emerald & 1.01 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.70 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval cut Sapphire weighing approximately 0.70 carat and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.59 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Oval Cut Tanzanite that weighs 2.03 Carats and is adorned with 14 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.56 Carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple everyday ring can be a promise or friendship ring! It has an Oval Cut Tanzanite that weighs 1.35 carats and is adorned with 12 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.9 Carat Oval Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement dome ring features a vivid oval cut natural 4.90 carat Colombian emerald set in rich 18K yellow gold, accented by 1.02 carats of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian 18K White Gold 2 ct Oval Tanzanite 0.9 ct Round Diamonds Ring Sz 7
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Weight: 8.2g Number of Diamonds: 34 Antique: No Main Stone Color: Blue Metal: White Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Tanzanite Vintage: No Personalize: No Ring Size: 7 Depar...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco Light to medium bright Ceylon blue oval 3.06ct cushion Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Oval sapphire center stone, with two tapered baguette side diam...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.22 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Oval Three Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Oval Cut Natural Tanzanite Carat Weight: 2.22 Carats Accent Stone: Oval Diamond Carat Weight: 0.51 Carats Color/Clarity: D / VVS2 GIA Re...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
4.98 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.98 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful vintage inspired setting with a modern colorful theme has an Oval Cut Amethyst weighing 3.93 car...
Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
7.17 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and uniquely designed 7.17 Carat Tourmaline, Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Red Natural Oval Ruby 8.88 carat and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Red Natural Oval Ruby 8.88 carats and Diamond Ring in Platinum Natural Ruby and Diamond Rings features an 8.88 carat natural Red Ruby with an Oval faceted cut surrounded by 12 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.64 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Engagement White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.64 ct Total Weight Oval Rose Cut & Shield Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum is an elegant and striking piece. The ring weighs 8.6 grams and is size 7. At the ce...
Diamond, Platinum
6 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 1 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
There are total of 1.0 carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue color for which these stones are known and so highly treasu...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Oval .54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Sapphire Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.50 Carat H VVS2 Oval Diamond Halo Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 1.50 carat oval diamond, GIA certified H VVS2 - Pavé halo and shank diamonds, 0.37 total carat weight - Crafted in 14K white gold - Ring size 7 Purchase includes ring...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.52 Carat Oval BURMESE NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond trilliants total weight 1 carats Ring size 7 sizing options are available Custom Services
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.03 Carat Oval Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This magnificent ring boasts a GIA Certified 4.03 carat oval diamond set in prongs with accent diamonds on the band.
Diamond, White Gold
Peter Suchy Certified GIA 2.96 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified crimson red oval 2.96ct Ruby set in a platinum 8 prong setting, accented by two brilliant cut trapezoid and full round cut diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 2.54 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Marquise Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Sapphire weighing 2.54 carats, accented by Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.16 carats. Circa 1980s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.58 Carat Oval Thai Ruby & Diamond Halo Retro Wide Frame Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.58 Carat Oval Cut Thai Ruby with Diamond Three Rings Of Round Cut Diamond Halo in Two Tone 18k Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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