19.48 Carat Oval Lavender Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Women's Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.25 Grams Ring Size: 7 (adjustable) Center Gemstone Details: Type: Jadeite Jade Carat: 19.48 Color: Lavend...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 18.24 Carat Oval Cut Alexandrite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This Gia-certified 18.24-carat oval alexandrite is surrounded by a stunning halo of 2.28 carats of white diamonds.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 6.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring - Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This bold emerald and diamond cocktail ring makes a statement from every angle. Centered with a beautiful 6.32 carat emerald surrounded by layers of white diamonds, the design has an...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GAI Certified 8.81 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This elegant ring features an 8.81-carat oval aquamarine, expertly hand-cut and polished for a stunning, eye-clean appearance.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
0.75 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 3 Stone 14k Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 7 3/4 Weight: 3.23 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 0.75 Color: Green Cut: Oval Measurements...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.19 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Hypoallergenic and safe for daily wear, including in the shower) Size: 7 (adjustable) Weight: 6.36g Band Width: 6.5mm Cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Half-Way Band Ring with Seven Oval Diamonds, 3.40 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A half-way diamond band set with seven oval diamonds totaling 3.40 carats set in platinum is a stunning choice for a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.20 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1.20 Carat Oval Tanzanite Gemstone.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.35 Carat Oval Cut Alexandrite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning GIA-certified 3.35-carat alexandrite diamond ring features an oval-cut alexandrite at its center, encircled by 0.33 carat dazzling halo of diamonds.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Diamond Ring, 8.13 Carats Oval Opal & Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This fiery 7.13 carat opal has flashes of blue, green, and vibrant pink and there are 74 diamonds to frame its beauty. The colors look even more intense in the center of a stunning w...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Pink red Cut Oval Content 2.00 carats Dimensions 10.1mm x 5.9mm x 3.5mm Diamond Quality Diamond One Color G Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 0.38 carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.30 Carat Natural Oval Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Center Details: 3.30ct Natural Oval Cut Diamond that is Fancy Brown in color and I1 in clarity. AJI Report # 219-136216L Ring Material: 14k Rose gold Ring Details: Rose gold solit...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 2.41 Carat Green Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue and green sapphire and baguette engagement ring. This unique GIA certified oval center sapphire, is blue at both ends of the stone with a light green middle. It is certified as ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 9 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 9 Carat Oval Aquamarine Gemstone.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian 2 Carat Diamond Upfinger Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The face of the ring measures approximately 19mm in height, 11mm in width, and the width of the band 1.7mm Estimated total diamond weight: 2 Carats UK Size N 1/2 US Size 7 This r...
Diamond, Platinum
13.39 Carat Oval Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Mandarin Garnet, weighing approx. 13.39 Carats.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfred Butler 2.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Alfred Butler
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo of 18 round diamonds. Alfred Butler hallmark. 1 oval Ceylon sapphi...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6ct eternity ring oval diamond ring oval diamond wedding band 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Huge 6 carats wedding band made with VS-SI clarity diamonds, F color, in 18KT white gold, made in eternity style in size 7. Can be re-sized. **All items leave our premises with a ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.90 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-Carats Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring, Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Solitaire, Prong-set Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable This elegant ring features an approximat...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.3 ct total weight Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. The ring weighs 3.9 grams, size 7, the center stone is a Natural Oval Brilliant Cut diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luminous 4.26 carat oval aquamarine three stone diamond cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, handcrafted in 18K white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Vintage 14K Gold 7 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring by LeVian
By Le Vian
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful vintage 14k gold ring features an oval tanzanite framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
.26 Carat Diamond Negative Space 18 Karat Gold Oval Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is set with .26 carats pave diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon reque...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Oval Cut Citrine Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.30 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds (Pavé Shoulder Accents) Jewelry Type: Ring / Engagement Ring ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .60 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural ruby and diamond engagement ring. .60ct oval ruby center stone, mounted in a 14k white gold setting with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Each should is also adorned w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.8 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 9 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald Ring . 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval Shape Natural Emerald Ring There are 2 Brilliant cut round diamonds. Very intense green...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.27 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This timeless design Three-Stone ring features a 4.27 Carat Oval-Shape vibrant green Natural Emerald from Zambia flanked by two Emerald shaped natural diamonds in weight of 0.38 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Oval Diamond Twisted Band Engagement Ring 18 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified 18k White Gold 1.28ctw Oval Diamond Twisted Band Engagement Ring Style: Women's Diamond Engagement Ring Material: 18k White Gold Main Diamond Details: The main stone is...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.55 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 1.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams 7/16 inch in width Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1880, Nearly 7 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
Late Victorian Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1880 – Nearly 7 Carats This exceptional late Victorian cluster ring showcases the enduring elegance of 19th-cen...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 4.15 Carat Oval Thai Sapphire & Diamond in Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA certified 4.15 carat oval Thai blue sapphire and 1.32 carat total weight diamond double halo platinum vintage cocktail ring from the 1970s, featuring 30 round brilliant and 24 ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .55 Carat Oval Red Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval center ruby with a halo of round accent diamonds in a 14k white gold setting. 1 oval Ruby 5.8 x 3.9 x 2.6mm, approx. total weight .55cts GI...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Oval Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Oval Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Oval Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 1406CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Si...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Inspired Platinum Ring with 0.97 Carat Oval Natural Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Modern antique inspired platinum ring with 12 round natural diamonds weighing 0.13 carats total and one center oval natural sapphire weighing 0.97 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.60 Carat Oval Pink Red Ruby Diamond Bead Set Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. This stunning piece features a dazzling .60ct oval pink red ruby, its oval shape radiating a vibrant hue that captures the heart at firs...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.83 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.83 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 3.32 Carat Oval Cut Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 14 R...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.97 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.97 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring has a gorgeous Oval Cut Natural Tourmaline that weighs 4.15 Carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.15 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This One-OF-a-kind ring showcase a 9.15 Carat Oval Shaped Zambian Emerald bezel set surrounded by a lightly milgrain design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.93 Carat Oval Cushion Cut Rubelite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant ring showcases a gorgeous 3.93 carat oval cushion-cut rubelite tourmaline at its center, beautifully framed by a pave setting of 0.79 carat total weight in round diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.35 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 3.35CTW G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style Size 7 diamonds – 0.75ct, sapphire – 2.60ct R7409WS ALL OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.75 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 7, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7 Weight: 14.7 Grams Center Gemstone Details: Type: Sapphire Carat: 6.75 Color: Blue Cut: Ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.55 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 1.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams 7/16 inch in width Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.38 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
There are total of 1.35 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 treas...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 1.40CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Gypsy Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique gypsy fashion ring, featuring a 3.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown color, set on a domed flush setting.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, framed by French calibré-cut rubies within an oval border of small old European-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
The crisp white gold setting enhances the clarity and contrast of each stone, resulting in a timeless and sophisticated presentation. - Ring size: 7 - Center Stone: Oval Natural Tan...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Art Deco Style Diamond GIA 2.01 Carat Vivid Purple Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Oval Vivid Purple Sapphire 2.01 Carats, 38 Old European Cut Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity, 0.52 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.40 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Oval Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Oval Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 1406CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Si...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 9.91 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing cocktail ring, showcasing 64 oval cut pink sapphires weighing 9.91 carats total, bezel-set in a unique freeform design.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 10 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 7 1/4. Free Sizing. A beautiful vintage style made 18K Yellow Gold diamond and oval Madeira Citrine ring that is entirely handmade.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval 1.70 Carat Natural Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Spessartite Garnet = 1.70 Carat Stone Size: 8 x 6 mm Cut: Oval Diamonds = 0.20 Carats ( Color: H, Clarity: SI ) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Heig...
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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