18K Yellow Blackened Gold and Multicoloured Gemstone, Spiked Sphere Kinetic Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Rocking Morning Star’, ring is crafted in 18k yellow and blackened gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This impressive, statement ring consists of three individual morning star, spheres ...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Quartz, Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Green Jade and Diamond Women Modern Engagement Ring 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: High quality natural 5mm round green Jade (Type A - Natural Fei Cui) with certificate Accent Stone: 4 Round Diamonds with approx. 0.12cttw Accen...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
AMETHYST CABOCHON AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING A lovely early Victorian ring set with a good deep color, bright purple cabochon shaped amethyst measuring approx. 2.70 carats (9.22X7.74...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Diorette Amethyst Diamond Gemstone Yellow Gold Large Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Christian Dior ring from the bold and vibrant Diorette collection is an ode to the flowers and bucolic fantasies of Dior's garden in Milly-la-Forêt. Crafted in 19k whi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.54ct Round Vivid Tsavorite & 0.26ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking composition of color and clarity, this refined ring showcases a 1.54-carat round-cut tsavorite garnet, celebrated for its vivid green hue and exceptional brilliance. The c...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,705Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $7, 842 Important 18KT Gold Fancy Pink Diamond Panther Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Large Fancy Pink Diamond Panther Ring. Ring is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Fancy Pink Diamonds forming a ...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Two Row Tsavorite Natural Diamond Gesmtone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Garnet Shape: Octagon Carat: 2.66 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.36 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★...
Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Go...
Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Regard 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1820 In this original 18 karat gold acrostis Regard ring the first letter of each bezel set old oval cut stone spells out the word...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,889Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Lucky 9 Gems Stone & Diamond Ring Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
9-Gems (Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Cat's Eye, Uncut Diamond , Moon Stone, Garnet) 2.07 carats with Diamond 1.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold And silver. Gold ...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Gemstone Flower Motif Ring Size 6 #22367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Flower Motif Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- Bursting with color and charm, this whimsical 14K yellow gold ring features a trio of gemstone flowers in full ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring Demantoid Ruby Sapphire 56 Gold ØUS4 / 1.76gr
Located in SE
Antique Art Nouveau period Russian Ring featuring distinctive floral design and high-quality craftsmanship and specific gemstones popular at that time : Russian Ural green Demantoid...
Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s 1.05 Carat Garnet and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.05 carat garnet and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Garnet Flower Cluster And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely flower cluster ring features an oval faceted, burgundy garnet center, approximately 0.55 TCW, prong set, surrounded by petals of oval faceted, burgu...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.15 Carat Mandarin Garnet & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Elevate your jewelry collection with this spectacular 18K rose gold cluster ring, showcasing a fiery oval Spessartite garnet (2.15 carats) at its heart.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green tsavorite garnet and diamond cluster cocktail ring. 14k yellow gold dome setting with oval green tsavorite center stone surrounded by a cluster of round diamonds. 1 oval gree...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.31 CTTW Mixed Color Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mix Colored Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Diamond Cluster Ring. This dome ring features a mixture of colors and gemstones.
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Malaya Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, gazelle head hallmark. Characteristic of its era, this vintage ring features a setting made of gold wires. The top is adorned with a double row of modern...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Square1.72ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tsavorite Garnets Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Square Co...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Asymmetrical Garnet Cluster Wide Band Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Make a bold statement with this exquisite Sonia B. ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring a stunning array of dark pink round-cut garnets, this eye-catching d...
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Extra-Fine Mandarin Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 0.37 carats of diamonds, cluster set on its two sides as well as running down the sides of the ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat demantoid garnet and 0.31 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse range of gemstone...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heritage Garnet Ring in 18k Gold, Tourmaline and Diamonds by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Heritage Garnet Ring in 18k Gold, Tourmaline and Diamonds by MARIANNE CANARELLI Dimensions: Available upon request.
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.08 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.08 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.97 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
1.54 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.54 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 1.01 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Yellow Gold Garnet Smoky Quartz Citrine Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Emer 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Emerald C...
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your collection with this rare garnet 14K gold ring. Garnet - 5.71 CT Diamonds - 0.15 CT
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
It is the perfect engagement ring for that special one in your life Jewelry Type: Fine Jewelry Setting: Prong Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster, Engagement, Pave, Solitaire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
It is the perfect engagement ring for that special one in your life Jewelry Type: Fine Jewelry Setting: Prong Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster, Engagement, Pave, Solitaire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bellarri Spessartite Garnet Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring - Yellow Gold 18k 4.24ctw
By Bellarri
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Brand: Bellarri Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Spessartite Garnets Carat(s): 2.3...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Spessartine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple but unique ring has a gorgeous 3.68 Carat Oval Cut Spessartine Garnet. Spessartines are natural gemstones and are apart of the Garnet Species. The color of this particula...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Retro Multi-Gemstone Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14 karat white gold multi-gemstone diamond ring features a vibrant and artistic cluster design showcasing a heart-shaped amethyst as its focal point.
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning, unique ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features 18k white gold. An array of white diamonds (.89cttw) accent 8 perfect asscher-cut, green tsavorite...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 13.75 Carat Hessonite Garnet & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 950 (PT950) shank and diamond settings with 18K yellow gold center prongs Shank Style: Split-shoulder dia...
Hessonite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Multi-stone cluster ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Multi-gem cluster ring. Set with various coloured faceted and cabochon gemstones including sapphire, amethyst, citrine, tourmaline, topaz, cornelian, peridot, turquoise and garnet al...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, T...
Alex Sepkus "Candy" Dome Ring with Blue Sapphires and Green Tsavorite Garnets
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
With a strong understanding and respect for precision and balance, Alex Šepkus developed a great passion for the intricacies of his craft, creating a world that can be truly apprecia...
White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz 3 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Bespoke Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design platinum ring with 3.00 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G/H and eye clean clarity VS/SI natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
13.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Pink Amethyst Cocktail 18 Karat Halo Dress Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Its timeless design and exquisite detailing make it a standout piece in any jewelry collection. Sapphire & Diamond Ring 13.38 Total Gem Weight Sapphires: 5.94 Carat (total weight)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Blue Topaz 3.13 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design 18 Karat white gold ring with 3.13 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G-H and eye clean clarity VS-SI natural diamon...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Diamond, Amethyst & Fancy Gem Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Its vivid palette of amethyst, garnet, topaz, and diamonds creates a striking play of color and light, while the sculptural cluster arrangement gives it an opulent, one-of-a-kind pre...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Elongated Modernist Ring with Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Gold 9g V1121
Located in Osprey, FL
This Modernist Design Ring is truly extraordinary. It has a unique texture that nicely complements the cluster of diamonds and bright green and mint green garnets.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Tsavorite and 0.24 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Tsavorite and diamond ring, 2.00 carats tsavorites, 0.24 carats diamonds, 18K white gold.
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K White Gold 0.43ct Octagonal Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.15ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Total weight: 4.16 grams Tsavorite Garnet: Natural, green, octagon/emerald cut, 0.43 carats. 5.77x3.87x2.05 mm Diamond...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ruby, Emerald,Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. At the centre of the cluster there is a seed pearl.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Marquis Cut Lemon Quartz, Green Tsavorite and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the lemon quartz are clusters of dazzling white diamonds and green tsavorite garnets, creating a breathtaking burst of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$990Sale Price|50% Off
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Diamond, Amethyst & Fancy Gem Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Diamond, Amethyst & Fancy Multi Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Purple Amethyst - 9 Carat White Topaz -...
Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring, 14k Gold & Diamonds, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art-Deco Style This immaculate Victorian period style Navratan (nine) gems ring is mesmerizing. Navratnas of the nine gemstones represent the nine...
Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald,...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Spessartite "Tapestry" Ring 9.65ct, Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger "Tapestry" ring featuring a vivid 9.65 carat spessartite garnet framed by Schlumberger's sculptural gold tassels and sparkling diamond clusters.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Tsavorite Cocktail Ring with Diamond in 14KYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Glamorous Gemstones - Sunita Nahata started off her career as a gemstone trader, and this particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored semi-precious gemstones. This ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst & Rhodolite 7.03ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The vibrant petals radiate in rich purple and deep magenta hues, encircling a delicate cluster of shimmering diamonds at the center. Bold yet feminine, this statement ring is a perfe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Green-Tsavorite White Diamond Bridal Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Oval Band Width: 3-4 mm Stone: Gemstone Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Diamond Color: White, G-H Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 18k Gemstone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic Vintage 7ct Lemon Citrine Multi-Gem & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Lemon Citrine & Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver Circa “1990s” At its center, a luminous natural lemon citrine 7 carats A halo of natural tsavori...
Amethyst, Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring This regal modern Navratan (nine) gem and diamond ring is exquisite. Navratnas of the nine gemstones represent the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...
1863 Bombe Ring natural Gems Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring of Bombe appearance with voluminous hollow crown and shoulders hand - engraved with floral ornaments and nine clustered natural Turquoise, Garnets stones and Swedish River Pea...
Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
White Gold Garnet & Diamond Heart Cluster Necklace 18" - 14k Oval 9.30ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Carat(s): 6.65ctw Cut: Oval, Round, & Pear Color: Red Natural Rhodolite Garnets Carat(s): 2.63ctw Cut: Oval, Round,...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation-A Blue Teardrop 9.75-Tear-Shaped Translucent Tanzanite Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 9.75-tear-shaped translucent Tanzanite is framed by sparkling 0.58-carat White Diamonds on a Palladium and 18K Gold ring. On each side of the shank is a minty splash of bright gree...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
BROOCH-Belle Époque Flower Diamond and Demantoid Garnet in Platinum & 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This central stone is ringed by a delicate cluster of smaller old European-cut diamonds, creating a tiered cluster that elevates the centerpiece.
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k 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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