Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Crossover Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Its unique crossover structure and brilliant diamond highlights offer a modern yet enduring elegance that is unmistakably Tiffany.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Platinum Bypass Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully composed ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, designed as a fluid bypass silhouette with two opposing pavé diamond forms that create movement, balan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Key Features: Center Stone: Richly saturated verdant green emerald, approximately 0.60 carats Accent Stones: Two sparkling white trillion-cut diamonds, approximately 0.40 carats tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold 4.5MM Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Band Ring Style: Etoile Diamond Band Ring Metal:18K Yellow Gold w/Platinum Diamond Bezels Size: 4.25 Measurements: Band Width: Approx. 4.5mm Main Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.17ct Tiffany Platinum Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 US Materials: Gold, Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Yellow Style: Minimalist Tiffany and Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring, American, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and platinum ring with heavy floraform bezel composed of a central circular bombé section pavé set in platinum with nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds with an approx...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Platinum Wide Pave Diamond Heart Band Ring Sz 6.75
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original band by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. c. late 1990’s to early 2000’s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum and pavé set with 1.20ctw as per the paperwork....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring 18K Gold & Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The stunning ring features a wide four-row rope style band in 18 karat yellow gold accented by 4 stations of X's in a polished platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,995Sale Price|23% Off
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.82ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany And Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on 18ct yellow gold 1.6mm knife edge band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Famed for his visionary creations and intricate designs this piece is no exception as it showcases blazing diamonds illuminating an organic shape. The ring features 2.65 carats of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Famed for his visionary creations and intricate designs this piece is no exception as it showcases blazing diamonds illuminating an organic shape. The ring features 2.65 carats of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X 6 Row Rope Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
-Designer: Tiffany & Co -Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum -Diamonds: 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.77 carats -Width: Approximately 11...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Famed for his visionary creations and intricate designs this piece is no exception as it showcases blazing diamonds illuminating an organic shape. The ring features 2.65 carats of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a stunning 1.56 carat Princess Brilliant Cut diamond. The diamond is F color, VS2 clarity, with Excel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 4.17 Carat Diamond and Pink Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.54 carats Measurements: 9.63-9.70 x 6.08 mm Color: F Clarity: VVS2 Fluorescence: Faint Pink Diamonds Carat: 0.12 carat total Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind Vintage Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rings: Rose Gold & Yellow Gold 18k Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Rings: Rose Gold "X" Band (Sz 4.5) & Yellow Gold "Eighteen Stone" Band (Sz 5) An exclusive opportunity to acquire two iconic Jean ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. GIA 4.31ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weighing 7.5 grams, this contemporary piece is a size 7 and is sizable for a perfect fit. Metal: Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.07 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant solitaire engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. features a magnificent 3.07 carat round brilliant cut diamond set in the maison’s timeless two-tone mounting crafted in 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.08 Carat I/VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Six Prong Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a stunning round brilliant Diamond engagement ring designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.81 Carat I/VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Contemporary Year: 2024 Metal: 18k Yellow gold and platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.81 Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VVS2 Ring Size: 9, sizing a...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring and Band in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Solitaire Ring Size: 5.25 Band Ring Size: 5 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, epitomi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co High Jewelry Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring Tsavorite 18k Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned estate Tiffany & Co green tourmaline, diamond & tsavorite garnet cocktail ring crafted in 950 platinum & 18k gold (circa late 1990s to early 2000s). Marquise...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Baguette Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Triple Band Size 5
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Baguette Diamond Platinum Triple Band with 18K Gold "X" Accents – an exquisite embodiment of artistic innovation, luxury, and timeless eleg...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring, circa 1945.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold and platinum, signed 'TIFFANY & CO', American, circa 1945.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 4.31 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is masterfully crafted in a combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold, enhancing both durability and visual warmth, while maintaining the classic Tiffany aesthetic.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted in a sophisticated combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold, a signature aesthetic that enhances both contrast and warmth, while ensuring durability.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany&Co. Schlumberger Ring in 18ct Gold, Platinum and Blue Enamel with Diamon
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milano, MI
Main Features: Maker: Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Period: 1970s vintage Materials: 18ct yellow gold and platinum 950 (hallmarked) Enamel: Blue Diamonds: Brilliant cut (≈ 1.30 ct tota...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring by Tiffany & Co. Size 7.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Sixteen Stone Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold & PT950 Ring Size 7.25 Width: 6.5mm Thickness: 3.4mm Carat Total Weight 1.14ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage ~1/2 Round Solitaire 18k Gold 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a vintage 18k gold Tiffany & Co. engagement ring with an estimated 1/2ct round center diamond size 7.5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning Tiffany & Co. Lucida eternity band features a sophisticated alternating pattern of vibrant rubies and brilliant diamonds set in a luxurious mixed metal design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.55 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Style. The rounded Platinum Band (tested) is encrusted with Natural Fancy Yellow Brilliant Diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 3.57 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Their crisp brightness provides a refined contrast, drawing the eye naturally toward the center stone while maintaining overall harmony. The ring is crafted in platinum and 18K yell...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Size 6¾
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold and platinum, this stunning piece features sixteen brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.29ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Double Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Size 5 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a twisted teardrop design partially set with a diamond pave.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Pink Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Floral Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Founded in New York in 1912, Oscar Heyman is renowned for pairing exceptional craftsmanship with some of the world's finest gemstones.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Oscar Heyman vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring a bold arrangement of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.57ct Colombian Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 22ct yellow gold and platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the 8.57ct Colombian Emerald Forget Me Knot Ring is crafted in 22ct yellow gold and platinum, its extraordinary emerald-cut gemstone held in scul...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents... BEST OF THE BEST... GIA BREATHTAKING PLATINUM HUGE 17.37 CARAT UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! GIANT 13.51 CARAT REGAL PUR...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural ring designed by McTeigue. This is an exceptional modernist geometric ring created in Paris France by McTeigue, back in the 1970. The sculptural ring was crafted with a c...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Double Sided Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
The cushion shaped Platinum tops measure 13.7 x 1.2mm thick. The cushion shaped tops are connected by a 14k yellow gold bar and jump ring. 4 round diamonds approx. total weight .28...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K YG and Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond ring.
Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, a captivating piece that beautifully embodies the elegance of the Art Deco era.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Collar Necklace Gold Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace is designed in a wide collar style, crafted of 18k yellow gold with platinum settings for the diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Dial: Rectangular, silvered with blued Roman numbers and blued steel Breguet hands, with beveled glass signed Tiffany & Co. Case: Rectangular in 18kt and enamel with diamonds set in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...
Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic antique ring is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold and silver, marquise shaped blue enamel and approximately 1.30 carats rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold and Platinum
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Details: Platinum (PT950) pendant 18K yellow gold chain Round brilliant diamonds, approximately 0.05 total carat weight Rolo chain with spring ring closure Designed by Paloma Picasso...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,550Sale Price / item|30% Off
3.30ct Emerald and diamond ring set in 18ct rose gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom Made to your size ** please contact our customer care team to choose your perfect emerald. 3.30ct emerald natural gemstone 9.90 x 6.40mm Size 7.50 USA 18 x white diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. engagement rings undoubtedly rank among the most popular diamond ring brands.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and mill grain.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Dome Hammered, 1989 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world. In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helpe...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1981 Paloma Picasso Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Note: We are offering in our other listing the cocktail ring in suite to this pair. Literature: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1915 Edwardian Guilloche Enameled Watch Necklace In 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous and magnificent watch pendant, created by Ferdinand Verger Freres in platinum, 18 karats yellow gold, diamonds, & guilloche enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Attached safety pins became very handy and this element is the era’s design feature. Tiffany & Co. introduced their first solitaire diamond engagement ring during Late Victorian times.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.