Peter Suchy GIA 5.98 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Paraiba diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified oval electric neon bright blue/green Paraiba tourmaline center stone, in a platinum setting with a halo of 10 round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 2.75ctw Tourmaline w/ Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 12.3mm (0.48") (top of the ring - north to south) - 10.9mm (0.43")(at the halo, east to west), 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.3mm rise off the finger Condition:...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sienna 14K White Gold Ring with 1.00ct Tourmaline & 0.33ctw Diamond Halo
Located in Greeneville, TN
Metal: 14K white gold Center Stone: 1.00ct natural tourmaline (oval or cushion cut?) Halo: 0.33ctw natural round diamonds Color/Clarity: G–H color, VS–SI clarity Ring Size: 7.25 ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.80 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14 Karat Double Halo*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Bright Pinkish Red Tourmaline Ring clean clarity / A+ superb transparency Oval cut, Fully Faceted and brilliant sparkles throughout The Fine Gem Tourmaline 10.8 X 9.0mm ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Hexagon Pink Tourmaline with Diamond Halo Star Shape Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Paired with round cut near-colorless diamonds, placed within the halo of the ring. Made from 18k white gold, this ring has a textured ribbed shank adding to the detailed look.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k white gold Tourmaline Heart Shape Cut and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Tourmaline Heart Shape Cut and diamond ring, containing 1 heart shape cut emerald of gem quality weighing 1.04cts. and 34 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold 7.15ctw Rectangular Step Cut Green Tourmaline w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 19.1mm (0.75") (top of ring) - 13.5mm (0.53")(east to west, at the halo) - 2.6mm (bottom of shank) Ring Height: 10.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Tourmaline has a lig...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold
4.76 Carat Emerald Cut Tourmaline Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing an exquisite marvel of 1970's design and craftsmanship, the 4.76ct emerald cut tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. The center of this mounting features a rich green tou...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 3.10 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. Cushion cut 3.10 carat center stone with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in an 18k white gold setting with diamonds along the split...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 26.79 Carat Brown Tourmaline Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy natural untreated large oval 26.79ct Tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. 18k white gold setting with a diamond halo.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Vintage styling in a yellow gold ring, with very fine twist-wire work and leaf motifs, bezel set with a beautiful green tourmaline and diamonds accent. 14K Gold. Ring Information St...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.54 Carat Oval Faceted Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fascinating 3.54 carat oval faceted pink tourmaline cocktail ring in 18k yellow and white gold with a diamond halo of 24 round full cut stones.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Vintage Ballerina Halo Ring 14k 4.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold (band) & Platinum (top) Stone Information Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ca...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.17 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Square Shape Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 8.17 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Square Shaped Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Indicolite Tourmaline & Diamond Triple Halo Ring - 18k Oval 5.16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Carat(s): 3.41ct Cut: Oval Color: B...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.9cts Pink Tourmaline Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: Solid 14k Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A radiant 2.9ct pink tourmaline glows at the center of a natural diamond halo.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.33 Carat Red Pear Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, set in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cocktail ring featuring a 1.86-carat pear-shaped Red Tourmaline (Rubellite) as its breathtaking centerpiece.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold 2.47 Carat Oval Green Tourmaline Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features an oval-shaped light, vibrant green color 2.47-carat Tourmaline encircled by nineteen (19) or brilliant round diamonds Micro-Prong -Set. Twelve (12) 2mm size brill...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Moncomble Paris
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourmaline Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Moncomble Paris.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Halo Diamond 8.40 Carat Cushion Cut Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- Ring is a 6 1/2. FREE SIZING!!!! A Breathtaking Luxurious 18K White Gold Tourmaline Halo Diamond Engagement/Wedding.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Asymmetrical Swirl Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.25 This stunning tourmaline and diamond ring, set in luxurious 18 karat white gold, is a captivating and unique piece that beautifully showcases the beauty of colored g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.74 Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Double Halo 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary fashion ring showcasing a 15.74 carat oval rubellite as its centerpiece. The rubellite displays a striking red hue, surrounded by 2.57 carats of round white diamonds, ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.12 Carat Pear Green Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline cocktail ring. 6.12ct Pear shaped green center stone with a halo of light green sapphires in a 14k white gold cocktail setting with full cut accent diamonds along the shank.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Green Tourmaline Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This amazing vintage inspired Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 1.43 Carat oval shaped green tourmaline wrapped in a halo of glittering diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The intricate platinum fretwork and outer halo of sparkling natural diamonds surrounding the centrepiece accentuate the natural beauty of the tourmaline.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA Certified 19.86 Carat Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning GIA-certified 19.86-carat Paraiba Tourmaline is framed by a halo of 4.16 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. Meticulously crafted in platinum, this exquisite piece embodi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling this gem, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity complementing the tourmaline's romantic tones.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
6 Carat Brazilian Pink Tourmaline & 0.81 Carats Diamonds in Platinum Halo Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A stunning and important new ring by Eytan Brandes features a two-piece, cushion-shaped halo of diamonds around a gorgeous Brazilian pink tourmaline.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Large Pink Tourmaline (App. 6.62 CTS) and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This stunning ring is a Lady Di style, with a large faceted oval shape, medium to dark pink color pink tourmaline center, prong set, and approximately 6.62 CTS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Antique Style Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this antique-style halo engagement ring is a delicate ode to vintage beauty.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 43 ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 43.55 ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Rectangular Green Tourmaline, weighing 4...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elongated Emerald Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Make a bold and sophisticated statement with this elegant double tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring, a masterpiece of elegance and luxury.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.20 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval pink Tourmaline & Diamond halo engagement ring. Oval pink center tourmaline with a halo of 18 round full cut diamonds in a 18k rose gold setting. 1 oval pink Tourm...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.3cts Chrome Tourmaline Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: 14k Solid Gold, 11x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a rare emerald-cut chrome tourmaline, framed by natural diamond accents for added brilliance. Set in 14k solid white gold, it’s a timeless piece with a ric...
Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Green Tourmaline with Diamond Pave' Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat Green Tourmaline with diamond pave' containing 1 pear shape cut tourmaline of gem quality weighing 3.02cts. surrounded by 85 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality wei...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 28ct No Heat Purplish Pink Tourmaline & Round Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 28.29 Carat No Heat Pink Tourmaline And Round Cut Diamond Halo in Floral 18K White Gold Ring Shank.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Thick Amber Band Green Tourmaline Center Diamond Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 12.0 Grams Diamond Count: 18 brilliant cut Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Amber, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Rare 5.70 Carat Cushion Orange Tourmaline Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold ring features a GIA Certified rare 5.70-carat cushion shape Orange Tourmaline bezel set.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubellite Tourmaline, Rubies & Diamonds Ring Size: 6 Ring Weight 7.4 Grams Graduated Band Width: 3mm - 7.7mm Ornament Dimensions: 14mm x 13.3mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.37 ct Pear Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Halo and Split Shank
Located in Nashville, TN
This stunning example is a vivid pink-red pear cut tourmaline set in the center of a bright diamond halo.
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6.31 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Halo East-West Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A sparkling pavè diamond halo and split-band frame the gem in brilliant contrast, making this wearable as a cocktail ring, gemstone engagement ring, or statement piece.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline Rubellite Cushion Diamond Halo Pave Unique Cocktail 18 Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Rose Gold 8.79 CT Pink Tourmaline 0.47 CT Diamond of G Color, SI1 Clarity Gemstone & Diamonds are beautiful, very sparkly & bright Important Information: Please note that th...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20.04cts Pink Tourmaline Ring w Diamond Halo in 14K Gold Emerald Cut 25X10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
The vibrant pink hue of the tourmaline is expertly framed by a delicate halo of shimmering diamonds, enhancing its brilliance and giving the piece a luxurious appeal.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline Ring with Double Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the resplendent gemstone is a halo of round diamonds, each meticulously set to accentuate the tourmaline's natural beauty and radiance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Dark Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This stunning ring showcases a 2.89 carat oval-cut pink tourmaline with a mesmerizing hue, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds that radiate elegance and sophisticati...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Faceted Tourmaline Halo Diamond Promise Ring Gift for Her in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Tourmaline Halo Diamond Promise Ring Gift for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.39 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline and Round Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Pink Tourmaline: 1 oval cut= 5.37ct Diamonds: 40 round cut= 0.63cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensions: the ring measures 17.4mm wide at...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Solid Gold Ring: Bi-Color Tourmaline, Earth Mined Diamond Halo
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a 3.48-carat bi-color tourmaline from Brazil, set in 14k gold weighing 2.96 grams. The 11x9mm center stone displays a stunning natural color gradient, acce...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.6Ct Rubellite Tourmaline Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in solid 14K gold, this statement ring blends dramatic color with luxurious brilliance. 💎❤️ Big, bold, and unapologetically glam — this Rubellite Tourmaline halo ring is pure m...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamonds Ring Size: 8.5 Ring Weight: 14.8 Grams Graduated Band Width: 6.1mm - 10.3mm Ornament Dimensions: 16 mm x 16....
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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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