Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
This sumptuous diamond toi et moi ring is perfection. Crafted in 18ct gold, a simplistic and elegant two-tone band measuring approximately 2mm at its widest point and tapering to a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Crossover Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This elegant ring features two diamonds each measuring 40pts. The diamond shoulders total 7pts each side. This ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold and is a crossover design, also...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, Art Deco
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and striking, this 18K solid gold Toi et Moi ring showcases a rich green emerald set side-by-side with a radiant light yellow diamond. Encased in geometric bezel settin...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold A graceful expression of unity, this diamond ring is crafted in 14K two-tone gold with an elegant bypass silhouette inspired by t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian natural pearl diamond 18k yellow gold toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian toi et moi ring is a romantic antique design from the 1910’s, featuring 2 natural pearls measuring approximately 8.40mm - 8.43mm. The paired pearls create a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
An enchanting witness to the French Belle Époque era (circa 1900). This authentic antique "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring is beautifully crafted in 14k rose gold, a metal choice that ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring with Diamonds, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring with Diamonds, 18k. Ring Size 5.50 US. - signed VCA and numbered B 5152 P 29. SKU: 1404-EJAJMPL
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Contemporary 18ct Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Splendido anello Mio et Toi contemporaneo realizzato in oro giallo, caratterizzato da un design architettonico e scultoreo. Due file verticali di tormaline rosa accuratamente selez...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Toi et Moi gold Ring with 1.10 ct Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Toi et Moi ring with diamonds and pearl. Crafted from 14k yellow and white gold (0.585 fineness). Toi et Moi, from the French "You and Me," is a popular jewelry motif. The ring featu...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Poole, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring, set with a square old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carats opposite an emerald-cut Brazilian emerald weighing approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
The distinct and stylish ring is a nice example of Art Deco era jewelry. The two stone diamond & pearl 'Moi et Toi' design is a French term for "Me and You".
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.29 Carat Pear Shape Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 1 Pear shape Ruby and 1 emerald cut Diamond Handcrafted in 14k Yellow Gold. Ruby weighs 1.29 carats and 1 diamond weighs 0.50 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.29 Carat Pear Shape Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 1 Pear shape Ruby and 1 emerald cut Diamond Handcrafted in 14k White Gold. Ruby weighs 1.29 carats and 1 diamond weighs 0.50 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.54 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut Rubies embraced by east to west 4 oval diamonds. Handcrafted in 14k White Gold. 2 oval Rubies in the center weigh 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.18 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut Rubies embraced by east to west 4 oval diamonds. Handcrafted in 14k White Gold. 2 oval Rubies in the center weigh 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Napoleon III Toi et Moi Ring, 0.50ct Diamond & Pearl, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Toi et Moi ring in yellow gold 750 thousandths and platinum 850 thousandths, centered on a white button pearl and an old-cut diamond, underlined by scrolls set with rose-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamonds, Pearl & Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary ring is crafted in 18 karat solid gold. This stunning 'toi et moi'-ring is set with lovely old rose cut diamonds, A stunning bright green emerald and a romantic pe...
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Toi et Moi ring - Extraordinary antique love ring - Edwardian Old cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary ring is crafted in 18 karat solid gold. This stunning 'toi et moi'-ring is set with a lovely old rose cut diamond and a romantic pearl, both placed in a cathedral ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Toi et Moi Diamond Belle Époque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous, French Belle Époque Ring. A Toi et Moi Style, Set with Claw Set- Old Mine Cut Diamonds & Gorgeous ‘Vine’ Like Diamond S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The ring is sold out. **Made to order, custom options are available(Yellow, white 18K, 14K gold, or platinum), don't hesitate to inquire! Estimated Production Time: 3-4 weeks** *Plea...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Toi & Moi diamond ring circa 1900
Located in Uccle, BE
Victorian Antique 18K Gold (750/1000) and Platinum Toi et Moi Ring set with two Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900. The ring is set with two old European cut diamonds weighting approximat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Toi et Moi 2-Stone Amethyst (0.90ct) Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Toi et Moi Rings (which translates as “you and me”) are set with 2 gems, sitting close, side by side - each symbolising each partner & representing 2 souls becoming one. One of ...
Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.55 Ct Twin-Diamond Moi et Toi G VVS Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dating back to the last century 1940, this classic double dazzler, hand fabricated in 18K white gold, features a pair of bright and shining old European-cut Diamonds, together totali...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring, 1.00 Carat, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage diamond Toi Et Moi ring is a refined 1990’s design, crafted in 14k white gold and set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.96CTW Toi Et Moi Hidden Halo Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond ring in Platinum features with two cushion cut diamonds with a hidden halo and pavé-set diamonds. Both diamonds on the two ends are GIA-certified in J color and VS2-SI1...
Diamond
$3,240Sale Price|25% Off
1.65Ct Fancy Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring you've shared is a sophisticated piece, known as a "Toi et Moi" ring, which translates to "You and Me" in French, symbolizing the union of two souls.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.95 carat old European diamond platinum toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco Toi et Moi ring is a beautiful embodiment of romance and refined 1930s design. At its center, two old European cut diamonds rest side by side, symbolizing unity and par...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
$20,300Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Ring In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Art Deco Toi-et-moi engagement ring in Platinum featuring a total of 3.5 carats approximately of exceptional old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold 2.54tcw Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cuff Ring, Toi et Moi Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a stunning 14K yellow gold, emerald, and round diamond statement ring or right-hand 2-stone ring. "Toi et moi" translates to "you and me" in French. This romantic expression ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Toi et Moi 18K Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, 0.85 ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
"Toi et Moi" ring with 2 beautiful old brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.85 ct, (H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity). The ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century Platinum Pear Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 4.16x7.7mm - 0.58ct (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tapered & Strai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
0.96Ct Fancy Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience the enchanting union of love with our stunning "Toi et Moi" Bypass Ring. This exquisite piece features a magnificent yellow cushion-cut diamond and a captivating white cus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Diamonds embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank. Handcraft...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Platinum 1.88 Carat Old Mine Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, Circa 1915
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A romantic Edwardian platinum and diamond Toi et Moi ring, circa 1915, featuring two old mine-cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 1.88 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Gold Toi et Moi Ring - 1ct Unheated Ruby & 0.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Toi et Moi ring in solid 18k white gold featuring an unheated ruby and an old cut diamond side-by-side. Gemstone: Natural Ruby (Unheated / No Heat) Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$3,572Sale Price|20% Off
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design. The yellow cushion shape diamond weighs 0.82 carats and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,995Sale Price|35% Off
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design. The yellow cushion shape diamond weighs 0.81 carats and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Alexandrite Toi et Moi Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA report 2233584981
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Alexandrite Toi et Moi Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA report 2233584981 This contemporary ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a distinctive toi et moi design pairi...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl & Old Pear Diamond Moi et Toi Ring, Early 20th C.
Located in London, England
Ariana Grande’s pearl and diamond moi et toi engagement ring and Emma Stone’s pearl engagement ring are modern echoes of a much older language of romantic jewellery, in which pearls ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10K White Gold Ruby Blue Topaz Diamond Moi et Toi Fire & Ice Ring
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent 10K white gold ruby, blue topaz and diamond “Fire & Ice” Moi et Toi ring. Inspired by the romantic French “Moi et Toi” (Me and You) design, this beautiful ring brin...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 7
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning Boucheron ring from the Serpent Bohème collection, capturing elegance and symbolism since 1968. This ring is crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, featuring Boucheron’s sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 7
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning Boucheron ring from the Serpent Bohème collection, capturing elegance and symbolism since 1968. This ring is crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, featuring Boucheron’s sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow & Fancy Light Pink Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow and Fancy Light Pink Natural Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold. Complete with two GIA certificates. The sought after Toi Et Moi ring, famo...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Carat Square Emerald & Round Diamond 18K Gold Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.84 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Crown Basket Setting 18K Gold Toi et Moi Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach Toi et Moi GIA Certified H VS1 Diamond and Emerald Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
The Toi et Moi design is romantic and contemporary, perfect for those seeking an alternative styled engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Nouveau Toi et Moi ring with pearl and diamonds, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring is a style often used in engagement rings.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,865Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 0.80 Carat Diamond Crossover 'Toi Et Moi' 18ct Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era 18ct Rose gold 'toi et moi' ring featuring two antique Old European cut diamonds intertwined together. In English 'toi et moi' translates to 'you and me', a deeply roma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.17 Carat Natural Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Open Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
The toi et moi silhouette — two stones set side by side — has long symbolized togetherness, and this ring reinterprets that idea with a clean, modern hand. Two natural pear-cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Both Ring Together Dimensions: Lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Moi et Toi Diamond Sapphire East West Ring, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
The kite cut is an uncommon, unusual shape rarely seen in period jewels. The Moi et Toi style has a fascinating tradition as an engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Toi et Moi Ring Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Trilliant & Oval Cut Scarselli GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Trilliant and oval cut intense yellow diamond toi et moi cocktail or engagement ring studded with over 100 yellow melee diamonds for a spectacular sparkle and shine.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GCS Edwardian Natural Pearl 1.50 Ct Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Circa 1910
Located in Poole, GB
Edwardian GCS certified natural pearl and diamond Toi et Moi ring, set with a 1.50 carat round cut diamond beside a natural saltwater pearl measuring approximately 7.6mm, mounted in ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Illusion Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This beautiful 18ct gold and platinum ring boasts a timeless toi et moi style, featuring two stunning illus...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Antique Bypass Toi-Et-Moi Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold bypass, toi-et-moi style ring - French for "you and me" Terminating with platinum-topped halos centering old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Rubellite & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A. very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Rubellite Toi et Moi Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 1.89 carats. The Emerald is completely natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.24 Carat Toi et Moi Teardrop Naural Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
Two pear-cut natural diamonds sit side by side in this asymmetrical Toi et Moi ring, with one larger pear diamond balanced by a smaller pear diamond alongside it. Each stone is indiv...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond "Toi et Moi" Crossover Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent & unique handcrafted "Toi et Moi" (Me & you) 2-stone ring. Composed of platinum, 18 karat yellow gold, Natural Fancy Intense Yellow & White GIA certified diamonds. Featur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats Heart & Pear Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exceptional Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 5.00 carats, composed of a 2.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 2.50 carat Pear Shape diamond. C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi 1ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi bypass ring is features a 1 carat two oval-shaped emeralds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,392Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Toi et Moi 1.45ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi ring features a 1.45 carat Pear cut natural blue sapphire, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engagement rings with two gemstones of about equal size, dubbed Toi et Moi ages ago, have become a millennial favorite. Today, Toi et Moi diamond engagement rings can be found in a multitude of variations, from elegant vintage designs to sleek contemporary cross-over ones.
The contemporary Toi et Moi engagement ring trend was kicked off in 2018 by mega-influencer Emily Ratajkowski, who received a design with pear- and princess-cut diamonds. A couple of years later, pop star Ariana Grande got engaged with an oval diamond and pearl example. In 2022, actress Megan Fox received a glorious diamond and emerald Toi et Moi engagement ring by Stephen Webster that garnered massive press coverage.
With all this recent interest, you might be stunned to learn how old the style is.
Toi et Moi rings first became famous in 1796 when Napoleon Bonaparte presented Joséphine with a pear-shape-diamond and sapphire example. In the 20th century, the best-known Toi et Moi engagement ring was the Van Cleef & Arpels emerald-cut-emerald and diamond design John F. Kennedy gave Jackie Kennedy in 1953, when he was a U.S. senator.
The engagement ring trends many future brides are undoubtedly keeping track of now include oval and pear-shape diamonds as well as Toi et Moi designs.
Find a range of antique, new and vintage Toi et Moi diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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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