Art Deco Round Brilliant-Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring, set with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.01 carats, G colour, VVS2 clarity, accompanied by GIA certificate 312554, in a square setting, with three...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
2.08 Carat Natural "Salt and Pepper" Diamond Solitaire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.083 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Diamond set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thousands...
Diamond, Platinum
2.14 Carat Natural "Salt and Pepper" Diamond Solitaire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.143 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Diamond set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thousands...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Pear Vintage 3-Stone Heart & Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Pear Carat: 2.01 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 5589-10
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 3.08ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $120 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Round Solitaire Ring Enhancer Anniversary Bands.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Round Solitaire Ring Enhancer Anniversary Bands.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$172,000Sale Price|35% Off
Alexander HRD Certified 10.01ct Cushion Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern HRD certified 10 carat cushion diamond solitaire ring, 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1913 2.57 Carat Garnet and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Garnet Quality Color Red Cut Oval mixed Content 2.57 carat Dimensions 9.73mm x 7.16mm x 3.54mm Dimensions Length of Setting 1.37cm/0.54" Width of Setting 1.52cm/0.6" Height of Setti...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,217Sale Price / item|20% Off
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,434Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitair...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,034Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitair...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$7,794Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitair...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$276Sale Price|20% Off
.16 Carat Tungsten Black Diamond Princess Band Ring
By Triton
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Solitaire .16ct square diamond breaks up the darkness in this 8mm black tungsten band. TRITON tungsten carbide bands contain a patented TC.850 formula for a scratch resistant forever...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Other
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant antique ring features a smooth, slightly domed yellow gold band that widens at the front. In the center, an antique cushion-cut diamond is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.98 Carat Light Blue Aqua Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of our 14.98ct natural cushion cut Aquamarine 1940s Platinum cocktail ring. The center Aqua is a very rare white with a hint of light blue. Th...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1950s 1.90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A quintessential jewel from a celebrated era, this breathtaking vintage engagement ring dates back to the iconic 1950s. The show-stopping centerpiece is a magnificent 1.90 carat Euro...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,369Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,619Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,734Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$330Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,994Sale Price / item|24% Off
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat W...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Peach Orange Morganite & Baguette Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The sweet of authentic morganite looks lovely when paired, and the baguette diamonds total 0.19 carats. Feel like a star as you wear this ring, with a glittering morganite stone and ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$442Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$442Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Yellow Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Brilliant Hearts Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$442Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
De Beers DB Classic Pave Solitaire Diamond Ring, Pt950, 0.40ct G-VS1
By De Beers
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 31761118 ■ Brand: De Beers ■ Product Name: DB Classic Pave Solitaire Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 0.40ct Diamond (G-VS1-3Ex) / Side Diamonds / Pt950 Platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Cabochon Tanzanite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a cabochon Tanzanite weighing 6.32 carats. The shoulders are set with 84 White diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Ribbed 14k Gold 1.91ctw GIA Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire & Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat weight: 1.91 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.40 Grams Ring Size: 10 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$442Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.30CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,369Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,034Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight May Range: from 0.70 to 0.75CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,434Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$330Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.30CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$7,794Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,994Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.00CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,619Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,460Sale Price / item|34% Off
1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.00CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,434Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,619Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$330Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.30CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$7,794Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$442Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.30CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,034Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight May Range: from 0.70 to 0.75CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,369Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,460Sale Price / item|34% Off
1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.00CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,734Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight May Range: from 0.70 to 0.75CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$330Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.30CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarity Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: I1-Clarity Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,434Sale Price / item|24% Off
1.20CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarity Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Pear Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Design: Solitaire Carat Weight: 0.50CT Diamond Color: GH-Color Diamond Clarity: SI-Clarity Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
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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