A 18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Shape 2.01 Very Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
A 18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Shape 2.01 Very Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Cut Light Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum 18K Yellow Gold 5.36cts
Located in New York, NY
With a strong and stunning array of femininity and vibrant hues, this rare handmade three stone, fancy light yellow diamond ring is a remarkable addition to your jewelry collection.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.02 Carat Natural, Very Light Yellow, Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Very Light Yellow Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$3,860 / item
Men's Chocolate, White & Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Impressive 4.68CTW Chocolate, Light Yellow & White diamond encrusted ring crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Discover the epitome of timeless elegance with this extraordinary GIA-certified 11.69-carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond, elegantly cut in an antique cushion shape.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White & Yellow Gold Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 2.51ct Oval 0.78ctw Halo
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 18K White & Yellow Gold Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 2.51ct Oval 0.78ctw Halo Size 6.75 Description: 18K white and yellow gold ring containing one (1) oval cut fancy l...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 20.17 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an opulent marvel from the atelier of Spectra Fine Jewelry: a resplendent masterpiece - the 20.17-carat Oval-shaped Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring. At its heart, a 20.17...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
0.17 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.890 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.17 ct Colour: Fa...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring VS1. GIA
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, statement making ring features a 10.20 Fancy Light Yellow cushion cut diamond of VS1 clarity as detailed with the GIA report.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.02ct Cushion Cut Modified Brilliant Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Center Stone: 1.02ct Cushion Cut Modified Brilliant Diamond with GIA Certificate 7442538933 Center Diamond measurement: 5.83mm x 4.87mm x 3.77mm Center Diamond Quality: W to X range ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.50ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamonds Ring Channel Bar 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Natural round cut brilliant diamond Channel Set ring. Durable Built. Si-2 clarity Fancy Light Yellow color. 14kt yellow gold. 3.7 Grams Overall ring: 3.4mm diameter Depth: 4....
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Light Yellow Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Light yellow diamond Round, Full cut brilliants.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.68ct Oval Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified natural fancy light yellow diamond with diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified 1.78 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as 'Fancy Light Yellow' in color and SI1 in clarity, this diamond boasts a unique and warm hue.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Crivelli 4.05 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring with Sapphires
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center GIA certified Oval cut Diamond weighing a total of 4.05 carats, Fancy Light Yellow color, VS2 clarity, GIA #1152365726.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sophia D. 2.50 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous platinum ring by Sophia D. that features a GIA certified fancy light yellow diamond center stone that weighs 2.50 carat with a color and clarity of Y-Z, VVS1 and accentuated...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
4.07ct Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo GIA Cert
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified cushion-cut 4.07 carat cushion fancy light yellow diamond platinum ring. This stunning ring features a GIA certified 4.07-carat cushion-cut natural fancy light yellow d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 8.12 carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold / Platinum Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum, is a 8.12 carat Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow diamond, GIA Certificate #1463928899, Clarity Grade of: VVS.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White and Yellow Gold GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18 karat white and yellow gold with featuring an oval cut yellow diamond and a double halo with yellow and white diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Yellow Gold S-T VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 5.20 Carats Color: Top Light Yellow (S–T Range) Clarity: VS2 Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Certification: GIA Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring / ...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18 Karat Gold 1.51 Carat Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold featuring an Oval Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18.63 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, EGL
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a breathtaking 14.37 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Light Yellow diamond, at SI2 clarity, sided by two dazzling Heart shaped diamonds totaling 1 Carat, each a brilliant D c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.02 carat Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
GIA Certificate 5.02 carat Oval Cut Fancy Light Yellow diamond, GIA Certificate #2221773032, Clarity Grade of: IF.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Fashion Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold fancy light yellow diamond ring with center GIA cushion cut 2.01 ct FLY-VVS2 Set in double halo shank micropave setting 0.65 ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$43,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Pear Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 Carat Pear Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring Clarity SI1
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.58 Ct. Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.58 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring – 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum A radiant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this stunning 4.58 carat Cushion Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$2,835Sale Price|53% Off
IGI Certified 0.61ct Natural Yellow VS Diamonds 14k Yellow & White Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a gorgeous natural light-yellow diamond ring with VS clarity in emerald-cut shape.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,884Sale Price|25% Off
IGI Certified 3.65 Total Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the extraordinary beauty of our Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring. This exceptional piece showcases a dazzling 2.09 carat VS1 natural fancy light yellow diamond, exu...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 9.97 Carat Oval Fancy Light Yellow and Baguette Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A striking and exceptionally well-proportioned fancy light yellow diamond ring, centered upon a magnificent 9.97 carat oval-cut diamond, certified by GIA.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .56 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple and elegant light yellow diamond ring. The ring starts with a .56ct light yellow round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Light Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling ring crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, showcasing a GIA Certified natural light yellow radiant cut diamond weighing 2.03 carats, VVS1 clarity, accented by 68 round ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.09 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA 18K Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and elegant 5.09 carat Fancy Light Yellow radiant cut diamond cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in 18K white and yellow gold and accompanied by a GIA rep...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Crown of Light Crown Diamond Sapphire Stackable Band Yellow Gold 14k .95ctw Ring
By Crown of Light
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2800 Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Brand: Crown of Light Design: Crown Stackable Band Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow Heart Diamond Ring
By Elegant Green Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 1.22 carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Green Yellow diamond, graded VS1 clarity, combining romantic design with the rarity of natural fancy col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Colors - 5ct Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 5.01 carat light yellow diamond ring features a beautifully elongated radiant cut in the Y-Z color range, offering a soft, warm glow with exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 7.16 CTTW 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant statement ring showcasing a GIA-certified 6.01-carat Fancy Light Yellow oval brilliant-cut diamond, graded VS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 8 carats of Fancy Yellow Radiant cut diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Charlton Heston · For black-tie premieres, nothing replaces a strong radiant centre and controlled fancy yellow sparkle; this 6 carat radiant cut fancy light yellow diamond ring is a...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.07Ct GIA Cushion Diamond, Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The prominent color of the diamond in this ring is a distinct and delicate green. The diamond is very clean and has a clarity grading of VS2. The diamond is also very clear, bright, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Deontay Wilder · Athletes who collect rings as markers of career milestones will recognise the logic here: one decisive radiant, one powerful fancy yellow, and a 10 radiant carat fan...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle your beloved with this majestic Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring. Crafted with 18kt.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,596Sale Price|20% Off
Crown Of Light Engagement Ring GIA 2.37 F SI1 14k White Yellow Gold Sz 9
By Crown of Light
Located in Northbrook, IL
This beautiful engagement ring features a GIA certified Crown of Light 2.37 F SI1 diamond set in 14k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA 5ct Radiant Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this radiant cut diamond delivers exceptional brilliance and a warm Fancy Light Yellow presence that reads luxurious both loose and in a clas...
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet classic engagement style ring featuring a 1.46 carat princess-cut diamond with a fancy light yellow color.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet classic engagement style ring featuring a 1.46 carat princess-cut diamond with a fancy light yellow color.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A 1.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond EGL Graded (Report #68357802D) As Fancy Light Yellow Color & SI1 Clarity Accented By 108 Round Brilliant Cut Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut & Diamond Ring Emerald Cut Weight: approximately 1.41 cts Diamond Weight: approximately 2.78 cts Ring Size: 6.25 Re sizable free of charge G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in LA, CA
Item #8051 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Ring 5.04 carat Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond and 1.16 carat Diamond Colored Precious Stone: 5.04ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Precious Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond Ring
Located in LA, CA
Item #8052 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Ring 5.01 carat Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond with 1.10 carat Half Moon and .44 carat Diamond Colored Precious Stone: 5.01ct Fancy Yellow Ova...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unique GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.86 carat GIA certified Radiant cut center Fancy Light Yellow diamond, VS2 clarity. The center diamond is set with white step cut trapezoid diamonds weighing .75 carats -- VS cl...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.03ct Radiant Cut Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This radiant cut fancy light yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Oval Ring - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
5.03 Carat Light Yellow (WX) Oval VS1 Clarity 0.68 Carats of Surrounding Diamonds Handmade in NYC GIA Certified Diamond Can be redesigned into another setting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Light Brown Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Light Brown Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing available u...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Brown Diamond Ring 0.25 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Light Brown Diamond: 0.25 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Brown Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Light Brown Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing available upon...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Brown Diamond Ring 0.25 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Light Brown Diamond: 0.25 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing available u...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable ring centers a 7.01-carat Fancy Light Yellow cushion-cut diamond, GIA certified and graded VS1 for clarity.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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