.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50 Carat Cut: Old Mine, Antique Cushion Col...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of rubies and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master gold...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires and details in white gold studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by It...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 6 round brilliant cuts = 0.09cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 7 ½ (please allow up to two additional business days for sizing requests) Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.91 Carat Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great as an everyday wear and to wear with other rings on the same hand! It is crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.9 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.1 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Bull Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 14k white gold with bull design, realized with diamonds, blue sapphires eyes and onyx details. This particular ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,956Sale Price / item|44% Off
2-14 Karat Tapered Baguette Diamond Rings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-14 karat Tapered Baguette Diamond rings, containing 34 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 1.40cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Classical Setting
Located in Jupiter, FL
Three stone diamond ring made with sapphire and two stunning pear shape diamonds, the ring is a classical beauty. The diamonds are fantastic quality with lots of sparkle, the sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire
14 Karat Gold, Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14 kt., centering one oval ruby approximately 7.50 cts., surrounded by 15 old-mine cut diamonds approximately 2.00 cts., approximately 5.8 dwts. Size 7 1/4 Ruby: vivid raspberry red...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight, G Color VS Clarity, Transitiona...
White Gold
Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This snake ring is fun and fanciful. It has a 0.05 carat rose cut diamond in the head that has a beautiful sparkle offset by the matte finish of the yellow gold. The shape of the sna...
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Diamonds, Fancy Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Ring in 14 kt white gold structure studded with white diamonds and fancy diamonds. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,585Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color : I Clarity : SI2-I1 Size: 5 complimentary sizing available Weight: 5.78 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Gorgeous & Unique Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 1.09 carat blue sapphire & 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 62 round cut = .32cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 6.9mm wide Ring Size: 10.5 (please allow two extr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond engagement ring, containing 1 brilliant cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight .32pts. with 20 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,309Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nazarelle 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 18K white gold. The ring features 42 round cut white diamonds weighing 3.29ct prong set and 2 marquise cut diamonds weighing .10 that a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ring with Solitaire Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic 14K White Gold Ring with Solitaire Diamonds. Large solitaire approx. 0.4 carat 8 smaller solitaires: each approx. 0.12 carat. White, very good quality. Total carat weight...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14k rose gold structure with a unique design, featuring a leaf base of multicolor sapphires where a lovely little frof in yellow gold and diamonds is setted. This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,699Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bark and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Greaha" signature bark and diamond ring with 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .91pts. size 7 *there is a matching bangle* *this design is ours and can be created ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.75 Weight: 4.10 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Half eternity style diamond ring in 14KT white gold! GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: VS/H Carat:0.40ct Cut:Round Brilliant Grams:2.48 size: 4.75 Item#: 110-00045EE...
1.01 Carat Natural Princess Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Princess & Rounds 1.01ct. Natural Princess brilliant diamond H-color, Si-1 clarity. 5.9 X 5.2 mm Side diamonds: .20ct. Rounds, Brilliant Full cuts H color, Vs-2 clarity. 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.50 Carat Marquise Natural Diamonds Cathedral Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Raised Cathedral .30ct. Marquise natural diamond Ring J-color, Si-2 clarity 5.4 x 3.6mm .20 round diamonds: I-color Si-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold. 2.6 grams. Ring D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat White
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Sapphire and diamond alternating set in 14K white gold. The eternity band is a U-prong low setting. The sapphires are Ceylon and the total weight is 1.73 carats. The diamonds are 1.5...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
.87 Carat Natural Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Engagement ring. .47ct. round natural diamond 5.2mm diameter. I-color Si-1 clarity. Side Diamonds: .40ct. I -color Si-1 clarity. 14kt white gold 5 grams. curren...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing band ring in 14k white gold structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds, This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.68 ct Blue sapphir...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$490Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 1 pear shape opal 1.005pts. other stones: 2 round diamonds .03pts. color:GH clarity:SI1 brand:- metal:14K GOLD type: ring ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Princess Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k White Gold approx 7.20 grams Finger size: 9.5 (resizing possible) cluster area size approx 12 x 10mm t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique halo engagement ring made with 1.01ct center VS1 clarity and K-L color. The accompanying diamonds are weighing 0.40 carats in 14KT yellow gold. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMON...
$1,075Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,675 / item
14 Karat White Gold Braided Diamond Branch Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Gresha signature bark finish braided branch with 5 multi colored diamonds set in the ring weighing .15pts. *this design is ours and can be created in any other form; r...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,485Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 pear shape cut tsavorite weighing 1.09cts. and 9 round full cut diamonds and 6 baguette cut diamonds of very fine quality we...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Double Loop Diamond Ring 1970
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning double oval has a yummy texture and feel. The diamond 0.05cts is off center and adds dazzle! The style is fun and vintage. Great for dressing up in a mini dress and hav...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Ring Size 7 1/4 - Beautiful round brilliant diamonds and baguette cut diamonds weighing 2 cts. Color G-H. Clarity SI/VS. Set in 14K Yellow gold with d...
$1,925Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 trillion cut tsavorite weighing .87pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .55pts. This ring is a...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Set Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful pave set diamond dome ring in 14KT white gold. Excellent craftmanship, a substantial cocktail ring. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/G-H Carat:1.29CT C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 clarity. Center: 5mm 14Kt White gold. 6.1 Grams Deck of ring: 16...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.75 Carat Men's Diamond Ring 14 Karat Channel 3*
Located in New York, NY
Mens Channel Band .75ct round natural diamonds Vs-2 clarity G color. 14kt. yellow gold. 8.8 grams Ring is 7.3mm wide Depth: 4mm Durable and sturdy for everyday wear Current...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat white gold ring with 25 brilliant cut diamonds set in a floral cluster setting.
Diamond, White Gold
.45 Carat Vintage Revival Natural Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Revival Deco .25ct Natural Diamonds ring. Single cut brilliant Round: 4mm diameter VS2 Clean clarity H-color Side Diamonds: .20ct G-color Vs-2 clarity 14Kt. White go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Magnesite, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central magnesite and, laterally, a diamond for each side. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.15 Carat Diamonds Cross Over Ring 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Crossover Classic .15ct. Natural Round Cut diamond G color Si-1 clarity 14kt yellow gold Ring size: 4 We may resize. Depth of ring: 4.3mm Ring is 18.5mm wide. 5.9 Grams.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artistic and unmistakably vintage, this 14K yellow gold freeform diamond ring showcases a bold, sculptural design with exceptional presence. Measuring approximately 20mm x 35mm acros...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 0.72cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 14 round cut = 0.14cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional busines...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Row Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white and yellow gold and features 7 Oval Shape Rubies weighing 2.01 carats. The ring also features 26 round cut, prong set white diamonds weighing 1.79 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring Size 6 2.94 grams total weight.
Diamond, Sapphire
1940s Retro Rubis Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat rose gold, shell hellmark. Imposing retro ring, its setting is made of bright pleated rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Milgrain Stack Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K White Gold Diamond: 9 Round Cut = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.75 Width: 3.47 mm Weight: 2.0 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Cut Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 17 oval cut = 4.10cttw Size: 7 Dimensions: ring top measures 5.0mm in width Weight: 4.6 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 16 emerald cut= 11.54cttw Size: 6.5 Dimensions: ring top measures 1.41mm in width Weight: 4.9 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Antique Ring 14 Karat Size 3 3/4"
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lady's diamond ring set in a 14 Karat white gold mounting.
Diamond, 14k 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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