14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.49cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 GSI: 8613900218 Diamonds: 42 round cut= 0.42cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.68cttw Color: J Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 54 round cut = 0.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (please allow t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.77ct Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7.25 (plea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 radiant cut = 2.02ct Color: J Clarity: SI2 GIA: 5231372979 Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.5 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Sapphire Heart 14 Karat Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 3.54 carats sapphire, .83 carats ruby, .22 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
5.96 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1.33 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.33 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural White Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.33 carat Setting: Pr...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 #15586
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling band features 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$21,500 / item
6.66 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Claw Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,750 / item
Meghna Jewels Snake Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This snake ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .34 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Center Framed In Diamonds Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Center Framed In Diamonds Ring Size 6.25. 0.80 total diamond weight. 0.25 carat round ruby 5 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1.90cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 GIA: 6137819238 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Emerald with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Emerald With Diamond Accents Ring Size 5.75. 0.04 total diamond weight. 6 piece oval emerald 3.48 grams total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.10ct Color: F Clarity: I1 GSI: 12590901002 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Complemented by the 14 karat white gold setting, this style is a great choice for engagement or as cocktail ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.16 Carat Marquise Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with 5.16 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in per...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: radiant cut = 0.74ct Color: H Clarity: SI2 IGI: 4309124891 Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.67cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6 (pleas...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: round cut= 0.05cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Sapphire: 6 round cut = 0.25cttw Ring Size: 4.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .55 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring 1940s Cluster
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collectio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Garnet and Diamond Domed Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold garnet and diamond domed ring, containing 1 round garnet of gem quality weighing 5.45cts. and 14 round full cut diamonds weighing .60pts. This ring is a size 6 but we ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.01 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Round Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Round Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1.00cttw Heart Color: G Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,600 / item
.8 Carat Four Finger Serpent Diamond 14 Karat Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6.479 Carat Fancy Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 14-karat gold. It is set with 6.479 carats fancy and pave diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,950 / item
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Grass Dew Drop Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This is ring is handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in .30 carats emerald and 0.04 carats of sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Claw Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 3.07cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2 GIA: 1236585140 Diamonds: 28 round cut= 0.33cttw Size: 6 Weight: 3.7 gr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous half eternity, white and black diamond band is the perfect cross between classic and unique. These two rows of lush round black diamonds set in a gorgeous 14k yellow go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
5.32 carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Galaxy Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Milgrain Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k White Gold Diamond: 0.65cttw Color: K Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 55 round brilliant cut= 0.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow two add...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
3.1 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,500 / item
Meghna Jewels Floral Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and 1.70 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 asscher cut = 2.44ct Color: K Clarity: VS2 GIA: 6234370631 Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.58cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring Size: 6.5 (ple...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a central amethyst and,externally, details in white gold studded with diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$8,950 / item
5.3 Carat Rubellite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Dragon Ring Diamond Emerald 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage diamond and emerald dragon ring crafted in 14 karat two-tone gold, featuring an intricately sculpted dragon design with vivid emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,029 / item
14 Karat Yellow 0.02 Carat Diamond Pinky Signet Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this precious Diamond Signet ring to your look! Crafted of 14K gold and available in Yellow, Rose & White Gold, this ring features 0.02 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Its ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Quad Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.76cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond: 21 round brilliant cut = 0.95cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 5.75 (please al...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
11ct Diamond & Pink Kunzite Cushion Cut Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Spodumene, Kunzite Cushion Cut, Diamond Ring consisting of a total of (23) diamonds surround the center stone. Clarity of VS quality diamonds surrounds a spectacular center stone, ...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring. There are 11 round diamonds totaling approx 1.10 carats. The diamond’s clarity are SI and are gorgeous perfectly set in the ring. To en...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.96ct Color: F Clarity: SI1 GSI Report: 50195700118 Diamond: 60 princess & round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The diamond in this ring is an Old European Brilliant cut, 4 small accents sapphires One on each corner, Set in 14K Gold. This ring is so lovely, workmanship that is hard to find in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Accent Spiral Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful ring is composed of 14kt white gold, and features a spiral design with pave diamond accents. Size 6.5
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 1.79cttw Color: O-P Clarity: SI1 GIA: 2203253390 Ring Size: 9 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimens...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Euro Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 35 round cut = 0.52cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò ring in 14 kt yellow gold structure studded with diamonds on the stem and a central part in 14 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Pyramid 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Make a statement with with thirty two sapphires and twenty three diamonds all prong set in a graduated pattern on this oval shaped 14 karat white gold cocktail ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$21,500 / item
10.62 Carat Emerald Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1.07 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Baguette Arrow Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted in 14-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Star Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14k gold and available in 3 gold colors, this trendy yet classic Star design ring features approximately 0.14 ct of shimmering round diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat .36 Carat Natural Cluster Deco*
Located in New York, NY
.36ct Natural round emerald ring Emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .30 carat natural round diamond H- color vs2 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 5.6 grams Depth of...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.77ct Color: F Clarity: I1 GIA: 1275308212 Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut = 0.52cttw Color: G Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 6.75 (...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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