14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.20cttw Color: K Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 22 round cut= 0.28cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Dimensions: ring top measures 8.29mm wide Size: 7 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 GAI Certified- This elegant ring features one round sapphire (7 mm) and 84 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.75- This sparkling wedding band features 12 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 marquise cut ruby weighing .40pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .40pts. on a ribbed band. This ri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one round pink garnet (5 mm) and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K wh...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one round ruby (7 mm) and 18 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 27 round cut = 1.00cttw Color: H/ I Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 7.95mm wide Ring Size: 8 Weight: 4.49 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
.30ct Natural Round emerald ring. 4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .10 carat natural round diamonds 14 karat yellow gold 2 grams Depth of ring 6 mm Size 6 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 9.5 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one cushion cut amethyst (20 mm x 12.5 mm) and 21 round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one round sapphire (7 mm) and 155 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully det...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6- This sparkling band features 36 round single cut diamonds in a "X" design set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5- This lovely band features 27 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.5- This sparkling wedding band features 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The accompanying band presents eight round faceted .03 carat diamonds set in matching vertical 14 karat white gold bezels.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,271Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Diamonds Ring
Located in София, BG
A striking fusion of organic shape and refined craftsmanship, this handcrafted 14 kt yellow gold ring features a uniquely sculpted split cabochon of natural Smoky Quartz. The two glo...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 1 marquise cut = 0.95cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 7 Dimensions: ring is 10.80mm wide Weight: 2.55 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 6.5 This sparkling wedding band features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 - This elegant band features 36 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one cushion rose cut garnet (2.05 ct.) and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beau...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
$2,625Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond "Raised-Domed" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond "raised-domed" ring, containing 55 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts. with cut outs on the side.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful ring made of 14 karat yellow gold in the shape of a shuttle depicting two butterflies embracing each other drawn with cathedral enamel, at its center a natural oval cut tur...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,715Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethystand Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 3Amethyst of gem quality weighing 3.50cts. and 24 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .70pts.
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Aquamarine 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...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 7.5- This sparkling band features 13 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5- This sparkling band features 85 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold oval Ruby diamond ring, containing 1 oval ruby of gem quality weighing 1.15cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold 5 Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 5 oval cut = 1.15cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 3.61 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with rubies and diamonds on the head and tail. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one oval sapphire (6 mm x 4 mm) and five round brilliant cut diamonds set in elegant...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features three round sapphires and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
The ring made of 14-karat yellow gold by the mastery of expert Neapolitan craftsmen is composed of a central decoration made through the application of leaves and apples carved in th...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Claddagh Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Claddagh Ring Size 6.25- The traditional Irish Claddagh is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$997Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 Karat White Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold Pink Tourmaline diamond ring, containing 1 round pink tourmaline of gem quality weighing .50pts., flanked with 2 round full cut diamonds on either side of fine qu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
4.5 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with 4.5 carats morganite and .72 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 9.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 9.25- This sparkling ring features 47 round brilliant cut diamonds (center: .20 ct.) set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 5.5- This sparkling 14K white gold engagement ring features one round brilliant cut diamond in its center (.50 ct.) and 12 roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 GIA: 5232567046 Dimensions: ring top measures 7.48mm wide Size: 6.5 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Amethyst: 1 oval cut= 2.22cttw Diamonds: 12 round cut= 0.18cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 1.00cttw Color: J Clarity: I2 Dimensions: ring top measures 6.51mm wide Size: 7 Weight: 2.7 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat white gold and features a bezel set 0.22ct round diamond with a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI1).
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring Size 5.25 GAI Certified- This elegant band features three princess cut citrine stones and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in cla...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,098Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat 5-Stone Diamond Ring Weighing .95pts
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat 5 stone diamond ring weighing .95pts. color "G" and clarity VS2-SI1.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Emerald: oval cut = 2.60cttw Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days f...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7- This elegant 14K white gold band features 18 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a classic curved setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring with Round Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring with Round Diamonds Size 7. 0.35 total diamond weight. 5 grams total weight. 11.58 ring height.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 This lovely ring features two round pearls (6 mm each) and four round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yel...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This lovely ring features one pear shaped opal (9 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 27 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K white...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding / Bridal
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding / Bridal 0.75 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: I2 Diamonds: 24 round cut = 0.45cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.60 Carat Marquise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 2.60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Diamond 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amazonite and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amazonite and Diamond Ring Size 6.5- This lovely ring feature one rectangular cabochon cut amazonite (25 mm x 18 mm) surrounded by 74 round single cut d...
Diamond, Amazonite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Turquoise Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Diamonds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This distinctive ring showcases a harmonious blend of 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, creating a vintage-inspired piece with a contemporary edge.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 81 round cut = 1.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring me...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Metal: Primary Stones: Natural Black Diamond Accent Stones: Natural White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 3.50 cara...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.43ct Color: I Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 20 round cut = 0.52cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 96 round brilliant cut = 0.54cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: oval cut = 3.21cttw IGI: CS 8206819 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.58cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 GIA: 2146621384 Diamond: 28 round brilliant cut = 0.56cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Cut Emerald 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, Gold, 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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