VintageDiamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine This absolutely stunning unusual ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Rose Gold and set with Old Mine cut diamonds. There...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Baguette & Round Sz 6
Located in Puyallup, WA
Presenting this stunning 1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring, the embodiment of classic refinement. This vintage style masterpiece, crafted from luxurious 14K yellow gold, features a meti...
Diamond
14k Rose Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14k rose gold ring features a stunning 3.01 ct rectangular-cut green tourmaline, radiating rich, vibrant color. Encircling the center stone is a halo of round brilliant ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond Center with Diamond Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: 1.33cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Diamond Color: G (Center) Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise & Round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Ring cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire diamond ring in 14KT white gold. A perfect cocktail ring with natural high quality sapphires! r GOLD: 14KT white gold SIZE: 8 (can be re-sized) NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6 Ower 100 Yrs of age Size 6 Center Diamond 5.2-5.3 mm diameter & 3.3 mm deep, a little more than 1/2 Carat Ol...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Ring, Russia Circa 1890”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamond dameter 3.7mm flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds ring head diameter 8.18mm with black enamel on ring sides ring was made in r...
“Antique 14k Gold Heart Diamond Ring, 1.30ct Old Cut, Circa 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique ring centered with heart shape old cut diamond diameter 7.5mm×7mm estimate diamond weight 1.30 carat white color vs clearity excellent spark flanked with smaller diamonds and...
Antique turquoise and diamond bombé swirl ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian turquoise, diamond, and gold bombé cluster ring, centered by a cabochon turquoise set within alternating channels of diamonds and turquoise in a radiating spiral design, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,102Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .33pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. set in a halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Floral Ring with 3ct Diamonds & Emerald, Circa 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with natural green emerald flanked with large old mine cut diamonds estimste weight of 3 carats in excellent spark in a floral ring designe dates back ...
“Antique 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1917, Russian Era”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.5 carars unfoiled back in a circular ring head shape hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and assay mark ...
“Vintage 1.60ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 14k Gold, Soviet Era 1960s”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage brilliant cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.60 carats G color rare white excellent cut and spark vs clearity in 14k gold setting with detailed work magnificent wo...
“Antique 1880s Russian 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Ring”
Located in Cairo, EG
Anique imperial russian era ring 1870/1880.c in unuswal designe old mine cut diamonds estimate weight 1 carat and white pearl 14k gold topped with silver prongs ring was made in mosc...
Art Deco 14k yellow gold and platinum ring with old-cut diamonds circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Charming ring with old-cut diamonds Art Deco circa 1930. The ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585) and platinum in a stone setting. This charming Art Deco ring is set...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Shaped Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear Shaped Weight: 3 grams
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women's Diamond Jewelry Set in 14K Yellow Gold, Heart Earrings, 0.48ct
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Diamond Set For Women -Material 14K Yellow Gold -Condition: New *Earrings Dimension: -Length:10.7mm -Width:10.9mm -Thickness:4.4mm -Total Weight: 3.5grams *Chain Dimension: -Chain...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut rubelite garnet weighing 2.27ct. and 54 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .55pts. set in a hand ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold
Diamond Pave Braided Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and sexy ring featuring 5.46 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds pave-set over two interlocking braids of gold, leaving no area without visible diamonds when worn. It is m...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 14 karat gold band and brilliant diamonds crowns, Italy 1860s Ring size US 6.5
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Natural Fancy Brown Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A 0.73-carat round brilliant-cut natural fancy brown, or golden-hued, diamond - often referred to as a “chocolate diamond” - centers this dazzling estate ring. The richly colored cen...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire diamond ring in 14KT white gold. ITEM#: MFI 200-00007 GRAM WEIGHT: 2.77gr GOLD: 14KT white gold SIZE: 7 (can be re-sized) NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Pear Brilliant Color: G (a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Teal Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring 'Center 1.90 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite organic style rustic ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a 1.90 Carat old cut natural unheated Teal color Round shape Sri-Lankan sapphire, accented with a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Estate Yogo Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite estate ring designed in an elegant bow motif features a rare Yogo sapphire from Montana's famed Yogo Gulch, weighing approximately 1.34 carats. The vivid cornflower bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Antique 14k Russian Gold Art Nouveau Ruby & Old Mine Diamond Ring, 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k russian gold ring in leaf artnnoveu designe centeted with natural oval ruby flanked with 6 old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1.50 carats ring head lenght 3cm
0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring The flower design has 7 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 carats and the floating halo has 18 Black Round Cut Diamonds that w...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond "Ballerina" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14l yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.00cts. and 4 round diamonds weighing .30pts. and 12 baguette cut diamonds weighing .56...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This sparkling ring features 19 old mine diamonds pave set in 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond weight: .90 ct. Diamond clarity: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,429Sale Price|35% Off
Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree .50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Revival
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
For the art deco jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco-inspired design with a genuine blue sapphire gemstone set in the center. The blue sapphire is surrounded by a diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Line Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Adorn your hand with this elegant diamond cluster ring. Crafted in 14k white gold, the band supports a stunning array of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Diamond Floret Nose Pin Piercing Jewelry Unisex.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Diamond Floret Nose Pin Piercing Jewelry Unisex. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Material 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Yellow Gold Piercing Jewelry Canary Diamond Nose Pin Screw.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Yellow Gold Piercing Jewelry Canary Diamond Nose Pin Screw. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Material 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,725 / item
Moi Edie Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 3.70g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Pear cut) : 0.58ct : (Princess cut) : 0.11ct Champange Diamonds : 0.18ct A girl's best friend or not, diamonds are surely g...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring Engagement Ring.
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring. Celebrate timeless romance with this breathtaking cornflower blue sapphire and baguette diamond ring, the perfect choice...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond White Gold Bow Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s vintage White Gold ring is composed of 14KT white gold with diamonds. Specifications : 14 KT White Gold Old Round Mine Cut Diamonds: ONE .15 One .10 TWO .10 Baguet...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1899, Russian Design”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in navvet style with estimate diamond weight of 1 carat hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrllic alphabet and assayer mark
“Art Deco, 14k Platinum, Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, 0.50 Carats, 1910s”
Located in Cairo, EG
Early art deco era antique 14k ring topped with platinum in an open work style ribbon ring head designe centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.50 carats H color wh...
“Antique 14k Gold Navette Ring with 4ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1899”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian ring in navette style with old mine cut diamonds with estimate weight of 4 carats H colour vs2 clearity excellent spark ring was made in Moscow 1899.c hall m...
4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Jadeite There is 1.00 Carats in Purple Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Diamond Geometric Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 13K white gold and showcases approximately 1.52 carats total weight of sparkling diamonds arranged in a bold, multi-row cluster design. Seven...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 32 round cut = 0.65cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$980Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. Snowflake Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Total Weight: 3 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 1.50 ct, oval cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1930”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with green cabochon emerald in oval cut diameter 8.50mm flanked with old mine cut diaminds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring was made during soviet er...
Turquoise Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Very pretty turquoise diamond ring in 14KT rose gold! Center Stone: Natural Turquoise Color: Greenish Blue Approximate Weight: 1.50cts Clarity: Eye clean-AAA grade Cut: Oval(5x3mm )...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Marquis Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The stylish open cluster placement of the diamond settings on ring's 6/8 inch head give the piece contemporary flair.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Gold Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.55tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.96tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Rose Gold Champagne fancy diamond ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct rose gold diamond dress ring featuring four (4) oval shape, six (6) pear shape, twelve (12) cushion shape decorated along with one (1) marquise and ten (10) round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Quadrille Diamond Nose Pin Screw For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Quadrille Diamond Nose Pin Screw For Women Gift. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Material 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/20OZ Panda Coin Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Gold Content: 1/20OZ Purity: Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Country: China Year: Varies Obverse: Varies Reverse: Temple of Heaven structure ♥ Ring Informa...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,095 / item
Vintage 1980s Tulip Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Sapphire Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 grams Bulb Height: 9mm **If there is a certain size not listed please message me
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This striking ring features 2 round, green sapphires @ 1.68 ctw and a diamond embellished band @ 0.10 ctw. This ring is US size 6.5. Green sapphires are special stones believed to re...
14k Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Leaf Design Ring with 1ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring in unusual detailed work of leafs design on ring sides centered with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat ring
1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cathedral Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.40ct. Natural diamonds cathedral ring. Rounds & Baguettes, Full cut Brilliants H-color Si-1 clarity. 14Kt yellow gold. 4.8 Grams Ring is 9.2mm wide Depth: 6.7mm size 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown and White Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
A twist of brown and white diamonds are surrounding a shiny pearl. All in mounted in 14Kt white gold. Ring Size: US 6.5 - ITA 14 - French 54 - UK N Tot Weight 14.7 gr Diamonds 4.80Kt...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.05 ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,733 / item
Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 6.50g Brilliant cut Diamonds (VS clarity & H-I colour): 0.26ct Gemstone: Cultured Pearl Classic and evergreen, the Zoe ring has been handcrafted in gold and holds a white...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Man’s 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring having .62 Ct of Diamonds. Two large stones sit center and are flanked by three diamonds on each side. 8 grams total. Size 6.5 with 2 Round Diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Center Old-Cut Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage-inspired ring in 18k yellow gold, featuring a 0.98-carat old-cut center diamond surrounded by round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.95 carats. The combina...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .65pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sapphire Flower with Diamond Accents Vintage Style Design 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Sapphire Approx. Carat Weight: .20cttw Diamond Color: G/H Stone Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions: 12MM x 18MM Weight: 5 grams...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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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