Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 0.50 CT I VS2 14K White Gold Papers
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMOND Style: Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 116429S Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.50 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.50 CTS Diamond Shape: LEO Princess Cut Diamond Color & Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.62 TCW 14K White Gold Halo Setting
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND Style: Halo Diamond Pave Design Serial Number: LEO 034650 Certificate: IGI # 31293273 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 4.75 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.62 TCW D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Princess Cut 1.01 CT D VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND Style: Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 139538S Metal: 14KT White Gold & Platinum Prongs Size: 5.75 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 1.01 CTS Diamond Shape: LEO Princess Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k White Gold Weight 3.45g Diamond Approx. 0.15ct Stacking Ring Size 6.5 Measurements 2.37mm x 21.09mm
Diamond, 14k Gold
Leo Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.83 CT I SI1 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMOND Style: 4 Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 146322S Year Purchased: 2011 Metal: 14 KT White Gold & Platinum 950 Size: 7.5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.83 CTS Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51 CTS I SI1 14K White Gold Papers
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO121702 Certificate: GSI # 1703400314 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 4.75 - Sizable Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.02 CTS I SI2 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 241375 Certificate: GSI # 3374100119 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.0 - Sizable Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three-Stone Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond & Tapered Baguette Side Diamonds
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Its timeless design ensures enduring elegance and versatility for everyday wear or special occasions. Details: • Center Diamond: Natural, 1.03 Carat Emerald Cut • Certification: GI...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Leo Diamond Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 CTS H SI1 14K W G
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 187698 Certificate: IGI # 3140367U Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 5.0 - Sizable Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.05 CTS H SI1 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 6 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 733775 Certificate: IGI # 32766888 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 5.0 - Sizable Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.64 CTS I SI1 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 6 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 206863 Certificate: IGI # 7019337U Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - Sizable Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.90 Ct. Natural Diamond Eternity Band in 14k White Gold, Collection Color, VS
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This timeless diamond eternity ring features 1.90 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds, each carefully selected for its exceptional collection color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Celebration Grand Diamonds Five Diamond Band Ring 14kt White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebration Grand Five-Diamond Band Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: CEL722948 Metal: 14kt White Gold Size: 6.5 Measurements: Band 3 MM - 4 MM Weight: 4.4 grams TCW: 0.95 tc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,250
14K Opal Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon genuine Australian opal with diamond accents. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Australian Opal Stone Shape: Oval Stone Size: 6mm x 8mm Accent Stones: White Diamond Diamond Co...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage 14k yellow gold ring presenting an incredible sapphire among several rows of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Diamond Tanzanite Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k White Gold Weight 4.90g Diamond Approx. 0.30ct Tanzanite Approx. 1.70ct Engagement Ring Size 7 Measurements 9.50mm x 22.2mm
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold & Diamonds Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking diamond ring. This exquisite 14k gold ring features a captivating heart-shaped diamond at its center, radiating a brilliant white hue.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Butterfly 0.48ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct F SI Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.18ct Fancy Yellow Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baguette Diamond Stacking Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : 0.18ct F SI Natural Round Cut Diamond 0.08ct F VS Natural Baguette Diamond 14kt Solid Gold (also 18kt available) Ready to Ship in 5-10 Business Days Every ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,050
Oval Diamond 0.38ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.21ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.17ct Natural Oval Diamond • Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Engagement 0.84ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.30GR • 0.32ct Natural Diamond (side) • 0.52ct Natural...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,360
0.18ct Diamond Twin Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.18ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.22ct Diamond Marquise Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.22ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.61ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.61ct Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Eternity 0.65ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.65ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This classic ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a vibrant oval-cut blue Tanzanite gemstone set in the center.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
GIA 1.52 Carat Radiant Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite Radiant diamond gold ring features a clean, modern silhouette. At the center is a 1.52ct radian...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.70ct Pear Shape GIA Fancy color Natural Diamond Ring and 2.80ct white diamonds
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ideal for evening wear or special occasions, this fancy colored diamond ring makes an unforgettable impression. Details: Style: Cocktail ring Center Stone: Natural pear-shape diamon...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Diamond Ring Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 6.25 (Ring Size) Approx. 1.25 carats (Diamond) 2.8 grams in weights. ** All dimensions listed above are approximations ba...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.75 Carat Round Emerald and 0.5 Carat Diamond Band in 14k White Gold ref979
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Five sapphires total approximately 1.75 carats. Round diamonds total approximately 0.5 carats Set in 14k White Gold Finger size 6.5 This ring is available in other gemstone varieties.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Leo Bridal Collection Engagement Ring 1.80ctw 14K White Gold/Platinum
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Leo Bridal Collection Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold and Platinum. The ring features a 0.60ct brilliant round center (SI1 clarity, I color), accented by 1.20ctw of brillian...
14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14K Gold and Diamond Ring size 5 1/2 ,gross weight 4.5 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 (Ring Size) Approx. 2 carats (Sapphire) Approx. 1.12 carats (Diamond) 4.8 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed abov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$957Sale Price / item|44% Off
Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Spinel, diamonds 14k gold ring. August birthstone ring. Diamond halo red spinel ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Brown Diamond 1.13ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Round Side Diamond • 0.78ct Natural Brown Pear F...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
$957Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet, diamonds 14k gold ring. January birthstone ring. Round garnet ring. 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Discover the refined beauty of this exquisite 14K yellow gold eternity band, adorned with 34 sparkling natural diamonds totaling 0.62 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This white gold diamond ring showcases a graceful floral inspired design with warm champagne diamonds at its center. The clustered round champagne diamonds create a rich focal point,...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Heart Diamond 0.91ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.14ct F SI Natural Round Cut Side Diamond • 0.77ct Natural Brow...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,856 / item
14k gold ring with diamonds
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Void 1 is a powerful and elegant ring from a distinctive collection named in honor of Kaori, a legendary lady samurai known for her discipline, grace, and inner strength. This piece ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Garnet Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An ornate vintage 14k yellow gold ring presenting a garnet within a double halo of diamonds, with additional diamonds along the shank.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2.39ct Black Diamond Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 2.18ct Center Black Diamond • 0.21ct Natural Diamond • Diamond C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.88ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.02 • 0.44ct Natural Diamond • 1.44ct Natural Ruby Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.65ct Baguette Diamond Queen Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.65ct Natural Round Diamond • 2.00ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.65ct Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.40ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.30ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.33ct Baguette Diamond Flower Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 4.17GR • 0.16ct Natural Diamond • 0.17ct Natural Bag...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.80 Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.50ct Natural Marquise Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baguette 0.52ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.26ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.26ct Natural Baguette Diamond •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.37ct Diamond Cluster Emerald Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 5.22GR • 0.32ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.45ct Natu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Princess Diamond 0.55ct Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.33ct Princess Cut Diamond • 0.22ct Natural Diamond • Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Solitaire Diamond Engagement 1.00ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.70ct Natural Round Diamond • Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Diamond Engagement 0.60ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.30ct Natural Oval Diamond • Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Diamond Engagement 0.38ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14KT • 1.63GR • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.31ct Natural Oval Cut Diamond • 0.07ct Natural Round...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Diamond Solitaire 0.81ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • 1.75GR • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.70ct Oval Cut Natural Diamond • 0.11ct Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.38ct Diamond Bezel Setting Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.38ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.32ct Diamond Heart Illusion Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • 1.86GR • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.32ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Col...
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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