1.08ct Diamond And Ruby Claw 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: 4.30GR • 0.28ct Natural Diamond • 0.90ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sapphire And Diamond Engagement 3.19ct 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 • 0.52ct Natural Round Diamond • 2.67ct Natural Sapphire • Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire And Diamond Halo 8.14ct 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 • 1.44ct Natural Diamond • 6.70ct Natural Sapphire • Diamond Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 6.10ct 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 • 1.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 4.80ct Natural Sapphire • Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire And Diamond Vintage 2.04ct 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 Round Diamond • 1.86ct Natural Sapphire • Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Marquise Emerald And Diamond 1.15ct 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 • 0.28ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.87ct Natural Emerald • Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Handmade Pearl And Diamond 0.92ct 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 diamond • 0.55ct Green Tourmaline • Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Flower Sapphire And Diamond 4.45ct 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 • 0.45ct Natural Diamond • 4.00ct Natural Konfetti Sapphire • Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Emerald And Diamond 2.25ct 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 • 0.58ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 1.67ct Natural Emerald • Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Teal Sapphire And Diamond 1.30ct 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 • 1.00ct Blue Natural Teal Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster 2.98ct 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: 3.85 • 0.18ct Natural Diamond • 2.80ct Natural Ruby • ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Flower 0.33ct 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: 2.43GR • 0.25ct Natural Diamond • 0.08ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire And 2.03ct Diamond 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 • 1.80ct Multicolor Natural Sapphire • 0.23ct Round Cut Natural Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 6.4 grams Gemstone: Diamond 0.80cttw G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity Cultured Pearl 8.6mm R-96 Beautiful pearl and diamond ring set in 14k yel...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire And Diamond 2.15ct 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: 5.00GR • 2.15ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire • Diamond C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire And Diamond 1.90ct 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: 5.10GR • 1.90ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire • Diamond C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire And Diamond 1.85ct 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: 5.88GR • 1.85ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire • Diamond C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Statement Ring 9.85 CTTW 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Striking and elegant, this statement ring showcases a vivid 8.75 carat oval ruby set at the center of a radiant diamond halo. The richly saturated ruby displays a captivating deep re...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$845Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond Knot Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This gorgeous ring is hand-forged in 14k solid gold adorned with natural sparkly brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total weight 0.7 carats Design: Geometric Pattern Ring Weight: 2 grams Ring Size: 6.5 - resizing available Style: Mod...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Stones: Brilliant Round and Marquise Diamonds - total weight 0.8 carats Design: Floral Motif Band Ring Weight: 2 grams Ring Size: 7...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Citrine Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid 20th century 14k Gold ring with a pear cut Citrine stone in a prong setting surrounded by 7 Diamonds in a v-shaped channel setting.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond ring with 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 5.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$490Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Double Diamond Ring Dual Diamond Ring Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About A refined 14K yellow gold ring finished with a graceful line of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds across the upper portion.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Diamond 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 • 1.00ct Blue Natural Sapphire • 0.20ct Natural Round Diamond • Di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Gold Diamond Ring IGI Certified Diamond Ring Round Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Details are here below: Item No- PJRD1101 Metal- Yellow Gold Metal purity- 14K Hallmark Hallmarked- Yes Diamond weight- .32ct Diamond color-G- H Diamond Clarity- I1 Diamond Cut- Ex...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies marquise diamond ring with 14k yellow gold settings. Tests 14k with an electronic tester.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 1.44ct 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 • 0.52ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.92ct Natural Pink Sapphire • D...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.97ct 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 • 0.37ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.60ct Pink Sapphire • Diamond Co...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Engagement Diamond 0.94ct 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 • 0.10ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.84ct Blue Natural Sapphire • Di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 3.35ct 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 • 3.10ct Natural Pink Sapphire • 0.25ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Co...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Classic with a touch of vintage-inspired charm, this 14K yellow gold diamond buckle ring symbolizes strength, unity, and timeless style.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,013Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Ring Delicate Engagement Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Lightweight and gorgeous, th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and glamorous 14 karat yellow gold cigar ring features an extraordinary display of brilliance with 107 round-cut diamonds totaling an impressive 4.00 carats. Designed with ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond engagement ring. Stamped 14KP and weighs 6.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Teal Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural Green Sapphire Stone size: 1 carat Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Band Width: 1.6mm
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Ladies Ring .45 ct H Color SI2 Clarity The center diamond is a round brilliant cut, .45 carats, ,i , j, k color, i2 clarity, cut.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunning 14 karat white gold fashion ring showcases an extraordinary arrangement of 158 round and baguette-cut diamonds, totaling an impressive 3.00 carats. Designed with an arc...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - durable and elegant Stones: 15 Graduated Brilliant Round Diamonds - total weight 3 carats, F color, SI1 clarity Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available) St...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About A refined 14K yellow gold band ring featuring a delicate row of natural round single-cut diamonds across the front.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About A graceful 14K yellow gold ring accented by a row of natural round single-cut diamonds and a distinctive sculptural gold detail at the center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CELEBRATION Grand 3 Stone Past Present Future 1.00 tcw Diamond Engagement Ring
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION Grand Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: CEL1096318 Metal: 14kt White Gold. 3.3 grams Size: 6.5 sizable Measurements: Band 2 MM TCW: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ring features a sparkling floral-inspired cluster of seven round brilliant-cut diamonds, each measuring approximately 2mm, creating...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.83ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
At the center of this pieces simple 14K Yellow Gold setting, a 0.83 carat heart-shaped Diamond effortlessly catches the light.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies marquise diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. The ring tests 57% gold with an XRF metals analyzer.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.94ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Diamond 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 • 0.28ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.30ct Natural Emerald • 1.05ct...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Topaz Vintage Diamond 3.47ct 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 • 3.17ct Blue Topaz • Diamond Color...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
$713Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Bezel Diamond Stackable Ring 0.14 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold stackable band ring featuring a bezel set Emerald cut diamond weighing 0.14 carats. Size 6. Can Order in Any Size and Color. More Stackable Rings in Stock. Mes...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring/Engagement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Diamond 0.90 cttw Color H-I, Clarity SI1-SI2 Weight: 2 grams Size: 4.25 Classic marquise diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Row Claw Crossover Baguette Round Diamond Ring 0.62 Carats 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of modern sophistication and timeless craftsmanship, this 18K yellow gold crossover ring is an elegant statement piece designed to capture light — and attention — f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a journey through the enchanting realm of elegance and splendor with this breathtakingly beautiful diamond ring. This masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship exudes a sense of...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14K gold ring, featuring a bold geometric design and dazzling diamond accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$638Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Moonstone & Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Unique Moonstone & Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a prong-set cat’s-eye moonstone in a distinctive design.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible ring is made in 14k yellow gold with a rich blue sapphire and sparkly white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 14k gold cocktail ring is crafted in a bold floral design, centering on six pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, each arranged in a radiant flower motif.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$966Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Garnet gold ring. Garnet diamond halo ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and timeless 21st century ring crafted from 14k Gold with 3 square cut Diamonds and 4 Sapphires in a shared prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$966Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Amethyst gold ring. Amethyst diamond halo ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$966Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring. Ruby diamond halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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