14K Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately 8mm round 4 round diamonds, approximately .05 each Beautiful open wave shoulders a...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Stones: 67 Brilliant Round Diamonds - total weight 1 carat Setting: Pave Diamond Setting Design: Floral / Flower Motif Ring Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Diamond Snake Wrap Ring 0.30 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Snake motif wrap ring featuring one Pear shape diamond weighing 0.31 carats, in 14 karat yellow gold. Color G Clarity VS Size 6 - Can Order in Any Size & Gold Color More Snake &...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Bezel Beaded Ring 0.17 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.11 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold featuring a three round brilliants weighing 0.17 carats on a beaded band. More Fashion Jewelry in Stock Message for Pictures & Details. Search Harbor Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Timeless Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this classic solitaire ring features a 0.28 carat diamond in a clean six-prong setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,212Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Diamonds Fashion Ring 0.76 Carats G-H SI1-2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14 karat yellow gold ring featuring 25 diamonds with a total weight of 0.76 carats. The diamonds are of G-SI quality, and weighs 5 grams and is sized at 7. The design ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold This contemporary engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a prominent round-cut center diamond secured in a four-prong s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$437Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$456Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Bezel Set Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,023Sale Price / item|40% Off
Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Buterfly gold ring!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Butterfly design 14 kt gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural emerald Weight - approx 0.80 ct, oval cut,...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Solitaire Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Stunning 14K White Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring featuring a natural 7 × 5 mm tanzanite accented by 12 brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
February birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.9 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural amethyst Weight: approx 3.00 ct, emerald cut, color - violet Clarity: Trans...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 11.7 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of vibrant elegance to your collection with this stunning 14K White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Striking Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring centers on a 0.86 carat diamond in a classic solitaire-inspired setting with distinctive peek-a-boo diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring A timeless design with vintage charm, this 14K white gold bypass ring showcases a sparkling round brilliant center diamond, approximately ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring, Vintage Style Emerald and Diamonds Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring. Vintage style emerald and diamonds ring Weight - 3 gr - depends from size Gold purity - 14 k.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Specifications: GEMSTONE: 32 round Diamonds carat total weight: .42pts.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald & Diamond 14k Gold Leaf Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emerald 14k Gold ring complete with a leaf design that is finished with an Emerald and three round cut Diamonds in a prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$419Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Ring Halo Diamond Ring Engagement Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Halo 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 Gold Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K White Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Ring. It depicts a queen like ring consisting of an intense royal blue color oval shape cut natural sapphire ( Quality- AA, Carat Weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Mabè Pearl & Diamond Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Kabra 14K Gold Mabè Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features a Mabè Pearl approx. 16 mm in diameter.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Solitaire Diamond Ring 0.60ct, 4.4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Diamond is .60ct round brillian cut. Set in an ornate 14k band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Diamond “Criss Cross” Band Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.94 grams Natural Diamond Details: 1.20ct, total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Classic Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring centers on a 0.73 carat diamond accented by 0.32 carat total weight of additional diamonds along the sh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8 mm Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearl Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K yellow gold butterfly ring with 8 marquise sapphires and 8 diamonds, a nature-inspired statement piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Natural Tanzanite 14k Gold Ring, Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural tanzanite 14k gold ring. Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and centers a 3.24 carat heated sapphire, displaying a vivid royal blue hue in an oval cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr 14k yellow gold diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking Fancy Yellow Diamond in 14k Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Fancy Yellow Diamond in 14k Ring Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring centers on a 3.02 carat old mine cut diamond with a fancy yellow color and SI clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this refined diamond band features prong-set round diamonds arranged in a classic bridal-style design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Diamond color grade: K.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dolphin and Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Carat Weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond solitaire ring in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.1 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Freeform Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Freeform Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a sculptural freeform design with flowing curves and a wide polished shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mallorca Pearl And 1.00ct Diamond Solid Gold 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 21.80GR • 1.00ct Natural Diamonds • Diamond Color-Clarity:...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring is a stunning piece that blends elegance with vibrant color.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This Estate 14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Ring is a captivating piece that combines the elegance of a rare emerald with the sparkle of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique engagement ring is a beautifully substantial piece, centered by a 1.45 carat old cut diamond graded H color and SI1 clarity, with additional side diamonds totaling 0.21 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a graceful bypass design set with marquise diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats total we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 2.9ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.9ct Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning 2.9ct Diamond Engagement Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Antique Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Antique Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this antique ring centers on a 0.20 carat diamond in a beautifully detailed setting with engraved shoulders and del...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Engagement diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. The center diamond is a .30 carat round brilliant cut, h color, si2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold diamond band ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Diamond Cuban Link Ring 0.52 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G VS1-VS2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold fashion ring featuring a diamond center Cuban link containing 78 round brilliants, 0.52 carats, with graduated high polished links. Color G Clarity VS1-VS2
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.27cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Length: 1.8 cm, Width: 1.1 cm Gross Weight: 2.200 gms Gold Weight: 2.146 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.27 ct this ring is available ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features 0.27 carats total weight of vivid emeralds alternating with round diamonds totaling 0.22 car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladies' Diamond Ring Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold. The center diamond is a round brilliant cut, .40 carats, i to j color, si2 clarity, good cut.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow and diamond band ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cocktail ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Weighs 6.7g. .80tcw, Clarity- SI2-I1 Color - H-I.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old European Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Rose Gold Total Weight: 10.2 Grams Center Diamond: 1 old European cut, L-M SI2, 0.55 carats, 5.05 mm x 5.05 mm x 3.43 mm Second Largest Diamond: 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold ring with diamonds. Marked 14k and weighs 4.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this engagement ring features 1.00 carat total weight of round diamonds arranged in a square halo design with ad...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cross Ring .40cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .40cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Total Stones: 8 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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