Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Wedding Proposal Gift.
2010s Indian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Wedding Proposal Gift.
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1.38 Carat Round Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Band, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary half-eternity ring alternates oval-cut and round-cut natural diamonds across the upper portion of the band. The changing diamond shapes create a softly varied rhyth...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 #22471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 This elegant band features eight round brilliant cut diamond set in textured 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Channel Band, Brushed White Gold, Round Diamond, Stackable, Wedding Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Channel Set 14K White Gold Diamond Number: 45 Total Diamond Weight: .40 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent) Diamond Color: G (Near Colorless). 4th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Black Gold Tsavorite Full Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
More about this particular ring in pictures: Ring Size: 5.5 (US), K 1/2 (UK), 12 (HK), 16.1mm (Diameter) 36 Melee Round Diamonds: 0.84ct 14K Black Gold Total Weight: 1.78g All rings...
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold,...
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Wedding Band Stacking Luxury Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
8mm TOP Pave diamond ring made in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.48gr METAL: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS-SI Carat: 1.29ct Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #23027
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 This classic 14K white gold band is channel set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, adding just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #23304
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7 Timeless and versatile, this sparkling band features 13 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Cat Ear Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Cat Ear Shape Ring Cute Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Open Diamond Bypass Band in 14K Yellow Gold Minimalist Stackable Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern diamond open-bypass ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a sleek, minimalist silhouette accented with a row of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Diamond and Rhodolite Garnet Heart Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
This 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Rhodolite Heart Ring is a petite stacking ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this bridal ring features 0.25 carat total weight of diamonds arranged in a refined mix of round and baguette cuts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beaded and Bezel Diamond Station Stack 4-in-1, 14K Gold, MADE TO ORDER LR51278
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Layering jewelry is the best way to create your own unique fine jewelry style. This band has a beautifully dynamic design with beaded and high polish bands. There are four round bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K white gold - .50 tw = 22 Single Cut Diamonds - SI1 clarity G color - Size 8.75 This contemporary diamond ring, made in 14k white gold, is a stunning copy of an original 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Neon Enamel Diamond Ring Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Neon Enamel And Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Gold. A fun, colorful, and personalized addition to your ring stack!
Diamond, Gold-filled, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Tanzanite Diamond ring 14KT gold V ring wedding band stacking ring size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning unusual weddins band made in a V shape for victory with natural diamonds and natural violet tanzanite in 14kt white gold. The ring is so versatile it looks great on its own ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Estate Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold natural mined diamond solitaire engagement estate ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring, 0.65ct Emerald Center
Located in Paramus, NJ
It's the perfect stackable ring or great on its own. Also available in white gold. 14K Yellow Gold Ring 6 x 4 Center Stone Emerald - Available in US Size 6 & 7 - Total Emerald w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring, 0.65ct Emerald Center
Located in Paramus, NJ
It's the perfect stackable ring or great on its own. Also available in yellow gold. 14K White Gold Ring 6 x 4 Center Stone Emerald - Available in US Size 6 & 7 - Total Emerald w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring, 0.44ct Emerald Center
Located in Paramus, NJ
It's the perfect stackable ring or great on its own. Also available in yellow gold. 14K White Gold Ring 5 x 3 Center Stone Emerald - Available in US Size 6 & 7 - Total Emerald w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring, 0.44ct Emerald Center
Located in Paramus, NJ
It's the perfect stackable ring or great on its own. Also available in white gold. 14K Yellow Gold Ring 5 x 3 Center Stone Emerald - Available in US Size 6 & 7 - Total Emerald w...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Gold Diamond Band Ring Natural Diamond Accent Wedding Ring
Located in Columbus, OH
Slim and understated, it wears beautifully on its own or stacked. A timeless everyday diamond band. "A delicate five-diamond band in 14K white gold."
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,150 / item
Natural Diamond Contoured Wedding Band Stacking Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond Stacking or Wedding Band Ring, Set in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Stacking Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-640 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 0.54 Carat Gross Weight - 1.42 Grams Net Weight - 1.31 Grams Ring Size - 7 US Core Design: A daint...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 0.23ctw Diamond Floral Open Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 0.23ctw Diamond Floral Open Ring Brand: Gabriel and Co.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Chevron Ring in 14k Gold and Diamond V Band Bezel Diamond Dainty
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Ring 14k Gold Diamond V Band Bezel Diamond Dainty Stack Wedding Ring Breathtaking yellow gold V band, with bezel set diamonds!
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Stackable Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Aesthetic: Minimalist, sleek, and highly stackable. It is designed to sit comfortably flush next to diamond wedding bands, engagement rings, or other gemstone tracks.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Gold Chain Ring Heart Stackable
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Gold Chain Ring Heart Stackable Designer: J DAUPHIN The Heart Emerald Chain Ring is handcrafted in solid 14k gold, featuring a refined chain band with a heart-cut emerald s...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
4.43 Carat Emerald-Cut Natural Ruby Diamond Stackable Band, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A central row of emerald-cut natural rubies forms the focus of this contemporary wide band ring. Parallel rows of round natural diamonds frame the rubies along both edges, creating a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multistone Modernist 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 #18864
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 JAGi Certified- This unique 3 piece stacking ring set features three round brilliant cut diamonds, one round cabochon ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band .60ct G-H/VS-SI 14K Made for Stacking
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Band .60ct G-H/VS 14K Wedding Anniversary Band Features 9 Genuine G-H/VS-SI Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Captivating Diamonds 9 Intensely Intoxicating Diamonds C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Turquoise 14K (18K Custom) Eternity Stackable Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Round Turquoise Eternity Stackable Band Ring features a continuous circle of vibrant round turquoise stones, expertly set in solid 14K gold for a timeless and elegant look.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$443Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
If you love minimalist jewelry, you must have a stunning trillion diamond ring in your collection. To stack with other rings, this Triangle Diamond ring is ideal.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Four Band Stack Ring Two Tone 14K Gold Bold Low Profile Design LR52033
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond total weight may vary by ring size. The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow & White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Band Width: 8 mm overal...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,575Sale Price / item|10% Off
Diamond Vine Twist Chevron Stack Band 14K Gold, 0.20Carat, MADE TO ORDER LR51168
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
*Ready to make in 14k yellow/white/rose gold, your ring size. Please allow 4-5 weeks for your personalized ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Signature 14K Gold Marquise Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
A signet ring is a must have in contemporary jewelry collecting, and what cold be more attractive than embedding a chubby antique marquise diamond in the center of a signet? The over...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Clover Stack Band 14K Gold Greek Cross 6mm, MADE TO ORDER LR50891
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This fun, fashion diamond clover band is a bold and stunning design! This would make a unique ring stack or a great fashion band. The design is very versatile and stunning. Currentl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Ruby & Sapphire Five Stone Stackable Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features vibrant round and baguette-cut natural rubies and round blue sapphires totaling 0.52 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Guard 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Guard Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring Women Couple Promise Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k rose gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chain Ring White Diamond 14K Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Ring White Diamond 14K Gold J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid 14k gold, this J DAUPHIN stacking ring features a sculptural band formed from repeating rectang...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Vintage Stackable Cluster Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This art deco diamond engagement band is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 0.33 carat, H-I color, I2 Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,200Sale Price / item|25% Off
Diamond Gold Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vine Ring, Wedding, Stackable, Nature
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 23 Diamond Carat Weight: .06 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,495 / item
14K White Gold Floating Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
As universal as it is stylish, it is can be worn as an everyday fashion ring or a stackable ring. 14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring - Available in US Sizes 6, 7, 8 - Diamond weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,495 / item
14K Yellow Gold Floating Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
As universal as it is stylish, it is can be worn as an everyday fashion ring or a stackable ring. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring - Available in US Sizes 6, 7, 8 - Diamond weight...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Honeycomb Diamond Band Ring, 0.21ct
Located in Paramus, NJ
Pair it the Honeycomb Bracelet. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring - Available in US sizes 6, 7, 8 - Diamond weight: 0.21 ct total weight - Diamond color: H - Diamond clarity: SI
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Stacking 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a classic Marquise Ruby and Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Band Ring. The five vivid red Rubies are Marquise Cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roshe Jewels Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Stackable Band Ring, 1.53 Carats
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roshe Jewels Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Stackable Band Ring, 1.53 Carats This band ring features 1.53 Carats of Baguette Cut Diamonds. The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Natural Diamond Wide Band/Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamond 0.85 cttw H-I color, SI1-SI2 clarity Size: 6 Weight: 5.7grams This double row wide band is set in 14k white gold and adorned with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Honeycomb Diamond Band Ring, 0.21ct
Located in Paramus, NJ
Pair it the Honeycomb Bracelet. 14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring - Available in US sizes 6, 7, 8, 9 - Diamond weight: 0.21 ct total weight - Diamond color: H - Diamond clarity: SI
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Bridal set Ring is crafted in 14K white gold showcases 1.50 carats of sparkling 119 round and 4 princess-cut diamond set in micro prong and pave and micro pave set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$454Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a stylish double-band design that creates the look of a perfectly curated stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$457Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a stylish double-band design that creates the look of a perfectly curated stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Snake Double Stack Split Ring Negative Space Two-Tone 14K, Leaf, LR52577
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This ring is a beautiful double stack with built-in negative space for a big-yet-delicate look, and easy comfort. The diamond pave pear-shape (or teardrop) design looks like a leaf a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
TJD 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Cushion Shape Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This split shank engagement band ring is studded with sparkling 93 round white diamonds in sec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Diamond Ring Hexagon Halo Ring Enhancer 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Enhancer For Solitaire Diamond Ring Hexagon Halo Ring Enhancer 14k Gold Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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