Ikuma Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Halo 0.968TCW 14k White Gold AGS Certified
By Ikuma Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
IKUMA Style: Diamond Double Halo Design Engagement Ring Serial Number: IKUMA 104072675008 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.968 TCW Diamond Shape:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Evil Eye Hand Chain Bracelet Ring Bracelet 2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet eye-catching, this 14K gold hand chain features three elegant evil eye motifs adorned with 0.14 carats of round brilliant diamonds and 0.18 carats of vivid blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teal Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring Engagement Ring.
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
What a ray of sunshine this ring is! Beautiful, unique design, sparkly diamonds, and a stunning natural Teal Sapphire center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
The Leo Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum Marquise cut Engagement
By The Leo Diamond
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The Leo Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum Marquise cut Engagement This gorgeous diamond ring 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum is set with natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Celebration Grand Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.04 Cts H I1 14k White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION GRAND DIAMOND Style: Solitaire Serial Number: CEL590136 Certification: GS Laboratories #CEL590136 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Celebration Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.59 CTS I SI1 14K White Gold GIA
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION DIAMOND Style: Solitaire Serial Number: CEL523797 Certification: GIA 1146336107 Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 5.5 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.59 CTS Diamond Shap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring Engagement Ring.
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring. Celebrate timeless romance with this breathtaking cornflower blue sapphire and baguette diamond ring, the perfect choice...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Three-Stone 1.61 Carat Oval and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Royal Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A beautifully proportioned three-stone diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a captivating blend of classic elegance and modern refinement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 1.22 TCW Twist Diamond Band 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND Style: Halo with Twist Diamond Band Serial Number: LEO 5132195S Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.22 TCW Center Stone Weight: 0.61 CT...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Champagne and White Heart shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 3.94 Ct 14K Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Details: Metal: 14K Gold Gold Weight: 4.30 grams Center Stones: 1.21 ct Natural Champagne Diamond (Heart Shape) 1.01 ct Natural White Diamond (Heart Shape) Side Stones: 11 Natural Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Celebration Diamond Engagement Ring Round Ideal Cut 0.98 ct 14k White Gold I I1
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION DIAMOND Style: Solitaire Serial Number: CEL729924 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 7 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.98 CTS Diamond Shape: Round Ideal Cut Diamond Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,800 / item
Commission a Personalized Monogram Signet Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
When you commission a personalized monogram signet ring we create a modern heirloom made-to-order just for you. We start by discussing what you would like to express through your s...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.81 Carat Natural Diamond
By Alena Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.81 Carat Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold, 2.04g (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Item Weight: 2.21 grams This luxur...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold helo Engagement Ring with 0.65ct Natural Diamonds
By Alena Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Double Helo Engagement Ring with 0.65ct Natural Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold, 2.80g (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Item Weight: 2.93 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
The LEO Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 14k LEO Round 1.00ctw Anniversary Ring
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: The LEO Date: May 1, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: LEO Round Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
LEO Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.00 cts I SI1 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMOND Engagement Ring Style: 6 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO-191515 Metal: 14k White Gold 6 prong setting Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 2.00 cts Diamond Shape: L...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 14K White Gold Eternity Ring with 3.33 Carats of Natural Diamonds
By Alena Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 14K White Gold Eternity Ring with 3.33 Carats of Natural Diamonds 14K White Gold, 2.19g (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total item Weight: 2.862 g This luxuri...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Open Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 0.99 Carat F-G VS-SI
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Modern and elegant, this open bypass ring is crafted in 14K gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.50 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: LEO2030241 Certificate: GSI # 9452300211 Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 6.75 - Sizable Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
The LEO Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Bands White Gold 14k LEO1.45ctw GSI
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $120 Brand: The LEO Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .47ct Cut: LEO Emerald Color: H Clarity: VS1 Stone...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
The Leo Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold 1.9 mm size 6.75
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 21 brilliant cut and 1 inside the band so 22 total Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.20 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 0.75 cts I SI1 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
The Leo Diamond Style: 4 Prong Solitaire Artisan Ring Serial Number: LEO 142600S Metal: 14KT White Gold & Platinum Prongs Size: 5.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 0.75 CTS Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & Approximately 1 Ct Princess cut Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K White Gold Unique Flip ring You can wear as all diamond ring or you ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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
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 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
$960Sale 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
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
$960Sale 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
The LEO Diamond Halo Engage Ring Wedding Band White Gold 14k LEO Princess .70ctw
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3799 Brand: The LEO Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
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
$854Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Unique Gold Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique Gold Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Ring, featuring one centered bezel set round brilliant cut diamond, weighing approx. 0.60 carat, J-K color / SI1 clarity, further adorned with 98 round brillia...
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
$1,863 / 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
14K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond engagement ring in 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Retro diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their delicate sparkle adds graceful dimension and enhances the bold gold setting with refined diamond detail. Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and hallmarked with purity marks, the r...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1.90 Ct. Natural Diamond Eternity Band in 14k White Gold, Collection Color, VS
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Crafted in solid 14k white gold, the ring offers a refined, luxurious appearance while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,328 / item
14k gold ring with diamonds
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 14 is a delicately crafted ring that captures the quiet brilliance of diamonds through a refined and minimal composition. Each diamond is placed with precision, offering a soft shi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Diamond Ring set in Yellow Gold. There is .75tdw in RBC Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Ring Round Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Delhi, DL
Details are here below: Item No- PJR26730 Metal- White Gold Metal purity- 14K Hallmark Hallmarked- Yes Moissanite weight- .55ct Moissanite color-G- H Moissanite Clarity- VVS Moissa...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Ring Round Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Delhi, DL
Details are here below: Item No- 18670 Metal- White Gold Metal purity- 14K Hallmark Hallmarked- Yes Moissanite weight- .50ct Moissanite color-G- H Moissanite Clarity- VVS Moissanit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Curved Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold curved Diamond Ring. There is .80tdw of RBC Diamonds, Sizes are tapered from .20ct down to .02ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,794 / item
14k gold ring with diamonds
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Wind is a graceful and expressive ring from the Kaori collection, a tribute to the legendary lady samurai whose strength moved with quiet speed and precision. This piece embodies the...
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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