Pave Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Crossover Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Crossover Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond & Aquamarine Ring 3.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold with princess cut diamond and aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$896Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Gemstone Clover Ring Solid Gold Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Clover Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural gemstones and diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Ring Gold Ring Women Pinky Ring Men Women Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k white gold and diamond engagement ring. Tests 75% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. The gross ring weight is 3.6 grams. The diamond is a .75 carat round brilliant cut, i ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, .20 total carats, J to K color, Si clarity. T...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$2,500 / item
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a blue sapphire and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Levian Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Cocktail
By Le Vian
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Levian Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Cocktail This authentic LeVian ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.05ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring with open-work design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural Jade and sin...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This Effy 14k white gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds, creating a bold and brilliant centerpiece.
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
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Leo Princess Brilliant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Graded H-I in color and SI1-SI2 in clarity, these diamonds radiate beauty and sophistication. The band is crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, weighing 5.8 grams, with dimensions of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k ring with old Euro cut diamond. Tests 14k and weighs 2.3 grams. The diamond is h-I color, vs1-vs2 clarity, .80 carats. Very brilliant and has very good proportions. The ring size...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow ring with diamond. Stamped 14k and weighs 12.8 grams. The diamond is a round brilliant cut, approximately .35 carats, H to I color, and Si2 clarity. There is an engr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade Diamond Fashion Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape: Ro...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k 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
Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage cocktail ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 13.7mm Head Height: 4.3mm Shank Width: 1.8mm Weight: 3.7 Grams Fi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring For Women Gift Front Band: 3.3 mm Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Minimalist Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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
14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone Color: White ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Keepsake 0.96ctw Tanzanite & Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Keepsake 14K gold ring featuring an approximately 0.50-carat marquise tanzanite measuring 9 × 4mm, complemented by ~0.46 carats of round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring 10.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold, tanzanite, and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.7 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond & Tapered Baguette Side Diamonds
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Its timeless design ensures enduring elegance and versatility for everyday wear or special occasions. Details: • Center Diamond: Natural, 1.03 Carat Emerald Cut • Certification: GI...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Marquise diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Panther Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a captivating tanzanite accented by diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring Gift Idea For Women Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.73ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 14 karat yellow gold ring weighs 7.50 grams. It contains a 6x4mm pear-shaped diamond, with a carat weight of 0.40, SI2 clarity, and g-h-i color. This is accented ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring #23705
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring Radiant and refined, this 14k rose gold band shimmers with diamonds for a touch of timeless elegance and modern romance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s 14k White Gold Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful natural triangular cut tourmaline ring from the 1990's is made in 14k white gold with round and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Engagement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow & White Gold The center stone is 0.50 Carat F/G VS The side stones are channel set 0.15 Carats F/G VS The ring is a size 6, sizab...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note: (1) small Style: Bypass...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring 12.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom-made 14k rose gold, morganite, and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 12.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The center stone is a .40ct Princess cut, H color, Si2 Clarity. Graded by GLS and engraved on the girdle. 389196 There are two baguette-cut Diamonds surrounding the center stone. .09...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$683Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Gold Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster 14 karat white gold ring weighs 4.40 grams The cluster of diamonds consists of a center 4mm diamond, with a total carat weight of 0.25 Accented with seventeen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Band in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.1 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Flower Ring 14K White Gold Center Stone weighs 0.20 carat G Color, SI1 Clarity Total Carat Weight of Small Diamonds 0.20 carat G/H Color SI Clarity Total Carat Weight 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mesopotamian Inspired 14K Gold Diamond Serenity Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
The combination of fine gold, 14K gold, and natural diamonds reflects the commitment to quality, rarity, and enduring beauty.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage 14K gold modernist ring showcasing a beautifully faceted pale aquamarine measuring approximately 6 × 8.35 mm, secured in a sculpted half-bezel setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring 0.74ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold solitaire diamond ring. The diamond is 0.74ct round brilliant, H, I, J color, I1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Ring 0.14 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$563Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Shape Brilliant Cut 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
$475Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle 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
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 1.9 cm (Width) Approx. 1.39 carat (Sapphire) Approx. 1.76 carat (Diamond) 7.9 grams in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Ring 0.46 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 0.46 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 US Custom sizing available upon request
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring Material 14k Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Me...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.20 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$939Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral design ring with natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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