2.40ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This Solitaire 14k White Gold ring is one of the most stunning.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD Natural Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring 0.50 Carat 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTES Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Ring Style: Contemporary Classic Metal: 14K White Gold Metal Weight: 4.29 grams Diamond Count: 51 Total Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carat Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Green Gemstones 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Joint Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a modern take on timeless elegance. Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this open wrap design features two ends adorned with shimmeri...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 14K white gold diamond eternity band is a timeless symbol of elegance and grace, featuring 24 prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.68 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold .25 Carat Half Diamond Thin Wedding Band Stackable Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold .25 Carat Half Natural Diamond Thin Wedding Band Stackable Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 1.47 grams Diamonds: Approx. .25 CTW G-H SI natural diamonds Size: 5...
Diamond, White Gold
Contour Diamond Band in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Contour Diamond Band in 14k white gold This contoured wedding band is crafted in 14k white gold and designed to sit flush against a variety of engagement ring styles.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold This refined bridal band is crafted in 14k white gold and set with prong-set round diamonds arranged in a clean, understated design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold Art Deco ring features a diamond that is older than the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.14ct Round Cut Diamond Cable Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 10 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.14 carats (Clarity: SI, Color: F) The bands are made in 14K White Gold and weigh approximately 2.6 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$682Sale Price / item|24% Off
Round moissanite Chevron 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round moissanite Chevron 14k gold ring. Curved Stacking Gold Ring. Thin Gold Minimalist Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Two Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.60 carat.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.15 Carat Diamond Stackable Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold This 14k white gold ring features a classic diamond bridal band design with round diamonds totaling approximately 0.20ctw.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Arrow Ring Wide Band Sz 6.5 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Contemporary diamond arrow ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Old mine cut diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at J-K color and SI1-I1 clarity).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable 0.34 Carats Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Blue Topaz Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.04 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.34 Carats Blue Topaz The top measures 1/4" wide The ring is a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Violet Color Tanzanite in 14k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Violet and vibrant Marquise cut Tanzanite mounted in 14k solid white gold ring. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone, this December birthstone ring is a staple piece thats perfect for...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
BAR Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Baguette Cut White Topaz Gemstone Jewelry Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bar Ring with a Single Baguette-Cut Gemstone.
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Baguette Round Cut Diamond V Shaped Ring 14K White Gold 0.29Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and delicate diamond ring is a perfect fit for any occasion. Crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Statement Oval Emerald & Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster halo ring features a 0.86 carat oval-cut emerald set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Oval Curve Ring 14K White Gold Oval Modern Contemporary Pinky
Located in Great Neck, NY
This elegant contemporary emerald ring is beautifully crafted in solid 14K white gold, showcasing a refined modern silhouette with a subtle curved band that enhances comfort and visu...
Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Single Prong Ring 14K White Gold 1.16Ct
Located in New York, NY
An infinite blaze of round brilliant cut natural diamonds is exquisitely displayed in this single prong set half eternity band ring. Crafted in 14k white gold. Total diamond weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Eternity Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Eternity Band in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this eternity band features 1.00 carat total weight of diamonds in a shared prong setting that creates continuous ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday 1.96ct Marquise Cut Black Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 1.96-carat marquise-cut black diamond set in 14K White Gold.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.22ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Statement Halo Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Statement Ring showcases a 1.22 carat natural pear-cut blue sapphire, set in 14K White Gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carats Diamond Halo Pave Medium Stackable Wedding Dainty Band White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
1.0 Carats of FG/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Great Value Size 7 - Resizable Upon Request
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Old Diamond Navette Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (51) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-J Color - VS2-I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.70 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 5.20 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 6.75 #25500
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 6.75 This sparkling band features five round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold on a sleek yellow go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Curved Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold curved band contains 17 single cut diamonds in an elegant wave shape.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Infinity Wave Band Ring 1.62ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half band ring features a 1.62 carat oval cut multi sapphire set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.90ct Round Brilliant Diamond with a Shared-Prong Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.90ct Round Brilliant Diamond with a Shared-Prong Diamond Half Way Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 0.90 carats total ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Multi Color Sapphire Band Ring, 1.31ct
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Color Sapphire White Gold Band There are 7 Multi Color Genuine Sapphires in this band that weigh 1.31 Carats. It is perfect for everyday wear and looks amazing stacked or a...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, February
Located in Great neck, NY
Available in White, Yellow or Rose Gold. This ring can be sized one size up or down by your jeweler. 14K Gold 0.16 ct.
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Elegant Initial "M" Diamond Open Wrap Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a personalized touch to your jewelry collection with this stunning initial open wrap ring. Expertly crafted in 14k white gold, this piece features a bold, serif-style letter "M" ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Beaded With Oval Shape Pave Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in 14K white gold, it features a distinctive beaded bubble band that offers a playful, tactile aesthetic.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,831Sale Price|20% Off
0.97ct Marquise Natural Diamond Pavé Eternity Ring 14K White Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-25411Y (14k) Gross Wt. :- 2.09 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 1.90 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.97 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold 0.34ctw Round Brilliant diamonds in a V-Shaped Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.34ctw Round Brilliant diamonds in a V-Shaped Ring Band Style: V-Shaped Ring Band Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 0.34 ca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,508Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Diamond Ring Hexagon Halo Ring Enhancer 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Unisex Adults Base Metal: White Gold Gold Weight: 6.2 Grams Approx Certification: IGI, ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Multi-Gemstone Five-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist five-stone ring features five round & baguette cut vibrant natural multi gemstones totaling 0.55 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Baguette Band Ring in 14K White Gold Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking band ring features a refined alternating pattern of five vibrant natural baguette-cut rubies totaling 0.78 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Prong Set Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 2.44Ctw SZ 4.5
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind handmade stackable stunning beauty is crafted in fine 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$425Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Contour Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Contour Band in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this contour band features 0.08 carat total weight of diamonds set in a gently curved design that nestles beautiful...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Stackable Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here are 5 Multi Colored Genuine Sapphires in this band that weigh 0.86 Carats. It is perfect for everyday wear and looks amazing stacked or alone. It's versatile and can jazz up ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Citrine Cocktail 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine 14k gold ring. Oval citrine ring. Citrine ring for woman.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Peridot Cocktail 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peridot Birthstone Ring. Stackable ring. Peridot gold ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight 2.38 gr depends from size Gemstones Peridot: oval cabochon shape, color green, VS trans...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
$616Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Ring Natural Ruby Cluster Ring July Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring 14K Solid Gold Ring Stacking Ring July Birthstone Ring Zodiac Stone Ring Cancer sign Ring Brilliant Ruby ring in 14k Solid gold featured with a natural spa...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Cocktail 14k Gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
💍Processing time for custom item takes: 5-7 working days. 💍 It could be done in any size - you can choose on menu 💍 Color and type of the stones could be changed 💍Made in Solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst Cocktail 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval amethyst ring. 14k gold ring with amethyst. Minimalist amethyst ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Topaz Cocktail 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval topaz ring. 14k gold ring with Topaz. Minimalist topaz ring.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring with Milgrain Cutout Detail 14K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14K White Gold Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–J Diamond Clarity: S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous emerald approximately 0.10cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, avail...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous emerald approximately 0.10cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, avail...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous emerald approximately 0.10cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, avail...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous emerald approximately 0.10cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, avail...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold 0.50 ct TDW Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
These diamonds have an H-I, I1-I2, quality, and sit in a 14k gold setting. Jewelry Type: Fine Diamond Properties: Natural Diamond Band Width: 2 mm Stone: Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Topaz
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Topaz Gold ring. Topaz cocktail ring. Oval Topaz Ring. 14k gold ring with Topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
$5,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.20 Carat SI/H Diamond Stackable Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
A stackable ring featuring a natural 2.20 carat diamond in 18 karat white gold is a versatile and stylish piece of handmade jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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