$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
$3,679Sale Price|20% Off
1.53 Carat SI/H Pear & Round Diamond Stackable Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
✧✧Welcome To Our Shop Spectrum Jewels✧✧ ""Astonishing 18k White Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, Beautiful Bridal Stackable crown Ring, Anniversary Gift For Wife"" ............
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Emerald Cut Band Ring - 14k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Ruby Ring For Ladies
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.65cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald Cut Band Ring, 14k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Ruby Ring for Ladies
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.65cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$861Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 1.21Ct Marquise Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity band features 11 marquise cut blue sapphire totaling 1.21 carats, set 14k white gold. Each sapphire, measuring approximately 3.5 × 1.2 mm, is set securely ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxle Round and Baguette Diamond Split Shank Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Luxle Split Shank Band Ring hosts a beautiful display of sparkle. Rendered in 14K white gold, this band ring dazzles with 6 baguette diamonds and 25 pave set round diamonds in a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Multi-row Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of diamonds 1.00 carat, H-I color, I2 Clarity. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14K White Gold and embedded with 125 round brilliant diamond set in prong and stac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Stretch Ring in 14K White Gold – 1.50 Carats, Size 6
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Creator: ADA Jewelry Collection: Modern Stretch Collection Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Natural Pink Sapphires Total Carat Weight: 1.50 Carats Ring Size: 6 (Stretch Fit – flexible...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Cut Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
You will light up the room when you wear this vibrant band. The parage of 1.31 carats weight sapphire can be stacked with other favorites for an even more luscious look! Ring Informa...
Sapphire, 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
Round Diamond Floral Cluster Three Stone Halo Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautiful diamond halo trilogy ring set in 14k white gold. The ring is centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond which is claw set in an open back setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$432Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Textured Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold Dainty Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist solitaire ring features a 0.26-carat round-cut blue sapphire measuring approximately 3.6 mm in diameter, set in a delicate 14K white gold band with a unique textured ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.31Cttw Channel Set Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond wedding band ring is a perfect fit for any occasion. Crafted in 14K white gold, features channel set round cut diamonds weighing 0.31 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 3.41ctw Shared Prong Set Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning eternity band ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features 18 gorgeous diamond stones which are neatly shared-prong set throughout the entire band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Band in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Oval Carat: 0.39 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.99 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,476Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold with Brilliant & Emerald-Cut Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this contemporary bypass ring is masterfully crafted in 14k white gold and adorned with 1.07 carats of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic 14k White Gold 1.60ctw Shared Prong Set Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning eternity band ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features 25 gorgeous diamond stones which are neatly shared-prong set throughout the entire band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.11 CTW Art Deco Inspired 14K White Gold Lavender Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This art deco inspired cluster ring features one oval lavender sapphire totaling 1.11 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$940Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Open Sphere Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Open Sphere Gold Ring Womens Ring Anniversary Birthday Present.
Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Eternity Ring Sz 4.75 Vintage 14k White Gold Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat white gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SBQ Tiny Crown Sparkle ring, 14K Yellow and White gold, yellow sapphire
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Crown Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set yellow sapphire. The design features a small heart element that “dan...
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SBQ Tiny Star Sparkle ring, 14K Yellow and White gold, yellow sapphire
By SEEN BY QUEEN
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Star Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set yellow sapphire. The design features a small heart element that “danc...
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,029Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 4.31 ct SI Clarity, 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features a continuous circle of marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,316Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.55 Carat SI/HI Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2240C Gross Weight :- 3.12 gm 18k White Gold Weight :- 2.81 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.55 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 2Carat Round, Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Frame Bridal Set Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and 2.0 Carat Diamond features 100 Round cut, 19 Baguette and 4 princess-cut White diamonds set in...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GEMISTRY Haley 14k Gold Natural Tanzanite/White Topaz Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gemistry Haley Round Shape Gemstone Bypass Ring, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. Hand crafted with 14kt gold, this prong set ring features 1 genuine T...
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1.60ct Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 8.5 Vintage 14k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Half Eternity Stack DiamondBand
Located in Chicago, IL
Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Half Eternity Stack DiamondBandCountry/Region of Manufacture India Style Eternity Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity Vs-Si Secondary...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
SBQ Tiny Flower Sparkle ring, 14K Rose and White gold, pink sapphire
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Flower Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set pink sapphire. The design features a small heart element that “danc...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Sapphire Band 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Baguette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Contemporary Sapphire Band in 14K White Gold showcases a sleek row of baguette-cut blue sapphires, exuding modern elegance with clean lines and refined simplicity.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
SBQ Tiny Heart Sparkle ring, 14K Rose and White gold, pink sapphire
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Heart Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set pink sapphire. The design features a small heart element that “dance...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Modernist Pear & Round Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring set in 14K White Gold, USA
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bypass wrap ring features 0.62 carats of mixed-cut diamond set, in a 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Crossover Band Ring 0.72ct in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in motion and rich in contrast, this crossover band ring features a graceful intertwining of round emeralds and diamonds, set in polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone White & Rose Gold .41 CTW Diamond Thin Stackable Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14K White & Rose Gold 0.41ctw 1.75mm Thin Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Wedding Band Hidden Natural Diamonds Ring Size 6 Metal: 14k White & Rose Gold Diamonds: 73 Round brilli...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.33ct Baguette Cut and 0.11ct Pave-Set Round Diamond ZigZag Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.33ct Baguette Cut and 0.11ct Pave-Set Round Brilliant Diamond in a Zigzag Ring Style: Pave-set in a zigzag ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Contour Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Contour Bridal Band in 14k White Gold This 14k white gold ring features a curved contour design accented with round diamonds totaling approximately 0.10ctw.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.78tcw Ruby Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ruby eternity band offers a timeless expression of color and elegance. The ring features a continuous circle of rubies totaling 0.78 carats, their deep red hue set beaut...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Beaded Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This double-band ring features a 0.59 carat oval blue sapphire set in 14K white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GEMISTRY Haley 14k Gold Natural Emerald/White Topaz Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gemistry Haley Round Shape Gemstone Bypass Ring, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. Hand crafted with 14kt gold, this prong set ring features 1 genuine E...
Emerald, Topaz, 14k Gold
GEMISTRY Brooke 14k Gold Natural Ruby/White Topaz Ring Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gemistry Brooke 7-Stone Slanted Baguette and Round Shape Gemstone Ring, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. Hand crafted with 14kt gold , this prong-set r...
Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Pear Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This halo engagement ring showcases a 0.74 carat pear-cut emerald set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,111Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Classic Dome Ring Band Unisex
Located in Chicago, IL
Model: Ring Band Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Unisex Adults Base Metal: White Gold Gender: Unisex Certification: BIS Hallmark Material: 14k White Gold Theme: Ange...
White Gold, Gold, 14k 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
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alternating Green Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The dynamic pattern creates a modern silhouette with a touch of timeless charm. Expertly crafted in 14k white gold, the sleek band highlights the fresh green tones and sparkling dia...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$782Sale Price / item|24% Off
14K Gold Pear Moissanite Swirl Engagement Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pave Diamond Moissanites Two Row Ring. Stacked Diamond Moissanites Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.4 gr depends from size.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$616Sale Price / item|24% Off
Baguette Blue gem Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette Blue gem Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette & Round lab sapphire, moissanite engagement ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$616Sale Price / item|24% Off
Baguette Blue gem Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette Blue gem Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette & Round lab sapphire, moissanite engagement ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst Gold Ring, Oval Amethyst Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst Gold ring. Oval Amethyst Ring. 14k gold ring with Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald Gold Ring, Oval Emerald Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Gold ring. Oval Emerald Ring. 14k gold ring with Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet Gold Ring, Oval Garnet Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Garnet
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet Gold ring. Oval Garnet Ring. 14k gold ring with Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
$1,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi 1ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi bypass ring is features a 1 carat two oval-shaped emeralds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$588Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Bar Ring Two Bar Diamond Ring Double Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Two Bar Diamond Ring Double Bar Ring T Bar Diamond Ring 14k Gold Bar Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Ring Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1/10 Ctw, Round Diamond Band, 14k Solid Gold, Stacking Diamond Ring, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD267 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to two-tone yellow or two-tone rose gold. We...
Diamond, Gold
$1,274Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Wedding Band White Gold Minimalist 14k Gold Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 ctw & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: White Gold Band Thickness: 1.2mm Approx Diamond Weight: 0...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tulip Stackable Twisted Vine Leaf Eternity Ring '1 1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 4.72 Setting Type: Micro prong Sha...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a slim bridal band design set with alternating round rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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