80s Vintage Diamond Band Sz 6.5 Stacking Ring 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). 11 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.72ct. Stackable Ring in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning stackable ring, featuring a vibrant blue sapphire set in luxurious 14K white gold.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Curved Chevron Diamond Band: Solid 14K Gold, Marquise & Round Wedding Ring
Located in Columbus, OH
A graceful curved chevron band crafted in solid 14K gold, featuring a sparkling arrangement of marquise and round diamonds for a refined, elegant look. Perfect for stacking or pairin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.39 Carat Black White Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Natural Cushion Cut Black Diamond is 2.34 Carats and is surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds weighing 1.05 Carats. The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS2-H. The total ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold & 0.55tcw Diamond Five Stone Wedding/Anniversary Band
Located in Towson, MD
The band is stamped 14K white gold. Total weight is 2.80 grams, ring size 4.75.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,102Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Expertly crafted in luminous 14k white gold, this ring provides a bright, polished foundation that perfectly enhances the brilliance of the 1.05 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ribbed Pave Round Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This stylish 14K yellow gold bypass ring features a distinctive textured, ribbed band that tapers into overlapping teardrop tips set with sparkling pave diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 1.47ct Channel Set, Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond eternity band is crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with a continuous row of sparkling round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 1.47 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 0.95ct VS G/H, Size 5.5
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Timeless and elegant, this 14K white gold eternity band features 29 round-cut diamonds totaling 0.95 carats. The diamonds are graded VS clarity and G/H color, offering a refined comb...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Band Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant 14k yellow gold band ring is set with 9 vivid green emeralds and 24 sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$724Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Everyday Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate three-stone ring features two round-cut rubies totaling 0.08 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 3.50 Carats Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Made in 14k white gold this is a perfect eternity band when all you are after is a classic round eternity ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond 0.47 Cts Cluster Rhombus Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in 14K white gold, this delicate ring features a central diamond-paved cluster encased within a geometric diamond-shaped centerpiece.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1/2 Carat Marquise Diamond Solitaire 2-tone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.56 Carat 2-tone Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Band and White Gold Basket.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow orange sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire stackable ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 1.8 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural sapphire Pear cut, weight - approx 0.50 ct, color - yellow Clarity: Transparent with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Belcher Set .17ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is a delicate and timeless diamond design, centered by a 0.17ct diamond in a warm 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.51 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold stacked cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.11ct Diamond Ring 2 Bands in One 14k Rose Gold Ring Sz 5.75 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14k rose & white gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Gold Diamond Round Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K pink gold ring features a radiant round cluster of shimmering diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$708 / item
14K White Gold 0.10ct Diamond Band for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and round diamonds approximately 0.10 cts, with a diamond color & clarity of GH-SI1.
Diamond, White Gold
3.42Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.42Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands Beautifully curated Stackable Bands with Multi Color Sapphires and Diamonds! These bands are so versatile and a best sell...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold,...
.75ct Natural Diamonds Stacking Bands 14kt Gold Mod Minimalist Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Mod Deco Stacking Bands .75ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamonds Durable Built. Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow / rose / white gold. 8.2 Grams Overall rings: 4...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Leaf Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Crafted in white gold, this delicate ring features a refined pear-shaped center motif embellished with a pave diamond cluster. Designed in a subtle leaf silhouette on a slend...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 14k White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, Seven Single Cuts
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Mid Century diamond band glitters with seven single cut diamonds set in sleek 14k white gold, perfect for stacking or wearing alone.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 5.25 This elegant half eternity band features 0.40 carats of natural baguette-cut rubies paired with 0.15 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 5 Row Wedding Band Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 1.25 carats (5 rows) of Natural Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Round Diamond Leaf Motif Fashion Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lightweight, graceful fashion ring ideal for everyday stacking or as a minimal solo piece. 14KT White Gold Diamond Leaf Motif Fashion Ring Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Fa...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely 14 K white gold band with 0.10 carat total weight of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.67 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Band, 19 Diamonds, 14k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Total Diamonds: 19, 2.67 Carat -Diamond Quality: G/H color, VS2/SI1 Clarity -Cut: Round Brilliant -Metal: 14k White Gold -Ring Size: 6 A timeless and versatile piece, perfect f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.78 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Gold Stackable Bands Set of 3 cute and unique 1.78 Carat Sapphire bands that are sure to be a great addition to your accessory collection! There a...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose ...
14k Solid Gold Vertical Bar Handmade Delicate Women Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Number of Diamonds: 0 Antique: No Shape: Vertical Bar Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's ...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.03 Carat Round Cut Sapphire Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 elegant and classy 2.03 Carat Sapphire bands that are sure to be a great addition to your accessory collection! There are 9 Round Cut Sapphires (Pink, Yellow and Orange Sapp...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Darby Size 7.25 14k White Gold Modern Wrap Ring with .80 ctw Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Meet Avalon — where modern elegance and architectural edge unite. Crafted in luminous 14k white gold, this sophisticated wrap ring features a striking double-band silhouette joined b...
Diamond, White Gold
14KT White Gold 2.22Cts Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed with a smooth, low profile—ideal for wearing solo as a modern statement ring or pairing effortlessly with engagement rings and other stackable bands. 14K White Gold Emerald...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Twisted Diamond Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Twisted Diamond Band Ring This stunning Twisted Diamond Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Design: Twisted Band Material: 18k White Go...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Round Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a radiant round cluster of shimmering diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Band with Diamonds and Floral Detailing
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant diamond band is crafted in white gold and features a graceful row of sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds set across the top of the ring. The diamonds are arranged in ...
White Gold
0.07ct Diamond Crescent Moon & Star 14K Yellow Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the magic of the night sky with the Celestial Charm Ring, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold. This enchanting design features a delicate crescent moon and a shimmering st...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 0.66 CTW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted in 14K white gold, the ring’s sleek setting enhances the brilliance of the sapphires while providing a beautiful contrast with the vibrant yellow stones.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond Initial "N" Open Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Delicate yet eye-catching, this fashion-forward ring is ideal for stacking with other bands or wearing solo as a signature daily accessory. 14KT White Gold Diamond Initial "N" Open ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Star Head (Two-Tone) Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Diamond Details: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,158 / item
14K White Gold Diamond Baguette Band for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Stackable Eternity Band crafted of 14K Gold featuring Baguettes 0.20 ct. TDW, Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI1, Can be worn stacked or alone! 14K...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Wavy Diamond 4K White Gold Ring Guards
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold. - 20 round diamonds total 0.25ct, VS clarity, G color - 11mm wide at top, 3.5mm wide together at bottom if stacked together without a center ring - Size 7
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.21 Ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone half Eternity ring, Gemstone band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stack able ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gif...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Blue Sapphire Band Ring Crafted in Solid 14K Gold, Fine Jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant Blue Sapphire band ring crafted in solid 14K gold, designed for timeless sophistication and everyday elegance. A refined fine jewelry piece featuring deep blue sparkle, perfe...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earth Mined Diamond Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold – Round, 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant Earth mined diamond ring features a brilliant 4mm round center diamond enhanced with delicate diamond accents, creating a refined sparkle from every angle. Crafted in so...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Half-Hoop Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold half-hoop eternity band features 27 bead set diamonds that create a sparkling line along the top half of the band.
Diamond, White Gold
Genuine Diamond Half Bezel Beaded Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 ctw - 0.49 ctw Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Rose Gold Thickness: 2 mm Approx Gross Weight: 2.33 Grams Approx Diamond We...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Open End Claw Statement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade: Yes Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 ctw & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Charm Base Metal: Gold Certification: IGI Diamond Clarit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Snowflake Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Delicate 14k Solid White Gold Three Stone Ring with Oval Cut Ruby and Emerald
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet dazzling, this elegant ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a 0.36-carat vibrant Ruby & Emerald .
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,049Sale Price / item|30% Off
Custom X-Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Mixed Metal Bead Criss Cross Ring, LR51628M45JJ
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow and white gold, this ring is amazing by itself and in a stack!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
14k Solid Gold Statement Diamond and Opal Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Minimalist Diamond Stacking Half Eternity Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Gold Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring Women/men Unisex Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Open Diamond Ring 14K Band Round Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Diamond Gold Ring 14K 14k Band Round Yellow Gold Cocktail Diamond Open Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Cert. 1.85 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K White Gold 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The sapphire's mesmerizing, deep shade of blue is enhanced by the luminescence of the diamonds. This three-stone ring is expertly fashioned from 14K white gold and weighs 2.42 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Love Couple Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Love Couple Ring Gold Birthday Ring Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: 14k Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond Ba...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.48 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.48 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bands Beautifully curated Stackable Bands with Multi Color Sapphires and Diamonds These bands are so versatile and a best sell...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Fashion Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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