Pink Sapphire Natural Diamond Eternity Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 1.50 ct Color: Pink Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.23 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
Stacked Black and White Pavé Diamond Squared Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9 Make a bold statement with this contemporary stacked pavé diamond squared cocktail ring, crafted in polished 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a beautiful combination of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Stackable 2mm Band 14K Gold August 3/4 Around Wedding Stack LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Round peridots are set 3/4 around the band. The 14 karat gold holding the stones is beautifully finished, made with your choice of 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, or 14k rose gold.
Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings. These eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless row o...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at L-M color an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Cushion Shape Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This split shank engagement band ring is studded with sparkling 93 round white diamonds in sec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Bridal set Ring is crafted in 14K white gold showcases 1.50 carats of sparkling 119 round and 4 princess-cut diamond set in micro prong and pave and micro pave set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stack Able Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond stack able eternity ring with .26pts., size 6.25
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Square Cut Channel Set Sapphire Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Synthetic Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 2.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.21 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitte...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Stackable Half Eternity Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features Round Brilliant 12 and Baguette - 7 white diamonds, Prong & Channel set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Textured Band Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Refined and timeless 14K White Gold Band, distinguished by its sculptural diagonal-textured exterior that catches the light with understated elegance.
White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.23tcw Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Its curved silhouette gives the piece a fluid, elegant feel, while the diamonds add a bright and refined shimmer. Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring has a delicate presence yet stil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k white gold, the setting provides a bright and polished backdrop that enhances the sparkle of the diamonds and reinforces the ring’s understated sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 1.23ct Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Own the spotlight with this power sparkle ring, set in polished 14K white gold. Featuring 82 round brilliant natural diamonds totaling 1.23ct (H-I color, VS-SI clarity), it delivers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mother of Pearl Natural Diamond Stackable Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Bold dome ring featuring a central square panel of round natural diamonds flank...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.18 Carat Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
. -14K Gold -Natural Round White Diamonds -0.18 Carats -Color GH -Clarity SI1-SI2 -Size 6.5 -Gift Box Included
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Script Love Ring 14k Yellow Gold Diamond 1/10 Ct. t.w. 14k Gold, Love Stack
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Love Band Design Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.10 ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage sapphire & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at L-M color a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Stackable shank Diamond Bridal set ring is accentuated with 157 brilliant round and 9 princess-cut diamonds beautifully set in nick, prong and micro-prong setting. The total dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$540Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Eternity Ring Natural Sapphire Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking EverydayRing
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous sapphire eternity ring is one of our best selling rings. These eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless r...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Stack Ring Bridal Band
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Engagement Ring with Diamond 0.31 Total Diamond Weight Size 6.75 with 3.31 grams total weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of 3 14k gold Multicolored Sapphire Bark Stack-able Rings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white and yellow gold Gresha signature bark ring with 5mm green, light pink and pink sapphire weighing .50pts. each.
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This eternity-style band features a full row of oval rubies, each set in a claw prong and framed with natural diamond halos. The ring is crafted in 14k solid white gold and offers a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Band Stack Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This eternity-style band features a full row of oval rubies, each set in a claw prong and framed with natural diamond halos. The ring is crafted in 14k solid white gold and offers a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Stack Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.25ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Emerald: 2 emerald cut = 1.80cttw Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow two extra shippin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,032Sale Price|51% Off
White Diamond Round 14 Karat Gold Engagement Fashion Stackable Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of our 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Eternity Ring, a symbol of enduring elegance and sophistication. The diamonds in this eternity ring are meticulously ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold Stack Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This Full eternity ring in 14K solid yellow gold, set with 0.42 carats of individually pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds across the full face of the band, is that ring in its pur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Diamond Square Ring Sz 5 Stacking Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond square band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). 7 diamonds total an estimated 0.04 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-I2 clarity). The distinct hi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Stack Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Engagement Ring 1.00 Total Diamond Weight Size 7 with 3.02 grams total weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Band Sz 7 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ring Estate Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Two diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity). Rubies total an e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angled Leaf Marquise Ring, 14K Gold Wreath Leaves Stack MADE TO ORDER, LR51853
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely golden band features gorgeous angled leaf detailing! Made with pure 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band! This pairs well with m...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Rhodolite Garnet Heart Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
This petite Gold Heart Ring is perfect for stacking. Featuring a striking ½ carat (.50tcw) Rhodolite Garnet Heart in a high polished 14k white gold bezel setting.
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Snake Tail Stacking Cuff Wedding Bridal Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Snake Tail Ring 14k Solid Gold Stacking Cuff Ring Wedding Bridal Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Double Heart Shape Stackable Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Double Heart Shape Stackable Band Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Estate Stacking Bridal Set 14K Gold Bands 1.45ct Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Stacking Bridal Set 14K Gold Bands 1.45 TDW This beautiful bridal set is finely crafted in solid 14K gold and white gold for diamond setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Halo Wide Natural Diamond Halo Stacking Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This wide band ring features alternating round natural diamonds in halo and pro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond Eternity Stacking Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.5 Classic sparkling diamond eternity band ring. This timeless beauty features icy white diamonds set in a continuous circle all the way around the band. Pair this versa...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds Ring Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 0.50 ctw of 5 natural round brilliant diamonds in a U-prong setting across the...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.67 Carat Total Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stacked Swirl 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25 Elevate your style with this captivating blue sapphire and diamond stacked swirl cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Channel Band, Brushed White Gold, Round Diamond, Stackable, Wedding Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning 14k white gold band dripping with diamonds is sure to take your breath away!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,407Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Ring Band, 4 Row Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Stack, Fashion, Modern
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k White Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .31 Carats Diamond Number: Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz Stackable Birthstone Ring, November Gemstone
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous blue topaz approximately 0.16 ct, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 ct.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Four Band Stack Ring Two Tone 14K Gold Bold Low Profile Design LR52033
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
You can never go wrong with stacked bands. This ring showcases that beautiful stacked look, while giving you the perfect balance of yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Wedding Band Stacking Luxury Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
8mm TOP Pave diamond ring made in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.48gr METAL: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS-SI Carat: 1.29ct Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The diamonds are of excellent H color and SI clarity, ensuring a brilliant sparkle and clarity that catches the light from every angle. Crafted in 14K white gold, the ring boasts a s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Floral Milgrain Stackable Band .18 Carat in 14k White Gold Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k White Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .18 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI1 (totally ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Stackable Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14K White Gold Round & Baguette Natural Diamond Wedding Band Stackable Ring Size 6 Metal: 14k white gold, marked 14K Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cut natural diamonds & 3 baguette n...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Minimalist Stackable Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Minimalist Stackable Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features six round cut diamonds set in the half band with an equal gaping making a stackable band ring. Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,164Sale Price|20% Off
Stacking Daimond Ring 14KT White Ring Modern Promise Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond ring, stacking modern style in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.07gr GOLD: 14KT white/yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G-H (average) Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby & Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique ring is crafted from solid 14k rose and white gold and features a harem style consisting of a beautiful stack of five bands.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Sleek, minimalist, and endlessly versatile, this Round Cut Pavé Diamond Dome Open Tapered Band Stacking Ring is the perfect fusion of refined sparkle and timeless elegance. Crafted ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.91 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.9ctw Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.9ctw Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Style: 14k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.9ctw of M...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Crown Stack Ring, 14K Gold Curved Band, Round, Marquise MADE TO ORDER
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond crown curved band has gorgeous round diamonds! Accented by the lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band! This pairs w...
Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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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