Neil Lane Diamond Semi-Eternity Narrow Stacking Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Quantity: 23 Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 3/4 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love with this beautiful diamond bridal set. The ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and features Round Brilliant 106 and Baguette - 9 white diamonds, Micro Prong,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Crown Fashion Ring 0.50 Carats in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This crown-inspired diamond ring is crafted in rhodium-plated 14K white gold and features two sweeping rows of diamonds: one in a clean V-shaped curve, the other set in marquise-shap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 1.40ctw Round Diamond Halfway Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halfway Wedding Band Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 1.40 carats of Natural Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 7 #25491
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 7 This sparkling band features 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique White Gold 0.25ctw Single Cut Channel Set Diamond Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.25ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.20 Gram Ring Size: 5....
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at L-M color and I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$975 / item
Evil Eye 14 Karat Gold Stack Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this evil ring is available in emerald, turquoise, ruby & blue sapphire . Available in yellow, rose & white gold finish. Can be stacked or worn as single rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for stacking or wearing alone. Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 0.5 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Primary Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$696Sale Price / item|24% Off
Baguette Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette & Round moissanite engagement ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.33Ctw
Located in New York, NY
The one of a kind handmade stackable stunning beauty. Crafted in fine 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.75Ctw
Located in New York, NY
An infinite blaze of round brilliant cut natural diamonds is exquisitely displayed in this prong set 3/4th eternity band ring. Crafted in 14k white gold. Total diamond weight: 0.75 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,230Sale Price / item|37% Off
18K White Gold Diamond V Shape Wishbone Half Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing the 18K White Gold Diamond V-Shape Wishbone Half Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring, the perfect blend of elegance and versatility. This stunning ring is made from 18K w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 Carat in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Its classic cluster composition ensures timeless appeal with a contemporary finish. - Ring size: 7 - Stones: 13 Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight: 0.50 car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,008 / item
14K White Gold Blue Topaz Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Blue Topaz approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Measure...
Blue Topaz, White Gold
Diamond Baguette & Round Brilliant-Cut 14K White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold diamond wedding band showcases a sophisticated combination of round brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.80 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Band - 14k Round Brilliant .23ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .23ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Eternity 14K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A timeless classic, vintage diamond eternity band set in 14K white gold. Ten sweet round diamonds equally placed around the band.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Tapered Baguette Diamond Eternity Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k White Gold Tapered Baguette Diamond Eternity Ring Band This stunning Baguette Diamond Eternity Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K white gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Diamond Satin Texture Flower Band Stack 14K Gold LR4924
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely floral detailed band is perfect for anyone who wants a unique design band or are flower lovers. There are five diamonds per flower with 2 prong set petals and 4 prong cen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2 Piece Detachable Butterfly Diamond Friendship Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Dainty yet luxurious, this 2 piece half butterfly ring set is the perfect gift for her. Set in smooth 14k solid white gold and mounted with natural round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$465Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a stylish double-band design that creates the look of a perfectly curated stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Curb Link Chain Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated 14K white gold ring features a striking dual-layered design that mimics a perfectly curated stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.28ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Band With Sandblast
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.28ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Band With Sandblast Style: Ring Band With Sandblast Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This Ring Features Natural Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,916Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.51 Carat Pear & Round Diamond Stack Ring Set 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$600Sale Price / item|24% Off
Baguette sapphire 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette lab sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire stackable ring. Delicate wedding blue gemstone ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round & Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond frame bridal Ring is crafted in 14K Solid White Gold showcases 0.50 carats of sparkling 88 round and 6 princess-cut diamond set in micro prong and prong setting, H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant 14K white gold diamond band from the 1970s showcases 12 prong-set, round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in two stacked rows, totaling 2.18 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.83ct Diamond Baguette Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful one-of-a-kind band is made with Natural Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.66 carats and also Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.17 carats. The total carat weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart and Key Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Both symbols are meticulously pave-set with shimmering diamonds, which extend halfway along the slender bands for a continuous trail of sparkle. Crafted in warm 14K white gold, this ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$710Sale Price / item|24% Off
Marquise Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Marquise Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Marquise & Round moissanite engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price / item|24% Off
Baguette Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette & Round moissanite engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$660Sale Price / item|40% Off
Marquise Wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Marquise Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Marquise & Round moissanite engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Stacking Band in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold 0.08ctw Diamond 0.54ctw Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Because Gabriel sets every stone in sleek 14 k white gold, the 2.7 mm band slides effortlessly between your engagement ring and favorite stackers—yet it still dazzles when worn solo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable Textured Diamond Band, Round, Marquise, 14K Gold, MADE TO ORDER LR4749
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
14K White Gold Diamond Number: 19 Total Diamond Weight: .19 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Clarity: Ring Size: 6.5 Band Width: 2.68 millimeters Gram Weight: 2.10 Grams
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k White Gold 10.33ctw GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 10.33ctw GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Ring This stunning 14k White Gold oval cut diamond eternity ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle. The center is encircled by a delicat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece is the epitome of "quiet luxury." Its low-profile bezel setting makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear, as it won't catch on clothing or hair like a high-set prong rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The ring looks great stacked with both gold and silver rings, as the 14k white gold and fancy colored diamonds complement both colors nicely.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Stackable 0.57 Carat Peridot and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Peridot Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.57 Carat Peridot The top measures 5/16" wide The ring is a size 6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable 0.46 Carats Amethyst and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.46 Carat Amethyst The top measures 5/16" wide The ring is a size...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable 0.37 Carat Amethyst Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Baguette Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is an Amethyst Baguette 0.37 Carats The top measures 1/4" x 2/16".
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold (18K Custom) Bezel Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This romantic eternity ring features a continuous circle of deep heart-shaped blue sapphires, each securely bezel-set in luminous 14K white gold for a sleek, modern finish.
14k Gold, White Gold
SBQ Tiny Heart Sparkle ring, 14K White gold, pink sapphire
By SEEN BY QUEEN
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, White Gold
SBQ Tiny Flower Sparkle ring, 14K White gold, pink sapphire
By SEEN BY QUEEN
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, White Gold
14K White Gold Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5 #23463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5 This sparkling band features ten round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring in 14K White Gold 0.25ct Size 7
Located in New York, NY
It’s a versatile design that wears well both as a standalone piece or layered with minimalist bands for a stacked effect. - Size: 7 - 14K White Gold - 29 Round Diamonds (0.25 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,424Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond Elegant Ring 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Custom Options This design can also be crafted with: • Lab Grown Diamond • Moissanite • Different center stone sizes • 14K, 18K White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, or Platinum Why M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Stacked Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Inspired - on trend Multi Color Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacked Band There are 12 Round Cut Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh approximately a total weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
6.81 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 6.81 carats of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Ring With Beaded Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
At the center sits a graceful butterfly, a symbol of transformation and beauty. The wings are pave-set with shimmering diamonds, accented with yellow rhodium plating to ensure the st...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring, 0.73 Carat
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguette Cut Diamond White Gold Band Unique and cute band that can be worn as a single band or stack with other bands in other colors of Gold! This ring has 9 Baguette Cut Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.09ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Channel-Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.09ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Channel-Set Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features a 0.09ctw Channel-Set Natural Round Brilliant Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable Ruby Diamonds Eternity Rings 14Kt Natural Vivid Reds Stacking 11.36ct*
Located in New York, NY
8ct. emerald cut Natural Rubies & 3.36ct diamonds stackable rings. Three rings. Rubies: Clean Clarity & full emerald cuts. Transparent & Vivid red colors. Average...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty 0.34ct Round Cut Diamond Stackable Bands in 14K Gold, USA
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 18 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.34 carats (Clarity: SI, Color: F) The bands are made in 14K White, Yellow, and Rose Gold and weigh approximately 3.2 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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