Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 14 kt rose gold and white gold structure mounted with yellow sapphires and tanzanite in the upper part surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by It...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Pave Disc Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The central cluster is framed by a polished 14K yellow gold rim and finished with a delicate outer halo of shimmering diamonds for maximum radiance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Octagonal Round Cut Diamond Compass Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.36 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 25 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.26 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds. Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold (hallmarked "585"), th...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut emerald at its heart, encircled by a brilliant halo of round-cut diamonds. Set in polished 14K yellow gold (hallmarked "585"), the de...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold. A very beautiful example of a Period Victorian ring from the late 19th c.
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size L / 5.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 14ct gold vintage ring featuring a solid natural Australian crystal opal displaying vivid green and blue colours with slight red hue, accented with four sparkling diamonds. ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14-Carat Yellow Gold & Silver Bow Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This elegant vintage bow ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and silver, exuding timeless charm. It is adorned with 26 rose-cut natural, untreated diamonds, adding a delicate b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,954Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Ring In Stock
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.20 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$978Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. Snowflake Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Total Weight: 3 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 1.50 ct, oval cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by a crown of diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Ring Size: US 7.5 - ITA 16 - French 56 - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Starburst Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sophisticated and versatile piece, perfect as a March birthstone gift, a unique engagement ring, or a statement cocktail ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.49 Gra...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Lapis Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 1970 ca ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, Italian origin Unique sturdy design and finest workmanship with detailed back work and elegant octagonal shaped he...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$2,200 / item
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond 1.30ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Pave Disc Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a slim, high-polished yellow gold band, this piece offers a clean and modern silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,950 / item
Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 1.45ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Azure Collection is an exquisite line of jewelry that beautifully combines the deep, enchanting blue of sapphires with the dazzling brilliance of diamonds. Named after the word “...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Pave Disc Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a slim, high-polished yellow gold band, this piece offers a clean and modern silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Octagonal Round Cut Diamond Compass Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
By using white metal prongs and borders around the diamonds, the ring maximizes the "white light" reflection, making the diamonds appear larger and more seamless against the contrast...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Midori – Emerald And Diamond Cocktail 3.60ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The emeralds are skillfully complemented by dazzling diamonds, creating a harmonious balance between rich green and radiant sparkle. The Midori Collection includes exquisitely crafte...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.85ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.55ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally hanmdade by It...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cathedral Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.40ct. Natural diamonds cathedral ring. Rounds & Baguettes, Full cut Brilliants H-color Si-1 clarity. 14Kt yellow gold. 4.8 Grams Ring is 9.2mm wide Depth: 6.7mm size 5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,270 / item
Olympian Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
inspired by nature, the Mori Collection brings the magic of the forest to life, allowing you to wear the beauty of the natural world with grace and sophistication. Each piece tells a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,616Sale Price|20% Off
Real 1.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Dome Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.80 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SP...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$950 / item
Pave Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Pave Diamond Signet Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Gold GR: 2.22 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
22.50 Carat Natural Green Peridot Diamond Demantoid Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Classic Green Color Clean clarity 19 X 16.5mm 1.00ct Side round diamonds Full cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 Clarity .50ct round green natural demantoid 14kt. yellow gold 26.8...
Diamond, Peridot, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.20 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Cluster Diana Prime GIA Certified 2.00Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6197270663 Oval Brilliant Transparent, Purple - Red. 8.16 X 7.38 X 3.79mm No Heat / No Enhancement...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$950 / item
Diamond Pave Heart Signet Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Diamond Pave Heart Signet Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Gold GR:...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid- century Natural Untreated Green Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful vintage ring is 1960 circa Beautiful designed with a flat head in a substantial 18 KT solid gold mount, sophisticate timeless style Italian origin Ring weighs 16.8 gra...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Victorian 10.95 CT Untreated Magenta Rubellite or Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Rarity This out of this world, spectacular, Victorian period ring is a proud prize of any collector of exceptional things of beauty Rare example to please ahead with its u...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an amethyst gem...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Cushion Cluster Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This design maximizes the visual impact, giving the impression of a much larger central stone Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.90 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster diamond ring Yellow gold 14KT 0.50ct dome ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning dome ring with half a carat diamonds VS clarity and F-G color, the ring has a unique matt finish and looks absolutely luxurious when on finger! Size can be re-sized. WHAT ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, USA
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and versatile creation by Bucherer, this 18K yellow gold ring showcases a refined interplay of brilliance and rich color. Expertly crafted in solid 750 gold, the design fe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.35ct Rope Twist Cluster Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Rope Twist Cluster .35ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds. Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow gold 8.3 Grams Overall ring: 16.3mm Depth: 12mm Current ring size: 7.5 May profession...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl and Sapphire Dome Shaped Flower Cluster 14KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in valatie, NY
Cultured Pearl and Sapphire Dome Shaped Flower Cluster 14KT Yellow Gold Ring. Mounted with 11 graduated Pearls with beautiful luster ranging in size from 4-5.5 mm and 12 round cut sa...
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1/3 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Designer Cluster Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14KT yellow gold stackable engagement ring featuring cluster design and jeweled with 84 round and 4 princess-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold and natural mined diamond cluster ring. 17 natural mined diamonds on a swirling 14 kt gold band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Cocktail Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This opal cluster ring, dating to the 1960s, is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with a total of thirteen cabochon opals arranged in a classic cluster composition.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Revisit 14kt 12431*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
G-color vS-2 Clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 7.2 grams 17mm wide ring 13mm depth Size 9.5
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.70ct Natural Round Diamonds Cluster Ring & Matching Band 14kt 12635*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Matching Cluster Statement ring & Band 1.70ct Total weight round natural diamonds G-color Si-1 clarity Cluster: 13mm wide Band: 1.8mm wide Ring Size 7 14kt yellow gold 7.6 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid Century 1960 Modernist Cluster Ring In 14Kt Gold With 25.56 Ctw In Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cluster cocktail ring with natural turquoises. A great statement cocktail ring, created during the late mid-century period, back in the 1960. This ring was designed as a domed...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Triple Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold and luxurious 14K yellow gold dome ring makes a powerful style statement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Scattered Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This eye-catching 14K yellow gold dome ring features a playful, organic arrangement of diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Dome Ring Vintage Revisit Prime 14Kt 12438*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
10ct Natural Sapphire Ring. Oval, full cut briilliant. Average Each 7 x5 mm diameter. Heated .50ct Natural Side round diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. Item: 21 grams...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Floral Cluster with Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The diamonds are set within white-tone accents to maximize their brilliance, allowing the stones to "pop" against the rich warmth of the yellow gold. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Five-Cluster Zigzag Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold 14K yellow gold dome ring is all about architectural movement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Four-Cluster Scalloped Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold 14K yellow gold dome ring features a striking, continuous wave of sparkle across its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Sapphire Cluster
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring With Sapphire Cluster 7.25 Size. 6.0 grams total weight.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
.15ct Vintage Solitaire Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Rope Twist Cluster .15ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds. Vs-2 clarity I color. 14kt yellow gold 1.9 Grams Overall ring: 6.2mm Depth: 6.8mm Current ring size: 5 May professional...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Dual-Flora Twisted Open Twisted Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant open-shank ring features a delicate 14K yellow gold twisted rope band that splits into a modern, airy silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,660 / item
Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.75ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
“Eien” means eternity and perfectly embodies everlasting love and devotion. Every design is thoughtfully created to capture the essence of your unique love story, offering unparallel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,520 / item
Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.21ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
“Eien” means eternity and perfectly embodies everlasting love and devotion. Every design is thoughtfully created to capture the essence of your unique love story, offering unparallel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 5.52 Carat Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Halo Ring VVS1*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Natural 3.52ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Collector's requirements. Cushion Prime gorgeous Please refer to GIA copy for the diamonds specifications. Fancy Yellow Even ...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
$1,550 / item
Reverie Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Reverie Diamond Cluster Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Rope Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.66 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.24 Total Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.61ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.61ct Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Five Cluster Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and shimmering diamond engagement ring is studded with 88 natural diamond beautifully set in prong, micro prong and channel setting. Fashioned in 14KT yellow gold and 1.00 c...
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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