$5,700 / item
1.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set in 1.10 carats emerald & .80 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,300 / item
3.92 Carat Opal Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 3.92 carats opal, .77 carats emerald and .29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Carved 11.85 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Inspired by vintage jewelry, this beautiful carved ring is handcrafted from 18-karat white gold. It is set in 11.85 carats emerald and 2.96 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,900 / item
8.89 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 8.89 carats emerald and .51 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,860Sale Price|20% Off
14.10 Carat Emerald with Diamonds Vintage Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage emerald with diamonds ring, circa 1970's. Approximately 14.10ct emerald apx F2 surrounded by apx 5.35ct of round, marquise, and baguette diamonds. Apx 19.45ct total gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,500 / item
1.27 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set in 1.27 carats emerald & .45 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Emerald Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weigh...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with Emerald 5.95 Carats and 18 Carat White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow gold and 18-karat white gold diamond and emerald 5.95-carat ring 18-carat white gold ring, 18-carat yellow gold prongs retaining in its center a large emerald-cut emerald-set ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald Ring Invisible Setting Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Vintage style & Vibrant invisible setting of square cut Emeralds Compliment the center Diamonds, which are Basel set tapper diamonds, Total Diamond weight 0.35 carat, GH...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s Certified 2.92 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring, own hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
$55,000 / item
8.70 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is hand set in 8.70 carats emerald & 2.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,500 / item
4.80 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.53 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floating Band Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This band ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 5.53 carats emerald & .26 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.7 Carat Diamond and Emerald Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Unveil the pinnacle of grace and allure with the 18 Karat Gold 2.7 Carat Diamond and Emerald Eternity Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.30 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.30 carats emerald & .55 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,192Sale Price|20% Off
London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Gold Ring. Pretty art deco style ring in 18 carat white gold topped with a blue Topaz London centre stone and 2 Emerald Cut Blue Quartz stones.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: Approx 18 Carats Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Elongated Design, Prong Setting, Split Shank Era: Vintage (Circa ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are pairs of diamond points on each shoulder. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$4,620Sale Price|39% Off
GIA 2.16 carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring 18 karat Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Classic emerald and diamond halo ring, GIA certified. 2.16 carats total gemstone weight. 1.64 carat emerald cut emerald, F2, GIA certified. Complimented by 32 round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural 3.96 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Natural 3.96 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring A beautiful classic setting holding a natural Emerald that weighs 1.72 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
10.99 Carat Carved Emerald and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Make a statement with this stunning, unisex, 10.99 carat carved Zambian Emerald center stone ring - s...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 10.08 Carat Colombian Emerald 3.79 Carat Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18 karat white gold and features a 10.08ct Colombian emerald cut emerald with a Gia certificate. The Certificate number is "GIA 2135276158." The ring also featur...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The shoulders hold trios of diamonds totalling 9pts per side. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 16x12mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 4.9g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
1.62 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Emerald ✔ Center-Stone Weight: 1.62 Carats ✔ Stone Cut: Emerald ✔ Stone Color: Green ✔ Stone Origin: Colombia ✔ Ring: 18K, 0.93 Carats Baguette-Cut and Round-Brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Band Ring Set in 18 Carats Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this extraordinary GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.88 Carat Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval emerald weighing 2.88 carats Diamonds weighing .69 cts Halo style ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carats Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a 1.35-carat emerald as its centerpiece, radiating green hues.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CDC Certified 3.80 Carat Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC certified Emerald Cut Emerald weighing 3.80 carats Measuring (10.25x9.65x6.15) mm Diamond quality is GH-Si Round diamonds weighing .86 carats Trapezoid diamonds weighing .36 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat gold and diamonds set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 16x14mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 10.2g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Classic Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a beautiful and classic design 1.75 carat Emerald Diamond engagement Ring Feature 1 genuine and natural COLOMBIAN emerald, emerald cut 1.50 Carat. The emerald is bezel set Sh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds five bright emeralds and a halo of sparkling diamonds. The emeralds measure approx 15pts and the diamond total is approx 60pts. Modelled in 8 carat go...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ladies 2.50 Carat Diamond 0.75 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k White Gold Diamond and Colombian Emerald Ring. The center stone is a 5x5mm Colombian emerald with an approximate weight of 0.75 carats. The emerald is surrounded by 28 round bril...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.77 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond platinum and 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a natural oval shaped emerald weighing 1.77ct in an 18 carat yellow gold four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.58 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Halo Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring This Emerald ring has a gorgeous unique look. The center oval cut Emerald is 1.00 Carat and has a Halo of 62 Round Cut Diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.04 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald 18-KT Gold Halo Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A lively "old mine" 3,04 carat Colombian Emerald in an 18 Karat Gold exquisite halo ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.04 Carat Emerald 1.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 5.04 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant I SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gems Stone Ring Style: Gems Stone Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 5....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '9 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 18 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 9.50 carat set in a ""U"" Shape prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. The total diamond weight of the shoulders is 28pts. The ring is modelled out of 18ct white gold and the band is engraved ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning tribute to nature’s elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring is a harmonious blend of luxury and artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$17,500 / item
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,347Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Emerald Citrine Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this superb 18-carat yellow gold ring featuring a magnificent emerald-cut citrine.
Citrine, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning bright green square cut emerald sits at the centre of a gorgeous sparkling diamond halo. The emerald measures 35pts and the diamond total is 24pts. All of the stones are s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
$8,230Sale Price|30% Off
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.50 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.50 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette, Emerald, and Trapezoid shaped diamonds set in an illusion to create the look of a 6.50 to 7 carat single emerald cut stone. The ring is set with a halo of round diamonds an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.34 Carat Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover opulence and elegance with the 18 Karat Gold 2.34 Carat Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.5 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning tribute to nature’s elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring is a harmonious blend of luxury and artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.11 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.5 Carat 5 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2.5 ct total weight Five 5-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Wedding Band / Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 5.8 grams, size 10.5, there are 5 Natural Asscher Cut diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegance meets timeless allure in our 18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—a masterpiece meticulously crafted for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval 1.06 Carat Emerald Set in 18 Karat Heavy Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Berkeley, CA
This watery deep green emerald is 1.06 carats set in a heavy 18 karat gold setting. The high carat gold beautifully compliments the deep green shade of this stunning emerald. The loo...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted for the connoisseur of timeless beauty, our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring is a symphony of elegance and grace.
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into a realm of timeless allure with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Emerald Infinity Band Ring—an exquisite blend of sophistication and creativity.
Emerald, 18k 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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