$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with a round facetted Burmese ruby of vivid colour, weighing approximately 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Macau, MO
A fabulous natural ruby and diamond ring, A pigeon’s blood colour oval brilliant-cut ruby weighing 2.99cts, sourced in Burma, surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds extending to ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Italy Unisex Huge 3.40 Carat Diamonds Ruby Lioness Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Deco Lioness Ring Mens / Ladies 2.00ct. White diamonds, F-G color Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity. 1.00ct. Natural Fancy yellow diamonds. .40ct. Natural rubies (in eyes and mouth) ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Delicate vintage yellow gold ring with a round setting on top, adorned with an oval ruby held in place by four prongs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.48 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
3.48 carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum and 18k A Lively 3.48 carat Cushion Cabochon Ruby [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Twi Round Brilliant ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,306Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, synthetic rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid Century Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The ring is crafted from 18-karat gold, which is a high-quality gold alloy.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Yellow Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.72 carats with Diamond 0.56 carats and Yellow Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 #14594
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This lovely band features 45 round brilliant cut diamonds and 35 natural rubies set in classic 18K y...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$10,176Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.16 carats with Ruby 3.57 carats and Diamond 0.57 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ruby weight 2.46 karat Diamonds weight 1.10 karat Ring total weight 7.90 grams Ring size 14.90 ITA 7.25 US (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Ruby Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring is a timeless piece of fine jewelry, crafted in 18kt white gold and designed for those who appreciate elegance, character, and refined craftsmanship. At the hear...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This second hand ring is set with an oval ruby in closed setting, surrounded by gadroons alternating on each side with 2x2 diamonds and from top to bott...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
18kt yellow and white gold ring with estimated over 10 cts cabochon ruby and diamonds. Oval cabochon ruby treated, non transparent, deep red colour, dimensions: 1.6 cm x 1.2 cm. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Swirl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Graceful feminine curves flow into spirals, giving classic pearls a distinctly contemporary expression. Set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds and rubies, this ring balances timel...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.0 Carat Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 9.0 carats Ruby, 0.65 carat diamond and 1.78 carat sapphire.
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.80 carats with Black Diamond 1.63 carats and Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.35 grams "We ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Ruby & Diamond Earring & Ring Suite
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This matched earring and ring suite have been crafted from 18 karat white gold and are set with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt White Gold Ring With Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby: Ca. 2 ct and 10 Ruby Cabuchon cut Ca. 2 ct. Diamonds: 26 brilliant cut diamonds, Ca. 0,78 ct Material: ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring weight 17 grams Diamonds weight 2.30 karat Ruby weight 1.52 karat Ring size 7.25 US 15 ITA (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring Love is an eternal feeling that fills our heart with joy and enchanting renditions.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond And 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring, Chester 1901
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 1.33 carats ruby and .77 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic gent's ring designed in an 18 karat brushed gold finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Blue and White Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This elegant S.Georgios designer graduated ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.83 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Brown Diamond and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.91 carats, Brown Diamond 1.40 carats and Diamond 1.50 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 18.0 grams ...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,929Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Ruby White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and stunning beauty of this 18-carat white gold engagement ring. Beautifully crafted, this ring is the perfect embodiment of eternal love and shared ha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,190 / item
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Linear Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval natural ruby diamond linear band ring This elegant pinkish red natural ruby ovals and brilliant cut diamond band is radiating.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.10ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This captivating 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 2.10 karat Burma ruby surrounded by a striking diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This exceptionally feminine ring glitters with a rare and luxurious elegance. The ring is made of 18 white gold and boasts shanks accented with black onyx. Lastly, the domed portion ...
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,900 / item
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 karat Gold Three Eternity Rings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous set of three stackable full alliance ruby and diamond eternity rings. The center ring is a 14 karat gold eternity ring set with a row of calibrated rubies and the other tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 2.12 Carat decorated by natural colorless round shape diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and green gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,171Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.52 Carat decorated by 10 natural colorless round shape diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,500 / item
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds Emeralds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cockatil Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold colorful cocktail ring mounted with rubies,emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 10.04 Carat Diamond, Green Amethyst and Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A showcase of opulence and intricate design, the 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring features a breathtaking 10.04 carat diamond, green amethyst, and ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.13 carats and Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing modern ring in 18 kt white gold structure studded with a sapphire and a ruby surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 0.47 ct Ruby and Sapphire 0.93 ct Total Weight 2.90 gr RF G ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Nesting Rings
By effegi
Located in New York, NY
A very easy to wear set of rings. Both rings are designed in 18 karat fluted yellow gold, with pave diamonds an a oval ruby and sapphire cabochon center.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #14833
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features six round cut natural rubies and ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 1...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sacchi Round Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Maya Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows us to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats, Ruby 6.93 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.29 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500 / item
Enamel Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Honey Bee Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This honey bee ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is set with .19 carats rubies & .25 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Ruby of dimension 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for approximately 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carat yellow G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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