Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Three characterful emeralds are separated by old cut diamonds in this wonderful Edwardian ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian boat ring features a marquise cut emerald at its centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.58 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires 10.00 ct Total Weight 15.80 gr RF *GRFC (F130) Italian Size 18 Usa Size 8.34 French Size 58 For any information, feel free to conta...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Certified 4.7 ct Colombian emerald diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
4.7 ct Colombian emerald diamond ring in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$40,724 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold, White Diamonds and Emerald Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
A gold-rich collection that pays homage to the tidal sands of West Africa, the sand dunes of Mali, and the famous pilgrimage undertaken by Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire to Mecca . R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF31-030326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The yellow gold deepens the gemstone's deep green tone, creating a lush contrast that is both organic and grounded.In estate condition, this 18K Yellow Gold 0.05 ct Diamond and 4.27 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1989
Located in London, GB
A vibrant green emerald features in this wonderful vintage ring. The 0.85 carat emerald is an oval cut stone, firmly claw set within 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This fascinating target ring features a 1.70 carat old European cut diamond to the centre which is then encircled by a row of square cut natural emeralds creating a superb contrast a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1989
Located in London, GB
An intense green emerald features in this wonderful vintage ring. The 0.65 carat emerald is an oval cut stone, claw set within 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald and Marquise Diamond Open Ring 0.95 Carat Emerald 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2957 Gross Wt :- 2.69 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt :- 2.35 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.77 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt :- 0.95 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.60ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A hand crafted basket and band of 18 carat yellow gold complete this stunning ring. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Old Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.60 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Additional smaller old cut diamonds adorn the shoulders of the ring totalling 0.10 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF16-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set on a fine 2mm white gold band, the style recalls the romance of vintage cocktail rings, but with a more pared-back execution.In estate condition, this 18K White Gold 0.40 ct Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 3.50 Carat Emerald, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K white gold, this refined ring centers on a 3.50-carat natural Zambian emerald cut emerald accented by 0.51 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1930s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 0.25 carat emerald at its centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.15 Ct Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A natural diamond statement ring crafted in 18K white gold. Pear, oval, emerald-cut, and round brilliant diamonds form a floral-inspired cluster and total 5.15 carats. The diamonds a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 0.26ct Emerald and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features 9 round brilliant-cut emeralds, totaling 0.19 carats, offering a vibrant green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Metal Type: 18k Gold, White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.0 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Width 9.0mm X Length 19.0mm X Height 28.0mm 1: Prim...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Emerald and Round Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.04 ct. white diamond emerald cut with 1.28 ct. white diamond rosecut rounds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Band Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier 1980s Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless vintage creation from Cartier, this 1980s ring showcases refined luxury and bold design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a vivid cabochon-cut emerald weighing appr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K 0.57 Ct D VVS1 Natural Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 0.57 Ct D VVS1 Natural Diamond Antique Engagement Ring* A GIA-certified D VVS1 square emerald cut diamond weighing 0.57 ct set on an 18K vintage style white gold design ban...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted in the heart of the Art deco era, this stunning square cluster ring features a vivid green emerald at its centre, surrounded by transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18kt Solid White Gold Emerald And Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.23 carats and diamonds of 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Designer Ring with Blue Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire, a pink tourmaline, an emerald, and a diamond.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Vintage French Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 #16641
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds and eight round cut natural emeralds set in classi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.15ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
With a completely unique design this beautiful Edwardian era ring features a collection of diamonds along side a single emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and diamonds of 1.51 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 18K 0.40 Ct D VVS1 Natural Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 0.40 Ct D VVS1 Natural Diamond Antique Engagement Ring* A GIA-certified D VVS1 square emerald cut diamond weighing 0.40 ct set on an 18K vintage style yellow gold design ba...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47 Ct. Burmese Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Absolute triumph of vintage architectural design, this magnificent Art Deco inspired engagement ring makes an opulent estate statement. A vibrant, emerald-cut certified 1.47 ct. red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Heart-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Product details Natural 1.19 Ct Heart Emerald 0.83 Ct Baguette Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold Celebrate timeless elegance with this handcrafted 18K White Gold Heart Emerald & ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Hand carved with exquisite detail, the split shoulders lead down into the band, all crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Emerald & Diamond Stone Shape: Antique cushion cut Car...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold yellow orage sapphire and diamond ring a 2.97 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 2.97 ct cushion cut yellow orange sapphire center with 2 emerald cut diamonds on the side totaling 0.85 cts of diamonds (C.Duna...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10Ct Green Tourmaline & 4.2 Ct Diamond Zigzag Cocktail Ring 18 Kt White Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
10 Ct Green Tourmaline & 4.2 Ct Diamond Zigzag Cocktail Ring 18 Kt White Gold Size 6.5 This spectacular Cocktail ring consisting of a single Oval Shape Green Tourmaline approxim...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Emerald and Round Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.70 ct. white diamond emerald cuts with 0.48 ct. white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, White Gold
White Diamond Emerald and Round Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.70 ct. white diamond emerald cuts with 0.48 ct. white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Colomabian Emerald Cabochon, carved Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow gold Ring with 6, 80 ct Certified Emerald and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional 18K yellow gold ring is a true statement of elegance and rarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring emeralds approx 1 carat , diamond approx 90 points most outstanding diamond and emerald ring, truly excellent!
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Complimenting the stone perfectly is a halo of bright white diamonds. The ring is modelled in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 23.88ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 23.88 ct.; diamonds 0.95 ct. & 0.95 ct. Color/Clarity: Colombian minor, E VS1, F IF Certifications: Gubelin, GIA Size: 6.5 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Classic Emerald Diamond Ring Gold For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Classic Emerald & Diamond Ring Crafted in luxurious 18K white and yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning natural emerald beautifully accented by two brilliant natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Exclusive platinum signet ring with diamonds and emeralds, mid-20th century
Located in ChorzĂłw, PL
This signet ring is set centrally with an "old" brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.42 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely Platinum Vintage Ring featruing 30 brilliant cut Emeralds weighing approximately 2.50 ct in a surrounding of 18 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 ct, G color,...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring, 3.94ct Cushion Emerald, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item code: SER-211156 Metal: 18K white gold, as listed Natural emerald: approximately 3.94 ct, cushion mixed cut Emerald treatment: moderate clarity enhancement, as stated in...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Designer Emerald and Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 0.74 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Octagon > Gemstone size - 6.5 x 6.5 m...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Amwaj Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 1.59 ct) 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size: 52, 12, 6 ]Diamond Color and clarity: G, VVS
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18k Gold Art Deco Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring Emerald Cut
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning antique-style emerald and diamond ring, expertly crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.75 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous diamond cluster engagement ring. This contemporary piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and focally features a pristine 0.75 carat emerald cut diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
C. Dunaigre Zambian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.33 ct. bright green Zambian emerald octagon with good quality white diamond rounds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
Platinum 6.67 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18k yellow gold green emerald ring features 6.67 ct green emerald set with 1.40 cts of baguette diamonds and round diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Newly Made 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Newly Made 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Snake Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era is this delightful three stone ring featuring a central emerald flanked by diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side sits a baguette diamond, the diamond total is approx 30pts. The ring is modelled out of 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Gold Emeralds: 3 Emerald-Cut Emeralds approx. 1.00 ct total Diamonds: Round Brilliant Diamonds approx. 0.50 ct total Weight: 3 grams Ring Size: 6.75 Origin: Italy
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat either side it are three bright shimmering old mine cut diamonds each measuring approx 7pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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