Butterfly Ring with Sapphires and a Diamond in gold One of a kind in stock
Located in London, GB
Introducing a magnificent butterfly ring that embodies the power of personal transformation, growth and delicate beauty. This exquisite piece is not only a symbol of freedom and joy,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,544 / item
Piero Milano 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ring sz 7
By PIERO MILANO
Located in New York, NY
This adorable Piero Milano 18K Rose & White Gold Butterfly ring features 0.52ct. tw. diamond butterfly with adjustable wings.
18k Gold, White Gold
Organic Flower Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Beautiful unique 18K white gold organic flower butterfly ring with 0.34 carat diamonds and 2.45 carats blue sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly and Black Enamel Fashion Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 201 round brilliant cuts = 1.75cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920's Art Deco 0.20 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Butterfly Engagem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat - H color with SI1 clarity Set low in an octagonal head of a pierced mounting depicting a butterfly at galler...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$40,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauties Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18k white gold this stunning butterfly ring is a renowned icon in the Van Cleef & Arpels collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Opal Diamond Emerald Caterpillar Butterfly Pin Brooch Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Branch Ring w/ Caterpillar Butterfly Pin Brooch. Ring can be worn alone and pin alone or together as one large ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Small Butterfly Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small sapphire butterfly earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.23 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 0.27 total carats of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Pave Butterfly Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small ruby butterfly earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.34 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 0.30 total carats of rub...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Baguette Butterfly Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small ruby butterfly earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 1.00 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 0.80 total carats of rub...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,499
Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18K White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Butterfly ring in 18K White gold With Natural full cut diamonds F/G VVS Total Carat Weight: 2.7ct Size: 7 Retail: 15,000$ Comes in a box, GIA available upon request
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Sapphire Butterfly Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Sapphire Butterfly Ring This enchanting butterfly ring is a true statement piece, featuring a stunning composition of vibrant multi-color sapphires, set ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff 18K White Gold Classic Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Graff London
Located in New York, NY
Graff's signature butterfly motif is depicted in pear shape and marquise stones in our Classic Butterfly ring. This captivating creature is set upon a parted pavé diamond set band, a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SeidenGang Diamond Butterfly Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Fine Jewelr
By SeidenGang
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k" and "SG" for SeidenGang
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Messika 18K White Gold 0.18 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Messika
Located in Southampton, PA
This cute butterfly ring from Messika is made with 18K white gold, forming the outline of a butterfly on the face of the ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Butterfly Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.73ct Yellow & Pink Diamond Butterfly Ring 18k Three Tone Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern butterfly motif bypass ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 65 round yellow diamonds, 0.80 carats. Approximately Light Yellow color and SI clarity. 33 round diamonds, 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Vintage Hidalgo 18k Gold, Diamond & Enamel Band Ring with Butterflies & Flowers
By Hidalgo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, vintage Hidalgo 18k gold, diamond and enamel band ring. Decorated with brightly colored enamel butterflies and flowers around the circumference and flush-set with roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sold|$3,105
Diamond Spiral Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.97ctw of round brilliant. Diamonds are H/I in color and SI in clarity Size: 7.75 Total Weight: 11.4g (7.4dwt) Measurements:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Statement Ring 18K Gold Ombré Magical
Located in Great Neck, NY
NWT $19,800 This listing is only for one item (Butterfly Ring)! Please inquire about the other items in the photos!
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14.00 carats Natural Multi White Topaz - 6.00 carats This Ring is from the "Ca...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Diamond Celia Butterfly 18k White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with approx. 0.50ct of fine quality white dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring Size 5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels French Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Butterfly Ring—a spellbinding ode to nature's beauty and the exquisite craftsmanship of the esteemed French maison.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Butterfly Silhouette Diamond 18K White Gold Ring 0.49ct Size 48
By Graff
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Butterfly Silhouette Diamond Ring from the high-jewelry house Graff. The design features Graff's signature butterfly motif, with an openwork silhouette meticulously outlined in pav...
Petite Diamond White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This delicate butterfly diamond ring features 5 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .10cts set in 18 karat white gold. Ring Size: 6 3/4 (can be sized) Metal Type: 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1.67ct Two Butterfly Between the Finger 18K White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Two Butterfly Between the Finger ring, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Sold|$1,380
Double Butterfly Pink Nacre Diamond Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This elegant cocktail ring is made of 18k white gold and diamonds. Easy to wear, casual yet effortlessly elegant. It is excellent for any occasion, from beach holidays to cocktail pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Tricolor Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.92 cts Diamond Color: E Diamond Clarity: Vvs1 Cut: Excellent Size: 6.5 please include your ring size and we will resize to fit your finger! All Emilio! piec...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$19,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring is the double butterfly in all Diamonds. This ring is in great condition, being worn only a few times. F color, VS clarity size 54 or US 7. I also have the matching earr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds Three Butterfly Ring Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting ring crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring square cut rubies weighing approximately 12.85 carats total and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.41 Carat Total Diamond Butterflies Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly gorgeous ring featuring three fluttering butterflies in an accented 18k white gold mounting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Micro Pave Butterflies of Madagascar Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 4.22 cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs Cut: Excellent All pieces come with a professional appraisal from GAL, a reputable lab accepted by most insura...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Butterfly Motif Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Butterfly motif diamond ring features 114 diamond with an estimated total weight of .89 carats set in 18 Karat White Gold. Ring Size: 6 1/2 (Can be sized) Metal Type: 18 Karat White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Marquise Butterfly Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A delicate, and delightful ring with 2 Zambian Emerald marquise and 2 Diamond marquise - designed as a butterfly.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds Thee Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting ring crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring square cut sapphires weighing approximately 12.85 carats total and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring Size 6.5 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 8.60 grams Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. .60 CT...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruchi New York Gradient Blue Sapphire And Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Midnight Blue Collection Gradient blue Sapphire butterfly ring set in 18K black and white rhodium gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruchi New York Butterfly Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ruchi New York Butterfly Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 18k white gold and black rhodium Weight: 6.3 grams Top: 29 x 27mm Size: 8 (US) Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 C...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink Amethyst Multicolor Sapphire Yellow Gold Butterfly and Flower Ring
By Orianne Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
Tales of knights, maidens, and chivalry are evoked by this enchanting 18 karat yellow gold 15.5 CT pink amethyst, 1.9 multicolor sapphire, and .20 CT diamond ring. The organic bark l...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Butterfly Ring with 0.25 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Accents
Located in Houston, TX
Natural tourmaline butterfly ring with 0.25 carat total weight in round brilliant cut natural diamond accents set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Graff Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Princess Butterfly Ring US 5
By Graff
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:GRAFF Name:Princess butterfly ring Material:Diamond, 750 K18 WG White Gold Weight:7.8g（Approx) Ring size:EU：49.5/USA：5 （Approx) Width(inch):4.55mm / 0.17in（Approx) Top size:H18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Two Butterfly Between the Finger Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Two Butterfly collection is made in 18k white and yellow gold and features a pair of sparkling delicate butterflies fit...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Between the Finger Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels between-the-finger ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a gorgeous flying butterfly design set with brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Between the Finger Diamond Two Butterfly White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is expertly crafted from elegant 18K white gold and boasts two butterfly motifs set with scintillating diamond stones of DEF color and VVS clarity that weigh 1.67 carats in ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Deep Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pasquale Bruni Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds, Liberty Collection
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
From PASQUALE BRUNI's Liberty collection, this 18kt rose gold ring features a butterfly embellished with pavé set 0.79ct white diamonds and 0.83ct champagne diamonds. Romantic and d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.30 Carat White Diamond 1.70 Carat Blue Sapphire White Gold "Butterfly" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has 1.70 Carats of Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7.5 We're a workshop so every piece i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pomellato Milan Flexible Butterfly Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Butterfly ring designed by Pomellato A beautiful butterfly ring, created in Milano Italy by the prestigious jewelry house of Pomellato. This artistic flexible chained ring has been ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold G Color Diamond 0.85 Carat Butterfly Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Stunning 18 Karat Rose Gold G Color Diamond 0.85 Carat Butterfly Ring in Size 6: Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 18 Karat Rose Gold Butter...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.39 Carat Diamond Up Down Butterfly Open Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.42ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Approx. 0.52ctw of marquise ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires and Diamonds Butterflies Parure Necklace, Earrings, Ring 18k Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Butterflies pendant necklace in 18k pink gold Sapphires 38 brilliant cut total 0.81 cts Diamonds 38 FGVS brilliant cut 0.45cts Gold total 5.05gr Chain...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,500
Gucci 'Flora' Butterfly Rose Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Gucci Flora butterfly ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The effervescent design features an enamel butterfly and flower studded with a bezel-set ruby center, mounted on ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$21,159
Midnight-Blue Butterfly Ring by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A midnight-blue butterfly ring by Ilgiz F, consisted of six butterflies with blue champlevé enamelled wings and diamond-encrusted bodies, to an openwork-design ring with diamond-set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' Between-the-Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' between-the-finger ring crafted 18 karat rose gold features two butterflies that combine color and asymmetry in a dazzling way. The ring ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between-the-Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Two Butterfly Metal: 18k White Gold Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Gemstone: Diamonds, Yellow sapphires Ring Size: 50 (U...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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