Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Unavailable|$4,900
Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k gold butterfly ring with diamond trim. 3/4 diamond band
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,900
Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k gold butterfly ring with diamond trim. 3/4 diamond band
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,620
Pave Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in New York City, NY
18K White Gold Pave DIamond Butterfly Ring Diamond 2.33ct Total Weight Resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
Pave'd Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring is available in white, yellow or rose gold. 18k Rose Gold Diamonds - .255
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,563 / item
Butterfly 18k Rose and White Gold and Diamonds Modern Ring
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
This ring was made in Italy by Crivelli. The frame is 18k rose gold and it features a white gold butterfly with brilliant-cut white diamonds wings, the shank is made of 25 spheres.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$21,139 / item
18k Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires and White Diamonds Butterfly Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This bright ring is made in Italy by Fanuele Gioielli. This 18k rose gold ring features three gold's wire that join to create a single stem.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$9,814
Tess Van Ghert 18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A statement diamond 'Butterfly' ring delicately crafted in 18K white gold. 18K White Gold - 4.50 gm 73 Round Diamonds - 0.74 CT 10 Baguette Diamonds - 0.52 CT Designer Inspiration...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,900
Platinum Diamond Butterfly and 18K Yellow Gold Topaz Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
It was an delicate job to balance the centre topaz evenly with the diamond encrusted butterfly wings. The ring is set in 18K Yellow Gold with a hidden diamond halo.
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,900
New 0.85ctw Pave Diamond Double Butterfly Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.85ctw Pave Diamond Double Butterfly Ring in 18K Pave Diamond Double Butterfly Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.85ctw Ring Size: 6.0 (US) Weight: Approx. 4...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
18K White & Rose Gold 12.5mm Black Pearl Butterfly & Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White & Rose Gold 12.5mm Black Pearl Butterfly & Flower Diamond Ring 1 Black Pearl - 12.5mm 37 Diamonds - 0.274 CT Total Weight - 8.71 GM
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$746 / item
Butterfly 18k Rose Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds Modern Ring
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
This ring was made in Italy by Crivelli. The frame is 18k rose gold and it features a rose gold butterfly with mother-of-pearl wings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Oval Citrine Cocktail Butterfly Ring with Gemstones Size 7.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Oval Quilt Cut Citrine Ring Features Appx 22.5 ct Citrine Dimensions = 21.7 mm x 16.3 mm x 12 mm Includes Tsavorite, Yellow Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Accent...
Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Butterfly Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Butterfly Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$1,995
Butterfly Tourmaline Slice Gold Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Centuries of legends and folklore refer to tourmaline as a "receptive stone," with powers to soothe, calm, and promote communication between the conscious and unconscious m...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, White Gold
Unavailable|$36,475
Pink Sapphire on Butterfly Embroidery Motif 18K Gold Ring by Édéenne, Paris
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
The side of the ring are decorated with butterflies, set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.1 carats, in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterflies and Blossom Ring in Diamonds and 18K White Gold by Édéenne, Paris
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, this Butterflies and Blossoms double finger ring is in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$9,500
Yellow Gold Rubellite Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This cocktail ring is truly a work of art! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring is designed with a butterfly and flower motif.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,250
Diamond, Gold and Platinum Butterfly Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
Howard - 18k yellow gold shank, platinum head and flowers, 22k yellow gold stamen details, .57 carat laser-cut diamond butterfly Fully hand-made and wonderfully one-of-a-kind, th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$9,995
Butterfly Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
This Organic Silver and 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Accented with 64cts of Watermelon Tourmaline...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Paris Craft House Fancy Diamond Pink Sapphire Emerald Butterfly Ring in 18K Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House Fancy Diamond Pink Sapphire Emerald Butterfly Ring in 18K Gold. This ring and its stones are detachable and could convert into a beautiful pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire...
Unavailable|$740
14 Karat Tiny Asterope Hinge Butterfly Ring
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
James Banks's signature butterfly ring features a Tiny Asterope butterfly set in 14k Rose Gold and 18k White Gold inlay, with a hinge in the center to allow movement of the wings, an...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,737
Mozafarian White Gold Diamond Butterfly Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
Expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, this elegant ring showcases exquisite butterfly motifs adorning the front and sides, each encrusted with dazzling diamonds. The intricate des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$20,800
Graff Princess Butterfly with Pavé Diamonds Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 50; US: 5.25 (this ring can be resize by Boutique) 22 Baguette Diamonds weighing approx. 0.28 Carats. 132 Round Diamonds weighing approx. 0.66 Carats. Total Diamond Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,985
Organic Silver Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Organic Silver and 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Ring, accented with 47cts of Watermelon Tourmaline Slices, and 1.07ct of Diamonds accented with Tsavorites . Butterflies convey a ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$1,006
Mozafarian 0.03 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in London, England
A delicate accent with a playful twist - this 18k yellow gold ring features two petite butterflies, each set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,000
Yellow Diamond Butterfly Shaped Cocktail Ring/Brooch/Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
Yellow Diamond Butterfly Shaped Cocktail Ring/Brooch/Pendant Yellow Diamond Stone: 1.0ct Side Stones: 1.536ct Total weight: 9.08grams This butterfly-shaped jewelry is a true marvel...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,600
18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Southbank, Victoria
18 karat white gold butterfly ring set with pave diamonds totalling 0.65ct. Size US5.5, sizeable +2 or -2.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,830 / item
Invisible set butterfly Ruby ring with a diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Butterfly ring made using natural hand picked rubies in mystery set making sure they are placed perfectly with no gaps in between. We have used 6 carats of rubies in total and 2.50 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,500
Fancy Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in London, UK
This Beautiful Butterfly Ring is made of 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds. Diamond weight 0.55 Carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Yellow Gold and Diamond Articulating Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold dynamic articulating over-scaled butterfly ring decorated with natural multi-color golden round brilliant cut diamonds: 10.29 Carats, mounted on 18 Karat White ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,895
18 Karat Diamond Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold 1.09 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring. 136 Round Brilliant Cut DIamonds are set in a delicate double butterfly ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$626
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Butterfly Ring. Diamonds of approximately 0.25 carats, mounted on 18 karat white gold ring. The ring weighs approximately 1.92 grams. Please note: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,000
Burdeen's Spectacular Moonstone Pave Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This truly spectacular 18K two-tone gold ring, has an oval cabochon moonstone with diamond halo, and 2 pave diamond butterfly accents on the side !
Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
18 Karat Baby Asterope Butterfly Hinge Ring with Crown
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
James Banks's signature butterfly ring features a Baby Asterope butterfly set in 18k Yellow Gold and 18k White Gold inlay, with a hinge in the center to allow movement of the wings t...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$125,000
Mid-Summer's Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Convertible Necklace Pendant & Ring.
Located in Naples, FL
Mid-Summer's Night Butterfly - Ring/pendant designed by william Boyajian in 18k white gold and set with 3 center diamonds total weight 1.53 CTS - pear shaped diamond 0.90 CTS D color...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,900
Graff Baby Princess Butterfly with Pavé Diamonds Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 49; US: 5 ( the ring can be resize by Boutique) 22 Baguette Diamonds weighing approx. 0.28 Carats. 132 Round Diamonds weighing approx. 0.66 Carats. Total Diamond Weight ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,635
Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A gorgeous ruby and diamond butterfly ring in 18K gold. The 18K gold butterfly ring with rubies and diamonds is a unique piece of jewelry that will catch all eyes the moment you wea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,445
18 Karat Diamond Baby Asterope Butterfly Open Wing Ring
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
James Banks's signature butterfly ring features two Baby Asterope butterfly wings with space in between, set in 14k Rose Gold and set on a solid 18k Yellow Gold band with white diamo...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
SAM.SAAB Butterfly Motif Yellow Gold Ring and Diamonds
Located in Long Island City, NY
SAM SAAB Butterfly Motif 18k yellow gold ring with .16ct white diamonds and mother of pearl in multi colors.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,600
Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A gorgeous ruby and diamond butterfly ring in 18K gold. The Butterfly is considered one of the most stunning and graceful creatures.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,800
"Madame Butterfly" Cognac Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Donna Vock
Located in NY, NY
Rich cognac color round Tourmaline set in signature Donna Vock Cocktail diamond ring. Size 6. Can be sized. 13.8mm= height of entire setting atop gold band. Stamped Donna Vock.
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,570
18 Karat Gold Enamel Butterfly Rotatable Ring with White Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
Hot enamel butterfly ring in 18K Gold, with inner rotatable ring in white gold and outer ring in yellow gold and set with white diamond.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$45,600
18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Ring with Slice Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From our award winning COUTURE line. Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one of a kind ring features a beautiful combination of brilliant cut round diamonds (2.94cts) , slice diamonds (...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,600
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A gorgeous sapphire and diamond butterfly ring in 18K gold. The Butterfly is considered one of the most stunning and graceful creatures.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,950
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A gorgeous sapphire and diamond butterfly ring in 18K gold. This stunning 18K white gold sapphire and diamond butterfly ring will give your look a glamorous update.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,368
Two Butterfly 18 Karat White Gold Ring by Édéenne, Paris
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, this Two Butterfly ring is in 18K white gold. The gold is delicately chiselled and partially brushed to feel as close as po...
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,700
Three Row Pear Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
Elements This stunning 3 Row Pear Diamond And Gold Butterfly Ring is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your look.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$10,500
Ethonica Fancy Yellow Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
We are proud to say this is our first-ever butterfly ring. It's extremely cute. Our Butterfly Ring is a great everyday accessory that can be worn with any outfit.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,595
18 Karat Diamond Butterfly Ring cluster Yellow Gold 0.64 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a delightful 18K Yellow Gold Ring fashioned with Double Flowers. These Flowers are sparkling with (24) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, approximately 0.64ctw, G-H in Color, VS-S...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$350,000
18 Karat Gold Metamorphosis Butterfly Ring w/ Naturally Colored Diamonds
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The journey of a caterpillar to a butterfly captured in one statement piece. The shank representing the caterpillar, and meeting at it’s end into the colorfully set wing with natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Burdeen's Beautiful Champagne Yellow and White Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This most beautiful & delicate 18K White Gold Ring, has a butterfly pattern of Pave Diamonds...in white, champagne, & yellow color.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,300 / item
Mystery Invisible set Blue sapphire & diamonds on a butterfly ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Spread your wings & fly. Its a perfect quote for this Natural blue sapphire Butterfly ring. Each stone is cut & grooved to perfection to give this exquisite look. The diamonds in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,287
Édéenne Two Butterfly Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, this two Butterfly finger ring is in 18K white gold and set with brilliant-cut white diamonds (F/G color, VVS clarity) tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,287
Édéenne Two Butterfly Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, this two Butterfly finger ring is in 18K white gold and set with brilliant-cut white diamonds (F/G color, VVS clarity) tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,275
Édéenne Two Butterfly Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, this two Butterfly finger ring is in 18K white gold and set with brilliant-cut white diamonds (F/G color, VVS clarity) tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,150
18 Karat White Gold Movable Butterfly Diamond Ring 9.16 Carat
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a one of a kind, movable diamond Butterfly ring! This stunning ring consist of the following: 9.16cts of natural round brilliant diamonds full of fire and sparkle! Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$800
14 Karat with 18 Karat Inlay Tiny Asterope Butterfly Chain Ring
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
James Banks's signature butterfly chain ring features a Tiny Asterope butterfly set in 14k Rose Gold and 18k White Gold inlay, with a hinge in the center to allow movement of the win...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,737
Butterfly Ring with Emerald and Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Central, HK
Still deciding on your summer jewellery? Get this sweet butterfly ring to brighten up your summer garden party!
Diamond, 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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