LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.13 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This sweet LB Exclusive ring is made with 18K white gold forming the band and a butterfly on the face of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 5.19ct Diamond Butterfly Statement Ring MF25-021424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The wings are covered with square-shaped diamonds and the wing's edges are traced with pave diamonds. The ring's top dimensions measure 32mm x 40mm.Offered brand new, this 18K White ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.21 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty butterfly ring features a band that is made with 18K white gold, highlighting a butterfly set with a single marquise diamond in the center. 0.30 carats of Round diamonds ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,500 / item
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.93 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming design makes this elegant ring instantly captivating. Crafted from 18K rose gold, the opulent butterfly is perched atop a 2mm wide band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive butterfly ring is crafted from 18K rose gold. The butterfly is set with 0.58 carats of baguette diamonds and 0.42 carats of round diamonds outlining the wing...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$2,500 / item
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.93 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K white gold ring is endless charming. A breathtaking butterfly comes to life thanks to an array of diamonds totaling 1.93 carats, including a 0.10 carat marquise cut center d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 2.49 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A pair of sparkling butterfly motifs add charm and elegance to this impeccably designed ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.93 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Anyone who appreciates the magic of butterflies will fall in love with this exquisite luxury ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$395 / item
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On this exquisite accessory, a delicate butterfly motif sits atop a sleek 1mm wide band. This ring is crafted from 18K White Gold, which perfectly highlights the glittering diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,150 / item
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.85 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Breathtaking butterfly motifs covered in diamonds with a total weight of 0.85 carats make this ring simply unforgettable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This charming ring is both luxurious and whimsical. Perched atop a 2mm wide band, you’ll find a 18K White Gold butterfly.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 5.25 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An array of diamonds shimmer and shine on this charming butterfly ring. Accented by glittering diamonds totaling 5.25 carats, this impeccably piece of jewelry possesses a 3mm band wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming butterfly motif makes this ring as whimsical as it is luxurious.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold This 18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels captures the house’s signature blend of refinement and artistry.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.21 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Luxurious and charming at the exact same time, this radiant ring will forever capture your imagination. On the top of this piece’s 2mm wide band, an elegant butterfly motif shines to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.75ct Natural Diamonds 18K White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in pure elegance with this stunning 18K white gold butterfly ring, adorned with 350 exquisite natural diamonds totalling 1.75 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Messika Paris 18K White Gold Butterfly Arabesque 0.78 Ct Diamond Ring
By Messika
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely Messika Paris 18K White Gold Butterfly Arabesque 0.78 ct Diamond Ring is made with 18K white gold, forming a butterfly on the face of the ring.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,050
Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful butterfly bypass ring crafted in 18 karat white gold with black rhodium, featuring 152 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.58 carats total, G-H color, SI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Wrap Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.00 ct Diamond Butterfly Wrap Ring is made with 18K yellow gold and wraps around the finger, meeting in the front with two pretty butterflie...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piero Milano Butterfly and Halo Diamond Ring, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
A Butterfly and Halo Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat White Gold by Piero Milano. The ring size is US 6.25.
Diamond
Enchanting Butterfly Cuff Diamond Ring with Rubies - 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Butterfly Cuff Diamond Ring, a captivating celebration of vibrant gemstones and sparkling diamonds. This exquisite ring showcases a symphony of color, ...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
Sold|$2,500
Enamel Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Enamel Butterly Ring
18k Gold
Graff 18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Butterfly Silhouette Ring GR13-031626
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
This Graff Butterfly Silhouette ring is filled with exquisite details.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K White Gold 0.55ct Diamond Pav Butterfly Ring GR11-031626
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
Sculptural wings positioned at a slight angle make this Graff Pav Butterfly ring incredibly elegant. It features pav Diamonds and a marquise-cut Diamond center stone that together po...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$28,595
Rubellite Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Butterflies of brilliant cut diamonds and gold frolic upward along the band of this ring. The culmination is a rubellite in a faceted cut, reflecting a brilliant smolder, secured by ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,105
Diamond Spiral Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white 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
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond Open Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Its whimsical 18K White Gold setting - which features a bandwidth and top height measuring 2mm - comes to life thanks to a pair of butterflies, both of which are accented by 0.74 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$4,000
Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1.30ct t.w. F color VVs clarity conflict free diamonds. Available in all sizes and all gold. If you prefer this ring in all white/yellow/rose gold and blackened gold, you can order ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This cute LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring is made with 18K yellow gold in a butterfly shape and set with 0.42 carats of round diamonds forming the butterf...
Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,500
Diamond White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous modern ring features an elegant butterfly design crafted in 18k white gold and set with sparkling brilliant-cut round G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds of an estimated 2.30 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.14 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Perfect as a push present, as a congratulations gift, or simply as a "just because" surprise, the LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.14 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring makes for a very thoughtf...
White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This cute LB Exclusive butterfly ring is made with 18K yellow gold in a butterfly shape and set with 0.42 carats of round diamonds forming the butterflies body and outlining the wing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.93 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty butterfly ring features a band that is made with 18K white gold, highlighting a butterfly set with 1.47 carats of asscher cut diamonds forming the butterflies body, 0.36 ...
Diamond, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.14 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This charming LB Exclusive ring is made with 18K rose gold in a butterfly shape and set with 0.47 carats of round diamonds forming the butterflies body and outlining the wings, with ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Sold|$5,480
Butterfly 4.33 ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This gorgeous large butterfly rose gold ring is as bold as it is comfortable. 4.33 cttw in mixed shape diamonds including marquis, square and round are expertly set in 18K rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Barbara Bixby Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Abalone Butterfly Ring Size 8.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Barbara Bixby Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Abalone Butterfly Ring Size 8.25 This beautiful Ring by designer Barbara Bixby was meticulously crafted from sterling silver with 18K y...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,635 / item
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.21 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A shimmering butterfly accented by diamonds totaling 1.21 carats makes this a luxury ring with endless charm.
Diamond, Rose Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.50 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
There’s something undeniably charming about this impeccably designed ring. The 26mm band winds around the is finger and is crafted from opulent 18K Yellow Gold - you’ll find an array...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.46 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A singular butterfly motif sits at the center of a 2mm wide band on this delicate, dynamic ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Lb Exclusive 18k White Gold 0.46 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A singular butterfly motif sits at the center of a 2mm wide band on this delicate, dynamic ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Lb Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K Yellow Gold ring is endlessly charming. A pair of butterfly motifs serve as a stunning focal point at the center, while diamonds with a total weight of 0.50 carats elevate t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Alexander 2.80ctt Yellow Diamond & Diamond Butterfly Ring 18k Two Tone Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern yellow color diamond butterfly ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2.80 carats total diamond weight. 19 oval and round cut approximately Fancy Yellow color diamonds, 2.11 carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Natural Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Multi Sapphires Butterfly Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Butterfly Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
A lone pink sapphire stems from the white gold band, providing color, contrast, and style. The ring's top dimensions measure 17 mm by 20 mm.This Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow and Whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$40,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18K yellow gold this stunning butterfly ring is a renowned icon in the Van Cleef & Arpels collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow and White Gold 0.75 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Contrasting metals and charming butterfly accents make this a ring that will continually capture your imagination.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White and Yellow Gold 1.33 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
On this exquisite ring, a luminous 18K Yellow Gold butterfly motif is perched atop a sleek 2mm wide band made from 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White and Yellow Gold 1.17 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
There’s something spectacular about this exquisite butterfly ring. A combination of 18K White Gold and 18K Yellow Gold create a delightful contrast on this impeccable accessory, whic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A dazzling celebration of nature and craftsmanship, this sculptural butterfly cocktail ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with approximately 5 carats of natural fancy co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$26,500
Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Greenwich, CT
The intangible magic pervades through the design... tracing light and sparkles with the feminine spirit of this gorgeous butterfly ring by Leo Pizzo. Handcrafted by master jewelers i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Articulated Diamond Butterfly Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond butterfly ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.74 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-I1 clarity).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White and Yellow Gold 2.50 ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An assortment of 18K Yellow Gold butterflies make this a piece that is impossible to forget. Endlessly charming, the unique wrapped band measures 22mm and will elegantly encircle you...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.67 CTW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.67 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 133712 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,700
Fancy Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1.60ct t.w. F color VVs clarity conflict free diamonds. Each stone in this butterfly ring has been micro pave set Approx. 164 diamonds! Available in all sizes and all gold. If you p...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Jay Feder 18k Rose Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Rose Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring The top's measurements are 31x38mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$4,500
Multi Diamond Double Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.07ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Approx. 0.94ctw of Baguette ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$5,757
Diamond Slice Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful diamond slice ring is crafted in 18k white gold and set with two natural yellow diamond slices surrounded by white round brilliant cut pave diamonds. The total diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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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