18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k diamond and sapphire ring is a stunning piece of jewelry.
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k diamond and sapphire ring is a stunning piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Diamond and Sapphire Wide Band Ring. Featuring 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds and a stunning 1.80 carat sapphire center, this sleek and modern ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Heart and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Boasting 0.29 carats of dazzling diamonds and 0.33 carats of rich sapphires, this ring exudes elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
15.11 Carats Ceylon blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
New ring made of white gold 18K. Diamond and sapphire Ring set with a natural heated emerald cut Ceylon sapphire of 15.11 Carats and 6 baguettes shape diamonds of 1.08 Carats total...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 K White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This timeless yellow gold half eternity ring is adorned on the top with three modern brilliant-cut diamonds and four round sapphire...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.50 carat approx G color and VS2 clarity Blue sapphire : 1.50 carat approx Metal : 18k yellow gold Ring Size ; 6 and can be sized ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$20,125
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
4.54 carat Certified “Intense Blue” Ceylon Oval Sapphire set with .70 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 K white Gold VintagNatural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This wonderful Vintage 18 K white Gold Cocktail ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire weighing ca. 1.02ct in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K rose Gold Pave Band Ring fancy Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K rose Gold, featuring 191 round fancy Sapphires in various pastel sahdes of pink weighing approximately 8 ct, and 10 round brilliant cut Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De Grisogono overlaying with multi colours 18K White and Yellow Gold - 16.53gm 20 EMERALDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring with 18 and 24 K Gold Work
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring with 18 and 24 K gold work.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
18 K white Gold Art Déco style Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This beautiful 18 K white Gold Ring is inspired by the Art Déco period/style, the halo ring features round H color SI clarity brilliant cut Diamonds with a total weight of 1 ct and i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 18 k gold and emerald cut diamond and sapphire toi et moi ring
Located in London, GB
Both stones are wide emerald cuts. The diamond is F-G color and VVS clarity. Set in 18 k gold the ring is Italian made dating to circa 1970s.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Entourage Ring Yellow Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A bright yellow Sapphire is the central point of this classic Vintage Entourage Ring in 18 K yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.18 ct. yellow Sapphire & 0.87 diamonds Flower Ring, 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Featuring a unique invisible setting, the ring showcases 7.18ct of vibrant natural yellow Sapphires arranged in a striking floral motif, accented by 0.87ct of sparkling natural diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined ring artfully combines the regal blue of sapphires with the timeless brilliance of diamonds, all set in warm 18 K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.28ct Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.80ct Natural Sapphire • 0.38ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.10 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A striking 3.10 carat blue sapphire sits at the heart of this elegant halo ring, its rich, velvety color immediately drawing the eye. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 K White Gold Ring Fancy Sapphires Diamond Moonsotne Gueblin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous Ring crafted in 18 K white Gold features a white Moonstone Cabochon that dispays the charecteristic adularescence.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Rose Gold Brown Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Ladybug Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Brown Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Ladybug Ring 28 Brown Diamonds 0.21 CT 55 Blue Sapphires 0.59 CT 2 Orange Sapphires 0.09 CT 4 Pink Sapphires 0.15 CT 2 Rubies 0.0...
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.13 Carats Colorless Sapphire Diamond 18 K Gold Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Central Sapphire Color: colorless Central Sapphire Shape: Oval ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Butterfly Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fantastic 18 K rose Gold Butterfly Ring. This butterfly is ready to take a flight covered with precious gems.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.5 Ct. Blue Sapphire & 5.42 ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This extraordinary cocktail ring features a stunning 2.5 carat natural blue sapphire set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Cluster Ring Tanzanite Pink Sappire Blue Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These lovely and timeless Ring features a multi-color cluster of 1 oval Tanzanite weighing 1.28 ct, 7 skyblue Sapphires weighing 1.62 ct, 46 brillinat cut Diamonds weighing 0.38 ct...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Signet Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round sapphire with diamonds halo signet ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Stone: Natural Sapphire Stone Weight: 1.2 carat Accent Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
.21 carats of blue sapphire .35 carats of whire diamonds set in 18k white gold The heart is just under 12 mm wide Currently a 6.25, this ring can be sized to any finger size.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Bandring Fancy sapphire diamonds 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
This elegant ring made of 18-carat yellow gold is a true piece of jewelry. Weighing 6.93 grams, it offers a substantial presence on the finger. The upper part of the ring band is 8 m...
18k Gold
Modern 18 K Gold 4.26 karat Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Sapphires Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Modern 18 K Gold Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Orange Mandarine Sapphires Ring.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k...
1.52ct Vivid Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Vivid Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k White & Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. 1.52 Carat total.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
20th Century Pink Sapphire Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant antique ring from the Belle Epoque, with a movement at the top and a beaded closed setting of a fine half-pearl and a pink ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, G...
18K Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6 Markings: “750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 6.7 grams Diamonds: 0.35 carats Sapphire: 1.18 carats Ruby and emerald weighs 1.71 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Channel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Channel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
13.89 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring, a striking vintage design featuring rich blue sapphires complemented by sparkling diamonds, all set in warm 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,512Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.04 Carats Pink Natural Untreated Sapphire Diamond 18 K Gold Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Item ID: PS0304UCE02 Sapphire Weight: 3.04 Ct. Sapphire Clarity: Eye Clean Sapphire Cut: Brilliant cut Sapphire Color: Orangish Pink Sapphire Shape: Cushion Sapphire Measurement(mm):...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Double-sided Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Istanbul Diamond House
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This double-sided sapphire-diamond ring is one of the most loved rings in our store! You have in one ring, 2 different colors and 2 different style...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ring with the four precious stones: ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Shooting Star Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A special and unique ring. 4.83 carats of blue sapphire .40 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds 18k white gold Over 14mm wide Currently a size 6.5, this ring can eas...
Diamond, Sapphire
Modern 18 K White Gold 1.20 karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Modern and Elegant 18 K White Gold 1.20 karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Design Ring A beautiful sapphire design ring handcrafted in 18 karats...
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.13ct Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Pear Cut Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 2.13 Carat total. 1.57 Carat centre Ceylon sapphire of the highest quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bi Colour Blue Yellow Marquise Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Marquise Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Style Ring. 0.92 Total Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
$2,591Sale Price|20% Off
2.50ct Carat Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 2.36 Carat centre Ceylon sapphire with a beautiful deep blue colour and excellent clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Bi Colour Blue & Yellow Fancy Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Blue And Yellow Bi Colour Fancy Pentagon Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 1.17 Total Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
GCS Certified 5.21 Ct Unheated Blue Sapphire and 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 K Au
Located in Warszawa, PL
Unheated sapphire ring, 5.21 carats, diamond ring, 1.00 carat, 18K white gold, GCS certified, oval cut.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k by Spark
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Spark Creations, New York. The 1.0 carat lush cornflower blue sapphire in this gorgeous 18 karat white gold ring is surrounded by a double row of brilliant whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Beyond, a scalloped ring of sixteen deep-blue sapphires (0.40 ct total) sweeps around the top, all meticulously set in warm 18 K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fine Natural Round Cut Royal Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Round Cut Royal Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 0.75 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18k Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 18k Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
18K White Gold Diamond and Multi Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 9.32 grams Diamonds: 0.21 carats Multi Sapphires: 1.57 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,943Sale Price|20% Off
1.56 Carat Fine Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 1.56 Carat centre Ceylon sapphire with a beautiful vivid blue colour and excellent clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece, set in 18K gold, features a captivating 0.17-carat sapphire as its centerpiece, flanked by clusters of white diamonds Weight: 1.9 Grams Stone: Sapphire, Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K gold ring set with sapphire and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold ring set with sapphire and diamonds Material: 18K yellow gold Center stone: Sapphire 1.5 carat weight Oval faceted cut Side Stones: Round Brilliant Cut and Baguette Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.64ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
Metal 18K Yellow Gold Stones Diamond, Sapphire Diamond Carat 0.64 Gemstone Carat 2.33 Stamp 750 Size US 5, EU 49 Weight 7.6 grams Condition Excellent
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.08ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating 1.49 carat Sapphire serves as a stunning focal point on this luxury ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Ladies Ring with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8184 18K Ladies Ring with 11.06 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire, .84ct Cadillac Diamond, and .41ct Side Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a combination of diamonds totaling 0.48tcw and sapphires totaling 0.60tcw.
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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