GIA Certified 1.2ct Round & 1ct Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut and Round Diamond 18K Gold
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: P...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Vintage white Gold Diamon Cocktail Ring Burch & Korrodi Zurich Switzerland
By Meinrad Burch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless and elegant 18 K white Gold Vintage Ring featuring a round old mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.85 ct, I color, si clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Round Vintage 3-Stone Heart & Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality 18K white gold , this diamond ring is in brand new condition, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold
$136,114Sale Price|60% Off
GIA 5 Carat Pear Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Pear Carat: 5.01 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 5 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 5.01 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.30 Color: E Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.22 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
0.62 Carat Heart-Shaped Natural Diamond Band in 18k Gold – Collection Color, VS
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A charming addition to any fine jewelry collection. Details: Total Diamond Weight: 0.62 carats Diamond Cut: Natural heart-shaped Diamond Quality: Collection color, VS clarity Numbe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 2.5 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Curved Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.51 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Round Classic Three-Stone Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.01 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow 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
18K Rose and White Gold Ring With Round Natural Pink and White Diamonds
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is modern and elegant ring set with 19 Round Natural Pink Diamonds of .75Ct Total Weight and 24 Round Natural White Diamonds of .57Ct Total Weight. The Two Circle Design is uniq...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
Modern 18 K yellow & white Gold Band Ring Emarald Cabochon Diaomond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A modern 18 K yellow and white Gold Band Ring featruing a fine deep green Emerald Cabochon weighing approximately 2 ct and 32 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 1.80 ct, G col...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.04 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band, GIA certified FG VVS-VS1, 18K Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Meticulously handcrafted, the ring features a continuous, seamless row of twenty perfectly matched natural GIA certified Emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2 carat total Round & Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 carat total Oval & Emerald Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,872Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea and Diamond Cocktail Fashion Rings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds 1.05 Carats South Sea pearl 13-14 mm
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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
Double-sided Ruby Diamond Ring
By Istanbul Diamond House
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This double-sided ruby-diamond ring is one of the most loved rings in our store! You have in one ring, 2 different colors and 2 different styles. O...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,705
Diamond 18K White Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond 18K White Ring. Gross weight: 9.34 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow 6.42 Carat 18 K Gold Almost 16 Grams Sun Ray Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
6.42 Carat of Fancy Intense to Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond are set in 18K Gold in this Sun Ray Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,060
18k Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bold and Elegant. Set with a Cabochon-Cut Ruby. Encircled by Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds. Gold Setting. 21st Century. Size - 3.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Ring crafted in 18K white gold Round brilliant diamonds G/VS x195 Total carat weight 6.50 carats
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
Diamond Two-Tone Cross over Fashion Gold Ring
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K White/Rose Gold Stone Type: Round Diamonds Diamond Count: 112 Diamond Weight: 1.07 Cts. Diamond Color: G+ Diamond Clarity: SI1+ 3/8" width means a little shorter tha...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.36 Carat Oval Ruby, Half Moon Diamond and Diamond Halo Ring, Two-Tone Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and substantial three-stone ring centered by a magnificent 8.36 carat oval ruby, displaying a rich and vibrant red hue. The impressive center stone is elegantly set in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
$2,950
18k Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add some glamour with our Multi-Toned 18k Diamond Floral Ring! With sparkling 1.31 carat diamonds and a weight of 15.7 grams, this ring is sure to make a unique and dazzling statement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Elegant Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
13-14 mm South Sea Pearl Diamonds: 0.90 Carats 5.50 g.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Wide 8 Carat Baguette and Round Diamonds Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS ring -- non stop SPARKLE! 8.82 carats of FG color VS clarity baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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. Set in 18k white gold The ring is currently a size 5.75 - it ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Rubellite Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Vania celebrates the beauty and strength of her African homeland with intricate designs, infused with the intensity of the finest gemstones and exquisite diamonds. Shield ring craft...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 7.56 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
We will accompany you throughout the process and are open to any questions. Diamonds Shape: Cushion Cut Carat: 7.56 ct Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS1 Lab: GIA, Cert Nr: 2155581950...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Adorn your finger with the enduring beauty of this Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring, a symbol of both style and grace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND: 0.64CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 5.72 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.03 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represent the stone's ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by a round cut diamond of 0.24 carat estimated G color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Heart Shaped Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
A place of great generosity, beauty and opulence and a nod to VANLELES Founder and Creative Director's heritage. Cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold = 6.30 grams Diamonds G Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
FerriFirenze, 18K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This FerriFirenze full diamond ring is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship, with each diamond dazzling in brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Natural Pink And Yellow Diamonds Band
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautiful and very easily worn band composed of .84Ct Total Weight of natural intense pink diamonds as well as .58Ct Total Weight of natural intense yellow diamonds. For a...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style. These exquisite jewels feature flower-shaped diamonds resulti...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 5.91 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
From the esteemed house of Vivid Diamonds emerges an exquisite masterpiece. Set in 18 karat white gold, this ring centers an AGL-certified vibrant royal blue 5.91-carat Unheated Burm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.30ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.30 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unique ring is breathtaking and is sure to impress!! 18 karat white gold mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The fine 18K gold is complemented by approximately 1.2ct of diamonds, their sparkling brilliance embellishing the ring's surface, adding endless charm and luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.51 Carat Blue Sapphire Triple Row Diamond Halo Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This striking ring showcases a 1.51-carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, framed by a refined halo of bright round diamonds that intensify i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.87 Carat Blue Sapphire Split Shank Diamond Halo Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** At the center of this elegant ring is a rich 0.87 carat blue sapphire, cut in a refined cushion shape and framed by a delicate halo of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,599
Diamond Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Gold 18K and iron Ring. Size: 54 Total weight: 8.49 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Berlin Iron
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ring Marked: 18K 750 Approximate Dimensions: 6.75 (Ring Size) 0.80 carats (Center Diamond) 5.6 grams in weights. ** All dimensions listed above are approx...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Edwardian 18k / Square cut Emerald and Natural White Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.16 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 1.16 Ct Cushion Shaped Sapphire set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set engagement Ring with halo. Total diamond weight of 0.61 Ct. diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 1.60 Ct Cushion Shaped Sapphire set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set engagement Ring with halo. Total diamond weight of 0.59 Ct. diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 8.48 CTTW 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A timeless design that combines classic luxury with bold presence—perfect as a cocktail ring or a signature fine-jewelry piece. Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Center Stone: Na...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 3.38 Carat Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Vivid Diamonds ring crafted in 18 karat white gold showcasing a stunning rich green oval cut Tsavorite weighing 3.38 carats, accented by two round oval cut diamonds weigh...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 (Ring Size) 0.25 carat (Sapphire) 0.20 carat (Diamonds) 2.7 grams in weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Round Diamond Bypass Ring 0.80 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold fashion bypass ring featuring two Marquise diamonds weighing 0.62 carats and 14 round brilliants down the band weighing 0.18 carats. More Bypass Rings in Stock. ...
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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