18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold, amethyst and diamond ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 12.9 grams gross weight.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500
Diamond Ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond wt 1.81cts gold net wt 6.188gm(18k) its very hard to capture the true color and luster of the stone, I have tried to add pictures which are taken professionally and by me f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Helzberg Ideal Square Diamond Ring 0.45 Carat H VS2 18 Karat White Gold
By Helzberg Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
HELZBERG MASTERPIECE DIAMONDS Style: Ideal Square Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: 104060812010 Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.452 CTS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,001Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Unique Gold Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique Gold Diamond Ring Criss Cross Ring 18k Gold Rose Minimalist Diamond Ring Two Diamond Bypass Ring Stacking Dainty Thin band ring in 18k solid gold featured with natural white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Diamond Wide Ring 1.02 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold wide ring featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 1.02 carats with a gold braided motif, 19.6 Grams. Very Comfortable on the hand!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.22 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.22 carat diamond solitaire engagement ring crafted in contemporary 18 karat white gold with a platinum setting; part of our diamond jewellery collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celebration Cushion Diamond Ring Double Halo 1.20 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION DIAMOND Style: Double Halo with Diamond Band Serial Number: CEL594345 Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: 5.25 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.20 TCW Diamond Shape: Cushio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Open Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 0.99 Carat F-G VS-SI
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Modern and elegant, this open bypass ring is crafted in 14K gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carats. The sleek wrap-style design showcases graduating diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
18K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Ring In this Exclusive piece, the white gold band splits into two flowing ribbons, one ridged and the other lined with step-cut diamonds in an east-we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Size: 5 1/4.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Central Pearl 11.35 carat and Diamond estimated 0.75 carat H color and Vs clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Coral & Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
CORAL: 0.86CTS DIAMOND: 0.54CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 4.59 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 4.87 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represen...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS RUBY: 1.45CTS DIAMOND: 1.4CTS G. WT: 10.08 GRAMS N. WT: 9.51 GRAMS 18K GOLD We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$551Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Ring Dainty Diamond Ring Trendy Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Diamond Heart ring. 18k Yellow Gold Open Heart Love ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Diamond Band. Can be used as a wedding band. 18k Yellow Gold Open Heart ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking ring is crafted in 18K white gold and centered with a natural baguette-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 1.49 carat and Diamond of 2.8 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 0.54 carat and 20 Diamond of 0,69 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Butterfly Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k White & Yellow Gold Weight 4.9g Butterfly Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6 Measurements 9mm x 19.9mm
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.27ct Diamond Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold 1.27ct Diamond Ring This Exclusive piece features a slim, diamond-studded band in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING yellow diamond ring! GIA certified 8.22 carat Radiant cut Fancy Yellow, SI2 center diamond. .85 carats of white side diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 3.46 carat total gem weight, 2.46 carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 0.99 carat white col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke lustrously large 2.51 carat total gem weight, having 1.50 Carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke bright and large 2.49 carat total gem weight, having a whopping 1.95 Carat Bright Blue Sapphire in a Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
80's flashback! This 18k gold geometric ring literally stands out. The rectangular profile is accented across the top with 7 sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke 2 Carat Round Diamond GIA Certificate 18 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Introducing a stunning bespoke diamond engagement ring crafted with exquisite detail and artistry. This enchanting piece features a round brilliant cut natural diamond GIA certificat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Braided 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.85 Carats 8.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold braided motif band ring featuring 43 round brilliants weighing 0.85 carats. 7.5 size 8.7 grams Can be resized
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring contains six round VS2, G color diamonds totaling .53 carats. They are set in a bezel style in 18 karat white gold totaling 3.0 grams. This classic ring is simple...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring is a stunning choice.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,247Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. A beautiful Half Carat Cer...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. An attractive 0.75 Carat C...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Baguette Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Baguette Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$564Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Square Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond White Gold 18K Ring. Centered by a round cut diamond of 0.15 carat estimated G color and VVS2 clarity .
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band Ring with Round Diamonds 1.90 Carat in 18 KWhite Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
We will accompany you throughout the process and are open to any questions. Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.90 ct Amount: 21 Color: D-F Clarity: VS Jewelry Material: 18K White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$812Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Love Knot Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Tourmaline oval cut and 10 Diamond Yellow estimated 0.12 carat total H color and Si clarity.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.5 Markings: "750" "T864" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 7.2 grams White Diamonds: 1.45 carats Yellow Diamonds: 1.76 carats
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.7 grams White Diamond: 0.81 carats Yellow Diamond: 0.34 carats
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Double Serpent Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Color and Clarity: I-J, VS Diamond Weight: 0.5 carat Dimension: Top approx. 10mm, mid section approx. 6mm
Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,993Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. An impressive 1.00 Carat Cer...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 corners mount with a split v-shank. A very pretty 0.25 Carat C...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial, E, Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world. Personalised, bespoke and skillfully hand-crafted jewellery is gaining momentum. Strengthen that pers...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Complementing its allure is a captivating yellow diamond, weighing an impressive 1.77 carats, adding a touch of warmth and vibrancy. 18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold David Webb stunner! This 18k gold, heavy, hammered ring is flush set with a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.95 carats, with a grading of J color/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring centers on a richly colored 1.95 carat rubellite tourmaline framed by a bright halo of diamonds t...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold, Spinel, And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold, Spinel, And Diamond Ring. Centering a prong-set oval-cut red spinel weighing approx. 1.00 ct. framed by baguette-cut diamonds in a fluted yellow gold mount; diamonds weigh...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
$907Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Twisted Band Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Diamond Infinity Ring Twisted Band Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Diamond Ring Eternity Ring Diamond Wedding Band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Giloro Fan Ring 18k Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
The construction is meticulous, and the stone setting is so perfect it seems as if it was done by the creator of the universe. Materials - 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamonds Flower Fashion 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18K gold with natural diamonds in round brilliant cut of 2,20 carats, F color VS clarity, so sparkly and bright.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,408Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pear Shape & Round Brilliant Three Row Ring 1.02 Carats 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold three row band ring featuring 32 round brilliants weighing 0.72 carats and one Pear shape diamond weighing 0.30 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,024Sale Price|49% Off
Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 1.84 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Fashionable floral cocktail ring featuring 62 round brilliants weighing 1.60 carats and a center diamond weighing 0.24 carats, crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sebastian Bernards EGL 2.08 Ct K/VS2 Pave Set 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful K/VS2 EGL Certified 2.08 Ct Square Cushion Cut Natural center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k White Two Tone Pave set Engagement Ring with Halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Look at this 18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring. Weighing 10.70 grams and sized at 6.75, this ring packs a punch of modern elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$599Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Pave Diamond Bar Ring Genuine Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 18k gold. Three round diamonds set in a vertical bar to create a modern and contemporary cutting edge look. A solid go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set oval mixed cut amethyst weighing approx. 15.75 carats, further adorned with six bead set round brilliant cut diamonds w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Black and White Diamond Ring. Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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