Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 46 Total Weight: 1.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary fashion ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring 2.04 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.54ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold ring with diamonds. Not marked 18k, but tests positive for 18k.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Golden Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and class on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Golden Pearl of 12mm, in perfect shape, fine quality, vi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring 7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18K White Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring 7gr, 0.65tdw Ladies' garnet and diamond ring in 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.91 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.26 / 0.30 Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The clean linear arrangement of the baguette cut diamonds gives the ring a polished architectural character, while the warm 18k yellow gold setting adds richness and timeless contrast.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.50 Markings: "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 8.7 grams Diamonds: 2.10 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fine Ruby set in a wearable custom made diamond mounting. 5.77 carat Cushion cut “Intense Red” Burma Ruby set in a custom made diamond mounting. .78 carats of white round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18k gold diamond eternity band ring features a continuous row of diamonds set around of the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18K Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring 1 Paraiba Tourmaline - 2.08 CT 46 Diamonds - 2.160 CT 18K White Gold - 4.110 GM Althoff Jewelry gracefully crafted Paraiba Tourmaline ring,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Spray Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Spray Ring Description: This 18K white gold ring showcases a dynamic cluster of round and baguette-cut diamonds arranged in an elegant spray formation...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone: Diamond 0.035 carats Weight: 2.5 grams Size: 5.75 Art Deco ring crafted in 18k white gold with intricate design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the captivating blush of a sunrise captured in this enchanting ring. At its heart, a dazzling 0.73 carat oval diamond shimmers with the delicate glow of the first rays of sun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Favourite classic, This trilogy ring representing past, present and future, Is made with three 0.70 carat diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carat H / J Color, clarity VS / SI1, a...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this engagement ring features a .65 carat princess-cut diamond at the center, accented by .12 carat total weight of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$594Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold V Shape Diamond Ring Diamond Chevron Ring Dainty Bridal Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
V Shape Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds & 18K White Gold Destinée Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, & 18K White Gold Destinée Ring Destinée Collection... everyday wearable star pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds & 18K Rose Gold Destinée Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, & 18K Rose Gold Destinée Ring Destinée Collection... everyday wearable star pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.00ct Emerald Cut Blue Topaz 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 5.00 Carat emerald cut blue topaz engagement ring with surrounded by a pave set 0.38 carat white round brilliant diamond halo. This ring has a total gem weight of 5.38...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Opal & Diamond Ring, 2.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Ethiopian opal and diamond ring in 18k white gold setting. Stamped 18k, 2.66, .128 and weighs 2.7 grams.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
23/18k Gold and Diamonds Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite ring features a shaft made from two 23-karat gold bands fused together, creating a sturdy and elegant base. Atop this, an 18-karat gold ornament resembling a small, de...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Bridal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bridal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a bridal design with round diamonds totaling 0.75ctw.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Art Deco Diamond ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 8 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Style: Art deco Beautiful Filigree ring. 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Leaf White Gold 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond Leaf Ring with approx. 5 carats Diamonds, made in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$614Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Open Bar Diamond Ring Parallel Bar Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Open Design Open Bar 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
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a row of prong-set red rubies framed by round diamonds, with tapered baguette diamonds set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
RUBY: 0.45CTS DIAMOND: 0.24CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 5.32 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.46 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represent...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Pave Heart Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 5 Metal: 18K karat yellow gold Stamp: 18K Gross weight: 16.30 grams Diamond Characteristics (insofar as the mounting permits): Color: G-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k East-West Marquise Shaped Diamond Center Ring with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k East-West Marquise Shaped Diamond Center Ring with Diamond Halo Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
EMERALD: 0.61CTS DIAMOND: 0.24CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 5.06 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.23 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately repres...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
EMERALD: 0.62CTS DIAMOND: 0.24CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 5.25 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.42 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately repres...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
EMERALD: 1.02CTS DIAMOND: 0.56CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 4 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 4.32 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represent...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bamboo Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This exceptional 18 karat yellow gold bamboo stack ring is a striking example of sculptural design paired with exceptional diamond craftsmanship. Inspired by natural bamboo segments,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a row of prong-set round diamonds across the front of the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring 5.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold and diamond eternity ring. Stamped 18k and tests 75% gold with an XRF metals analyzer.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,147Sale Price|20% Off
Flower ring sapphires, diamonds, 18k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18k gold 2,75 ct Sapphire 0,14 ct diamonds size 55 4,8 gram
18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
❋ Gemstone : Emerald ❋ Gemstone Weight : 1.30 Cts. ❋ Gemstone Size : 6X9 MM. ❋ Gemstone Shape : Pear Cut ❋ Gemstone Type : Natural DIAMOND DETAILS : =============== ❋ Stone : Real...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 1.78cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Length: 2 cm, Width: 1.6 cm Gross Weight: 6.020 gms Gold Weight: 5.664 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 1.78 ct this ring is available in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamonds & 18K Yellow Gold Serenata Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds & 18K Yellow Gold Serenata Ring MATERIALS ◘ Ring Weight: 10,56 grams ◘ 169 Diamonds total 1,20 ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The ring has oval and pear-shaped ruby cabochons with diamonds weighing appx. 1.80 carats (G–H color and VS clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Flower Branch Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold There are 1.00 Carats in Diamonds F/G SI The ring is a size 7.75, sizable The ring measures 1.25" x 1".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring 8.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom-made 18k white gold and diamond eternity ring. Stamped 18k, 750, D. 8.20, and weighs 18.9 grams gross weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Linea Ring in 18k White Gold, Chain Ring
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Linea Diamond Ring in 18 Karat white gold features multiple solid gold bars covered in Diamonds, linked by jump rings that softly wrap around the finger for a smooth and comfortable ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a delicate floral motif adorned with sparkling diamonds.
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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