18k Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Channel your inner 'Dynasty' wearing this ring! The twist motif 18k yellow gold statement ring features an oval rose-cut soft brown smoky quartz, measuring 21.1 x 15.1 mm, surrounded...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 1.40ct Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement of timeless sophistication, this elegant pearl and diamond ring showcases a luminous cultured pearl as its captivating centerpiece, radiating a soft, satiny glow...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$662Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Solitaire One Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.03 CTW round cut solitaire diamond ring is set in a bezel setting which makes it a perfect everyday wear ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz 3.13 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design 18 Karat white gold ring with 3.13 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G-H and eye clean clarity VS-SI natural diamon...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signet Ring 18K Gold Diamond , Letter P, 0.19cts diamonds
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Designed by Michelle Massoura to celebrate the love you have for yourself or a special someone, our ‘Diamond Signet Ring’ is made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, and features the letter P, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,864Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Diamond Openwork Band Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
18K White Gold Diamond Openwork Band Ring Crafted in 18K white gold, this striking wide band ring features an intricate openwork design set with approximately .54 carat total weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Misahara 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Saratoga, CA
Set in 18k yellow gold, the design seamlessly blends vibrant gemstones with refined craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring 13.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' blue sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 75% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. Gross ring weight is 13.2 grams. The oval shape sapphire is a dark blue, 1.35 carats. On...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Damiani 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant ring by Damiani, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with natural diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Panther Ring, Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier diamond panther ring showcases the brand’s iconic panther motif, exuding both elegance and power.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Weston, MA
The yellow gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine white round brilliant cut diamonds. Size 6 63 round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.60cts 18K yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Style Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds H SI There are 0.70 Carats in Blue Sapphires The ring is a size 6.75, sizable The ring weighs...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Diamond Ring with Precious Setting Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A elegant diamond ring with precious setting diamonds. This is invisible setting of smaller diamonds to make one big diamond. In this ring, few small diamonds combine to make a bigge...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vibrant stones are complemented by 1.15 carats of round white diamonds, adding a touch of brilliance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this contemporary piece showcases a harmonious...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.38 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.57 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The center stone is 3.38 Carats Aquamarine, Step Cut or Emerald Cut The to...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46ct Diamond trilogy engagement ring 18k gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning platinum engagement ring from Trilogy features a trio of beautiful round diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.46ct. The diamonds are set in a classic three-stone sty...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 18k Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feel luxurious with this GIA Certified 18k Diamond and Emerald Ring! In good condition with minor wear, this ring boasts a stunning 2.77 carat emerald and sparkling 1.27 carat prince...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Heavy White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a glamorous statement with this stunning ring. 18k Heavy White and Yellow Diamond Ring.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning 5.50ct Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring set in 18ct White Gold with Four Claws. Featuring an intertwined Ring Shank set with 0.66ct H-SI Pave set Diamonds. This R...
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made oval-shaped Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.12cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approx. ❋ Diamond Quality : GH-VS ❋ Diamond Shape : Round Cut ❋ Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ❋ Metal Color : Yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|36% Off
Natural 0.62cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, FLORAL-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and fe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 2.28cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat WHITE gold and features a set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love 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 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose 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 Rose Gold, with a total of 0.40 Carat White Diamonds. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love 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 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring 6 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 8.40 grams Diamond: 14 round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: T&CO. 750 ©1995 It comes...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made pear-shaped Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and featur...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 18k Gold square set diamond solitaire Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Diamond set in a square table. 18k White gold top of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.83 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tanzanite Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.50 Carats in Diamonds F VS The center stone is 5.83 Carats Oval Tanzanite The ring is a size 6.75, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.10 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cocktail Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 2.25 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The Center Stone is 4.10 Carats Tanzanite The ring is a size 6.5, sizable The ring weighs...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.65 Carats in Diamonds H SI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
$3,936Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features an oval ruby center framed by a sparkling halo of round diamonds totaling 0.51 carats total w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier France Diamond and Colored Diamond Bombe Ring, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier France Diamond and Colored Diamond Bombe Ring made in 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Opal Cabochon Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Though contemporary in execution, the exaggerated proportions and geometric detailing draw subtle influence from Art Deco design. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring weighs 20.9 gra...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vasari Sapphire Diamond Gold 18k Ring
By Vasari
Located in Geneva, CH
Vasari Sapphire Diamond Gold 18K Ring. Signed Vasari. Can be polished upon request.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Ring 18K Gold Natural Diamonds Bold Apple Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Gold Apple Design Ring, Approx weight 17.5 grams 18k Yellow Gold Approx size 25mm wide, and 15mm Hight.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Featuring pave double row on the band 6 Marquee Diamonds totaling 1.91ct F/G Color & VS clarity 6 Pear Shapes totaling 1.99ct F/G Color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 - 7 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$603Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
If you enjoy minimalist jewelry, you must have a stunning trillion diamond ring in your collection. To stack with other rings, this Triangle Diamond ring is ideal.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Curved Ring, 18k, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Diamond Curved Ring made in 18k and Platinum. The diamonds weigh appx. 1.25 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Gold 18K Ring 1970S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond on yellow and white gold 18K Ring. Swiss marks.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold dome ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are set across a sculptural domed surface, creating a beautiful play of light that enhances the ring’s dimensional design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, antique 18 karat white gold ring weighs 2.40 grams. It contains four small round diamonds on each side, with a carat weight of 0.02, and a 3mm round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 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, Yellow, Rose Gold There are 2.50 Carats in Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 6.75, sizable The ring measures 1.5" x 1".
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Vintage Platinum & 18K Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage jade and diamond ring crafted in platinum and 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Ribbon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone: Diamond 1.30 cttw, Color G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2 Weight: 12.4 grams Size: 7.5 Beautiful diamond cocktail ring totaling at 1.30 carats.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Pink and Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the ultimate statement piece with this 18k pink and yellow diamond cocktail ring. Crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold, this ring features stunning 1.32 carats of pink diamo...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.27 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Engagement Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Diamond is 0.27 Carat F VS The ring is a size 7.5, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Gold Colombia Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6. Weight: 12.6 grams Stamp: “MT10”“18K”
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a central 0.08 carat diamond framed by delicate sapphire accents totaling approximately 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bernard Passman 18k Gold, Diamond & Coral Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed by by renowned sculptor, Bernard K Passman, this 18k yellow gold ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, H color and SI clarity, atop ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Garnet Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring is both sizable and ready to be worn! Ring Size: 7.25 Weight: 10.9 grams
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$756Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Shape Brilliant Cut 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
$2,866Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 18K solid White Gold leaves circle ring is a fancy shape made of brilliant diamonds that have...
Diamond, 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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