New 18k White Gold 0.87ct Bezel Set Trillion Cut Diamond Solitaire Hammered Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Trillion Cut - Bezel Set -J Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.87ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.87 (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring 18 DEF VS clarity Emerald Cut Diamonds: Total 0.364ct 18k Yellow Gold Gold Weight 2.75g Total Weight 3.478g Stamped: Au750 d0.364ct
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Octagonal Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Octagonal Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring is an exquisite symbol of everlasting love! Handcrafted with 18kt yellow gold, the ring boasts an octagonal diamond and dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.69Cttw Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond ring design. This ring features 9 bezel set fine round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA .75ct Round Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Cable Braided Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set- L Color - VVS2 Clarity - 0.75ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring - Size 7
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is an 18k Gold Three-Stone Ring featuring Three Round White Diamonds. The primary diamonds are each ~0.26ct, G color & I2 clarity. Four accent diamonds are ~0.05ct each &...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.52ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious white gold, offering a warm, inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21ct Round Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold , providing a warm and inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.20ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious white gold , providing a warm and inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.72ct Pear Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold , providing a warm and inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.51ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold , providing a warm and inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.70ct Oval Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold , providing a warm and inviting aesthetic that highlights the diamond's icy clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut diamonds have been making waves in the world of fine jewelry, and this ring showcases ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut diamonds have been making waves in the world of fine jewelry, and this ring showcases ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Star of David 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke British Made Hallmarked Faith Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, this elegant open-style ring showcases a beautifully detailed Star of David on one side and a brilliant bezel-set round brilliant cut natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Half Bezel Set Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond halo ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a emerald gemstone in center and dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bezel Set 2.80 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Ribbed Textured 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond ring, featuring a magnificent 2.80-carat oval cut emerald, accompanied by 0.38 CTTW round cut diamond side stones, all beautifully set in a wavy textured ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Channel and Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage unisex ring boasts a natural oval-cut Blue Sapphire, mounted in a half-bezel setting, paired with additional tension set baguette and round-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$7,099Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Bezel Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly bezel-set in 14K yellow gold, the diamond sits in a sleek, eye-shaped setting that enhances its brilliance while providing a modern and secure frame.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Detachable Ring Jacket Bezel Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold bezel set natural emerald solitaire ring and diamond ring jacket.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Diamond 1.9 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, excellent Trio diamond ring set in pure 18k gold. Three round cut diamonds that are bezel-set horizontally to produce a modern, cutting-edge appearance.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring Ring Material :18k White & Rose Gold Gemstone Details: The 1st Main Stone is a GIA Graded, Natural Pink Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Band Ring 18 K White & Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely and very typical Band Ring by Mrio Buccellati bezel set with brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 1 ct, H color, vs clarity. The ring is currently size 18/58 and (U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold ring, weighing 10.29 grams and boasting a size 8.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Band with Eight Bezel Set Diamonds - Size 4
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold band with eight bezel set diamonds each weighing ~0.17ct and is graded at VVS2/F
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw GIA Round Bezel Set Diamond w/ Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly jaw dropping diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is completely drenched in very fine quality diamonds throughout this incredible design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring - Vivid Green Bezel Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Complemented by shimmering pave-set brilliant round cut diamonds along the shank, this ring exudes sophistication and allure.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.73 Carats Total Round Bezel Set Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This stunning round diamond engagement ring is beautifully set in 18 karat white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite ring is a .79 carat round brilliant diamond (...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold Ruby and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring features a 0.6 carat oval ruby set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates from within bezel setting, fancifully outlined by bright lively green French cut emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,390Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate eternal beauty with this 14K yellow gold eternity ring, adorned with a continuous circle of brilliant-cut diamonds. Each diamond is meticulously set to create a seamless, ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 3.93 Carat Vibrant green Zambian emerald cut Emerald bezel set East-West style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.30tcw 18K Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Dark Green Bezel Set 750 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: Yellow Gold 18K Setting Weight: 9.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Weight: 10.10-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color: Dark...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18k Gold 0.12ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Polished Finish Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 6.6 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Modern Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold split shank ring featuring an estimated 0.50 carat bezel set round brilliant cut diamond of VS clarity and H color. Finger size 6.5. Includes one sizing service ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.70 Carat Black Opal Freeform Shape Bezel Set 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.70 carat natural black opal in a free-form bezel setting and 0.26 carat round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold cocktail ring, showcasing a vivid full-spectrum play-of-...
Diamond, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bezel Ring, 7.88 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a luscious grass-green peridot weighing 7.88 carats faceted in a handsome cushion shape.
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 9ctw GIA Bezel Set Apple Green A Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Translucent Very Nice Apple Green - 15.45 x 12.70 x 4.31 mm - 8.90ct (exact) ** See Cer...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$687Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.60ct Bezel Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Thai blue sapphire with gorgeous fire and deep strong blue tone- for those who loves sapphires. The 6 diamonds are bright and lively and set neatly. Classic contemporary band ring ac...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.2ct Round Modern Half Bezel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.2 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$11,080Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.96 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This stunning 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring features Fourthly Four (44) Brilliant round diamonds channel and Micro-Prong set. We alternate round wire shanks w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carelle 18k Gold 0.26ctw Bezel Diamond & Amethyst Matte Finish Band Ring
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round domed Checkerboard Cut Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 0.25ct (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Bezel Set - G Colo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Kunzite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Kunzite: 1 cushion cut = 11.37ct Diamonds: round cut= 0.27cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing r...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Milgrain Oval Bezel Geometric Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, featuring a breathtaking center stone of oval J SI2 weighing 1.7. Craf...
Diamond, White Gold
6.94 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond 18K Black Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
6.94 carat emerald cut natural Thai ruby and 1.65 carat baguette diamond 18K yellow gold and black gold bezel cocktail ring, featuring the vivid purplish red ruby in a yellow gold be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rebecca Ring with Brown Diamond from K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
Hand fabricated in 18K yellow gold, the ring centers a warm, 0.46 carat brown diamond held in an 18K yellow gold bezel that highlights its earthy brilliance.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Round Sapphire Bezel Set in Yellow Gold with Pavé Set Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1 round blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat and round pavé set diamonds totaling 1.00 carat. Finger size is 6.5 and can be sized up or down.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring Description: This ring features a round old European cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Custom made eighteen karat 18K yellow gold estate ring with attractive step style wide band leading to one full cut round faceted .94 carat H/VS diamond solitaire in a rhodium settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring features natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, creating a luxurious and sophisticated design. With its radiant dome shape,...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
Kwiat 18k White Gold 0.40ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Knot Ring "Vintage"
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K White Gold Weight: 3.47 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (Fitted on a finger.
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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