$3,462Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Diamond Flower Elegant Ring for Her 18 K Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold Diamond 76-Round-0,299ct-4/6A Diamond 1-Round-0,074ct-4/5А Diamond 4-Pear-0,083ct-4/5 Diamond 4-0,203ct-4/5 Weight 3,62 grams Size USA 7.2 It is our honour...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
7.18 ct. yellow Sapphire & 0.87 diamonds Flower Ring, 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A unique and beautiful flower ring, expertly crafted in 10 grams of luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.53ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.53 Color: I Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.3ct Round Solitaire Flower Engraved Vine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.3 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.7ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.7 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.9ct Oval Icy Snowflake Flower Cluster 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 0.9 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,762
Diamond Flower Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
So much sparkle set into a beautiful and iconic flower design. 2.15 carats of F color VS round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Currently a size 6.5 but can be sized...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Oval Double Halo Flower 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval diamond with a total weight of 0.90 , exhibiting a captivating J and exquisite VS1. Handcrafted in yel...
Diamond, Yellow 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
GIA 2.22 Carat Emerald Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 2.22 Color: E Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.06ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a magnificent round diamond weighing 1.06 with a delicate I and SI1. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Blue & Yellow Sapphire Double Flower Ring in 18K Rose Gold 4.36 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Charming and colorful double flower ring crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring blue and yellow sapphires totaling 4.36 carats. The floral design is accented with a delicate beaded trim...
Blue Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.24 Carat Oval Double Halo Flower 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval diamond with a total weight of 1.24 , exhibiting a captivating I and exquisite SI2. Handcrafted in whi...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Double Halo Flower 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval diamond with a total weight of 1.01 , exhibiting a captivating H and exquisite SI1. Handcrafted in yel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
17.5 mm Pearl South Sea Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ring, 1970 Massive 17.5 mm South Sea Pearl masterfully rolled into a Yellow Gold leaf with a line of round-cut Diamonds. 1970es ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow 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
18 and 24 K gold Engagement ring with diamond centre.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 and 24 K gold ring with diamond centre. Carved and moulded by a skilled artisan of Italy, this statement gold ring gives a rich outwardly look and feel to the wearer and is cer...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, 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...
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.58 Carats Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.58 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is a size 7.5, sizable The ring weighs 3.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring .75ct
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold flower ring featuring 3/4 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond White Gold 18K Ring Crossover Flower
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in white gold 18K rose cut and round cut diamonds 1.42 carat, estimated G/H color and Si1 clarity. Size: 55 Total gross weight: 5.16 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style. These exquisite jewels feature flower-shaped diamonds resulti...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring – 3.26CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and eye-catching, this 18K white gold flower ring features an impressive 3.26ct of diamonds in a beautifully sculpted floral design.
Diamond, White Gold
Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this amethyst, diamond, and 18k yellow gold flower ring, designed as a five-petal floral motif composed of pear-shaped amethysts surrounding a diamond-set center.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98 Carats Diamond Flowers on Bars Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Flowers scattered on white gold bar ring. The ring is 18K White Gold The ring has 0.98Ct in Diamonds F/G VS/Si.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 3.61ctw Natural Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 3.61ctw Natural Diamond Flower Ring Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.22ctw of round cut., 0.85ctw of princess cut and 1.54ctw of marquise cut Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.44 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Round Emerald is 0.44 Carats There are 0.26 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The size is a 6.75, sizable. The ring weighs 4.5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boston, MA
18k Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Flower Ring A stunning celebration of nature-inspired design, this exquisite vintage flower ring showcases the warmth and contrast of three colors of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond & Green Jade Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond & Jade Flower Ring, showcasing a beautifully carved jade flower as the centerpiece.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.77 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Round Blue Sapphire 0.77 Carats, HEATED. The Diamonds 0.33 Carats F/G VS/SI The size is a 6.75, sizable. The ring w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,526Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flower Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flower Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring is crafted with natural diamonds and fancy yellow diamonds, set in 18K white gold.
White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Flower Design Briolette Diamond Blue Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in blue (customizable color) gold 18K briolette cut and round cut diamond 4.26 carat, estimated G color and Si1 clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Inspired by the beauty of blooming petals, this exquisite diamond cluster ring showcases an eye-catching arrangement of natural marquise and pear-shaped diamonds that create a radian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 66 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 18KR 13.12 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collect...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
Flower Diamond Ring Studded in 18K White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k White gold with 6 Flower shaped Leaf in diamond weight 0.76 carat, this entire ring studded in 18k White gold weight 4.48 grams, ring size can be ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 18k Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grisogono 18K Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring Diamonds: 1.80cts Color: G-H Clarity: VS1/VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 Retail price: $17,200.00 SKU: DGR01034
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 0.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.35 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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. Color: F-G Clarity: SI
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Damiani 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Damiani
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Damiani 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring Diamonds 0.31ctw Made in Italy Retail $4400
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite “Marguerite” ring channels timeless floral elegance with a vibrant ruby at its heart, surrounded by a halo of sparkling white diamonds that mimic the petals of a daisy...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: 5 pink pear cut sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 3.29 Carats Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Di...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18K Gold Red-Rhodium Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fashion ring adorned with 5.52 carats of round-cut white diamonds. The vibrant sparkle of the diamonds is set against a backdrop of 18k gold, enhanced with vivid red-rhodi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
18K White Gold 1.20ct Diamond Flower Ring MF07-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricate floral design makes this luxury ring a work of art. Incredibly detailed, the flower-shaped design comes to life thanks to white and yellow Diamonds with a total weight o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring – White, Pink & Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold floral cocktail ring crafted in 18K white, yellow, and rose gold, set with 2.38 carats of sparkling white, pink, and yellow diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$22,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Double Flower 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous fancy flower shaped Diamond Ring that will absolutely shine the brightest in any room.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7 Diamond Flower Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.70 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Ring Size: 7 (resizable)...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Flower Ring, 4.72ct Pear Diamond Cocktail
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The asymmetrical placement of the flowers adds movement and dimension. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring is set with pear-shaped diamonds totaling 4.72 carats, complemented by ora...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,505Sale Price|23% Off
AENEA 18k White Gold White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
The Moving fourth clover leaf makes this ring an amazing communication piece. Easy to wear and still prominent, the sparkle of the E colour VVS Diamonds strike your eye. Paving: Whi...
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,362Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5.18Ct Diamond and Black Diamond Flower 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wear it, and let your fingers narrate a story of vintage glamour and timeless elegance. Black Diamond 1.07 carat Round Diamond 4.11 carat 18K Rose Gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Flower Shaped 18k White Gold Diamond Ring - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning flower shaped 18k white gold ring, adorned with 45 diamonds is sure to catch the whole room's attention
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carats Mixed Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Flowers Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with Diamonds of 2,70 carats, in perfect pear and round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Elongated Flower Diamond Ring Totaling 1.71ct
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18-karat rose gold elongated flower ring is a true statement piece, designed with elegance and sophistication in mind. The intricate flower motif features delicately cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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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