$3,686Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flower Yellow 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond 1.16 Cts/12 Pcs
18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Contemporary Design
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this wide band ring is crafted in 18K white gold and composed of multiple diamond-set floral motifs.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,768Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flower White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.41Carats/50 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.06Carats/3 Pcs
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Round Diamonds 1.40 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold flower ring with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.40 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire White & Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.95x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.05 CT 254 Pink Sapphire 5.41 CT 18KR 16.69 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious ...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Flower Ring CZ in 18k Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-Unbranded Ring -18k Yellow Gold -9.3 grams of 18K yellow gold -Flower dimension: 23mm -Multicolored CZ -Ring Size 6.75
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Blue Sapphire & Multi-Gemstone Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.00x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Blue Sapphire 0.06 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 39 Green Garnet 0.36 CT 1 PE 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 170 Ruby 2.43 CT 18KR 9.20...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Design Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x4.40x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "10 White Diamonds 0.09 CT 6 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 554 Pink Sapphire 6.81 CT 118 Ruby 1.39 CT 18KR 21.37 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 35 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 0.8 Carats Color: I-J Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Era: Antique Circa: 1870s Hallmarks: M...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Flower Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.21 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Orange Sapphire & Multi-Gemstone Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.20x4.60x3.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "274 Blue Sapphire 5.89 CT 16 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.36 CT 112 Green Garnet 2.19 CT 226 Orange Sapphir...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Fancy Diamond Lilly Flower Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.40x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Brown Diamonds 0.23 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.11 CT 85 Pink Sapphire 2.00 CT 30 Ruby 0.61 CT 18KR 7.50 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,238Sale Price|20% Off
Chic Diamond Flower White 18k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,5-G/VS1A Diamond 12-RND-0,22-G/VS1A Diamond 25-RND-0,08-G/VS1A Weight 8,6 grams Size US 7,2 It is our honor to cr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds was featured in an editorial in Vogue UA. Designed by oil painter Polya Medvedeva, this ring was created by a talen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
CARTIER Caresse d’Orchidées 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, the sculptural petals are pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a luminous interplay of light and texture.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Wild Flower in 18K Gold & Diamond Double Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Burmese Jade Flower ring with solid hand crafted 18k yellow gold and a White Diamond Centre.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,531Sale Price|20% Off
White 18K Gold Diamond Elegant Flower Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold Diamond 72-RND57-0,308-4/6A Diamond 12-RND57-0,296-4/5А Weight 4,37 grams Size USA 7.5 It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Textured Flower Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Pink Sapphire Flower Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The petals have textured gold work.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Double Flower Diamond Ring 2 CTW in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Double Flower Diamond Ring 2 CTW in 18k Yellow Gold Elegant and eye-catching, this Double Flower ring features a dazzling dual-floral design that delivers exceptional sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trendy Ruby Emerald Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Open Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Ruby Flower Open Ring in 18K gold with Diamond which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian 2.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian 2.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver flower ring captures the romance and artistry of the late 19th century in an elegant floral design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,184Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Flower Collection Fuschia Gemstone Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Flower Collection Fuschia Gemstone Ring 66 Diamonds - 0.65CT 28 Green Garnets - 0.60CT 295 Rubies - 6.95CT 18K Rose Gold - 20.81GM Unique handicrafts and precious Fuschi...
Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Hearts and Flower Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fashion ring crafted in 18k white gold. It features three pear rubies, weighing a total of 2.13 carats, with a vivid red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Padparadscha & Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely and lively floral ring is made in 18k white & rose gold, and ready to be worn.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Whit...
Gucci Flower Open Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 6
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Gucci ring, showcasing the brand's iconic style and nature-inspired elegance. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this open-ended ring features a dual motif design. O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,773Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
18k White Gold 2.69tcw Chocolate & White Diamond Flower Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage statement ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a floral motif set with a combination of brown and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Flower Cocktail Solitaire Ring 18k Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Style: Cocktail Solitaire Theme: Flower, Blossom Meas...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Ring flower-shaped 18K White Gold and Natural Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Embodying organic grandeur and modern...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail 3.30 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail 3.30 TDW This unusual vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with genuine diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Amethyst and Ruby Ring features a center Pear shaped Amethyst weighing 3.02 carats set within a Pave Ruby Flower Ring in an ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grissogono Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grissogono Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Diamonds 4.92ctw US Size 5.75 Retail $34,800.00
Diamond, White Gold
Crivelli Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.77Cttw Size 6
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in fine 18k rose gold. Total diamond weight: 0.77 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,603Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Flower White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold PE 1.55Carats/12 Pcs
18k Gold
$1,700 / item
Ruwaya 18K Rose Gold Flower Pink sapphire Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires Petal ring Gross weight 5.89 g Diamond weight 0.18 cts Diamond color / Clarity GH / VS-SI
Rose Gold
Annamaria Cammilli 18K White Gold 0.90ct Diamond Flower Ring AC01-050626
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in Southampton, PA
This pieces 18K White Gold setting features a 3mm wide band and a 9mm top height.This jewelry piece is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Floral Flower Clover Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance, color, and brilliance. This striking ring showcases a vibrant array of rubies, artfully arranged within a clover-shaped design. The rich red stones are encircl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant 0.56ct Diamonds Flower-Shaped Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in elegance with this exquisite ring, meticulously crafted from 18K white gold. Adorned with 15 round brilliant diamonds, boasting a total carat weight of 0.56ct, each stone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Fashion/Statement Estate Ring Flower Design
Located in Houston, TX
This striking and intricate vintage diamond ring features a one-of-a-kind floral design. Crafted in 18k white gold, it is set with approximately 1.64 carats of natural round diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,191Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning Flower White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.81Carats/126 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.24Carats/5 Pcs
18k Gold
$1,929Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sun Flower White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.36Carats/56 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.08Carats/3 Pcs
18k Gold
$7,451Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flower Yellow 18K Gold White Yellow Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.26 Cts/22 Pcs Yellow Diamond 2.08 Cts/11 Pcs
18k Gold
Emma Chapman 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Ring, Artisan Design
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a one-of-a-kind 18k yellow gold diamond enamel flower ring. We have used the ancient art of enamel in this ring and created a beautiful rose, which is flanked by a full cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
$8,362Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5.18Ct Diamond and Black Diamond Flower 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dive into the realm of opulence and artistic beauty with this vintage-inspired flower ring. Masterfully crafted in 18 Karat rose gold, this unique piece is a harmonious blend of clas...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1.50 Pavé Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the breathtaking 1.50 Pavé Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold, a masterpiece from Elizabeth Fine Jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Flower Fashion Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.35 carats of natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.52 carats of Natural Sapphires (6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Flower Shaped Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Handmade Floral Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H-I Ring Size: US 7 All Ring Sizes Available Features Natural Diamond Flower Ring Floral Four-Petal Design 1.25 Carat Total Diamond Weight Solid 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Flower Ring with Tourmaline and Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold flower ring set with 5 pear cut pink and red tourmalines (app. 8.5 crt.) and in the heart of the flower a brilliant cut diamond, and in the shank a leaf shaped decor...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
White Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold/Platinum "Flower" Engagement Ring:
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic 18k white gold Flower ring with diamonds 1.68ct, Modern
Located in Chorzów, PL
A ring in the shape of a diamond crimson flower, crafted from 18-karat white gold with a platinum setting. Origin: Western Europe, second half of the 20th century The ring is set w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,705Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Butterfly with Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.85ct
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K white gold and features a flower and a butterfly.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Huge 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This huge Sapphire flower ring is set with invisible set Sapphire Stones. The center is set with Diamonds there are 10. The Sapphires are a beautiful blue hue deep tone intense sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,700 / item
Ruwaya 18K Yellow Gold Flower green sapphire Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A delicate masterpiece of craftsmanship, this yellow Gold Petal Ring embodies elegance and femininity. Designed with an organic, sculptural form, the ring features a stunning flora...
Green Sapphire, White Gold
$1,700 / item
Ruwaya 18K white Gold Flower Blue sapphire Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A delicate masterpiece of craftsmanship, this white Gold Petal Ring embodies elegance and femininity. Designed with an organic, sculptural form, the ring features a stunning floral ...
Blue Sapphire, 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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