GIA 1.8 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.8 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.71 Carat Emerald Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.71 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.71 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: 1.71 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.38 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.38 Color: H Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.2 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.2 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.5 Carat Radiant 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: Radiant Carat: 2.5 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.2 Carat Radiant 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: Radiant Carat: 2.2 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
Ruby White Gold and Platinum Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful group of 6 rubies surrounding a center stone set in 18 kt gold
Ruby, 18k Gold
White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring, 15-16mm, 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
. - A single 15-16mm White South Sea cultured pearl (Pinctada maxima), certified by the Pearl Science Laboratory (PSL), Tokyo, set at the centre of a diamond-pavé flower in solid 18K...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 8 Marquise= 0.292cttw Diamond: 42 Round= 0.35cttw Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 6.2 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.30 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 1.30 , exhibiting a captivating J and exquisite VS1. Handcrafted in whi...
Diamond, White Gold
3.45 Carat Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a beautiful 3.45-carat oval shape blue sapphire at the center. Surrounded by 12 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing 0.98 carats in total. Diamonds are also set halfway all...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.01 Carat Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a beautiful 2.01-carat oval shape blue sapphire at the center. Surrounded by 10 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing 0.87 carats in total. Diamonds are also set halfway all...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Promise Ring Flower Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful floral ring made with natural diamond in 18KT yellow gold. GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/G Cut:Round Brilliant Carat:0.04ct Grams:1.84 size: 6 Item#...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$7,355Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K White 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 1.01 with a delicate H and SI1. Th...
Diamond, White Gold
Schreiber Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond White Gold 18K Flower Designed Ring. Signed Schreiber.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.45 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple floral motif ring showcasing a vibrant 2.45-carat oval cut tanzanite, surrounded by 1.20 carats of 22 accent round diamonds. Made in 18 karats white gold. Style available ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.03 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 1.03 , exhibiting a captivating H and exquisite SI2. Handcrafted in yel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 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 1.51 , exhibiting a captivating J and exquisite SI2. Handcrafted in whi...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 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 1.2 , exhibiting a captivating J and exquisite SI2. Handcrafted in yell...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 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 2.3 , exhibiting a captivating G and exquisite VS1. Handcrafted in whit...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds. Diamonds 4.78 ct Baguette Diamonds 1.47 ct Total Weight 14.40 gr RF +GCHUA Italian Size 13.5 Usa Size 6.67 French...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k White gold flower or starburst diamond dome ring with a crossover notched band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1ct sapphire diamond ring floral ring 14KT gold cocktail flower ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Floral diamond ring made with incredible 1ct sapphire, the sapphire presents to be different color in different setting sometimes super light and bright while other times in candle l...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18 karat solid gold flower ring - Victorian Floral engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This marvellous floral ring is made in 18K yellow gold, marked with a 0,750 mark and set with little romantic rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Folding Flower Ring White and Black Diamonds Approx 12cts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k White Gold Weight - 22 Grams Ring Size -7.5 US (Resizable) Diamonds - 8 Carats of Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats of Natural Black Diamonds
Unique Diamond White Gold By-Pass Flower Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Delicate yet bold, this 18k white gold by-pass ring is charming and unique.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18 karat solid gold flower ring - Victorian Floral engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique flower shaped ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous floral ring is made in 18 karat solid yellow gold and set with little bu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,749
Rainbow Flower RIng
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
RIAD Ring in rose gold 18Kt 5.89 gr with Colored Sapphires 3.50 ct and diamonds G color VS clarity in total 0.01 ct. It is 110th anniversary of the creation of VITALE 1913 in 2023, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Bulgari Fancy Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Bulgari's Flower collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond center and five petals of natural fancy pear-cut sapphires in beautiful shad...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.68 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Flower Motif in 18K White Gold 98 Natural Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre- Owned 18K white gold eternity ring with 98 round natural diamonds weighing 1.68 carats total.
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
De Beers White Gold Diamond Flower Bombe Ring
By De Beers
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond dress ring by De Beers. The ring features an openwork flower design set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cat’s Eye Flower Ring 18K White Gold Grey Sapphire Konforti- Ready To Ship
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The “Asian Lily” ring from Konforti Jewelry’s Stone Garden Collection is a sculptural fine jewelry creation handcrafted in rhodium-plated 18K white gold.
Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, White 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
Art Deco Diamond 18K Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Filigree Flowers 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Diamond 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine .50ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Pierced ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Opera Tulle 18K Gold Red Enamel Diamond Double Flower Ring Size 51
By Buccellati
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The second flower is crafted in gleaming **18K white gold**, lavishly pavé-set with brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic flower ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a flower of diamond in the central part surrounded by petals studded with diamonds. Diamonds 6.53 ct Total Weigth 28.1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Floral Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Multi Row Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Statement Band 14K White Gold Triple Row Diamond Eternity Ring, a masterpiece of modern luxury. Meticulously crafted in 14K white gold, this stunning e...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.50 carats approx. Ring size US 7, can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Fancy Color Diamond Gold Flower Bypass Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k white gold flower bypass ring features a GIA 1.93-carat fancy dark greenish-gray round brilliant-cut diamond and a GIA 1.70-carat fancy brown-pink round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.00ct Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold flower ring. The ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 6.00ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Large Tanzanite Diamond Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive three dimensional flower cocktail ring featuring open gold work and pave diamond petals with a centralized 54 carat cabochon tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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
$2,050Sale Price|23% Off
Rainbow Flower RIng
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
The RIAD Ring is crafted in 18Kt rose gold, weighing 4.77 grams. It features stunning Oval Colored Sapphires with a total carat weight of 2.83, and is accentuated by Diamonds with a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...
Blue Topaz and Moonstone Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Brumani
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handcrafted in 18k rose gold, a flower design and adorned with round brown diamonds in Brazil by Brumani for a finger size 7.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring Metal: 18 karat white gold Weight: 3.33 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.65 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Top: 12mm Height: 7mm ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.18 ct approx Ring size US 7, can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Crafted in 18-karat Yellow Gold, this limited-edition state...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple floral motif ring showcasing a vibrant 0.87-carat oval cut blue sapphire, surrounded by 0.74 carats of 10 accent round diamonds. Made in 18 karats white gold. Style is ava...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,886Sale Price|30% Off
1.75 Carats Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 3.51 gms Diamond- 1.78 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 3.87 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$7,650 / item
Turquoise Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold. It is set with 1.60 carats of diamonds. Available in turquoise and teal color. The ring is a size 7 and may b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamonds, Tanzanite, 18 Karat White Gold Flowers Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure composed of three flowers studded with a central tanzanite surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 0.90 ct Tanzanite 1.36 ct Total weight 8.0...
Tsavorite, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This striking tank ring features a wide band with fluted detailing at the base and along the sides. The multi-lobed setting is adorned in the center, he...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Marquise Star Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Marquise Star Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings are an exquisite fusion of classic elegance and modern design, crafted with natural diamonds set in 18K yellow or white...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Gold 0.37 Ct Diamonds & Invisible 13.90 Ct Blue Sapphire Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 26 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.5 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 12.8 Grams Stone Type: 0.37 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F & 13.90 CT Natural Blue Sapphire Condition: N...
Blue Sapphire
1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful ring features 21 baguette cut diamonds and 35 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate combined weight of 1.25 carats. Ring Size: 6 3/4 (can be sized) Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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