18k Black Diamond, African Ruby and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.50 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 18.1 grams Black Diamond: 3.05 carats African Ruby: 7.16 carats Ruby: 7.29 carats
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.03ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Ring Size-7.25 US, Top 17*15 MM Gross Weight: 4.080 gms Gold Weight: 3.744 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold DIAMOND Weight: 1.03 cts RUBY Weight: 0.65 cts...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 0.37ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A vertical channel of baguette diamonds totaling 0.37 carats cut into the shoulders beside it, adding a sharper geometric edge against the ruby center stone.Offered in estate conditi...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps body heat that is used to conduct the heat apart from the sensitive parts .
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is in size 7 and can be resized. Center Stone: Ruby .40 carat Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 (can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications: Dimensions: Ring Size-7.50 US, Width- 15*10 mm Gross Weight: 4.050 gms Gold Weight: 3.852 gms Gold Purity: 18k White Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.21cts RUBY Weight: 0.78 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Milgrain Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring centers on an oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Wave Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold There are 2.00 Carats in Rubies There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds G SI The ring weighs 5.4 grams The ring is a size 6.5, not sizable
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby Material: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 16.31 grams Gemstones: Ruby: 2 rubies in a rich, intense red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Pave Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.38ct Ruby, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of our Heavy Dome Shape Pave Ring, crafted from luxurious 18k white gold. This stunning piece features a captivating arrangement of Rubies and white...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring centered around an impressive oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 14.36 carats. The ruby displays a vivid pinkish-red hue with rich internal character, enha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring MF32-051526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is designed to make a statement. A radiant Ruby serves as a stunning focal point, while Diamond accents further elevate the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.57ct & 0.79ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling RUBY & DIAMOND.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,500 / set
18K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold, this striking wide band ring showcases an exquisite blend of brilliance and bold color.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful ring featuring a central ruby and 20 Diamonds Ruby 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.3mm, approx 1ct Marked: KW 18k 49957 58123 Ring top 15 x 13mm. Ring size 5.5 (Sizable) Total Weight: 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly colored ruby at its center, framed by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural mid-century cocktail ring handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a vibrant oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring — Marquise Center Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant cluster ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a vivid marquise-cut ruby at its center, framed by a halo of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.50 carats and Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly hued ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set round ruby cabochon, adorned further by three bezel set oval ruby cabochons, decorated with nine channel set square s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.08ct Diamond and 1.76ct Ruby Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds and Rubies - Diamonds Carat Weight: 1.08 carats - Rubies Carat Weight: 1.76 carats Center Ruby: 1.08 carats Weight: 6.8 grams Size: US 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring features 25 Round Brilliant cut Rubies surrounded by 18 Round Brilliant Diamonds, all...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K Rose Gold - Custom Color: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, and White Gold - Gross weight: 5.26g - Gold Weight: 4.56g - Gemstones: Ruby,Diamond - Ruby CTW: 3.096 (15pcs) - Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,486Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this striking cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a bold, architectural arrangement of 1.74 ct created rubies and 1.5 ct diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.80ct Ruby
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant ring crafted in 18-karat white gold, a refined piece of jewelry that combines harmonious design with the finest quality materials. The solid and finely worked setting feature...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.22 carats, Ruby 2.0 carats and Diamond 1.03 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.70 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique 18K Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamonds An exquisite antique ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a vivid cushion-cut ruby and a deep blue sapphire set side by ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Beaded Wedding Band. Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Band 18K White Gold 1.58mm
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5, 7 US, Resizable Made By: Estate Diamond Jewelry Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,060
18k Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bold and Elegant. Set with a Cabochon-Cut Ruby. Encircled by Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds. Gold Setting. 21st Century. Size - 3.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, Seven Rubies, 0.89ct Total
Located in Covington, LA
Details Gemstones: Seven natural round rubies Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.36 carat Accent Stones: Six round brilliant-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.53 car...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.7ct ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a geometric band, a 1.7 carat ruby and 0.6 carat diamonds / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIMELESS 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This ring belongs to the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913, an Italian house known for its fine jewellery craftsmanship. Crafted in white gold, it features three parallel rows alter...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby 1.53ct and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring set with a natural ruby from Myanmar (Burma) weighing 1.53 carats. The ruby has been heat treated, a standard enhancement commonly accepted in the trade to improve color...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Filigree Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
This is a truly delicate and lightweight piece, perfect for adding a touch of vintage luxury to any collection. Ring Size: 54 (EU) Resizable: This ring can be professionally adjus...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIMELESS 18K white gold rubies and diamonds band ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Understated yet undeniably refined, this slender band from the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913 channels the era’s love of symmetry and precision. A single row of vivid rubies runs...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats, Ruby 2.58 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.84 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.71 carats, Ruby 0.76 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.22 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Le...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.68 carats, Ruby 2.47 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.59 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 1.92 carats and Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carat, Ruby 3.55 carat and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.7 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, the setting enhances the vivid color of the rubies while beautifully complementing the bright diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.00ct Ruby, 0.17ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Ring Size-6.25 US, Top Width- 16 MM Gross Weight: 4.330 gms Gold Weight: 4.096 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.17 cts RUBY Weight: 1.00 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Italian 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: 1990s Style: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold with white gold diamond settings Ruby: Oval faceted, approx. 2.5 carats Diamonds: 20 round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fine Ruby set in a wearable custom made diamond mounting. 5.77 carat Cushion cut “Intense Red” Burma Ruby set in a custom made diamond mounting. .78 carats of white round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.22 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 1.15 Carat Diamond = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features vibrant square-cut rubies channel-set in sinuous diagonal rows, framed by pavé set brilliant cut diamonds that curve gracefully across the bold, 18K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond and Ruby anniversary band set on 18k yellow gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Ruby and Diamond Stone Size: 3mm Stone Weight: Diamond 0.55 total carat weight, Ruby 0.60 tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
RUBY: 0.45CTS DIAMOND: 0.24CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 5.32 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.46 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represent...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,870Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carat Deep Red Ruby And Diamond Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring. 1.06ct deep red oval cut natural ruby set in a finely made 18k yellow gold halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sculptural design makes this ring simply unforgettable. Incredibly chic, the unique 18K White Gold setting comes to life thanks to inset Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Along the band, the surface is engraved with a floral motif, accented by a single emerald and an additional ruby set directly into the gold. The ring is executed in 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 14.30 grams. The ring size is US 6. The diamonds weigh appx. 0.9...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.84 carats, Ruby 1.75 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.17 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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