Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The ring is made of 18K white gold and features a bold ruby cabochon surrounded by a cluster of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1960-70s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central ruby of 1.8 carats surrounded by double rows of diamonds for a total of 3.00 carats / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87ct Ruby 1.61ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make an unforgettable statement with this magnificent architectural cocktail ring, meticulously crafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Designer Made, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 1ct & Diamond Ballerina Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 0.90 Carat
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a harmonious combination of natural rubies and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55 carat Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
With a total of 9.14 grams of solid 18K Yellow Gold, 0.55 carat Diamond and 0.6 carat natural Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Ring, designed as a butterfly, featuring twenty one white gold pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats, Diamond 0.91 carats and Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 1.03 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Total Diamonds: 9 -Diamond Carat Weight: 0.35 ct -Diamond Color: E/F -Diamond Clarity: VS1/VS2 -Total Rubies: 9 -Ruby Carat Weight: 0.68 ct -Metal: 18k Yellow Gold A beautifu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.09 carats and Ruby 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a striking combination of a vibrant red ruby and a brilliant white diamond, creating a timeless and refined contra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Natural Siam Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent 18K white gold ring showcasing a natural cushion-cut Siam ruby weighing 3.71 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 5.48CT Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cocktail Ring Stunning 3.48CT Oval Ruby Deep Red, Clean & Brilliant GIA Report 2.00CT Baguette Diamonds G-H Color SI-I Clarity 18kt Yellow Gold The Top is19mm x 16m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Triple Flower Ring MF45-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating and sculptural ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring three textured floral clusters each centering a vivid round ruby surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This piece is bold and eye-catching, featuring a central cabochon-cut ruby surrounded by baguette-cut rubies. The design is complemented by side diamonds and crafted in 18K gold, ref...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
New Handmade 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.1 grams. Totally is center diamond 0.68 ct. All diamond is totally 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.28 carats, Ruby 1.60 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.48 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Entwined 18k Gold Ring with White Diamonds and Rubies
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
New Forms, is a sophisticated exploration of geometry through jewellery. Classic forms give way to new ones as curves, links and pivots emerge adding unusual dimensions and fluidity ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Connected 18k Gold Ring with White Diamonds and Rubies
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
New Forms, by Emre Osmanlar, is a sophisticated exploration of geometry through jewellery. Classic forms give way to new ones as curves, links and pivots emerge adding unusual dimens...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.48 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,424Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Oval 18k Yellow Gold Halo Rubover Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. Stylish modern halo ring featuring a fine natural deep red untreated/unheated ruby with a carat weight of 0.62ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k white gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Stamped 18k, 75,0 and weighs 5.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat 2.16ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Substantial, elegant, and full of visual impact, this is a standout ruby ring with a highly individual design. Weight: 11.4 Grams Stone: 2.16ct GIA No Heat Ruby Stone: 0.66ctw I SI1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.75ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF33-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold and glamorous cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring a central cluster of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 1.75 ct, dramatically framed by sweeping rows of...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF03-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, centering a prong-set round ruby totaling 2.70 carats atop a sweeping pav dome of round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold, perfect for spring and summer season.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Duchess Ring 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Specifications Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Duchess Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Gemstones: Rose-cut diamonds Natural rubies To...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.49 carats, Ruby 1.05 carats and Diamond 1.12 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams Ruby (Center) W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.67 carat, Ruby 4.95 carats and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.76 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats, Ruby 2.09 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro ruby diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its cabochon ruby, sparkling diamond accents, and 18k white gold setting, it is a sophisticated vintage piece with timeless glamour and undeniable presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k white gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in polished 18k white gold, the setting provides a cool, luminous backdrop that enhances the ruby’s color and the sparkle of the diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with diamond and ruby. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold swirl ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond swirl ring is a charming 1980’s design, centered by a cushion brilliant cut ruby weighing approximately 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow gold half-eternity ring with diamonds and rubies, 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Description — Elegant yellow-gold demi-alliance set with alternating diamonds and rubies, this ring combines classic refinement with a touch of color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring 6.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 750 and weighs 6.7 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond 3-Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Rubies: 30 baguette cut= 2.26cttw Diamonds: 12 round cut= 0.24cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Diamonds: 10 tapered baguette cut= 0.40cttw Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 2235532628
Located in Bloomington, MN
Infinity Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 2235532628 Crafted in 18k white gold, this striking ring centers on a round-cut red ruby weighing approximately 1.21 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.06ct Diamond 1.80ct Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and luxurious ring crafted in 18k white gold, stamped Br2.06 R1.80 18Kt, featuring an opulent pavé design of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF21-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A spectacular cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centering a deep crimson oval ruby cabochon of approximately 4.25 carats within an ornate openwork marquise-shaped mounting pav-set wit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accents of vibrant rubies add a touch of color and contrast. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a contemporary design.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ruby and diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, stamped 750, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.49 carats, Tsavorite 1.50 carats and Diamond 1.46 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 12.05 grams Ruby Width: 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats. The deep-red ruby is sur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 4.40ct Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring MF05-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The 6mm domed band is fully set with three rows of diamonds for a consistent shine. From the side, two discreet rows of petite diamonds line the gallery beneath the center ruby to pr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.79ct Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold ring is centered by a vivid 1.79 carat Mozambique ruby, a gemstone prized for its lively color and growing importance in the modern ruby market.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 1.94ct Ruby and 0.48ct Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Setting
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of 18k gold adds sophistication and depth, making this ruby and diamond ring a classic yet striking piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 2.48cts and Diamond 0.98cttw Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A ravishing, rich cherry red oval-cut ruby, weighing 2.48carats, radiates between of bright baguette diamonds and rows of smaller seamlessly-set further embellished on the sides with...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Rose Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF06-051826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This antique ring is teeming with old fashioned elegance. A 1.0 carat Ruby makes a statement at the center, while a halo of sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.30 carats allow it to effort...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari 18k White Gold 1.15 cts of Diamonds 1.02 Cts Oval Ruby GIA Report 2233803252 Ruby is Burma (Myanmar) Gia Report 2233803252 Dec 2 2025 Size 7.5 Ruby 7.5 x 5.2 x 3.4 mm 1.02 c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Ring Size: 10 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~6.24 mm x 5.06 mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,820Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This splendid 18-karat yellow gold ring is a refined example of classic and elegant jewelry, designed for those who love gemstones with timeless charm. Its structure is solid yet har...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Gold - 1990s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A classic expression of everlasting love and elegance, this vintage eternity ring (circa 1990) is crafted in solid 18k gold. The band features a continuous, shimmering pattern altern...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Suitable for any dress and occasion. 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 16.5mm (US 6) Total Weight : 4.08 gr. 11 Ruby, 0.78 ct. 7 Diamond G/VS, 0.348 ct
Diamond, Ruby, 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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