Timeless 1.36ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 1.36ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite pave ring showcases a 1.01-carat cushion-cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alluring 1.16ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Alluring 1.16ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Embrace the epitome of luxury with this exquisite diamond pave ring, showcasing a bre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pave Half-eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking band ring adorned with 1.49 carats of round white diamonds. The brilliance of the diamonds is enhanced by the warm glow of 18k rose gold. Crafted with precision, the ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Pave Diamond Wide Buckle Flexible Panther Link Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds -0.16ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Sapphire Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.58g,D:1.33ct,SI:10.33g SAPP:0.65ct, Size: 27X17X36MM
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.8g,D:0.8ct,SI:5.36g RUBY:1.53ct,Enam:0.2g, Size: 25X17X37MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Double Finger Swirl Waves Diamond Pave 18K Rose Gold Statement Knuckle Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This ring features intricate swirling patterns encrusted with sparkling diamonds of 4.90 ctw, creating a mesmerizing visual effect. The elegant design showcases a harmonious blend o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold and Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful late 20th-Century, 18k yellow gold Judith Ripka Classic Revival style cocktail ring truly does dazzle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frog Ruby Diamond Pave Green Garnet & Yellow Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.80x2.50cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "10 Black Diamonds 0.28 CT 15 Green Garnet 0.35 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18 Yellow Sapphire 0.42 CT 18KY 5.32 GM (WBTT)" 18K ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.50x1.70x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 12 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 11 Green Garnet 0.12 CT 17 Ruby 0.34 CT 18KR 3.27 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fan...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x2.50x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "8 Fancy Diamonds 0.23 CT 96 Pink Sapphire 1.79 CT 18KR 6.40 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Concave Ring by Fern Freeman with Pave Diamonds (0.56 cttw).
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K Yellow Gold Concave Ring by Fern Freeman is a sophisticated blend of modern design and luxurious craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.70x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 4 Pink Shell 1.05 CT 38 Pink Sapphire 0.34 CT 8 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 4.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & P...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 2.01 Natural Oval Cut Diamond Ring VVS2 With Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
GIA Certified 2.01 Diamond engagement ring with a four-prong in 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 1.29ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.29ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Experience the epitome of luxury with this exquisite diamond pave ring, featuring a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 1.75ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.75ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified This breathtaking ring features a 1.00-carat round diamond with an excellent cut, off...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Diamond Pavé Twisted Love Knot Everyday Ring in 14K/18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.215ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.151g Total Weight: 3.194g Stamped: Au750 d0.215ct Ring Size...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Timeless 0.42ct Pave Natural Diamond Ring with Artful Band in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Grace your hand with the exquisite brilliance of this 0.42ct pave diamond ring, a perfect blend of elegance and artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstone & Tourmaline Diamond Pave Fly Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
5 Fancy Diamonds 0.03 CT 22 Green Garnet 0.20 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.17 CT 6 Yellow Sapphire 0.04 CT 18KR 5.77 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jason of Beverly Hills Pavé Diamond 'The Claw Ring' 18K Gold Limited Edition
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Total Carat Weight: 6.14 CTW Stone Count: 409 Diamonds Ring Size: 6 Ring Band ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 1.10ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.10ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in the timeless elegance of this 18k rose gold diamond pave ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luminous 1.44ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.44ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Experience the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking 18k white gold pave ring, fea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.76ctw G VS Pave Diamond Wide Concave Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2 Clarity - 2.76ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Diamond Pavé Twisted Love Knot Everyday Ring in 14K/18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.215ct 18K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 3.13g Total Weight: 3.173g Stamped: Au750 d0.215ct Ring Size...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stenzhorn Pave Diamond And Spinel Crocodile Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
The ring is pave set with round cut diamonds weighing 2.00 carats with eyes set with round cut spinel weighing 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/2.03 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/2.03 ct - IGI Certified A mesmerizing 18k rose gold diamond pave ring, featuring a stunning 1.73 carat, heart-shaped center dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.50ct Pave Set Diamond Cluster Flower "Rose" Shaped Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Flower Diamond Cluster Ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with remarkable at...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.26 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.26 ct - GIA Certified Embrace the endless sparkle of this exquisite pave diamond ring, meticulously crafted in gleaming 18k wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Pink Gemstone & Diamond Pave Fly Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.75x2.30x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Amethyst 1.85 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.11 CT 68 Pink Sapphire 1.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 5.86 GM 18K Gold...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER - Trinity ring with pavé diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Trinity ring in three 18k golds and diamonds. Retail price: €15,000. Condition: very good. Size: 52 (non modifiable). Design width : 4mm. Diamond weight : 0.99 carat. Total w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.04ctw Fishtail Pave Set Diamond Cable Sides Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Fishtail Pave Set - Fiery - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.04ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold Fancy Smoky Quartz Pavé Diamond Floral Heavy Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The overall craftsmanship and solidity of construction are evident throughout, resulting in a bold, weighty, and impeccably finished piece. Details: • Metal: 18K rose gold • Gemst...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lustrous 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified This captivating ring exudes brilliance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asscher Bezel-Set Diamond Pavé Encrusted Bypass Statement Ring in 14K/18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Asscher & Round Cut Diamonds: Total 1.733ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 5.04g Total Weight: 5.385g Stamped: Au750 d0.384ct d1.349ct R...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
4.34 Carat White Diamond Pave Set Ring in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
4.34 carat White Diamond pave set ring handcrafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER - Trinity ring with pavé diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Trinity ring in three 18k golds and diamonds. Retail price: €15,000. Condition: very good. Size: 53 (non-modifiable). Design width : 4mm. Diamond weight : 0.99 carat. Total w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate elegance and love with the Heart Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring, crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Aqua Teal Blue Oval Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Pave 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
9 Carats Genuine Paraiba Tourmaline Oval-Shape Brilliant Cut Form 16mm length of gemstone 12mm width of gemstone Diamonds 0.65 ctw G VS Pave Paraiba Tourmaline: 1.00 ctw 18K Yellow G...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.43cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Multi Drop Shape Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18k white gold. This ring features 70 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds studded in alternate drop shaped shank designed halfway through the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,722Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,681Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Gia French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$6,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vaid Roma Pave Diamond Italian Snake Ring
By Vaid Roma
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite import by Pampillonia Jewelers, designed by Vaid in Rome, is a striking example of Italian artistry. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the ring features a sculptural, snake...
Diamond, 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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