18k White Gold 0.65ctw Pave Set Round Super Fiery Diamond Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 12.96 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, White Gold
26851 Chanel Fil de Camelia 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring #57 Sz 8
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring is Like-New condition 18k white gold ring weighs 6.1g All round diamonds, total weight 0.61ct Diamond G color VS2 clarity Ring on top measures 18.9mm x 18.7mm wide Size #57 8 (...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mariah Tash Lace and Pave Diamond Blue Eye Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 7 1/2. Ring Cannot Be Sized. An amazingly made Maria Tash 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Eye Ring.
Multifaceted Blue Splash Topaz Maxi Size in 18k Gold and Pavé of Diamonds Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Multifaceted Medium Blue Splash Topaz Maxi Large Size in 18k gold and pavé of diamonds ring Rings and earrings in a varied selection of 18 colours and gems see below Diamonds 0,41...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.70 ct D VVS Diamond & 1 ct Pavé Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite 18K white gold ring features a brilliantly faceted 0.70 ct D-color, VVS-clarity round diamond at its heart, dazzling against a sweeping band set with approximately 1 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Nail Ring 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Size 6 (52) With Box
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Juste Un Clou Classic Nail Ring 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Size 6 (52) With Original Cartier box This authentic Cartier Juste Un Clou ring is crafted in solid 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow gold Alexandrite Purple Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed to follow your finger’s natural curve, this ring offers a perfect, comfortable fit. 18K Yellow gold: 10.4 g 5 X Natural GHVS rose-cut diamonds: 0.50 ct. 41 X Natural white ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold...
J. Birnbach GIA 3.01 Carat D SI1 Oval Diamond 18K Split-Shank Pave Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring showcases a remarkable 3.01 carat oval cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded D SI1. The oval cut's elongated silhouette creates a graceful, finge...
Diamond
Blue Sapphire & Tsavorite Two Finger Ring With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.82gms,D:1.59cts,Slv:22.73gms, Sapp:4.76cts,TSAVORITE:0.2cts Size: 23X17X85MM
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.5ct Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamond Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.6g,D:2.21ct,SI:5.93g SAPP:12.5ct, Size: 25x17x40MM
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural 0.2 Ct. SI Clarity HI Color Pavé Diamond Signet Heart Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Celebrate love with this beautifully crafted diamond heart ring, designed in luxurious 18K rose gold and adorned with sparkling natural diamonds. The elegant open-heart silhouette sy...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Blue diamond pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted from luxuriant 18 ...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 18kt Gold Pavé Diamond Pear Shape Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt Gold Pavé Diamond Pear Shape Ring Diamonds: 213 brilliant cut diamonds, 5.32 Ct Material: 18kt white gold Ring size: 55 EU / 7.25 US 5 (Size can be adjusted for ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.58 Ct Round Pave Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.58 carats and diamonds of 0.1 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco-Inspired Geometric 18K Yellow Gold with Pavé Diamonds
Located in Covington, LA
Facts: Metal: 18K yellow gold and white gold Outer halo diamonds: 40 round pavé diamonds, approx. 0.38 carats total Center diamonds: 19 round pavé diamonds, approx. 0.28 carats total...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Empreinte 18ct Gold & Pave Diamond Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Empreinte 18ct Gold & Pave Diamond Ring From the high end collection is this stud detailing and approx 4cts of brilliant white diamonds. Size - 56EU Condition - Ver...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Moi&Toi 4 Carat Emerald Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4-carat natural heart shape emeralds The emeralds are surrounded by a lovely pave of brilliant round di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 2.02 Ct Yellow Cushion Diamond in a Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Cushion Cut Yellow Y-Z/SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold pave set Ring with halo with total weight of 0.46 Ct diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Shped Opal Ring With Emerald & Pave Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.437g,D:0.57ct, Emer:0.70ct,Opal:6.66ct,
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Black Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.12g,D:1.42ct,SI:7.78g RUBY:0.65ct,Enam:0.55g, Size: 26X17MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Rachel Koen Genuine Diamond Pave Ladies Ring 18K White Gold 0.20cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a classic and simple design, this sparkling 18k white gold wedding band is highlighted with pave set dazzling white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,700
Diamond Pavé Band
Located in São Paulo, BR
This 18k yellow gold band, fully set with diamonds, is a sophisticated piece with a strong presence. Diamonds run all the way around the band, providing continuous brilliance and ele...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Rd 4.00ctw Pave SZ 8 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 4.00ctw Style: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Green Chrysoprase & Diamond Pavé Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Toi et Moi-inspired cocktail ring features a double-stone design that pairs the electric hue of natural chrysoprase with the classic brilliance of diamonds. The bold, tw...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18kt White Gold Pavé Wave Diamond Ring with 2.6ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt white gold pave wave ring set with diamonds Diamonds: 2.62 Ct Top Quality,Cut and Clarity Material: 18 kt white gold Total weight: 10.7 gram Ring size: 54.5 ( can be resized fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave 2.20 Cts Round Brilliant Cut F/VS1 Diamonds Men's Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the ring features a round brilliant cut diamond with a total carat weight of 2.20 cts, set in a pavé style.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Cameo Shell Ring with Pave Diamond on the Edge Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold:5.450g, Diamond:0.40ct, Shell Cameo:8.55ct,. US-7
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dramatic 18K White Gold Black Rhodium Pave Ring with Colored Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One of a kind olid 18 K white Gold Ring with black Rhodium to creaate a dramatic and mystical look!
Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
18k White Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, White Gold
$1,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, White Gold
$1,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Rose Gold
Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Pave Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond Cocktail and Diamond Engagement Ring with Four Emerald-Cut Diamonds accented with Pave Yellow and White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold. Four Center Diamonds: 1.30 carats, Y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
Thin Dome 3 Row Round Cut Pavé Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.372ct 18k White Gold Gold Weight 3.07g Total Weight 3.144g Stamped: 18K d0.372ct
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
18K Yellow Gold Mini Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Mini Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
$872Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Mini Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Mini GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,734Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
$2,898Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
$2,898Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 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
18K Gold, EGL 1.51 Carat E/I1 Oval Diamond Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Oval shape EGL certified Diamond (E/I1) set in a fine 18k gold Pave set Engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,856Sale Price|25% Off
1 Carat Total Diamond Pave Wedding Band in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 1 carat total weight natural diamond wedding band is meticulously crafted in radiant 18k white gold, featuring a dazzling three-row pavé setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K Rose Gold 1.00Cttw Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carved Bovine Shaped Shell Cameo Round Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.450g, Diamond:0.40ct, SHELL CAMEOS:8.55ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
Wear alone or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” white diamonds between pave set white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.12 Ct H/VS2 Pave Emerald Ct Diamond 18K 3-Stone Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1.04 Ct Emerald Cut F-G/SI2 center Diamond set in a fine 18K Gold 3 stone Engagement Ring with 2 Emerald Cut diamonds the side with Pave Set Halo and Shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3 Stone Blue Sapphire Knuckle Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:4.91g, Diamond:3.1ct, Silver:13.41gm, Sapphire:3.30ct Size: 26X17X56MM"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Pave Lattice Milgrain Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 1.21 Carats Color/Clarity: VS1-2 / F-G Ring Size: 5.5 Ring Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Mini GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Mini GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow 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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