18 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Pave Diamond Rolling Rings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow, white, and rose gold Diamonds: 513 round cut: 2.57cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensions: the ring measures 5.0mm wide Weight: 11.96 g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Pave Diamond Gold Ring 6.25
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Cert 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond and Pave Diamond Gold Ring Mimicking a sold-out stadium, two halos of diamond pave circle a 18 karat gold bezel-set 1.03 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Key of Amsterdam white gold ring with rubellite and pave set diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Our signature ring from the Key of Amsterdam Collection in 18 karat white gold with a 4.7 carat rubellite and 0.26 carat diamonds. White gold ring with rubellite and pave set diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 0.92ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 0.92ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your style with this dazzling ring, featuring a 0.70-carat round diamond a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18K Pink Gold Ring will add a sparkle to any occasion.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,032Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Ring Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:0.6g,D:3.65ct, Sapphire:2.08ct Size: 46X17X28MM
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,840Sale Price|28% Off
18kt White Gold Pave Diamond & Tanzanite Band Ring, 8.90 TCW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary Pave Diamond Ring with Tanzanite, Center Stone, 8.90 TCW, 18KT The center Blue Tanzanite is measured as 9.31-11.27 x 6.80 mm with estimated weight of 5.10 carat. The tan...
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Geometric Chevron Pavé Diamond Wedding Band in 14K/18K Gold or Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.082ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 4.50g Total Weight: 4.516g Stamped: Au750 d0.082ct Ring Size...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold features diamonds pave set spindle seashell ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Carat White Gold and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A striking and bold 18ct white gold and diamond cocktail ring by Cartier c.2000s, of large circular form, the gently domed head fully pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds in 18...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
RUCHI Diamond Slices with Pavé White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 5.50 ct total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Love Ring CRB4085854
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
An 18k Rose gold Cartier diamond pave ring from the Love collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
RUCHI Tourmaline Cabochon & Fancy Pavé Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Tourmaline: 22.14ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.44ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Width - is approximately 1.6cm/0.63inches. Height - is approximately 2...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Love Ring Size 54 B4083400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier diamond pave ring from the Love collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Trillion Tanzanite & Pavé Diamond Black Rhodium Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Tanzanite: 3.59ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.41ct total weight. Height - is approximately 2.4cm/0.95inches.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Sculptural Lattice Pavé Diamond Wedding Band in 14K/18K Gold or Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.232ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 4.17g Total Weight: 4.216g Stamped: Au750 d0.232ct Ring Size...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, diamond pavé band ring, featuring 1.21 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity. Alex Jona jewels sta...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,752Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Center Stone Jade Cocktail Ring with Black Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.87g, Diamond:1.39ct, Silver:6.66g Jade:4.3ct Size: 28X17X29MM"
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Sapphire & White Diamond Pave Bee 18K White Gold Statement Animal Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite earrings are crafted in 18k white gold. Each earring features a charming insect design, adorned with vibrant blue sapphires and sparkling white diamonds. The eyes are...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$212,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Pavè
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in 18K white gold, the diamond is complemented by a delicate pavé setting along the band, adding a touch of subtle brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This sophisticated ring features a cluster of five emerald cut emeralds and pave diamonds, all set in 18 karat yellow gold. This stunning piece is available in size 6.5. Emerald Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Round Green Sapphire Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, 1.46 Carats
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
A 1.46-carat natural unheated green sapphire from Tanzania anchors this engagement ring by Ursula Rickmers Jewelry, held by four prongs in 18k yellow gold with a diamond pavé band.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring, 18kt Rose Gold, Pavé Diamonds, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring in 18kt rose gold with full pavé diamonds coils sensually around the finger, summoning the power and mystique of a venomous snake. Serpenti Viper on...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 5 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring Size 50 B4075850
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set half diamond ring by Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Pave Diamond Band Approx 1 Carat
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Band Approx. 1 ct - 18K White gold band weighing approx. 1 ct VS2-clarity and G-color. Unused with DeMesy box.
Pave White Diamond "Love You" Wide Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 5.25.
White Diamond, White Gold
0.62 Carat Pave Set Eternity Style Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.62 Ct VS2-SI1/G-H Total Weight of the ring: 11.2 gr 18K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sacchi Diamond Pavè 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Band Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Ring in 18 kt yellow gold with diamond pave inserts. Fashion Band Ring, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for crea...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Pave Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring B4211100
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold double Juste Un Clou ring by Cartier. The ring is in the style of a nail wrapping around the finger, set with round brilliant cut diamonds to the front sections. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.94 GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Round and Pave Side-stone Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring features a 0.94ct fancy yellow round diamond with VVS2 clarity, certified by GIA.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design Diamonds : 5,03 Carats E/F VVS Completely hand made in our Atelier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
EGL 2.49 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Square Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Light Yellow VS2 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a beautiful 18k gold pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo with total weight of 0.91 C...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave' 1.32 Cttw. Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Eye catching pave' set diamond ring with 35 diamonds = 1.32 Cttw! This ring has the look and the size at an amazing price. Made from fine 18 karat white gold and set with VS, F-G dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Triple Row Pavé Diamond Curved Contour Wedding Band in 14K/18K WG
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.459ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 4.26g Total Weight: 4.352g Stamped: 750 d0.459ct Ring Size: 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
18K Yellow Gold Three-Row Pavé Diamond Full Eternity Band 2.5ct DEF Vs/Vvs
Located in Plantation, FL
Suitable as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or statement accessory. Details: • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Total Diamond Weight: ~2.5ct • Diamond Clarity: VS • Diamond Color: D-G • Se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01 Ct Fancy Light Pink Cushion Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Square Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple GIA certified center Diamond set in a beautiful handcrafted 18k gold pave set Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring with double ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 21 Carat Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Double Pavé Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: Natural Panjshir Emerald, 21 carats, cushion cut Color: Vivid green Enhancement: CE(O) Minor (minor oil) Mounting: Platinum and 18K yellow gold Diamonds: Double pav...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires. There are a total of 140 Round Cut Diamonds, and 240 Round Cut Blue Sapphires. Make a l...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Pavé Eternity Band in 18k White
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful 18k white gold three-sided pave set diamond eternity band is mesmerizing with just the right amount of brilliance!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piero Milano Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band 18k Yellow Gold 0.44cttw
By PIERO MILANO
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold pave natural diamond ring features three-row sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Pavé Set with 1.12 ct. diamonds Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Pavé Set with 1.12 ct. diamond Ring Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together 1.12 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 52.5 EU / 6.25 US ( ring s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.0 Total carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.0 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold, Split Shank -2.95 Carat Oval Cut Natural Blue Sapphire -1.05 Carat Round Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Narrow Pavé Diamond Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously crafted diamond band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co. This ring forms part of their T True collection and is the wider model fe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.65 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
8.65 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. This unique Emerald Diamond Ring is made in 18K White Gold and has GIA certified 7.04ct Green Emerald in ce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crab Sea Cancer Sapphire Green Pave & Blue Opal 18K White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.10x4.10x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Blue Sapphire 2.53 CT 17 White Diamonds 0.13 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 1 MXOL 9.07 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 19.51 GM ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
R.C.M 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dome Ring
By RCM
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: R.C.M Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 156 round brilliant cut = 1.60cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 10 trillion cut = 2.40cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Pavé Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite wedding band is crafted in high polish 18k white gold. The flat band is adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds, pave set on all three sides, and accented with milgr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century GIA 3.28 carat pink sapphire diamond solitaire pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The sapphire’s elongated oval silhouette is elevated by a refined pave of bright white diamonds, their crisp sparkle enhancing the richness of the center stone without overwhelming i...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Lattice Natural Diamond Broad Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This structured multi-row diamond ring features parallel bands of brilliant round natural diamonds set in a secure pavé arrangement.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pink sapphire diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold pave set perfectly made
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Flawlessly made cocktail ring with oval pink sapphire and natural diamonds VS clarity F color. Ring is made in 18KT yellow gold featuring pave setting and classical design with a mod...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pavé Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and luminous, this ring is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) white gold and features a sophisticated design where a delicate band of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds embraces a singl...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy Bead Set Pave Diamond Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Revival diamond wedding band ring. 18 round full cut pave set diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,971Sale Price|20% Off
Star Shape Baguette Ring with Black Diamond in Center Enclosed by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18K:6.335g, Diamond:1.43ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,528Sale Price|20% Off
David Morris Pavé Diamond Cross Over Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat white gold pavé set round brilliant cut diamond crossover ring by David Morris. This ring is designed as a cross-over, pavé half set with round brilliant cut diamonds f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carat Diamond Pave Wide Stretch Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Miami, FL
This delightful 18kt gold stretch ring features 3.80cts of sparkling round diamonds, in a tasteful and classic look. The expanding stretching action makes this ring easy and comforta...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,430Sale Price|20% Off
1 Ring in 750/Rosegold with 1 Tourmaline Cab. + Diamonds Pavé
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
750/Rosegold ring set with 1 Tourmaline Cabouchon (oval, 18x11mm, 9,55cts.) + 30 Diamonds (D/VS, 1,17cts., round 1,2-2,5mm). Ringsize is 55 and resizable.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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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