9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate Amazing shine and design cocktail ring. 9 Carat Diamonds VS quality E color Cocktail 18 K Gold Rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Green Tourmaline with Diamond Pave' Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat Green Tourmaline with diamond pave' containing 1 pear shape cut tourmaline of gem quality weighing 3.02cts. surrounded by 85 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality wei...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Three Row Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 43 round brilliant cut = 0.64cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea White Pearl Pave Diamond Lux Cocktail Flower Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
South Sea White Pearl Pave Diamond Lux Cocktail Flower Ring 18 Karat White Gol 18 Karat White Gold Genuine White South Sea Pearls & White Diamonds AAA Quality South Sea Pearls 0.50 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
East West Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pink Sapphire, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Sapphire Color: Pink Sapphire Variety: Natural Corundum Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.82 CTW Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,583Sale Price|20% Off
3.06 Carat Emerald Ring 0.97 Carat SI/H Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leaf Design Two Finger Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT Gold:2.4g, Diamond:3.02ct, SiIver:25.79g Ruby:1.63ct" Size-8.5 (Adjustable)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Le Vian Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Signet Style Ring Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Contemporary Le Vian pink sapphire and pave diamond ring with intricate two-tone gold detail.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T True Wide Band Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This dazzling Tiffany T True diamond band ring is absolutely striking on the finger. Founded in 1837 in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world's most stor...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat White Gold Pave Eternity Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.91 Total Carat Ladies Pave-Set Diamond Eternity Band
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Get two more petite diamond pave channel rings and stack "Eternity Grande" between the two.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL US 1.11 Carat G/SI2 Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Pave Set Ring and Band
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very shiny Round Brilliant G/SI2 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold Pave Set Engagement Ring along with a Pave Set Matching Band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in 18K Yellow gold. Pave set brilliant round diamonds are F-G VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80CT Round Diamond Pavé Set 18 Karat 3 Color Gold Fancy Modern Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 2.80 Carat three tone 18 Karat Gold fancy Diamond Ring is encrusted with White Color G Clarity SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds making this Ring a bold statement, This Rin...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Engagement Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Ladies Engagement Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -2.42 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald, GIA Certified -G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Di Modelo Pavé Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three Row Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Di Modolo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Contemporary multi-row band ring by designer Di Modelo sparkles and shines with glittering diamonds, while the center sapphire stone adds an elegant pop of color. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
3.23 carats total weight Diamond Band Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
3.23 carats total weight Diamond Band Dome Ring in 18k White Gold Pave Dome Diamond Ring features 3.23 carats of bright and lively Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave set in three rows on...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Black Diamond Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K White Gold Pave Black Diamond Snake Band .30 cts. Black Diamonds .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 88 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 9 sizing available Weight: 12.50 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Multi Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring with Ruby Flower in 18 Karat White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 Enhance your fine jewelry collection with the allure of this gorgeous Le Vian multi row diamond ring featuring a captivating ruby and diamond flower motif at its he...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Black and White Diamond Pave' Wide Eternity Band 2.30 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
Our striking Black and White Diamond Pavé Wide Eternity Band, a true masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with precision and artistry, this exquisite band features a ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price|42% Off
GIA Certified 0.5ct Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring’s clean, straight band is delicately set with approximately 0.15 carats of natural pavé diamonds, lending a refined sparkle that enhances the cen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
0.5ct GIA Princess-Cut Diamond Cathedral Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Details: Main Stone: 0.5ct natural princess-cut diamond Stone Quality: VS clarity, G color (GIA certified) Side Stones: Approx. 0.9ct natural pavé diamonds Metal: 18K white gold ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Pavé Diamond Band in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity pavé diamond band ring circa 1980, set in 18K white gold with a fine brush mat finish, Circa 1980.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.03ct Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold I SI2 Clarity
Located in Aventura, FL
Beautiful 5.03 carat radiant cut natural diamond ring, set in an elegant 18k white gold pavé setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Royal Blue Oval Sapphire Pave Diamond Halo White Gold
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Royal Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring has an oval-shaped 1.54 carat royal blue sapphire at its center. There is diamond pave set around the center stone as well as alon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Pave Eternity Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
French Pave Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold 3.5mm 17 Stones totaling 2.89CT F/G color VS clarity Size:4.75
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$820 / item
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural various fall colored diamonds French Cut micro-pave band, 1.35cts
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This unique diamond band features an assortment of 27 Fall colored micro-pave round diamonds, 2.25 mm each and 1.35 carats total weight set in French cut style 18K yellow gold band.
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Internally Flawless Clarity D Color Cushion Cut Pave Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a stunning embodiment of elegance, this ring showcases a GIA-certified 1-carat cushion-cut diamond boasting exceptional D color and FLAWLESS clarity grades. Certified by ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin "Capri Plus" Pavé of Diamonds in Ebony Setting
By Roberto Coin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Roberto Coin Capri Plus Ebony Wood & Diamond Women's Ring in 18k gold plated and 18k gold base Pavé of Damonds total 0.90ct .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Large Pave Diamond Ring, 7.23 ct
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
An exclusive ring reminiscent of a chevalier, handcrafted in 18-karat white gold. The design reinterprets the classic, enlarged, reimagined seal shape, conveying strength and deter...
Diamond, 18k Gold
16.67Ct GIA Round Shaped Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Engagement Ring w. Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 16.67 Ct Round shaped tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
9.38 Carat Oval Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 9.38 Ct oval tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
GIA 12.40 Carat Trillion Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color GIA Certified 12.40 Ct Trillion shaped tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Mark Broumand 1.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous diamond wedding band features three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set on all three sides of this custom, 18k white gold setting. The diamonds total 1.65ct i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Center Stone - Marquise diamond 0.72 carat Sidestones - 2 Marquise diamonds 0.70 carat total weight Set in 18k white gold pavé ring pavé diamonds - 0.30 total weight AGS certified...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Center Stone - Marquise diamond 0.87 carat Sidestones - 2 Marquise diamonds 0.63 carat total weight Set in 18k white gold pavé ring pavé diamonds - 0.33 total weight AGS certified...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Three Stone Style Round Pavé Diamond Halo Band Ring in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This elegant ring showcases three round diamonds, each encircled by their own delicate diamond halo, forming a trio of radiant circles across the ring. The brilliant wh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Engraved Platinum 4.86 Carat Five Row Diamond Pave Anniversary Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind elegant and artistically crafted 90% Platinum and 18K yellow gold diamond band. The ring is heavy and designed and created by us here at DeKara Designs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
A Masterpiece of Light: 8 ct Emerald-Cut Diamond in Platinum Pavé
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary 8-carat emerald-cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity by GIA, is the centerpiece of an heirloom destined to endure for generations. Expertly set in luxuriou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.78 Carat Three Row Pavé Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 5.78ctw Three Row Pavé Diamond Wedding Band Style: Women's Three Row Diamond Wedding Band Material: 18k White Gold Main Diamond Details: Approximately 5.78ctw of Pavé...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.81 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow French Pave Set 18 Karat Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine GIA Certified 1.81 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow center Diamond set in a fine 18k White Gold French Pave set Engagement Ring with Halo with total weight of ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mark Broumand 1.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Pavé Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k white gold, three-sided pave set diamond eternity band features 1.35ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1-VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin "Capri Plus" Pavé of Diamonds in Ebony Setting and Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Roberto Coin Capri Plus Ebony Wood & Diamond Women's Ring in 18k gold Pavé of Damonds total 0.90ct .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1.21 Carats Total Four-Row Micro-Pave Round Pink Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic and color-rich wedding band showcasing four rows of 200 round brilliant pink diamonds, micro-pave set in 18k rose gold. Diamonds weigh 1.21 carats total. The band is 5mm in wi...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 1.75 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile piece of jewelry that can be used as a fashion ring as well. Features 5 rows of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.75 carats total, micro-pave set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Multi Color Gem Pave Pink Tourmaline Butterfly Sweet Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 Blue Sapphire 0.30 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 68 Green Garnet 1.43 CT 7 Orange Sapphire 0.18 CT 17 Pink Sapphire 0.43 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.32 CT 18K...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Roman Malakov 3.75 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and exquisite wedding band showcasing round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.75 carats total, micro-pave set in a concave dome design made in 18k white gold. Size 7.5 US r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Blue Tanzanite Green Tsavorite Sapphire Pave Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Oval Blue Tanzanite Green Tsavorite Sapphire Pave Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring Genuine Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites 18K White Gold 5.55 cts Oval-Cut Tanzanites 0.77 cts Green T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
Oval Blue Tanzanite Green Tsavorite Sapphire Pave Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Oval Blue Tanzanite Green Tsavorite Sapphire Pave Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring Genuine Tanzanites, Sapphires, Tsavorites 18K White Gold 9.55 cts Oval-Cut Tanzanites 3.85 cts Green T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...
Graduated Micro-Pave Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Designer wedding band. New old stock. 18-karat white gold band with pink gold M-letter insignia. Set with rubies and single-cut F/VS diamonds. Over 3 carats of diamonds. The band is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Oval Cut Natural Burma Ruby with 1.32ctw in Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous ring features a 1.02 carat oval cut natural Burma ruby, no heat, set in 18 karat white gold surrounded by 1.32 carat total weight in pave set diamonds that go about hal...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.17 Carats Total Four Rows Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and elegant eternity wedding band showcasing four rows of 216 brilliant round diamonds, weighing 1.17 carats total, F color and VS in clarity. Set in a micro-pave setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail ring with crisscross bands, 3.71 carats, diamond pavé
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
An elegant, statement ring crafted entirely by hand in 18-karat white gold. The intertwined bands, meticulously adorned with a dense pavé setting of brilliant-cut diamonds, lend a se...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby And Diamond Five Row Cigar Band set in 14K White Gold with Black Rhodium Detailing. 50 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Equal 0.60 tw G in Color SI in Clarity Exc...
Diamond, 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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