Custom Diamond Pavé Monogram “N” Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Diamond: 3.75ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 8.75 Width: 20mm x 23.4mm Thickness: 1.6mm Weight: 16.0gr C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage emerald ruby sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage pavé ring is a vibrant 1990’s design, featuring 12 cabochon cut emeralds, rubies, and sapphires weighing approximately 0.60 carat in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 1.75 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
A strong example of Italian goldwork from this period—elegant, deliberate, and quietly luxurious. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmark: 750, Italian Diamonds: Approx. 1.75 carats total we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Dorado 18K Pave Round Carré Diamond Bow Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: * Designer: Dorado * Metal: 18K yellow gold * Diamond Weight: 3.33 carats total (stamped) * Diamond Cuts: Round brilliant and Carré cut * Diamond Color: F–G * Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 0.90ct Natural Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exceptional pave ring exudes grace and sophistication, crafted from luxurious 18K white gold for a sleek and elegant finish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 1.01ct Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Imagine a breathtaking display of brilliance, where every angle catches the light in a symphony of sparkle. This new 18K white gold ring features seven magnificent round brilliant di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Square Ring – 5.55 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weighing 27 grams, this piece carries a luxurious presence and solid feel on the hand — a perfect fusion of power and sophistication. Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 27 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 0.81ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Get ready to stop traffic with this spicy 18K yellow gold showstopper that serves pure, persuasive elegance. Featuring a creative 0.55ct round brilliant center stone flanked by a shi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Triangle Stacking Ring with White Pave Diamonds Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Offset Bypass Pave Set Diamond Twin Star Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This playful ring is a bypass, crossover style, adorned with two complementary offset stars, decorated with round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.29 TCW, pave ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.52 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.52 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pavé Ring Radiate refined elegance and captivating warmth with this magnificent 1.52-carat natural diamond pavé ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.76 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pavé Ring Capture timeless luxury and luminous allure with this stunning 1.76-carat natural diamond pavé ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Ring, 3.00 Carats
By Hammeran Brothes
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Hammerman Brothers Origin: United States Period: Circa 1970s Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds: 35 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 3.00 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Asymmetrical 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Ring, 1.87 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
. -------------------- An elegant asymmetrical design defines this striking 18K white gold band, adorned with a pave of natural white diamonds totaling 1.87 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.42 Carat Diamond Pave 18k Rose Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant cocktail ring featuring 6.42 carats of pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.64 Carat Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Handcrafted in the United States, this modern design combines elegance and sophistication. -Diamonds: 105 round brilliant-cut, 2.64 carats; E/F color; VS1/VS2 clarity; pavé-set -Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Triple Spiral Cage Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Triple Spiral Cage Statement Ring features pave set round diamonds studded over a spiral shaped ring making three round over the finger in a gap making a f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.40 Carats IGI Certified Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.40 Carats IGI Certified Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Ring Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18K white gold pave ring, expertly crafted to deliver a breatht...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Shape Floating Diamond Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Shape Floating Diamond Ring is mounted with one diamond behind the crystal and round cut pave set diamonds in three rows around the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mixed Metal and Diamond Pave Flower Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 7 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
1.91 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.91 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring Adorn your hand with the breathtaking elegance and structured brilliance of this magnificent 1.91-carat natural di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.55 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.55 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring Exude regal elegance and spectacular contrast with this magnificent 2.55-carat natural diamond pave ring.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite 0.25ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant 18K white gold ring features a sparkling 0.23-carat round brilliant center diamond, complemented by four smaller diamonds totaling 0.02 carats. The ring is sized 59/20 a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.38ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 18K white gold ring features a stunning 0.37-carat round brilliant center diamond, surrounded by 18 smaller round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.1 carat. The ring weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold ring with pavé of Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18-karat yellow gold with a total weight of 10.53 grams and 54 diamonds with a total weight of 2.22 carats. Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring is available in white, yellow or rose gold. 18k Rose Gold Diamonds - .255
Diamond, Rose Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterly Ring in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring is available in white, yellow or rose gold. 18k White Gold Diamonds - .255
Diamond, White Gold
Frog Brown Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.12x1.80x2.57cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "68 Brown Diamonds 1.06 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KR 7.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling 0.70ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This 18k white gold ring is a masterpiece of intricate design. A dazzling 0.14ct princess-cut diamond, graded F in color and VS in clarity, takes center stage, surrounded by a captiv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 5.5ct Pave Diamond Wave Ring 18k WG SZ 7 US
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Wave Ring - Approx 5.5 Carats of Natural Brilliant Cut Diamonds - Pave Set in 18k White Gold Size 7 US 18.5 Grams Signed and Stamped Any questions please DM us
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold & 2.09tcw Princess Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 18 karat white gold princess cut diamond engagement ring centers on a 1.51 carat princess cut diamond, surrounded by pavé diamond shoulders for approximately 2.09 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Curnis 18K White Gold Sculptural Diamond Ring, 2.71ct Pavé, Italy
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and artistic creation, this 18K white gold ring features an intricate openwork design fully encrusted with pavé-set natural white diamonds totaling 2.71 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Ladies Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold 0.25Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a classic and simple wedding ring band. This sparkling 18k white gold wedding band is highlighted with dazzling 0.25cttw white round cut diamonds. Diamond quality, G color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Bold sophistication meets timeless elegance in this exquisite diamond signet ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Domed Ring with Diamond Pavé
Located in São Paulo, BR
Pavé diamond rings are a timeless jewelry classic that never go out of style.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Orange Citrine Micro Pave Diamond Ring Band Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This fabulous estate ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and features a vibrant oval orange citrine surrounded by sparkling micro pave diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Pavé Diamond Set RingBvlgari Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury Italian jewellery designer, Bvlgari. A rich 18ct yellow gold mount plays host to a scintillating pavé ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Pave Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 5.
White Diamond, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Diamond Pave Hummingbird 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This unique ring is crafted in 18k gold. The design features a detailed hummingbird adorned with sparkling diamonds, poised above a vibrant flower. The flower showcases a stunning pi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Flower Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole ring is crafted in 18K white gold and accented with diamond pavé, featuring the collection's distinctive flower-inspired design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,256Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.64g,D:1.51ct,SI:6.63g Enam:0.23g, Size: 24X18X32MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fancy Diamonds Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.80x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 Brown Diamonds 0.07 CT 332 Fancy Diamonds 1.07 CT 18KR 9.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Diamond Pavé Cocktail Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant yet effortlessly wearable, this Black Diamond Pavé Ring adds a touch of modern chic to everyday style.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Embodying the timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship synonymous with Cartier, this Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Band Ring is a testament to understated luxury.
Fancy Diamonds Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x2.50x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "104 Fancy Diamonds 1.87 CT 18KR 5.97 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our An...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Zigzag Tsavorite and Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The other dazzles with a sparkling gallery of pavé diamonds, their clustered light bouncing along the lush green tsavorites in visual interplay.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design. Details: Item Type: Bypass Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUNDA 2.25ct Diamond pave ring in 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Bomb' diamond ring made in 18 carat yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant diamonds. Characteristics of diamonds: 123 = 2.25ct, F/ VS Total Weight: 8.02g
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Captivating 3.77ct Pave Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
At the heart of the ring is a meticulously arranged pave setting, featuring a multitude of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fascinating 0.6ct Natural Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This piece of jewelry is fashioned from 18K white gold and showcases 79 round brilliant natural diamonds, totaling 0.6 carats. The diamonds are distinguished by a G color grade and a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring 1.39ctw Natural Diamonds Size 6
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
18 karat white gold ring in a flower design set with natural pave diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beetle Bug Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring a striking beetle design. The body is adorned with shimmering white diamonds, each with a carat weight of 0.04, creating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sophisticated 0.79ct Diamond Pave Split Shank Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring features a dazzling 0.65ct round brilliant diamond (F color, SI1 clarity) at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 5.50 Carat Pave Diamond Wave Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier wave ring features approximately 5.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.24g,D:1.73ct,SI:6.4g Enam:0.18g, Size: 25X17X31MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Stunning 0.16ct Pave Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing our elegant 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Band, a timeless piece that radiates sophistication and style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design. Details: Item Type: Bypass Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x3.10x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "151 Brown Diamonds 1.30 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 88 Fancy Diamonds 0.71 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 18.58 GM (WBTT)" 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Nudo Petit 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Ring, Size 4.5
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Pomellato Nudo Petit ring in 18K rose gold, featuring a pavé diamond top set in the collection's signature honeycomb-style gallery, totaling approximately 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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