1.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
1990s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a floral cluster of round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,769Sale Price|34% Off
18ct White Gold Crossover Ring with Round & Baguette Diamonds, 0.45ct
Located in London, GB
A striking and elegant 18ct white gold diamond ring designed with a sophisticated crossover motif that shimmers beautifully from every angle. This luxurious piece showcases a harmoni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage Platinum Mikimoto Diamond Bezel set band. Mikimoto PT950
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring PT950 Platinum with three Diamonds bezel set. Perfect Wedding band. Details: Size 4.75. Can be sized. 0.10ctw Diamonds 5.2grams total
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring showcases an unheated, 1.09 carat, oval cut prong set Ruby at the center. The Ruby is surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds, with ano...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gurhan 22K Gold Diamond Spiral Coil Ring from Rain Collection
By Gurhan
Located in Venice, CA
A 22k gold thick wire was hand-hammered and then twisted to form a spiral shape. On both ends, the ring culminates in a 1.5 mm bezel set diamond. We love high karat gold—and when it ...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
KIESELSTEIN-CORD ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in The Hague, ZH
KIESELSTEIN-CORD 18k yellow gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.50 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 6.5 – EU 17(53) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1990s's Diamond Platinum Open Heart Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced sinuous heart form bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 0.10 carat total Eye clean and bright - set on inner curve Flanked by o...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k gold 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.60 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 6 – EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide and 4.1 mm high...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.30ct 18k gold 9.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 5.0 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.76 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage sapphire ring in platinum is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 12.16ct AGL Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent and truly jaw dropping emerald and diamond fancy cocktail statement ring crafted in solid platinum, featuring a large, emerald cut, genuine emerald s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous has a very dark blue sapphire measuring 60pts at the centre of the sparkling diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is approx 30pts. Modelled in 9 carat white...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity and G color approx. .50ct total weight 8 rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Modern GIA Black Opal Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Fiery blue Black Opal ring was inspired in a Diamond Halo and crafted in platinum. Featured in the center is an incredibly alive Fiery genuine natural Opal measurin...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Modern Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring features a cross over design and has shimmering diamonds set within the 9ct rose gold. The diamonds total approx 70pts. Ring Size: S or 9 Weight:2.3g
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
On top of this simple 18 Carat Gold band sits seven bright diamonds with a total weight of 20pts. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: 3.5mm Weight: 2.9g
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.64ct 14k gold 8.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with brilliant cut diamond 2.64ct – F/G VS/SI – ring size U.S. 9 / EU. 19(60) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 3.9 mm high Ring s...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box. With 145 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
7.50 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking tanzanite and diamond ring centred with an oval-cut tanzanite weighing approximately 7.50 carats. The tanzanite displays an exceptionally vivid blue-violet colour, shifti...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.14ct 10k gold 4.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.30 ct - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The front of the ring is 2.2 cm wide Weight: 4.7 grams Ri...
Diamond, 10k Gold
14k White Gold Oval Entourage Ring with 0.10ct Diamonds, Size 9.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 9.5 - EU 19.5(61) detailed description the top of the ring is ova...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Semi Black Opal and Diamond Ring of 18k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This captivating 1990s statement ring celebrates the natural beauty of a semi-black opal, its play-of-color dancing in shades of vivid blues and greens. The opal is gracefully framed...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring, 1.00 Carat, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage diamond Toi Et Moi ring is a refined 1990’s design, crafted in 14k white gold and set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 1.41 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.01 carat green sapphire diamond 14k two tone gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage ring centered around a captivating 2.01 carat oval cut green sapphire, whose uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant character. The sapphire’s rich g...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage GIA 1.02 carat antique pear shape diamond 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage diamond engagement ring is a timeless 1990’s design, centered by a GIA-certified antique pear cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Rubellite Diamond Halo Engagement and Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Round and Baguette Color: G-H Clarity: SI
Platinum 2.83ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon Purple Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very chic vintage engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a truly breathtaking GIA certified, cushion brilliant cut sapphire solitaire neatly prong set at its ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. The main emerald is 2.11 ct. Totally is all emerald 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Contemporary Year: 1990's Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.08 Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: SI2 Accent Diamonds: 2 Pear Cut 0.33 carats total Co...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.75ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75 (56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide and 1.1 cm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.35ct, Size 8
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rubelite and single cut diamond 0.35ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 7.8 mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Flower Ring with Opal and Diamonds, Size 6.75
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring in the shape of a flower set with opal and old mine and single cut diamonds - ring size US 6.75 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: the top of the ring is bla...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire "Lobi" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking Cartier "Lobi" ring, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and designed as a bold domed silhouette pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The sculptural surface is accented...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Citrine Guilloché Enamel Statement Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
There is something exceptionally chic about a jewel that refuses to look like everything else. This estate ring is crafted in substantial 18 karat yellow gold and wrapped in deep ora...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Amethyst Green Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The color combination is dramatic and the size is impressive, which is why this ring could only be by David Webb. The ring has been owned by both an American and an Italian collecto...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 14K White Gold Foliate Diamond Ring with Reticulated Leaves
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage ring sparkles with 14k white gold and brilliant cut diamonds, placed beautifully within undulating leaves and a concentric foliate design. The leaves are reticulated, ea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold. The rubies are a beautiful purplish red and the ring looks fantastic on the finger. Size: 6.5 If you would like ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Princess Diana Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This iconic 9-carat vintage aquamarine cocktail ring features a lovely, watery blue antique cushion-cut gem. Crafted in 14 karat white gold in the 1990s, the central gem is embraced ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Two-Tone 14K Gold Art Deco Bypassing Diamond Ring, 0.9ctw, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite two-tone 14K bypassing ring showcases a harmonious blend of yellow and white gold for a modern yet timeless look. The yellow gold band gracefully curves around the fin...
Diamond, 14k Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold and Diamond Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and iconic expression of Cartier’s most enduring emblem, this Panthère head ring is sculpted in 18k white gold and lavishly pavé-set with brilliant diamonds, creating a su...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring 1.50ctw, Princess-Cut Diamonds, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful engagement ring has been crafted in 18 karat white gold. In the center of this ring in a high square setting is a princess-cut diamond measuring 5.4mm x 5.4mm for a to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 carat white gold ring, 4 ruby hearts and diamond paving
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Luminous 18 carat white gold ring Set with four rubies of very pretty sustained color, for about 2 carats, surrounded by a paving of sparkling diamonds for 0.50 carat for all.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Shell Diamond Blackened Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unusual cocktail ring that is definitely a conversational piece. Made of a shell and 18 karat blackened gold and set with rose cut diamonds. Measurements: 1-1/8 x 2 inches (2.8 x 5 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Eternity Ring in Platinum with 32 VS-2 Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Diamonds. Classic eternity band ring crafted in America in solid .900/.999 platinum, with high polished finish. Mounted in a flat prongs settings...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Large South Sea Baroque White Pearl Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This cocktail ring boasts one large spectacular 22 mm x 19 mm white saltwater pearl set in eight Weight: 22.2 Grams. Size: 7.75 Measurements:21mm x 17mm Metal: Platinum Gemsto...
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Wedding Ring with Thirteen Baguette Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold band sparkles with thirteen baguette cut diamonds, their clean lines and radiant brilliance creating a look of timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring with jade and diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 8.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold ring set with jade and a 1.00 ct taper-cut diamond - H/I - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide and 1.0 cm high....
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These chic designer Bvlgari multi-color sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 7.5 grams and measuring 16mm x 7mm high. They are composed of 5 n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Horizontal Bar Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.8 grams Coral Details: 5mm each, 12 stones, red, undyed, natural ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Round Genuine Diamond Solitaire Ring Anniversary Illusion set princess cut.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring or a wedding band. High Quality Brilliant Diamond solitaire tension set with princess accents illusion set. Condition: No visible signs of wear. Details: 3.2 grams...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous vintage estate sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring is crafted in 18k yel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy diamond bombe ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 1990s Cartier bombe ring contains a total of approximately 3 carats of white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy round cut diamonds. Made in France, it is a US size 8 a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with Rubies and Diamonds, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage bypass ring showcases a graceful, flowing design set with 6 baguette cut rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carat, offering a rich red hue that draws the eye. In...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Band Ring with Ten Diamonds, 1990s Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring sparkles with ten round brilliant cut diamonds, offering a classic look with bright F-G color and a timeless design. Crafted in the 1990s, it's a ref...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 2.88ct Yellow Diamond, Italy
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Invisible Setting Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Ruby invisible setting Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 4.0 carat. AAA very good red color Total diamonds 0.70 carat E-F-VVS 18K yellow gold 8.0 grams Finger Size 6 All sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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