SCARSELLI 2 Carat Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Solitaire Ring GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, a world-renowned fancy color diamond house, this rare 2+ Fancy Purple-pink Oval diamond is VVS1 clarity and is flanked with side white diamond baguettes in Platinum f...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Bespoke 2 Carat Round Diamond GIA Certificate 18 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Surrounding this radiant center stone are additional sparkling diamonds, bringing the total diamond weight of this ring to a magnificent 2 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy pink -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal:...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is embellished with 4 Round Cut Diamonds and 2 Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.70 Carats with a clarity and color of VS/F.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
CGL Certified 2.24 Carat, SI-2, Natural Fancy Deep Orangish Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified Natural 2.245 Carat Fancy Deep Orangish Pink Diamond and 1.30 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum and 18 Karat Pink Gold.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Natural 2 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire with Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Intricately paired together, this pink sapphire and diamond ring boasts an exceptionally colored oval cut 2 carat Pink Sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, White Gold 2 Carat Diamond and Gem Engagement
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The 2 CARAT pink tourmaline gemstone is a vibrant color with a beautiful cut and polish.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
$347Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Round Purpelish Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Center, 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a bezeled natural purpulish pink round brilliant sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamond. Experience t...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$446Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a bezeled natural pink oval sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamond. Experience the difference in pers...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Pink 14K Royal Radiance Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Styled correctly, a 2 carats Fancy Pink High Jewelry Statement Ring like this can anchor your entire jewelry story.
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 carat. Radiant Natural Fancy Brownish Pink Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Center Stone: 2 carat fancy brownish pink diamond. Clarity: VS1 Side Stones: 0.38 carat D color, VVS1 and 0.37 carat D color VVS1 Setting: Platinum & 18k Rose gold P...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
1.22 Carat Pink Sapphire and 2.73 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.22 carat pink sapphire and 2.73 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire & .40 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Cut: Oval Brilliant Cut Carat Weight: 1.15 carat (Estimated) Measurements: 6.88 x 5.58 x 3.70 mm Color: Slight Purplish Pink Tone: Medium Light Saturation: Moderately Strong Clari...
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy pink & blue Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.230 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.85 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.56 Carat Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.56 Carat Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring This ring has 2 Pear Cut Yellow and Pink Sapphires that weigh a total of 0.96 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...
GIA 8.20 Carat Certified Blue Sapphire 2.13 Carat White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular GIA Certified 8.20 Carat Octagonal Step Cut Transparent Blue Colored Sapphire in the Center with 0.81 Carat of Color H Clarity SI1 Marquise Shaped Diamonds and 1.32 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.55 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The Peter Suchy 1.55ct Diamond and pink sapphire engagement ring is a masterpiece that promises to captivate. The dazzling cushion cut center diamond is mounted in a beautifully deta...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 3.46 Total Gem Weight 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire: 2.47 Carat Diamond 0.99 Carat (total weight 12 stones) Band Width: 2 mm Head Width: 13x16mm British Hallm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.51 Total Gem Weight 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire: 1.50 Carat Diamond 1.00 Carat (total weight 10 stones) Band Width: 2 mm Head Width: 13x15mm British Hallm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.49 Total Gem Weight 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire: 1.95 Carat Diamond: 0.54 Carat (total weight 12 stones) Band Width: 2 mm Head Width: 13x12mm British Hall...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.96 Carat Pink Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Pink Diamond: 1.19 Carats 48 White Round Diamonds: 0.60 Carats 2 White Round Diamonds: 0.17 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.65 Grams GIA Certificate # 6227167474
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Round Diamond 0.95 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond melee ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
AGL Certified 1.79 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified pink round center sapphire, in a platinum three stone setting with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. AGL certified hot pink n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted upper branch the mount total diamond weight is 0.18 carat, the centre ston...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
GRA Certified 0.81 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.616 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.81 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pink sapphire center stone with two tapered baguette side diamonds in a platinum three-stone setting. GIA certified pink sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2.08 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 2 triangular-cut diamonds set on its sides weighing 0.63 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.00 Carat Ceylon Pink Sapphire and 0.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.00 carat Ceylon pink sapphire and 0.26 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Pink Round Diamond 1.15 Carat TW Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond melee....
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy AGL Certified 2.67 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
AGL certified natural no heat estate cushion pink purple 2.67 carat center sapphire set into a custom-made platinum classic three-stone ring with accent baguette diamonds. 1 cushion...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Pink GIA Certified 1.04ct Pear cut diamond ring. Fancy Pink Brown color Si-2 clarity Report Id: 1169283945 Please see attached photo for report. 1.00ct. Round, full cut d...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 2.06 Carat Pink Octagonal Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy vintage inspired purple pink octagonal sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Pink Round Diamond .65 Carat TW Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond melee....
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
.85 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural pink sapphire and diamond gypsy three-stone ring. GIA certified oval bright soft pink center sapphire with two full cut side diamonds in a 14k white gold setting. All three s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Pink purple round sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round European cut fancy intense center sapphire mounted in a platinum three-stone handmade engagement se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 2.21 Carat No Heat Purplish Violet Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Step Cut Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.34 Carats in round Diamonds F VS With 2 Asscher Cut diamonds on the side 0.57 Carats F VS The center stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Pink SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.683 grams Set with- Main stone 1: Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0....
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.21 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Yellow Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Madagascar origin, Cushion cut Pink Sapphire weighing 3.21 carats, and two Trillion cut Yellow side Diamonds wei...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.49 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century 1940-1950 sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat no enhancement purple pink Sapphire center stone in a platinum setting with two baguette and...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GRA Certified 0.38 Carat Natural Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 1.730 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 0.38 ct Colour: Purp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Round Diamond 0.61 Carat TW Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond melee....
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Round Diamond 0.27 Carat TW Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond melee....
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$7,128Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Pink Radiant Diamond .70 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut pink diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Verragio GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural pink 1.60 carat sapphire diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.4 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire & Briolette Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Crafted and set in platinum, this engagement ring features a sapphire center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum 15 Carat Fancy Intense Enhanced Pink Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Certified Platinum 15 Carat Fancy Intense Enhanced Pink Diamond & 2 Half Moon 1.9 Ct Diamonds Ring Amazing Pink Diamond Ring with Pavé diamonds set in solid Hand Made Platinum...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
3.57 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Scroll Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three stone sapphire diamond engagement ring. This beautiful setting came to us with gemstones we did not feel showcased the beauty of the setting. The 1920's center stone was replac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, a dealer located on New York's iconic 5th Avenue, featuring a natural Gia certified Fancy Light brown pink diamond center just over 3.00 car...
Pink Diamond
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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