1.50 Carat Diamond Two-Row Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 2 Row Diamond Half Band The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 1.50 Carats In Diamonds F SI The band is 6.31mm and tapers down to 3.27mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Natural Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite Three-Stone Engagement Ring showcasing a 2 carat Fancy Yellow, oval-cut diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century 2 carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head, at the start of the ring, 2 x 1 antique-cut brilliant-cut diamonds are set in a small escutcheon motif.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
From $700 / item
10k Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Cut Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a unique style statement in front of your special guests by wearing this outstanding diamond ring. Fashioned in 10kt yellow gold, this diamond ring is enriched with round, and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this two-tone diamond engagement and wedding ring set features 2.3 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,920Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 2 Carat Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier eternity band, crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold, radiates timeless sophistication. Featuring a continuous channel of twenty brilliant round diamonds, this p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, GIA Platinum & 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold A captivating statement of color and craftsmanship, this ring features a 2.01-carat ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Flower Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless beauty of this 10K yellow gold flower swirl cocktail ring, adorned with 43 natural diamonds totaling 1/2 cttw. The intricate design features round and baguett...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting beauty of this exquisite diamond cluster ring, showcasing a stunning arrangement of sparkling diamonds and marquise-cut stones on a luxurious gold band. The c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.03 Carat Citrine & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$850 / item
2.84 Carat Garnet & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750 / item
1.56 Carat Onyx & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.41 Carat Peridot & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone, weighing approximately 2 carats, is expertly showcased in a classic solitaire setting that elevates the diamond to catch light from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,112Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring features a stunning, GIA certified round brilliant diamond of approximately 2 carats, set in a timeless and elegant solitaire mounting. The center ston...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.97 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5 Intense green color, Beautiful stone with shine and luster and has very littl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2 Carat Crisscut Diamond Solitaire East West Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.03 ct. J SI1 white diamond Crisscut. Handmade in 18k yellow gold with claw prongs. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2..49 Carats Total Alternating Vivid Yellow & White Diamond Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A elegant eternity band, showcasing fancy vivid yellow diamonds weighing 1.33 carats total with VS-SI clarity. Alternating with round brilliant cut white diamonds weighing 1.16 carat...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$575Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring Center, 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural green oval shape emerald, accented with milgrain and round brilliant diamonds. Experience the differ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$773Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Teal Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Halo Ring 'Center-1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite rustic halo ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural teal oval sapphire, accented with milgrain and a round brilliant diamonds. Experience the differ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
C. Dunaigre 18K Gold 5.23 Carat Oval Ruby and Cadillac Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Center Stone: Oval Ruby, 5.23 carats • Side Stones: 2 Cadillac-cut Diamonds, 0.68 carats total • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Total Weight: 6.50 grams • Style: Three-Ston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Greta Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This eternity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds set in a delicate prong. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Greta Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This eternity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds set in a delicate prong. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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...
18K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Triple Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
With a 1/2 carat weight, these diamonds in I-J color and I1-I2 clarity ignite a celestial dance of brilliance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Quad Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Four gorgeous princess-cut diamonds form the center of this stunning engagement ring for her. A bold border of round diamonds frames the center and is accented with two strands of ro...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat 2 Prong Cup Set Diamond 5 Stone Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Sparkle bright with this magnificent 1 1/2 cttw diamond ring. Sporting a shining yellow gold band, this ring glows with 5 round-cut diamonds in a gleaming white gold. The gold is 14k...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$347Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Asiph Blue 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 blue round brilliant sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Experience the differ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1/2 Carat Marquise Diamond Solitaire 2-tone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.56 Carat 2-tone Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Band and White Gold Basket.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 2 Carat Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Rings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Oval cut Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Cluster Rings.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Doris Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and classic. This eternity band features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds shared prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Doris Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and classic. This eternity band features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds shared prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
6.10 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.65 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 6.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.65 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cluster ring crafted in yellow gold plated sterling silver. The design features a thick band mimicking three thin bands set, with asymmetrical clusters of diamonds. There a...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond .50 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond. This ring is guaranteed to impress and enhance your pers...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carats Diamond Double Twin Cocktail Two Stone Bezel Solitaire Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
2 Carats Diamond Double Twin Cocktail Two Stone Bezel Solitaire Yellow Gold Ring 14 Yellow Karat Gold Genuine Diamonds 2.00 CTW (Around 2 carats Round Brilliant-Cut Silvery Warm Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Over Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Anniversary or Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, this 14k yellow gold plated sterling silver ring is a must have piece. 5 dazzling round cut diamonds in a prong setting line the top of a warm yellow gold band. ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round Diamond Three Stone Illusion Plate Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from radiant 10K yellow gold, this ring exudes warmth and luxury. Adorned with three natural round diamonds totaling 1/2 carats, each diamond is showcased in a mesmerizing mi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1901 British 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Carving 1/2 Carat TDW Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1901 British 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Carving 1/2 Carat TDW Diamond Ring Finger Size 6.5 Hallmarks Crown, 18, Chester, fancy A, all translates to; 1901, made in U K Condition Ring l...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.48 Carat Marquise Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Total Diamond Weight = 0.48 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens 2 Carat 5 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 6.36 mm Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Sigalit Petite Rustic Oval Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Carat T.W
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring is impressive in its organic appeal. It features five (5) graduated oval shape diamonds set in a delicate six (6) prongs crown basket. Experience the difference in p...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.59 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.59 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond engagement rings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.63 carat Zambian emerald and 2.31 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond .51 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond. This ring is guaranteed to impress and enhance your pers...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Classic Collection Wedding Band Ring : 2 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This exquisite 1981 Classic Collection wedding ring features a total carat weight of 2 carats, showcasing 25 brilliant round diamonds that exude unparalle...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.31 Carat Round Peridot & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features a 1.31 Carat Peridot, with a Diamond Halo comprised of 0.06 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.48 Carat Round Garnet & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features a 1.48 Carat Garnet, with a Diamond Halo comprised of 0.06 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93 Carat Round Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features a 0.93 Carat Round Purple Amethyst, with a Diamond Halo comprised of 0.06 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.08 Carat Round Citrine & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features a 1.08 Carat Round Citrine , with a Diamond Halo comprised of 0.06 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds.
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,657Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Heart Shape Yellow Diamond White Diamond Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This ring from our contemporary estate collection centers on a 1.02-carat yellow yellow diamond in a romantic heart shape.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
30.09 Carat Aquamarine and 2.94 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 30.09 carat aquamarine and 2.94 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$63,992Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat D Flawless Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning solitaire engagement ring showcases an exceptional 2 carat marquise-cut diamond of superior quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Yellow VVS-2*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.20ct cushion cut diamond ring. Report Id: 2155069500 U-V Color Vvs-2 clarity 1.00ct. Round, full cut diamonds. G Color Vs-2 clarity. Platinum & 18kt. basket...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$13,160Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Victorian Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite GIA certified 2 Carat cushion cut diamond solitaire ring captures the essence of refined elegance through its classic Victorian inspired design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Round Diamond .67 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural round yellow diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress and enhance your perso...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Cabochon Cut Natural Emerald & Diamond in textured 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14K solid yellow gold ring, featuring a 2.0 carat cabochon cut natural emerald as the center stone. The textured ring showcases a 4.5mm width band with a textured shank and sharp geo...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Smokey Quartz & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire 2.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 1.35 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.06 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry collections.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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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