5.37 CT Yellow White Radiant Cut Platinum Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular Yellow 4.23 Carat Radiant cut Diamond (Color W-X) which is set in the center with 0.14 Carat of Round Brilliant cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds on the perimeter wi...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3.21 Ct Radiant Cut Platinum Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Three-stone diamond engagement ring mounted with three beautiful diamonds. The center radiant cut diamond weighs 3.21cts and is flanked by two trapezoid-cut white diamonds. Mounted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diana M. Platinum and 18 (FY VVS2) 1.78 ct radiant cut diamond with 2 trapezoid
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center (FY VVS2) 1.78 ct radiant cut diamond with 2 trapezoid shaped diamonds on the sides and round diamonds going around ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 12.63ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Elongated Radiant Natural Fancy Yellow SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine Platinum with 18k Yellow gold accent 3 Stone Ring with 2 Trapezoid Cut diamonds on t...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Princess Cut Rectangular Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 1.99 ct "Prince Cut" Rectangular Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Crafted in luxurious platinum, this stunning engagement ring showcases a dazzling 1.51 ct Natu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Platinum & Natural Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring, 1.35 CT TDW - $8800 Apprais
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.51 ct Fancy Intense Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant and stylish this is a radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring. Structured as a three-stone diamond ring this beautiful engagement ring features a cent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.53 CTW Light Yellow Radiant & Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Specifications List Item Type: Three-Stone Engagement Ring Total Carat Weight (CTW): 1.53 ctw Center Stone: Carat Weight: 1.23 ct Cut/Shape: Radiant Cut Color: Y-Z (Light Yellow / Wa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat I VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This radiant cut diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.07 carat GIA Certified I VS2 radiant cut diamond measuring 11.06 x 9.62 x 5.67 mm is custom set in a handcraft...
Diamond, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 17.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This important fancy yellow radiant diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. It is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 7.95 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy yellow elongated radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy yellow radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.04 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy yellow radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy yellow radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 kar...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Womens Size 6.75 Cocktail Mozambique
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 9.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 22.19 cm Width: 16.0 cm Height: 8.81 cm 1: Primary St...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,040,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Double Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3ct total weight Platinum 18K Rose Gold Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Orangy-Pink Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1938 Soviet Union Ring Diamonds solid Platinum Ø US7 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with old mine cut natural Ural Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy intense yellow radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy intense yellow radiant diamond measuring 11.13 x 8.34 x 6.01 mm is custom set in a handcr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified Natural Fancy Yellow 1.05 Carat Radiant-cut VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring on 18k White Gold Band. Featuring 2 rows of round-brilliant white diamonds in a spiral halo des...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified Natural Fancy Yellow 1.05 Carat Radiant-cut VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring on 18k White Gold Band. Featuring 2 rows of round-brilliant white diamonds in a spiral halo des...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
2 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center: 2 ct GIA Fancy Yellow VS2 Side diamonds: 4 carat Radiant D VS
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in McLean, VA
Platinum Art Deco style ring center set with one cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond weighing 1.40 ct. GIA has rated this stone as Internally Flawless and the color...
Diamond, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low 20.24 ct Fancy Intense Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Shreve, Crump & Low custom made, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, three stone style engagement ring consisting of 1 radiant cut canary diamond, weighing 20.24 carats, measuring 15....
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Iker Casillas · Some rings are about status; this 000 2 ct fancy yellow radiant cut diamond engagement ring is about standards, its radiant clarity and fancy yellow discipline aligne...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.04 Ct Radiant GIA I SI2 Three Stone Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three stone engagement ring finely crafted in a platinum basket setting with an open gallery showcasing a 5.04 ct radiant cut diamond center I color SI2 clarity flanked by 2 trapezoi...
Diamond, Platinum
Neil Lane Custom Made 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Neil Lane handcrafted custom designed platinum & pave set split shank diamond engagement ring featuring a Featuring a 3.01 Carat "Radiant" Cut Cornered Rectangular Mixed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Three-Stone Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond and Round Sides Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ladies platinum and 18kt yellow gold diamond ring featuring a 1.05 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut (VVS2) diamond. The center stone is flanked by two (2) cushion cut diamonds weighing ab...
Diamond
Three-Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This 1.27 ct natural color Fancy Yellow Diamond is flanked by 2 colorless Trillion Cut Diamonds, all set together in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold. Together they make an attractive an...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Light Yellow 8.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring Features a Center 8.00-ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond with VS2 Clarity, Set in an 18Kt Yellow Gold 4-Prong Setting. Flanked on t...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Four-Prong Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring 10.49 Carat 12.30 Gm GIA Certified
Located in Aventura, FL
Fabulously brilliant, this beautiful engagement ring features a Radiant Diamond with Two (2) Trillions on de Sides, Laser Drilled GIA Certified Cafted in Platinum.
Graff 5.03ct. Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Three-Stone Estate Engagement Ring signed by Graff with a 5.03 ct. radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond with VS2 clarity graded by GIA, finely crafted and set in 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Step Cut Diamond w/Green Emeralds Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a perfect example of an art deco engagement ring. Two radiant emeralds steal the show!
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.25 Carat Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely beautiful cathedral style engagement ring features a single 1.25 carat Lucida cut natural diamond (G in color / VVS-2 in clarity) 4 prong set in polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
3.01ct Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent 3.01-carat Cushion Cut diamond, prized for its exceptional VVS2 clarity and captivating brilliance. Flanking the center ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Fancy Yellow GIA Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features a stunning 2.01-carat radiant cut diamond with a captivating fancy yellow hue and VS2 clarity, certified by GIA. GIA#2135010585. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from Platinum the magnificent engagement ring comes enriched with 1.76 carats Cut-Cornered Square Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity VS2 GIA #1166372500 and Pave Diamonds 0.40 cara...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. Three stone diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, mounted with a 7.05 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.27ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the radiant journey of your love with this 1.27 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Trilliant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stage belongs to a dazzling 1.2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.06 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 4.06 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and SI1 clarity, on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. Acce...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Platinum 8.09 Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, features 7.08 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond J Color SI2 in Clarity, set with two half moons with total diamond weight 1.01. Certified by GI...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.18 Carat G-VS2 Radiant Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond ring, features 4.18 Carat Radiant in the center surrounded by 0.70 Carats of diamonds around.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Scarselli GIA-Certified 2 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Fancy Yellow GIA-Certified Radiant Cut SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring with 18 Karat White Gold. Features a halo-setting with a row of white round cut diamonds, TCW 0.13. Resi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
$13,920Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and exceptionally vibrant natural yellow diamond ring centered by a GIA certified 1.35 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond. The center stone is beautifully framed by a spar...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
2.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade engagement ring showcases a breathtaking 2.02-carat radiant cut diamond with a vivid Fancy Intense Yellow hue, GIA certified for its exceptional color and VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach 2.96 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Classic with a colorful twist! This vibrant 2.96 carat yellow radiant diamond has a bright, lively color. The diamond is certified by GIA as Fancy Intense color, which is the second...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified 4.18 Carat Radiant Cut Engagement Ring, Flawless
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent GIA certified diamond engagement ring with Ideal proportion Radiant cut diamond in the center, weighing 4.18 carats J color Internally Flawless in clarity, surrounded by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
7.20ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone diamond engagement ring is a breathtaking blend of platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a stunning 7.20-carat Radiant Cut diamond, certified as...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
12 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Radiant Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring is truly an exceptional piece of jewelry, featuring a very special Fancy Yellow Vivid Radiant Cut Diamond. This diamond is of a remarkable 12 carats and boasts a de...
Diamond, Platinum
3.63-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow VS2 GIA Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this diamond engagement ring features a striking 3.63-carat Radiant Cut diamond at its center, certified by GIA and graded Fancy Yellow with VS2 clarity. The vi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.01 ct GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Natural 3.01 ct Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow SI1 18K White Gold band embellished with white melee diamonds. 18k gold and platinum band featuring a 3.01 ct GIA certified cus...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
Pink Diamond
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing natural GIA certified fancy yellow cushion cut diamond ring with two side trapezoid natural diamonds at each side mounted in 18 carats yellow gold The main stone sparkle is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier GIA Certified 13.46 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 13.46 carats oval cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
40 CARAT RADIANT CUT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA NYC GIA Certified Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 40 Carats Color: NATURAL, FANCY YELLOW, EVEN Style:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
11.89 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond I/VS1 GIA Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning and certainly impressive 11 carat diamond engagement ring! This baby is made to stop traffic and leave everyone in awe! Trust our word this is a ring that will le...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 12.00 Carat Light Pure Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: Gia certified natural 12.00 carat Light Pink diamond with no overtone. Emilio jewelry specializes in creating masterpie...
Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 10.01 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 10.01 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four tab prong setting. Accented by two...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 9.40 Carat Yellow Emerald Pear Round Diamond Platinum Emerald Fancy Ring
Located in London, GB
This Astonishing GIA Certified 8.15 Carats Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Emerald Ring for that glamorous look. This exceptional Fancy design features 0.19 Carats Pear Shaped Diamonds...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.95 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 5.95 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as L color and SI1 clarity, set on a nine prong setting. Flanked by four old-mine cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Breathtakingly beautiful Vivid Diamonds engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring an exceptional GIA certified antique emerald cut diamond weighing 7.23 carats, D color, IF cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Total weight show in listing. Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural fancy yello...
Yellow Diamond
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.14 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.14 ct Total Weight Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring features a striking center stone—a natural emerald cut diamond weighing 5.14 ct. This diamond boasts an H color...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Pink Diamond
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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