Michael Zobel 14.37 Carat Morganite Gemstone Diamond 18/22 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
We are privileged and delighted to offer you this Distinct and Stylish One-of-a-Kind Morganite Gemstone and Diamond Ring from the private collection of Michael Zobel…Combining the we...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted The polki flat cut diamond 22k gold ring handcrafted with sophisticated gold work on the edges and aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
DBD Golden Moonstone Diamond Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DBD Golden Moonstone Diamond Ring features a glimmering gold Moonstone and studded with gold 'kundan' set brilliant-cut diamonds on a band. A perfect stylish dress ring to adorn any ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
4.70 Carat Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a breathtaking single stone diamond ring. This timeless piece has been beautifully hand crafted from old 22ct yellow gold and features a 4.70 carat Peruzzi cut diamond a...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Bezel Set Nugget Statement Ring with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat & 22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1- SI2 Ring Size: 13.75 Ring Band Width: 6.04mm - 11.8mm Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Handcrafted with White Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-cut Diamond Ring with White Enamel Work Handcrafted This ingenious Mughal era hand-made Polki diamond ring with white enamel is breath-taking.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1926 Nordic Ring 0.36ct Diamond solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø7US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K Antique Wedding Ring in original leather and silk box. Brilliant cut diamond Ø 4.25 mm / ca. 0.36 ct / color ca.G,H / VS mounted in Platinum setting. Made in Sweden. Make...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Ross Coppelman Ring Sterling Silver Diamond 22 Karat Gold Modern Retro Eames Era
By Ross Coppelman
Located in New York, NY
The ring in Sterling Silver centering a square Hardstone with 22 Karat Gold accents and a Diamond center in a modern watch motif design.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Peachy Pink Baroque Pearl with Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Ring size is 6 1/2. The 22k yellow gold ribbon setting has 24 diamonds (0.36 total carat weight, SI1 clarity, G-H color).
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow ...
Ruby Diamond Paisley Dress Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish ring of modern open paisley design with a mix of beautiful gemstones. This ring features a center 1.33 Carats oval cut Ruby encased with .51 Carats of White Diamonds set i...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Silver
Majestic noble Emerald gold ring with diamonds in 21k Gold (900er)
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the exquisite elegance of this stunning 21.6k (900er) yellow gold ring, a true masterpiece crafted by a skilled old German goldsmith. Adorned with a resplendent o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand Engraved Detail and Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.25ct
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold signet ring with hand engraved detail and brilliant cut diamond 0.25cts hand made in Notting Hill London by renowned British jeweller Malcolm Betts. with its hand engraved ...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and 22 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ring, dating back to 1857, is a beautiful testament to the timeless elegance of 19th-century jewellery design. The ring is beautifully centred with a fantastic old m...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Fleur de Lis Motif Signet Ring with Diamonds in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This gorgeous 22 karat yellow gold signet ring is a true work of art, exuding an impressive, regal elegance. At its heart lies a detailed fleur de lis design exquis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/20OZ Panda Coin Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Gold Content: 1/20OZ Purity: Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Country: China Year: Varies Obverse: Varies Reverse: Temple of Heaven structure ♥ Ring Informa...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lagos 22 Karat Gold and Iolite Cabochon Ring
By Lagos
Located in Tampa, FL
Crafted in 22k yellow gold, the ring centers a beautiful oval cabochon Iolite of deep royal purple color with flashes of blue, flanked on either side by a channel of round brilliant-...
Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.08 ct Round Diamond GIA N VS2 Ring Mens Custom Unique Mens Ring! Big, Large.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is our custom design, if you would like this setting and a different stone that is less expensive feel free to message me. This ring will come with a GIA Certificate Stating th...
Diamond, 22k Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The center is handcrafted with intricacies of 22k gold petals submerged by a solitaire hexagonal cut Polki diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA 2.01 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Pear Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elegant and timeless, this GIA-certified 2.01 carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow pear cut diamond engagement ring radiates brilliance and refined sophistication. The center diamond mea...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Certified 2ct FSI Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with 22ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
2ct FSI emerald cut exquisite diamond Ready to post Platinum with 22ct yellow gold detail GIA certified diamond Please contact to resize to your size and confirm your diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.50 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Gypsy Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 0.50 carat natural diamond (SI1 clarity, M color, with GIA certificate) is nestled and flush-set in the 22K yellow gold setting that features our signature soft-hammered matte fi...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat Round Diamond Split-Shank Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted from 22K yellow gold featuring our signature soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Carat Gold Hammered Ring with Platinum Set Emerald Cut Diamond 2.45 Carat GIA
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold hammered ring with platinum set emerald cut diamond 2.45cts GIA CERTIFIED D COLOUR CLARITY VVS2, handmade in Notting Hill London by British jewellery designer Malcolm Bett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
Multi Sapphire Abstract Square Diamond Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An alluring, multi-color Cabochon Sapphire in celestial hues of red and burgundy with chocolate-purple undertones set with sparkling White Diamonds. This fabulous, off-center cocktai...
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Rock N Roll Regal Diamond Bolt Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Royal Family Diamond Bolt Ring features a stylish nouveau Jaipur design of diamonds set in blackened oxidised silver or gold with black enamel and gold filigree interiors. - Si...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each. Color ca. F,G / VVS . All stones have backs o...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
2.29cttw Round Brown Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Handcrafted three-stone bezel engagement ring by Bracken Jewelers featuring three fancy colored natural diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74 Carat Champagne Diamond Split-Shank Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The round brilliant cut diamond is held in a custom 22K yellow gold open setting that allows in added light and airiness in this solid design.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Medieval Cross Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of medieval times, this striking ring features a brilliant cross motif in made of diamonds and pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage IGI Vertified 1.21ct Oval-cut Orangy Red Garnet Diamond 20K Gold Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This Vintage IGI Vertified 1.21ct Oval-cut Orangy Red Garnet Diamond 20K Gold Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. The centerpiece of the ring is a beautif...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
0.88 Carat Emerald-Cut Cinnamon Diamond Split-Shank Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This tapered split-shank ring by Bracken Jewelers holds a 0.88ct emerald-cut warm cinnamon natural diamond.
Diamond, 22k Gold
20K New White Natural Solitaire Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Gold Ring Metal Type: 20k Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Diamond Pcs: 16 Style: Contemporary Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Period: 21st Century Dimensions: Width 9.0mm X Len...
Diamond, 22k Gold, White Gold
1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold bezel with five channel set old diamond natural Diamonds / total ca. 0.9 ct. ca.F,G ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
0.55 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 0.55 carat antique cut diamond (SI1 clarity, I color) is nestled and flush-set in the tapered 22K yellow gold band that features our soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Fleur-De-Lis Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The sterling silver "shield" is encased in a rich 22K yellow gold bezel with our signature soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.55 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 0.55 carat antique cut diamond (SI1 clarity, M color) is nestled and flush-set in the tapered 22K yellow gold band that features our soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked 1920s Ruby & Diamond Star Set 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 22ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 This stunning 22ct yellow gold gypsy ring from the 1920s is a true masterpiece. The ring boasts a unique design wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
$671Sale Price / item|25% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Egg Dome Ring with Row of Diamonds by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Egg Dome Ring is set with a row of seven natural, 2-pointer diamonds Combining the simplicity of our smooth classic ring that is finished with a g...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil
1/10OZ Lady Liberty Diamond Coin Ring with Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Branch & Torch Reverse: Flying Eagle Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$3,995 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Year: Varies Composition: .9...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Diamond Cts 0.23 Tension Channel-Set Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Put an end to the predictability and the "oh-so-lovely" rings that vanish from sight. This engagement ring has three vertically oriented diamonds in a distinctive tension setting th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
GIA 2.65 carat Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Marquise cut diamond solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in substantial 22k yellow gold, the ring exudes richness and refinement.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.28 carat Burmese pink sapphire and 0.76 carat diamond, 22 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry coll...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.65cttw Round Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Each stone is individually bezeled in our rich 22K yellow gold with our signature soft-hammered matte finish.
Diamond, 22k Gold
Edwardian 1.31 Carat GIA Certified Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Edwardian engagement ring featuring a 1.31 carat old mine cut diamond. The diamond is GIA graded I color and SI-1 in clarity. The ring is further set with old mine cut diamonds in ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
Coomi Trinity Mandarin Garnet Ring Set in 20 Karat Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity ring set in 20K Yellow Gold. 7.96cts Garnet, and 1.34cts Diamonds. 1inch/0.50inch. 7.96cts Garnet 1.34cts Diamonds 20K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of solid 22 KT gold, marked, 1880 ca. shank later replacement Chrysoberyl, one of the ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold
Heavy Twisted Tension Ring 950 Platinum and 21.6 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality, wound tension ring, with large brilliant solitaire. 950 platinum with 21.6k yellow gold. Diamond in TOP quality, size: 0.53 carat, color: D, clarity: IF, cut: very go...
Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Purple Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wrapped in 22K yellow gold that uniquely tapers from narrow to wider in the back with a subtly weighted bottom for counterweight and design play
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Stacking Ring Set hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Petra Class featuring gorgeous bezel-set diamond, emerald, sapphire, and aquamarine gemstones (listed below: top to b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...
Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923
Located in London, GB
Two daisies adorn this lovely art deco ring. The intertwining flowers are studded with diamonds, with a 0.05 carat diamond in the centre and six diamonds as petals. The diamonds tota...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 2.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One-of-a-kind and crafted by Faye Kim, this 22 karat gold Ceylon Sapphire 3-Stone Ring features a vibrant trio arranged in a harmonious, sculptural composition. Finished with her sig...
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933. Larger Old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the same c...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring, hand-made ca. 1920s. Band in solid 23k Gold with crown in 18K Gold set with claw set natural Sapphire stone cut cabochon Ø 4.75 mm x 3.25 mm / c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Wide Band Tanzanite White and Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring all custom made with Byzantine workmanship. It is decorated microscopically with 22 Karat Gold granulation decors and a unique vel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gol...
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
3ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Ring Platinum and 22ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper 3carat Zambian emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum with D/Fsi gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
3ct Natural Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring Platinum and 22ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom made to size to order * As seen on Gwen Stefani at the 2022 AFI Awards 3ct natural emerald Comes with valuation by Gemmologist Our showstopper natural Emerald "Forget ...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
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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