3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance and practicality, large enough to make a statement. Skilfully set with eagle claw pr...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance and practicality, large...
Diamond, Platinum
3, 20 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamonds Engagement Ring, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exquisite 19th Century Flower-Shaped Diamond Ring Second half of the 19th century This captivating flower-shaped ring is set with eight old-cut diamonds surrounding a cushion-cut ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Carat Cushion Statement White VVS Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Inspired by the great high jewelry rings seen on red carpets and at state dinners, this Legacy creation showcases approximately 10 carats of ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01ct E VS2 Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for buyers searching for a loose diamond, a natural GIA diamond, or a high-quality 3-carat diamond, it balances measurable presence with near-eye-clean clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Rather than simply lining up fancy colour diamonds, this design treats the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds as a...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant VVS Crystal-Clear Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, halo, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, halo, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.91 Carat Cushion Cut Red Spinel & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked.This finely crafted 3-stone past, present, and future ring is a unique find, featuring an intense-colored cushion cut natural...
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual p...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Zach Galifianakis · When you strip away the gowns and the lighting, what remains on the hand is the truth of the cushion and the integrity of the brilliant white; this $65000 3 carat...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.04ct Soleste Ring Type: Ring Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co. Box, Certificate Material(s): Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Secondary Gemstone: Diamond UK Ring Size: L EU Ring Size:...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story This Legacy ring channels the energy of important collectio...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box, Certificate Material(s): Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Secondary Gemstone: Diamond UK Ring Size: L EU Ring Size: 51 US Ring Size: 5 3/4 Resizing Possible: Yes Specification Gemsto...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White / G color VS Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand For clients who enjoy a strong diamond look, the 3 carats of Cushion cut diamonds provide exactly that effect.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Ruby Red 18K Gold Quiet Power Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
Quiet Power—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Ruby Red diamonds and gemstones, this Le...
Ruby, 18k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Rather than simply lining up fancy colour diamonds, this design treats the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds as a...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Royal Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Power Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring This ring is built around the idea of harmony: approximately 3 carats of Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion cut diamonds are set so they appear to...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Everyday Royalty—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story This Legacy ring channels the energy of important collection pieces, b...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red Gold Quiet Power Collector-Grade Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant Everyday Royalty Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand Viewed from any angle, the approximately 2 carats of Brilliant White Cushion cut diamonds create a wide field of brilliance across the...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Assher Cut Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, assher cut, statement ring, diamond ring.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Color Change Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring Created in Platinum. There is a beautiful 4.83 carat Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet that is profess...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
10.44 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
10.44 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring A juicy and vibrant rubellite tourmaline takes center stage.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
3 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand Viewed from any angle, the approximately 3 carats of Emerald Green Emerald cut diamonds create a wide field of brilliance across the f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Quiet Power Modern Classic Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sunlit Royal Radiance—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story In this design, Legacy pursues purity of line and light, allowing...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 3 Stone: Gemstone Diamond Color: Brown, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This continuity gives the piece that unmistakable high-jewelry calm – it glows, rather than merely sparkles. Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand For clients who enjoy a s...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Diamond Color: White, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Lev 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Diamond Color: White, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Gemstone Cut:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Gold Rare Fancy-Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
Rare Fancy-Color Splendour—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Fancy Yellow diamonds, th...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White VVS 14K in Perfection Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Purity in Perfection—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Brilliant White diamonds, this ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Rare Fancy-Color Splendour—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Fancy Yellow diamonds, th...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
High Jewelry 1ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, Bespoke
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Rather than simply lining up diamonds, this design treats the approximately 1 carats of Brilliant Cushion cut diamonds as a single architec...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.74 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Fancy Yellow diamonds, t...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sunlit Royal Radiance—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Created for a small circle of collectors, this Legacy ring brings...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.05 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring This ring is built around the idea of harmony: approximately 7.05 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamonds are set so they appear to bre...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$192,500 / item
9.77 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow VS1 18K Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story This Legacy design is conceived as a modern classic built a...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White / F color VS 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring The setting is executed almost like haute joaillerie pavé work: approximately 5 carats of Brilliant White Cushion cut diamonds are micro-ba...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White Classic Charm Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Classic Charm—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Created for a small circle of collectors, this Legacy ring brings togethe...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story From the first sketch, this design was imagined as a ring t...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour-Collector’s Treasure—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story At the heart of this ring sits approximately 7 carats of me...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Modern Nobility Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand With a total weight of approximately 3 carats, this ring delivers immediate visual presence without losing its elegance.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Quiet Power Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring.
Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
5.65 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It feels less like a row of individual pieces and more like a single, fluid light source wrapped around the finger. Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand For clients who en...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.01 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.01 carats, cushion, halo, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Graceful Brilliance—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story This Legacy design is conceived as a modern classic built around ap...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.17 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring From the first sketch, the aim was unity: approximately 2.17 carats of Brilliant White Cushion cut diamonds working together as one visual ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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