0.36 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Double Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Comprising 0.36 carats total diamond weight with HI color and SI clarity, the diamonds display bright scintillation and precise faceting that complement the elongated pear silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear .30ctw Scallop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Yellow Solitaire Diamond and White Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the premium necklaces in our Bridal collection that is sure to impress. It features 8 solitaire pieces of yellow diamonds that weigh approximately 10 carats, all mount...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,392Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 2 Carat SI/HI Diamond Solitaire Minimal Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$11,740Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 2 Carat SI/HI Diamond Solitaire Minimal Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Pear Na...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Pear .15ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .13ct Cut: Pear...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Pear .77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ....
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.51 Carat Pear & Marquise Diamond Statement Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its geometric structure makes it a strong right-hand ring or an alternative engagement choice for someone drawn to vintage-inspired, architectural jewelry rather than a traditional r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear .35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Sapphire Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Pear Color: Dark Blue...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k Pear 1.87ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $8049 Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Brand: Neil Lane Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds C...
Diamond
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum 1.39ctw GIA E VVS Marquise Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent, brand new, engagement style ring that was crafted from solid platinum. It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, marquise brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear Cabochon .79ctw Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Cla...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .50ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Opal, Emerald, & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.60ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.55ctw Floral Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Pear Na...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Precious Topaz & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 2.82ctw Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Precious Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2....
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jewel Palate 0.36 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Double Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Comprising 0.36 carats total diamond weight with HI color and SI clarity, the diamonds display bright scintillation and precise faceting that complement the elongated pear silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Bezel Set Vintage Pear Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium to Rich BlueMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 8x6mmM...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$5,619Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$330Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$890Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,369Sale Price / item|29% Off
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,734Sale Price / item|24% Off
0.75CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold. Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal: White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14k Desi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Neil Lane Diamond All-In-One Halo EngageWedding Ring WhiteGold 14k Pear 2 1/8ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $9,199 Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Neil Lane Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3/4...
Diamond
White Gold Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Pear & Single .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Pear & Single Color: G - H...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Dual Pear-Cut Diamond Open Double-Band Ring 0.73 Ct 18K Gold Anniversary RIng
Located in Deira, AE
The deliberate spacing between the two stones introduces an open center that prevents the composition from reading as a conventional two-stone or toi et moi format, lending it a more...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Cut Natural Diamond Double-Row Bypass Ring 1.22 Ct 18K White Gold for Gift
Located in Deira, AE
The open bypass terminals allow each row to breathe independently, preventing the composition from reading as a single mass. Diamond Details The 1.22 carats of natural pear-cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.28 Ct Natural Pear & Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Set in 18-karat white gold with 2.28 carats of natural diamonds across three cuts, this cocktail ring is made to order in sizes 3 US to 13 US.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 18k
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold This fine necklace features a medium-fine green natural Colombian emerald approx. 1.00 Carat, Pear Sha...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.54 Ct Natural Oval & Pear Diamond Open Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Each ring is made to order in sizes 3 US to 13 US. Crafted in 18-karat White gold with a total of 0.54 carats of natural oval and pear diamonds, SI clarity and H-I color, finished to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Ct Natural Oval & Pear Diamond Open Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Each ring is made to order in sizes 3 US to 13 US. Crafted in 18-karat White gold with a total of 0.60 carats of natural oval and pear diamonds, SI clarity and H-I color, finished to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Three Stone Ring This exquisite trinity aqua sky aquamarine and azure blue sapphire diamond cluster ring is magnific...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.93 carat Carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Cluster are in a shape of a Heart, Pear and a Round Diamond, giving an illusion of solitaire Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,387Sale Price|20% Off
New 14k White Gold 1.03ct GIA Round Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring that is newly crafted from solid 14k white gold. This ring features a stunning, GIA certified, round...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.51 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings Statement
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The design is magnificently created in 6 different levels to fire up the sun/chakra with the last 3 levels made through the combination of solitaire rose cut pear and round diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG This Large eye catching Pendant Necklace with is crafted from 18 Karat gold and features large Pear-shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,352Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire pear shaped faceted slice ruby is surrounded with a single cluster of pave set round diamonds in solid white gold, making the look more elegant.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.80 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The earring is crafted beautifully in 3 levels with the emerald heightened to form the first and the pear solitaire forming the second covering the emerald from all sides and the bag...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 18k. White Gold 1.50ct. Natural Cognac Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Crescent City, IL
US size 4 3/4 which can be resized by a jeweler. Featuring 1 natural pear shape 1.50 carat cognac brown/yellow/orange natural diamond.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 20.70 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pink sapphires are beautifully surrounded by 2 or 3 pave set solitaire round diamonds on each side giving the earring a varied look and exemplifying the pink sapphire masterfully...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k .72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 3/4 a size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Pear ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring -18k Oval 15.14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rhodolite Garnet Carat(s): 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Moi Toi Pendant Cluster Diamond Pendant, 14k Solid Gold, Emerald Cut, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.90Ct • Total Number of Stones: 3 pc • Center Diamond Cut: Oval, Pear and Emerald Cut • Diamond Color: SI or bet...
Diamond, Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vera Wang Love Collection 1.20ctw Diamond & Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.85ct (exact) (58) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set -...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.57 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Bridal Ring Set 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18-karat white gold with a total of 1.57 carats of natural emerald-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, SI clarity and H-I color, finished to a high polish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pamela Huizenga Rock Crystal Dia Chinese Dragon Ring Yellow Gold 18k Halo1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $15,400 Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Brand: Pamela Huizenga Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Na...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 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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