TVJ 1.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond five stone ring. The ring features a Georgian style cut down setting with five asscher cut diamonds which has been crafted in silver with a yellow gold ba...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sparkling 1.01ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.01ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Pure brilliance meets timeless elegance in this dazzling five-stone diamond ring,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 10.20 Carat Pink Coral & 0.85 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Coral Quality Colour Pink Cut Cabochon Content 10.20 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) F Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Marquise/Baguette Content 0.85 carat Number o...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique and contemporary 1.00 carat ruby and 1.84 carat diamond, platinum five stone ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K Rose Gold Everyday Royalty High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Carat Weight & Presence on the Hand With approximately 3 carats of carefully selected diamonds, this ring has the kind of visual presence that reads immediately in person...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat emerald and 0.60 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our diverse collection of antique gemstone rings.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are five larger garnet stones measuring 5pts each and 8 pearls. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1884. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Face Width: 9mm Weight: 1.2g
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VS1 Cut Old European Round Content 1.40 carats Dimensions 6.72mm x 6.77mm x 4.78mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) G Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1930's 4.57 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Zircon Quality Color Blue Cut Old European round Content 4.57 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European round Content (total) 0.38...
Blue Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Rubies measure 25pts each and the diamond total of this ring is approx 1carat and all the stones are set in platinum with the ring modelled in 18 carat gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
8.88 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8.88 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.37 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Geometric Lattice Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Architectural Cocktail Ring / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold with White Gold Diamond Mounts Size: 7.25 (adjustable) Weight: 16 grams Center...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel style ring holds five pink rubies and there are also diamonds surrounding them. The Ruby total is 20pts and the diamond total of this ring is 75pts and all the st...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weights & Measurements > Ring face - length: 47 mm (just under 1-7/8") > Ring face - width: 20mm (just over 3/4") > Band 2.2 mm > Band thickness: 1.2 mm > Total diamond weight - fac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.3 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five faceted round pink Thailand rubies ranging in size from 7 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm, 4 mm, and 3 mm are set reversed, culets up, with wide double bezel accents emphasizing the stones. All...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Round Brilliant Content 1.02 carats Dimensions 6.46mm (average diameter) x 3.88mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Colour (avera...
Diamond, White Gold
2.5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.5 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.5 carats, cushion, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Cushion Statement White VVS Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.59 Carat Marquise Statement Fancy Yellow Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8.59 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.01 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White Quiet Power Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.01 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red Gold Graceful Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.68 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Brilliant White...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
4 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / D color VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.5 carats, princess, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.02 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6.02 carats, oval, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.03 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.03 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White VS Heirloom-Worthy Glow Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.30 Carat Coral and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this 3 carat coral ring in gold. Condition This vintage coral ring is excellent qua...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.56 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning 3 row diamond ring in yellow gold. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Calibre / Baguette Content 0.80 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / J color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.5 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.5 carats, assher cut, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Marquise Statement Type IIa White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Marquise cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Flawless / Internally Flawless Approximate total carat weight: 10 carats Metal & finish: 14K...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring 1.03 Carats in 18K White Gold Open Bypass
Located in Diera, AE
Totaling 1.03 carats, the natural diamonds display SI clarity and H–I color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
6 Carat Oval Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A pair of matching side Vivid Yellow Intense Oval for a total carat weight of 2.03 carats 3. Pave' set Vivid Yellow Round diamonds on the crown of the ring, for an approximate total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
The LEO Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 14k LEO Round 1.00ctw Anniversary Ring
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: The LEO Date: May 1, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: LEO Round Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1901 England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity 1.75ct Emerald Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4.5mmMain Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1940s 0.12ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Band Ring, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI1 Cut Eight-cut Content (total) 0.12 carat Dimensions Length of setting 1.19cm/0.46" Width of setting 7.82mm/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified 5.36 ct Citrine Flower Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: CitrineMain Stone Color: Deep GoldenMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 11.91x1...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 13.9ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural 1.5 ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Pink SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium PinkMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5x3mmMain Ston...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 7.44 ct London Blue Topaz Flower Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
The diamonds measure .25 carats, the rubies (.25 ct), sapphires (.1 carat), 3 natural pearls and demantoid garnets (an apple-green colored stone from Russia, .25 ct).
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
0.7 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jimmy Kimmel · Premiere step-and-repeat moments favour round diamonds whose brilliant white radiance holds up under intense flash; this 0.70ct round signature five-stone ring is tune...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Flower 13.9 ct London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Deep Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: Five Petal FlowerMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain St...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Lapis "Bathtub" Ring with 0.3cts Diamonds in Satin-Finished 18K Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total diamond weight is 0.32 carats. The face of the ring measures 9.5mm high and 13.8mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI 3 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.25 carat Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round Content (total) 0.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.59ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Circa 1935, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour H Clarity SI1 Cut Old European Content 0.64 carat Dimensions 5.35mm (length) x 5.42mm (width) x 3.12mm (depth) Feature Diamond Two Colour ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds five rich red square rubies totalling 10pts and in between these stones are diamonds measuring a total of approx 15pts. The band is modelled in 18ct go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$600Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.45 carat.
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, 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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