0.26 CT Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wedding 3/4 Band Ring Size 5
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1 Gram Stone Type: 0.26 CT Natural Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Color: H-M
2010s American Band Rings
14k Gold
0.26 CT Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wedding 3/4 Band Ring Size 5
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1 Gram Stone Type: 0.26 CT Natural Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Color: H-M
14k Gold
Beauvince 5 Stone Oval Diamond Ring (2.55 ct HI SI Diamonds GIA) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This 5 Stone Oval Diamond Band is a simple and classic style that compliments and enhances any
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Red Ruby ( lab made ) stone Ø 6.75 / ca. 1.25 and two old diamond cut diamonds in Platinum clusters
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Eternity Band with 1 ct each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.39ct Diamonds & Sapphire 3 Flower Band Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6 Hallmarks: PIERO MILANO 750 Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Stone: 0.39 CT Diamonds G VS-SI & 0.10
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Ocean Ring Band Sapphires Paraibas Emerald and Diamonds in 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
handmade Dimensions: 2.5 mm largest bubble Band 1 mm Weight: 1.38 grams Ring Size: L , US 5 3/4 (same day
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
$22,500 / item
Oval Diamond Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
. Carat weight: 6.50 ct. Every stone is GIA-certified. Ring size: 5. Can be sized upon request. This
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R2107 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.4 Grams Size: 5 3/4 Emerald: 1.14 ct -Colombian / F1 - GIA
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
stones. Largest Diamond is a bit off Round cut Ø 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct and two stones on the
Diamond, 18k Gold
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
/ the maker. Year marks P9 = made in 1964 Ruby 5 mm x 3 mm /ca 0.3 ct , diamonds Ø 3 mm /0.11 ct each
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the same cut type. Total
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Real 2.09 Carat SI/H Three Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.09 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 2.09 Carat SI/H Three Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.01 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.09 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$19,250Sale Price / item|30% Off
6.04 Carat Oval Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. Prong set fifteen oval cut diamonds D-F VVS2-VS2. All stones
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with a 0.25 ct diamond stone. The
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$11,679Sale Price|20% Off
6.22ct Pear Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Handmade 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
of brilliant pear-cut natural diamonds encircles the band in perfect formation, each stone
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Two Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Gold Wt :- 1.84 gm Diamond Wt :- 1.22 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
HRD Marquise Natural Diamond 2.99ct Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.99 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
$16,335Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Marquise Solitaire Ring 2.99ct SI/HI 10K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.99 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
7.75mm x 6mm /ca. 5 ct with minor flaws accented with 4 Diamonds. Ruby shows distinctive Asterism effect
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage British Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5US/ 2.1g
Located in SE
Vintage 3 stones ring with plain band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown is 5 mm deep . Claw set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
of many in early 20th century. Natural old diamond cut Sapphire Ø 3 mm/ ca.0.15 ct stone and two
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with a 0.25 ct diamond stone. The
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. Two claw / prong set Old European round cut diamonds totalling 1.15 Ct flank the pearl. The
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,831Sale Price|20% Off
0.97ct Marquise Natural Diamond Pavé Eternity Ring 14K White Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graceful, linear, and quietly extraordinary, this 0.97 carat Marquise Natural Diamond Pavé Band
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Sapphire cut cabochon measures 7 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm / ca. 1.25 ct demonstrates inclusions and internal flaws
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,599Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 2.03ct Pear Spiral Bypass Ring Handmade 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
around the stone. At 2.03 carats, the pear-cut diamond delivers considerable presence and the elongating
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Eternity Five Stone 1 ct Emerald Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliantly on the lustrous 14k white gold band. This luxurious 5 stone emerald ring is sure to steal the
Emerald, Gold
Signed 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Center stone: ca. 0.35 ct. (Color: F ; Clarity: SI2-I1) 8 remaining small round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Pink gold band Each band has approximately 1 Ct of diamonds making it total of 3 Ct Ring size is 7
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band -14k Single Ct .15ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
. Openwork Crown in White Gold or Silver : 20 mm high x 7 mm wide x 5 mm deep. All stones have open backs
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Diamond Multi Row Open Ring 1.05 Ct 18K White Gold Statement Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
placed brilliant-cut natural diamonds — graded SI clarity and HI colour — are distributed across the band
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
1 Ct Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Ct 14 Karat White Gold ENGAGEMENT Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on both side of the center stone to make a nice band. There brilliant cut diamonds surrounding the
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
the band, totaling an approximate weight of 2 ct. The marquise diamonds are artfully arranged as
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1.2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds in the band. Approximate diamond weight is 1 ct all marquise shape diamonds are
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca 0.1 ct , color ca. G
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910 Men Unisex Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 3 gr
Located in SE
, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep / ca. 5 ct. The band
Other, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .62ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
" (2.4mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32" (1.9mm) Weight: 2.6 Grams Stamps: 14k, AMIPI, 5/8 CT D Condition: New
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch Single Ct .18ctw Vintage Quartz Converted
Located in Greensboro, NC
(strap) Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
000 5 ct fancy yellow pear cut diamond engagement ring support both views. Anthony Joshua · For those
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Baguette Diamond Band Ring Size 9.5 #19851
Located in Washington Depot, CT
baguette cut diamonds channel set in 14K white gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Approximate total diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.25 #19239
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .40
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
( visual even without magnification). 14 Diamonds on floret measure Ø 3 mm / 0,14 ct each.Two largest on
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.31 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement and Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Ring Height: 8 mm Metal
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry features is a cluster of
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
. Diamonds of Rose cut, gradual sized, 2 largest ca. Ø 3 mm/ 0.11 ct each ,total weight ca 1.5 ctw . All
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald & Natural Diamond Three-Stone Ring SI/HI 18K White Gold HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Code :- SER-24788 Gross Wt. :- 3.59 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.19 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.80 Ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Diamonds. All stones have backs closed. Turquoise cut cabochon measures : 10 mm x 7 mm / ca. 2.5 ct
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 3 Diamonds 1ctw. solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5 US /2.9gr
Located in SE
clusters. No hallmarks made ca. 1900s -1920s Largest central oval cut Diamond 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 / 0.5 ct
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1968 Soviet Baku Ring 2.4 ctw Russian Diamonds 583 / 14K Gold Ø 7 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
measuring 3 mm x 3 mm, depth of stones between 1.5 mm - 2.5 mm , each stone about 0.16 ct. Thus total stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.68 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Stone
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Octagon Shaped Emerald & Diamond Halo Wedding Band in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.27 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Size - 5 X 3 mm Gemstone pcs - 1 Diamond weight - 0.046 cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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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