1.0 Carat Diamond and 950 Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Eternity Ring 3
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture are delighted to offer for auction this Stunning Bradleys 3 stone 1.0ct diamond ring in a four claw platinum 950 setting A very good looking ring with bright cl...
Diamond, Platinum
0.61 Carat Diamond and 950 Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Sheffield made Millennium platinum 3 stone 0.61ct diamond ring in a six claw platinum 950 setting A very good looking ring with brig...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Aquamarine Diamond 3-Stone Ring, 4.01ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim had set this spectacular aquamarine in matte-finished platinum and paired it with two side diamonds. Used in jewelry since at least 500 BC, aquamarine's tropical oc...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring Diamond Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring 3.96 CT
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement of refined elegance and bold color with this stunning three-stone ring in rich 14K yellow gold. At its heart sits a mesmerizing 3.96-carat natural emerald cut in a s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,704Sale Price|31% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Light Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By HAZAN
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Light Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring designed for a Pear Cut lover!
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Natural Bright Blue Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful 14ct white gold vintage ring featuring three oval faceted, natural sapphires in bright blue hue and interspersed with two brilliant cut, natural diamonds in leaf-like set...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,269Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wear it solo or stack it with a thin diamond eternity band for subtle sparkle. This ring are a perfect gift for Anniversary Gift, Gift for Her, Birthday Gift, Engagement Gift, Luxur...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White Grandeur Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
In the day, keep things deliberate and minimal – a single wedding band or eternity ring, a discreet pair of studs and perhaps one bracelet are enough to let the diamonds speak withou...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant Pure Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
In the day, keep things deliberate and minimal – a single wedding band or eternity ring, a discreet pair of studs and perhaps one bracelet are enough to let the diamonds speak withou...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ringp
Located in Mumbai, IN
In the day, keep things deliberate and minimal – a single wedding band or eternity ring, a discreet pair of studs and perhaps one bracelet are enough to let the fancy colour diamonds...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.36 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.36 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White VS 14K White Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tacori 2.61cts Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
Tacori Diamond 3 Stone Eternity Engagement Semi-mount Ring crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
3-Row Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Killer & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Killer & Co., Solothurn, Switzerland. This elegantly wide ring sparkles… its chic visual narrative underscored by 2.90 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
3 Row Diamond Eternity Band. 3 Carats H VS Brilliant Round Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 3.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant Cut / Full Cut Diamond Color: Approx H Color Diamond Clarity: Approx VS Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring This stunning 2.32ctw Diamond Eternity Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamond Band. Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Alternate 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carat Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Alter...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat Marquise Style Eternity Ring 3 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Eternity ring set in a marquise style, but set with all round diamonds. The total weight of the ring is 2.73 carats. Each stone weighs approximately 0.07 carats. The color of the...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Marquise and Round Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
A fine 18k white gold band is set with an elegant rhythm of marquise and round diamonds, creating a refined 3/4 eternity look with a soft, continuous shimmer.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of 3 Diamond Name Ring Eternity Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring Set of 3 14k Solid Gold Ring Band Custom Name Ring Eternity Band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Eternity 7 Stone Tanzanite & Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: TanzaniteMain Stone Color: Medium Violet BlueMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain St...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
18k White Gold 1.05ctw Pave Diamond 3 Row Eternity Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.05 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold We...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: Metal: Platinum Main Stone: 15 pcs Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Colour: G Clarity: VS Main stone carat weight: 0.14 carat Size: 7.5 (can be resized up to 3 s...
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Eternity Seven Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Diamond "X" Eternity 3 Row Twisted Wire Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 2.96 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band - 10k Round Brilliant 4.00ctw Ring SZ 9 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Light Yellow Clarity: VS1 - I1 Total Carats: 4.00ctw ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band Platinum 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 1.5tcw Diamond 3 Row Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This vintage band ring is crafted in warm 12k yellow gold and features a classic arrangement of diamonds totaling approximately 1.5 carats. The diamonds, graded SI1 clarity with I–J ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band. Alternate Wedding Band Platinum 3 by 3 2.60m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 950 Round 1.20ctw French Set Ring SZ 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: 1.20ctw Style: Et...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.46ct Baguette & Round Cut Pavé Diamond 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Contemporary luxury meets timeless elegance in this stunning three-row half eternity ring featuring baguette and round cut diamonds. The center row showcases pristine baguette cuts c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
White Gold Diamond Eternity Band 18k Asscher .60ctw Comfort Wedding Ring Sz6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Asscher Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .60ctw Style: Eternity Band ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Band. 3 by 3 Pattern French Sapphire Round Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds, Sapphires Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.30 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Sapphire Cut:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ct. Baguette and Round Eternity Ring 18 Karat White
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K white gold ring set with baguette and round diamonds. The ring is set with 2 rows of round diamonds with the carat weight of 1.44. The middle row of the ring is baguettes weighin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,500 / item
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Rings
Located in Stamford, CT
The diamond band is perfect. These rings became popular in 1960 when DeBeers dubbed them Eternity Bands symbolizing eternal love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1920s Platinum, Full Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Treat yourself or a loved one to a remarkable piece of history with this stunning eternity ring!, The width of the band measures approximately 2.2mm UK Size R US Size 8 3/4 Weig...
Diamond, Platinum
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 23 Stones
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 2.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 23 Stones
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 2.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5.25 #25342
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5.25 A timeless symbol of enduring love, this elegant eternity band is set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds in classic platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This band holds 30points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 9ct gold band. Ring Size: Q or 8 Band Width: 3.5mm Weight: 2.54g
Diamond, Gold
Striking Grey, Yellow and Brown Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
This classic yet modern eternity ring features differently coloured fancy diamonds in rich, earthy tones, making it a unique piece full of warmth and love.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold 3 Carat Natural Multicolor Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k gold eternity band set with 15 natural rose-cut multicolor diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Lightweight an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Lightweight an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3 Carat Tapered Baguette Eternity Band
Located in Addison, TX
Platinum 3 Carat Tapered Baguette Eternity Band. The tapered baguette diamonds alternate up and down fitting like a puzzle right next to each other. It is a one of a kind band! Excel...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary 2.59ct Diamond Five Stone Ring
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond five-stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 5 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and deep green and measure 7pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 7pts each also. The ring is modelled in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This elegant seventies eternity band features 1.35 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, SI1 clarity) set in rich eighteen karat yellow gold. Unusually wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wedding Band. 3 Rows Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band Platinum H VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Channel-Set Wedding Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Width of Ba...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.75-7 #21344
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.75-7 This sparkling eternity band features 22 round brilliant diamonds set in classic platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Wedding Band. Princess Diamond Eternity Band Platinum H VS1 VS2 2.9mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Overall Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Princess Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.95mm Band...
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Half Eternity Five-Stone Sapphire Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This five stone half eternity ring, crafted in 14k white gold looks breathtakingly elegant.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold
1.66 carat Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.66 carat diamond and platinum half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band - 14k Round Brilliant Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Eternity Band Ring #20503
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size- This timeless 14K yellow gold eternity band features 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a channel setting, offering a s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Hidden Halo Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The band is crafted from luxurious yellow gold and features a beautifully polished finish, encrusted with additional round diamonds in a striking 3/4 eternity setting, ensuring brill...
Diamond, 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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