Modern 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Emerald Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an unusual design three stone cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features: - pearls: 3 large and 6 smaller, cultured - diamonds: 30pcs., brilliant cut, 0.45c...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Luxurious 18k White Gold Three Stone with 0.62 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k white gold with 0.62 total carat of pear shaped diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The Ring has 1 center Pear Shape Tanzanite total weight of 3,20 Carats and 2 Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0,32 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring with 0.46 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Mixed Cut and 0.065 Carat Colorless Round Brilliant Side Stones in 18K White Gold w...
Diamond, Gold
3.51 Carat Rose Cut Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring showcases beautiful 3.51 Carat Rose Cut Black Diamond with a Diamond Halo. The center Black Diamond is flanked by a Pear Shape Black Diamond on each side (total of...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Platinum Ring with 1.92 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from Platinum with 1.92 total carats of round brilliant diamond and pear shape diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Trilogy Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful finely detailed Platinum 3 Stone Ring, center Hand set with a securely nestled old European cut diamond weighs 1.10ct; G color, clarity SI1 (accompanied by an EGL USA lab r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Elegant 18k Pink Gold 3stone Ring w/ 2.11 ct Natural Diamonds - AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful and one of a kind 3 stone ring setting made from 18k rose gold with 2.11 carat of cushion shape diamond and rare and natural fancy pear diamonds on the side of the ring \\.
Diamond, Gold
2.30 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Diamond One Color G Clarity VVS2 Cut Old European Pear Content 0.74 carat Dimensions 7.85mm x 5.84mm x 2.40mm Diamond Two Color I Clarity VS1 Cut Old European Pear ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.13 ct of Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.13 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring This stunning three stone ring is a must-have for any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat 14K White Gold Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Ring, Pear Diamond Halo Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Pear Diamond Ring, Pear Engagement Ring, Pear Halo Ring, Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring, Pear Shape Ring, Pear Cut Diamond A beautiful pear shaped diamond engagement ri...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Platinum SSEF Pear Emerald & Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful emerald and diamond vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a 1.18 carat pear cut emerald neatly prong set at its center. This natural emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 2.38 Carat Pear Shaped and Baguettes 3-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 3 Stone Ring with GIA 2.38 Carat Pear Shaped and Baguettes in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 6.01 Carat Estate Vintage Pear Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
From our Estate Collection comes this Timeless Important Large Vintage Platinum (stamped) Engagement Ring with GIA Certified Pear Shaped Center Diamond in Shy 5.5 carats (5.42ct) K c...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 3.18ctw GIA Pear Green Emerald w/ Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage emerald and diamond three-stone ring that is crafted in solid platinum. The ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural emerald stone that dis...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pear Shape Tanzanite, Emerald and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An absolutely stunning cocktail ring featuring a 8 carat pear/heart shaped Tanzanite and 8 carat Emerald with a 1.1 carat Diamond marquise center stone.
Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6.16ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Pear Shaped Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
The setting is simply Stunning with Micro Pave Halo with 2 Large Pear Shaped diamonds, each GIA Certified: 0.71ct G VVS1 + 0.72ct G VS1, 3 rows diamond cathedral Band, Diamond undern...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 14k Gold 1.87ctw GIA D FL Marquise & Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredibly chic and uniquely designed diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a breathtaking, GIA certified, marquise brilliant cut diamond solit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.51 Carat Estate Vintage Pear Shaped Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This a Beautiful, the most timeless and classic style - Estate Vintage 3 Stone Pear Shaped Ring with 2 Large baguettes weighing in total 4.51ctw.
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$11,115
Rubelite and Diamond Gold Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Center stone is beautifully accented with white diamonds and perfectly balanced by diamonds running down the shank, as well as on the intricate basketwork on the underside of the set...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Sold|$394,299
14K White 3 carat Pear Engagement Ring
Located in Dublin, IE
Specifications Weight: 2.4183 DWT (3.76 grams) Primary Stone Count: 1-stone Prong Count: 3-prong Approx. Shoulder Width: 2.34 mm Approx. Finger Size: 7 Approx. Top Height: 8.26 mm Ap...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Stone Ruby Diamond Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This sleek platinum gemstone engagement ring showcases a timeless 3 stone arrangement. This vintage 1970s estate ring features a striking round gem; a vivid, rich, pinkish-red ruby w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.15ctw Diamond 3-Stone Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - SI2 - I1 - Natural Opals - Size - 5 x 7 mm, 6 x 8 mm Cut - Pear Caboc...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3 Carat Antique Pear Diamond 3.64 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Cape May, NJ
Hallmarks: APEX PT950 Primary Stone: Pear Cut Diamond Diamond Measurements: 13 x 9.3 x 3.9mm Carat Weight: 3 carats total Color/Clarity: J/K - Vs1/2 Size: 6.75 Weight: 8.24 Gra...
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring 0.75 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.75 total carat of pear shape diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$10,990
GIA Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Brunswick, ME
GIA Certificate Natural Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Composition : Platinum Primary Stone : Diamond Shape or Cut : Pear Center Diamond Weight : 1.29 Carat(GIA Certificate) Color ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Three-Stone Round Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. classic three stone engagement ring finely crafted in platinum featuring one round brilliant cut diamond center and two pear shaped side stones set in an open gallery d...
Diamond, Platinum
4.29 Carat Estate Vintage Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate HANDMADE PLATINUM (stamped) Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring. The Prong Set Marquise Shaped Center Diamond is GEMOLOGIC appraised as 3.29CT with mea...
Diamond, Platinum
1.81 Carat GIA Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Always be on her mind when you propose with this Pear Shape Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. This features a Pear Cut center stone on a Halo 3 Stone Trilliants and a row micro pa...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3 Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring 2.86ct TW EVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. classic three stone engagement ring finely crafted in platinum featuring one round brilliant cut diamond center and two pear shaped side stones set in an open gallery d...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 4.01ct Estate Vintage Oval Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate HANDMADE PLATINUM (stamped) Oval Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring. The Prong Set Oval Shaped Center Diamond is GIA Certified 3.01CT; with measurements of 10....
Diamond, Platinum
0.25ctw Pear Diamond Signet Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 stone pear cut 5 x 3 mm approximately .25 carat G-H color, VS2 clarity Ring Size 6.75 Length: 10.7 mm Weight: 2.5 dwts. / 3.9 grams A Couple Of Things to Note:...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.75, Pear Ruby Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - ruby, 2 stones - pear cut - 4.75 x 3 mm - approximately .50 total carats - diamonds, 2 stones - round brilliant / single cut round - 1.75 mm - approximately .03 total cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,299
Pear Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Designed as highly ornate, openwork pear-shaped plaque with gracefully scalloped perimeter, this alluring cocktail ring exposes at the center a 1.22ct pear-shaped genuine emerald sec...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.43ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful and one of a kind 3 stone ring with a dazzling 0.25 carat fancy orange oval shape diamond as the main stone.
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Pear Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Every angle of this exceptional tanzanite ring is gorgeous, from the plush, saturated deep violet-blue of the 3.08ct tanzanite to the pave set diamond shoulders, to the gallery set w...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.02 Carat Pear Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Contains 1.02ct Pear shaped center diamond in H color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 3 Carat Diamond Convertible Ring to Pendant, circa 1950s
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro c. 1950s Metal Composition: Iridium Platinum Hallmarks: Iridium Platinum Makers Marks: 82026, Ring-Dant, R with Circle surrounding it, 5032 Primary Stone: Diamond C...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Opal and Diamond Minimalist Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A lovely birthstone ring for October babies! Stones: - opal - pear cut cabochon, 1 stone - 6 x 4.2 mm - approximately .23 carat - diamonds - single cut round, 3 stones - .80 mm - a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.85ct Natural Burma No-Heat Red Spinel and Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Red SPINEL, the gem of the many royals - a Very Sparkly Alternative for the Modern Engagement ring. If you are one of the many people interested in something other than a colorless d...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat E VS1 Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Santa Barbara near flawless 2 carat pear cut diamond solitaire engagement ring is GIA Certified and set in a classic, 3 stone setting flanked with sparkling baguettes.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pear GIA Diamond Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This piece is accompanied with a GIA diamond certificate on the center stone. This ring can be sized up or down 3 sizes for no additional fee.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.08 Carat Antique Vintage Old Mine Pear Diamond Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This SUPER RARE Stunning Vintage Handmade Platinum (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles with GIA Certified 2.78CT OLD Mine Pear Center Diamond J color, SI1 clarity (Near COLORLESS and e...
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold Pear Brilliant 3.49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Sapphires - Treatment: Heating Color: Blue Cuts: Pear-Shaped Brilliant & Step Cut Square Carats: 3.40ctw ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Pear Diamonds Double Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is set with two yellow pear diamonds that feature SI1 clarity, with one stone weighing 0.99 carats and the other 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Intricate 1.39ct Diamonds 4-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Intricate 1.39ct Diamonds 4-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A mesmerizing blend of rarity and elegance, this 18K white gold ring features two exquisite pear-cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant 1.41 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fashioned in popular 14k white gold, the set features an engagement ring with a pear-shaped diamond solitaire in a raised mounting that allows light to flow through the stone from al...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.45 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
With the main stone weighing just under 3 carats of diamonds, this stone is the perfect size for any pear shaped diamond lover.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.50 Carat GIA Natural Diamond Pear Shape Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
5.50 Carat GIA Natural Diamond Pear Shape Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold A perfectly done classic 3 stone diamond engagement ring set with a 4.50 carat H color SI1 clarity p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.42 Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Three-style stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.42 total carat of pear shape ruby and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.55 Carat Antique Old Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Antique Vintage Late XIX Century 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow gold (traces of stamp) with GIA Certified 1.55ct Old Marquise Diamond in I color SI1 clarity (Near C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Imperial Topaz Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold Pear Shape 10x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Centre Stone: Imperial Topaz Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.68 ct Head size: 10x4 mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 8 Metal: 14k Gold/1.764g Diamond Clarity/Colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.6ct Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear Shape 9x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Turquoise Treatment: Impregnated Weight: 1.69ct Head size: 9x6mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 5-6 Metal: 14k 2.02g Diamond Count-Weight: 3-0.0...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-Of-A-Kind Art Deco era handcrafted platinum & 3-stone Old Cut diamond engagement ring by Birks Ellis Ryrie (Historically Important jewelry firm from Toronto).
Diamond, Platinum
Rosior one-off Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas 19.2K Contemporary White Gold Cocktail Ring set with: - 3 Pear Cut Zambian Emeralds with 1,92 ct, - 278 White (G-VVS) Diamonds with 1,46 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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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