Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 5.80 ct Natural Diamonds- NYG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -1 ruby main stone of 2.90 ct. cut: oval color: red -2 diamond side stone of 0.10 ct. each, total: 0.20 ct. cut: pear shape color: F clarity: VS -36 diamond side stones of 0.07...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 6.15ct Tanzanite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Tanzanite Main stone carat weight: 5.01ct Shape: Marquise Color grade: Violetish Blue Side stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0....
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
The diamond is surrounded by 0.96 carat of pear side stones with mixed colors, VS1-VS2 clarity, and EX-VG cut grade.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Statement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Sapphire Stone Shape - Pear Stone Size - 7 x 5.5 mm Gemstone Weight - 1.55 cts Diamond weight - 1.25 cts Gemstone Pcs -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Luxurious 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring 1.08 Ct Garnet & Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy box. -1 diamond main stone of 1.08 ct.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.10 Carat-Oval Cab moonstone, Tanzanite and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Rose Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine moonstone (1 pcs) 0.57 Carat, Pear cut Tanzanite (3 pcs) 0.53 carat along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (1 Pcs...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with a certificate from IGI, guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of its enchanting stones. Metal: 18k Rose Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Harry Winston Cluster Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting
By Harry Winston
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
HARRY WINSTON Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds and platinum setting Untreated sapphire from Sri Lanka with a double frame of pear-cut diamonds set in claw and bevel Gubelin cetific...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
925 Silver Blue Sapphire and Diamond By Pass Wedding Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Solid Silver Gemstone - Sapphire Gemstone Shape - Pear, Square Gemstone pcs - 3 Gemstone Weight - 1.1 cts Gemstone Size - 6 x 3 mm Gemstone Setting - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Birks 18k Gold High Quality 3.26ctw Oval Sapphire Diamond 12.2mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - 2.0ct (approx.)
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat-Oval Cut Morganite, Aquamarine and Round Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Rose Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1 pcs) 0.72 Carat, Pear Cut Aquamarine (3 pcs) 0.40 carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (1 Pc...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold -IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 7 pcs rubies Main stone carat weight: 0.35ct Shape: Baguette Cut Color: Pinkish Red Side stone: 3 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.15ct Sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fabulous 14k White Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Natural Diamond Ring w/1.47 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.22 ct Shape: Marquise Color: Red Side stone: 1 pc Ruby Side stone carat weight: 0.22 ct Shape: Pear Color: R...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.755 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.00 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Eternity Band Ring with 2ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 6 Natural Sapphire main stones of 1.1 carat cut: Round Mix Cut color: Intense Deep Blue clarity: Transparent cut grade: goo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vibrant and one-of-a-kind 1.85 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.50 ct Shape: Round Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: SI Cut grade: Good Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an IGI certificate, affirming the integrity and quality of each precious stone. Metal: 18k Rose Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.40 ct Shape...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnificent 18K White Gold Emerald Flower Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: White Gold Main Stone: 1 Emerald main stone of 0.42 carat cut: Square Emerald color: Green clarity: Transparent cut grade: sku: SR-WG-199978 Online verification IGI 10J2196...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.45 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond
Three-Diamond Yellow Gold Stacking Bands Sold as a Set
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Three eighteen karats yellow and white gold diamond stacking rings sold as a set 1. 18 karats yellow and white gold with baguette diamond weighing 0.22 carats 2. 18 karats yellow an...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Retro Cocktail Cluster R, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
This is an exquisite example of a retro color stone ring, featuring dazzling diamonds that lead to a deep blue star sapphire!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20K White Gold Crown-Like Design Ring with 1.70 Ruby & Sapphire, NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -1 ruby main stone of 0.53 ct. cut: marquise color: red -2 sapphire main stones of 0.53 ct. each, total: 1.07 ct. cut: pear shape color: blue, yellow -8 diamond side stones of 0...
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Pear Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings, 18K White Gold, Length 3/8 Inch, Emerald
Located in McLeansville, NC
Whether you're attending a special event or looking to add a touch of luxury to your everyday look, these emerald diamond stud earrings are the perfect choice. Stones: - emeralds, 2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k White Gold, Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add a touch of sparkle and shine to your outfit with this diamond necklace that is sure to turn heads. Stones: - diamonds, 3 stones - pear cut - 4 x 2 - 4 x 2.5 mm - approximately ....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Drop Earrings Pear Cut Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined pair of platinum drop earrings featuring two diamond shapes that complement each other. Each earring showcases an approximately 1.05-carat pear cut diamond suspended from a...
Diamond, Platinum
25Ct Marquise & Pear Diamond & South sea Pearl Stud Earring, Ring Platinum 1960'
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for ring and earring 1960's Platinum And Diamond earrings and Ring with Flawless south sea pearls set weight of platinum 46.6 Gm 13 diamonds in each earring , total...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Pear Cut 5.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat: 5.29ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Size: 14mm x 9.2mm Natural Diamond...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10KT White Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Diamond Dangle
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 46 stones - single cut - 1 mm - approximately .20 ctw - I-J color, SI-I clarity Length: 1.25 in.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Each diamond is approximately 1/3 of a carat with shapes of round, pear, princess, marquis, ovals, and Emerald cuts.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Brilliant Pendant with Chain 0.51 ct W VS-SI Platinum so cute 15x10 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
effective necklace and yet very simple, a butterfly made of diamond drops and diamond navettes, in translucent crab setting, total approx. 0.51 ct, W (white) / VS-SI (very small-smal...
Diamond, Platinum
Clogau Diamonds ”Debutante” White Rose Gold Cuff Earrings Necklace Jewellery Set
By Clogau
Located in London, GB
The necklace features 4 round diamonds, 49 smaller diamonds all around the pendant and 3 dangling pear cut diamonds – total carat weight is around 2.85ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Cartier Bangle Bracelet Platinum Diamond Sapphire, French
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Either you are purchasing a Cartier diamond ring or any other jewelry by Cartier, you are becoming an owner of a symbol of the Timeless Excellence.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 6.80Ct Peridot and 0.12Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Peridot Quality Cut Mixed Content 6.80 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) I Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Dutch Content 0.12 carat Number of Diamonds 3 Dimensions Le...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Amethyst Quality Colour Purple Cut Pear/round Content (total) 0.90 carat Dimension...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
All of them are specifically described as follow; 1 Double Pear Cabochon drop cut (37.8 x 28.2 x 17.1) of a Reddish Rubellite, 154.56 carats 1 Cushion Cabochon cut (30.1 x 14.2 x 1...
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Cartier Brooch by Aldo Cipullo Yellow Sapphire Unicorn Design Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whether you’re purchasing a Cartier diamond ring or another piece of Cartier jewelry, you’re becoming the proud owner of a symbol of enduring beauty.
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald and Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.76 Carat Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut : Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity : Intense AAAA Fine ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate Tanzanite and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 stone ring with 1.11 ct. of tanzanite oval and pear shapes and 0.23 ct. of good quality white diamond rounds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Certified Jade & Diamond 3 Stone Ring, True Imperial Green, Dainty & Elegant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a natural jade at just under 1 cts (0.90 cts) with a nice dome. This is a simple 3 stone ring. On each side of the jade is a pear shaped diamond totaling 0.11 cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare...Authentic English Georgian 1760s 3 Stone Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Georgian Jewelry Never Loses Its Value!
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Signed German Modernist 18 Karat Gold, Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine German Modernist Gypsy ring. By Lüth Bijoux. With two pear-shaped faceted emeralds flanking a flush set round brilliant cut diamond in a 14k gold band. Simply a wonder...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$468,000
Graff 7.14 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Graff
Located in San Francisco, CA
This spectacular Graff 3-stone diamond platinum ring features a center 7.14 carat cushion-cut diamond flanked by pear-shaped diamonds on each side which total 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.43 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Emerald diamonds ring. .93ct natural emerald Report: 5171196056 (to accompany) Transparent, even green Classic Emerald Octagonal brilliant cut 5.65 x 5.5...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Cartier GIA French Pear Cut Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Cartier GIA French Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 5.76ct Estate Vintage Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Ring 18k YG
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE Three-stone 18k Yellow Gold (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 4.92ct Pear Shaped Diamond center diamond in O-P color and VS2 clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.62ct Estate Vintage Pear Shaped 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Wedding Plat
Located in New York, NY
This a Beautiful Estate Vintage Pear Shaped Solitaire Ring with 2 Large Kite Diamonds, 3.62ct in total weight. The center diamond is 3.01ct, L color, SI2 (warm white and eye clean), ...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Crossover Ring - 14k Pear .70ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $45 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Pear Color: Pinkish Red Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.14 Carat Estate Vintage Pear Shaped Three-Stone Diamond Platinum 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, Platinum
3-Stone Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring, .60 Carat 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Emerald is centered in this 3-stone ring set in white gold, flanked by a , Baguette diamond on either side.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Ruby Diamond 3-Stone 18 Karat Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and Elegant are a great way to describe this stunning 3 Stone ruby and diamond three stone ring crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Large Pear Shaped Multi Stone and Diamond Rainbow Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This amazing pear shaped silhouette ring is a symphony of color, starting with a center, orange yellow color, pear shaped fantasy cut citrine bezel set and fram...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topa...
Rose Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Four-Stone Band - 10k Oval & Pear 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Golden Pear Shaped Citrine Diamond White Gold Double Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The amazing design of this unique ring has an electric golden 4.25 carat pear shaped Citrine set with 3 prongs holding it in place.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Teardrop Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Estate ring with a tear drop style setting features a pear shaped sapphire and diamond ring. Halo surrounding the sapphire are diamonds. The center measures the following diameter...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier Trinity Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum & Gold Made of 18K Yellow, Rose Gold and Platinum Collection: Trinity Hallmarks: Cartier, 950, .90ct, Unique serial number W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
New Platinum 18k Gold 6ctw GIA Fancy Yellow & White Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It is flanked on either side with very fine quality, pear brilliant cut, white diamonds that total exactly 0.99 carats in weight, and wonderfully complement the center stone adding a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
New 3.05 Carat Pear & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful ring. It is a size 7. The ring has 12 pear cut Sapphire stones measuring approximately 5 x 3 mm.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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