White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Princess .65ctw Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Princess Color: I - J Clarity: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Six-Stone Wedding Band - 14k Princess .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - Princess Cut .45ct GIA Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .45ct Cut: Princess Color: E Clarity: VS1 Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
7.92ct Princess Cut VVS2 Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: Eternity Band Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 0.46 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Shape: Princess Cut Gemstone 2: 0.47 Carat Diamond Number of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive solitaire ring is fine quality set with a very high color g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 10k Princess & Rnd .50ctw Three-Stone Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring .87ct EGL Wedding Ring Set 14K Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New EGL Princess Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring .87ct Wedding Ring Set 14K White Gold Featuring a Spectacular EGL Certified .34ct G/SI2 Genuine Princess Cut Natural Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Princess Cut Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Women Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess Cut Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Women Ring.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Princess Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18k White Gold 1.25cttw
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is 1/3 ct princess cut stone with an additional 4 princess cut stones on either side approx 7 pts each.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.5ctw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Women's Diamond Engagement Ring Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: The 3 larger stones are Princess cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #21238
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 7 This sparkling band features 11 princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.68tcw 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a trio of sparkling princess-cut diamonds at its center. The three-stone design symbolizes the past, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Princess Cut D VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 14K white gold engagement ring features a stunning 1.31 carat natural Princess Brilliant Cut diamond, certified by GIA.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Princess Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring.
Silver, Sterling Silver
9.50ct Princess Cut Amethyst & Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Retro Cocktail Ring is featuring a Natural Amethyst of rare & desirable princess cut of impressive 9.50ct approx. (11mm x 11mm) Coming from Brazil, this amethyst exhibits a v...
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$8,148Sale Price|20% Off
18 Carat White Gold Ring Set with Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
This piece perfectly balances brilliance and geometry, highlighting the natural fire of the diamonds. Stone Characteristics Princess-Cut Diamonds - 2 diamonds of 0.28 ct - 3 diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Princess-Cut Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: HMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.5mmMain Stone Carat Weig...
Diamond, Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Princess .72ctw Ring Sz 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .72ctw Style: Cluster B...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.49 Carat Emerald Cut Cubic Zirconia Lustre Designer 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
The dazzling emerald cut cubic zirconia in this breath-taking ring is flanked by two stunning princess cut cubic zirconia set into a band of sparkling brilliant cuts. Composed of 92...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 5 3/4" 18k Princess .39ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pink Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .25ctw Size 5 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .25ctw ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
New .25ctw Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver & 10k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 - I2 Color: H - I Cut: Princess Total...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #21812
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 7 Sophisticated and timeless, this stunning 14K yellow gold band features a row of nine princess cut diamonds channel se...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut Black Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Black DiamondMain Stone Color: BlackMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.5mmMa...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.25 #22923
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.25 This 14K white gold wedding band is a stunning symbol of everlasting love, featuring eight princess cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Princess-Cut Enhanced Blue Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Blue DiamondMain Stone Color: Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: ...
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Platinum Square Cut Alternating Sapphire & Diamond 5 Stone Channel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Cut - Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 0.48ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Channel Set - H/I Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 3-12. Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco influenced princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut Diamond Split Shank Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A princess cut solitaire diamond dazzles at the center of this split shank ring.
Diamond, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band -18k Invisible Set Princess 2.40ctw Ring 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Invisible Set Princess Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natura...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess & Single Cut 1/2ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/2ctw Cut: Princess & ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Wide Multi-Row Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.5 Beautiful princess cut diamond engagement ring with wide multi-row embellished shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious fire opal weighing 10.95 carats takes center stage. It has a vibrant orange hue with play of color, showing soft flashes of green. It is accented by 2 princess cut diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
1.0 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.0ctw Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.0ctw Princess Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Valina Diamond Halo Ring White Gold, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.15 Carat GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.15ctw Solitaire's Carat: .70ct Accents' Carats: .45ctw Cuts: Princess (solitaire)...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.39 Carat Emerald Cut Green Emerald & Princess Cut Diamond 18K Two Tone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Hallmark: 18KW stamped interior shank Size: 7.75 (adjustable) Total Weight: 5.3...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.02 Carat EGL, USA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamond Clarity: I1 Color: H - I Cut: Princess Carat: 1.02ct Solitaire’s EGL USA Report Number: US 379...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 950 Princess .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: I1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Princess-Cut White & Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Enhanced Black DiamondMain Stone Color: BlackMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WR ALL OUR...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.70 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Sapphires 3.05CTW Blue SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WS ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New .25ctw Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver & 10k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 - I2 Color: H - I Cut: Princess ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
14k White Gold 0.75ctw Princess & Round Cut Half Bezel Diamond 5 Stones Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 3 Round Brilliant & 2 Princess Cut - Half Bezel Channel Set - VS2-SI2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.75ctw (approx.)
Diamond, White Gold
3MM Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .50cttw Stone Cut: Princess Material: 14k Yellow Gold Width: 3MM Weight: 3 grams Diamonds are Natural. Not enhanced, s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WR ALL OUR...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.70 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Sapphires 3.05CTW Blue SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WS ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.83 Ct 18 Karat white Gold 3 Stone Split Shank Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond engagement ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. This diamond frame ring showcase 0.52 ct round cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Channel Set Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this bold 14k white gold ring. A sparkling 3/4 cttw princess-cut diamond sits at the center of this ring in a trendy invisible setting.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
"Girder" Hinged Ring in 18K Yellow & 14K White Gold with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The diamonds are set in the third, sixth and eleventh rungs. They're 2.8mm princess cuts with a total weight of 0.33 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Gia 1.54ctw Octagonal Deep Green Tsavorite & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tsavorite - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Deep Green Color - MUST SEE **See Certification Details Below** - 1.04ct (exact - certified) (2) ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Princess
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Princess Cut Moissanite Solitaire Ring For Women Valentine Gift 925 Silver.
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess Cut Moissanite Solitaire Ring For Women Valentine Gift 925 Silver.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Princess 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite handmade anniversary band showcases a stunning array of natural diamonds set in premium 950 platinum. The design features five prominent center stones, each with a uni...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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