GIA Certified 4 ct Marquise H SI1 Natural Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Type: Natural Diamond DID: 7059-03 Carat Weight: 4.01 ct Shape: Marquise Color: H Clarity: SI1 Fluorescence: Fain...
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Petite Marquise Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) marquise shape diamonds prong-set alternating with six (6) round brilliant diamonds set in a tiny three prongs, each on a 1.25 mm band. It's stac...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ladies' Marquise Diamond Ring 1.00 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond engagement ring with 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 5.7 grams. The center diamond is a marquise shape, I to J color, Vs clarity, 0.50 carats. On the sid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Marquise Diamond Halo Ring (3.75 ct Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A elongated extra large Marquise (featuring measurements like that of a 3.5 - 4 carat) stunningly set with a double halo of round diamonds set to look like marquise diamonds, this ri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
4 Ct Morganite 2 Ct Diamond 18K Rose Gold Handmade Ring-Fine Jewelry
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Precious Elegant 18K Rose Gold Ring (Handmade) Size: US:7.50 Ring Weight: 14.8 g Gemstone Details: Primary Gemstone: Type: Morganite Approximate Carat Weight: 4 ct Color: Trans...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14 Yellow and White Gold Raised Setting, .05 ct Marquise
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant diamond band. Features a single marquise-cut diamond in an elevated solitaire prong setting, set on a 14K yellow-gold tapered band. A stylish classic design! Ring size US...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,087Sale Price|20% Off
2.01 Ct. Marquise Pear Princess Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,903Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Double Row Ring, 2.77 Ct, Pear and Marquise Cut, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A dramatic composition of pear and marquise-cut natural diamonds creates a ring with exceptional visual scale and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,919Sale Price|20% Off
1.73 Ct Marquise Round Diamond Flower Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-22308 Gross Wt. :- 6.31 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :-5.96 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.73 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct F/VS1 Marquise & Round Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of a 1.50 carat Marquise Shape diamond paired with a 1.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.00 Ct F/VS1 Radiant & Marquise Diamond Half Bezel Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of a 2.00 carat Radiant Cut diamond paired with a 2.00 carat Marquise Shape diamond, g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,759Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.8 Ct SI/HI Marquise Pear Round Diamond Cuff Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.61 Ct Natural Diamond Pear & Marquise Statement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A bold and luxurious statement ring featuring a stunning pear-cut center diamond, surrounded by a cascading arrangement of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating round and marquise-shaped settings. Experience the difference! Product details: ...
Diamond, White Gold
Handmade Platinum 7.90 Ct. Round Princess Cut and Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 32 Marquise Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 5.50 Carats, 14 Round Diamonds and 7 Princess Cut Diamonds F-G Col...
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4 carats, marquise, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 0.66 Ct Statement Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold 1/2 Ct Marquise Composite Diamond Oval Shaped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A confident expression of love, this diamond engagement ring ensures a marvelous moment. Created from deep hued 18K rose gold, this bold style showcases a stunning diamond look. 4 ma...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold 1/2 Ct Marquise Composite Diamond Oval Shaped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A confident expression of love, this diamond engagement ring ensures a marvelous moment. Created from deep hued 18K rose gold, this bold style showcases a stunning diamond look. 4 ma...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique French marquise ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2503 Metal: Platinum Weight: 4 Grams Size: 9 Center Diamond: .97 ct - GIA # 5231858114 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Side Diamonds: Approximately .10 cts Color: G Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,991Sale Price|20% Off
3.3 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 2.5 Ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Set 1.20 Carat, G, VS2, Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
✔ Metal: Platinum ✔ Mount Type: Half-bezel, 4-prong ✔ Diamond Carat: 1.20 Ct ✔ Diamond Cut: Marquise Cut ✔ Diamond Color: F-G ✔ Diamond Clarity: VS2 ✔ Sidestone Diamond Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Old Marquise Trillion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2012 Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.1 Grams Size: 6 1/4 Center Diamond: 2.19 ct - J Color / SI1 Clarity: GIA # 5234335846 Side Diamonds: Approximately 1.30 cts Color: J Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1945 Art Deco STYLE – 0.24 ct Diamonds & 0.42 ct Sapphires – 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Technical Details: Total Weight: 2.69 g Diamonds: 4 brilliant-cut diamonds Total Weight: 0.24 ct Clarity: SI1 – VS1 Color: H Sapphires: 3 marquise-cut sapphires Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian Untreated 2.7 Ct Green Jade Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Good condition throughout Delightful over beliefs, charming to wear and add at any collection Further Details Below Metal: platinum Hallmarks: assay and maker Gems: 1 marquise cabo...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Edwardian Pave Diamond Ring in Marquise Form
Located in Stamford, CT
An especially brilliant cluster of white old mine diamonds sets this ring apart from the others of this style, The diamond weight is approximately 1 ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
**4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6** A classic ring featuring a stunning 4 Carat Colombian Emerald of exceptional quality, color, and l...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Leto Lama Marquise Pastel Abstract Cocktail Ring Sapphires, Paraibas 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
One of a kind 1.7 Ct Natural Sapphires 0.060 Ct Natural Paraiba Tourmalines 0.050 Ct Natural White Diamonds E/F VSI Marquise Dimensions 2.4 x 1.1 cm Band Width 3 mm Weight 4....
Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Modernist 18K Gold & 2.22 Ctw Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a 1.92 ± ct marquise brilliant cut diamond (color: G-H, clarity: VS) in a bezel-setting supported by an asymmetric shank reminischent of a bypass ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,896Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Round Diamond Pave Double Band Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.52 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,639Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Marquise and Round Band Ring, 0.79 Carats, 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Alternating marquise and round brilliant diamonds create a ring with fluid movement and balanced symmetry.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,319Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.64ct Marquise Natural Diamond Wrap Cluster Ring 14K White Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dramatic, sculptural, and technically extraordinary, this handmade 2.64 carat Marquise Diamond Wrap Ring in 14 karat white gold is a statement piece of exceptional ambition.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,831Sale Price|20% Off
0.97ct Marquise Natural Diamond Pavé Eternity Ring 14K White Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graceful, linear, and quietly extraordinary, this 0.97 carat Marquise Natural Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 14 karat white gold is a study in refined restraint.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Engagement Ring Galileo 1.00 ct Look Diamond 0.50ct And 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cluster set diamond engagement ring is skillfully handcrafted with several small diamonds to create the look of a one-carat solitaire - whilst only featuring 0.50 carats in tota...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt. White Gold Solitaire Ring Marquise & Princess Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamonds: Princess cut diamond in the centre 0.29 ct. 4 marquise cut diamonds 0.85 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Shape Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A .72 Ct. marquise-shaped diamond at the center, radiating brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
La Eternidad - N1 Australian Black Opal Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Surrounding the Opal centerpiece is a set of 8 Marquise-shaped 0.630-carat diamonds, whose striking white makes the opal diamond ring even more alluring.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1CT Marquise Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand: Aamiaa Metal Purity: 14K Design: Halo Carat Weight: 1CT Diamond Color: GH-Co...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Marquise Shape Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This piece seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern elegance — perfect for special occasions or a distinctive engagement ring. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Brilliant Marquise Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.93 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone Shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 6 x 5 mm > ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.23 Carats, Marquise and Pear Cut, 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
An elegant cluster of marquise, pear, and round brilliant diamonds creates a ring with remarkable light dispersion and dimensional presence.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,759Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise & Pear Natural Diamond Sunburst Ring SI/HI 18K White Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Radiant, dynamic, and utterly distinctive, this Marquise and Pear Natural Diamond Sunburst Ring in 18 karat white gold is a celebration of elongated diamond shapes at their most expr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,363Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.21 Carats, Pear and Marquise Cut, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A refined arrangement of pear and marquise-cut natural diamonds creates a ring rich in brilliance, texture, and visual movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 0.79 Carat Marquise Diamond Wave Design Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Step into a world of refined elegance and timeless beauty with our Natural 0.79 Carat Marquise Diamond Wave Design Ring, meticulously handcrafted in exquisite 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Blossoms Diamond Cocktail Ring '3.09 Ct Diamonds' in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Center Diamond Shape: Cushion Center Diamond Weight: 0.84 ct Diamond Color: Orangey Brown Diamond Clarity: SI Side Diamonds Shapes: Round, Pear Shape & Marquise Side Diamonds Weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...
Beauvince Czarina Diamond Ring (2.50 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With unique combination of shapes, this diamond ring features concentric halos to create an bold & dramatic effect Center Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Weight: 0.61 ct ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,275Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.64 Carat Marquise Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.64 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k 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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