Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Ring With Onyx Shoulders in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This marvelous Late 20th Century cocktail ring, fashioned from 14k yellow gold, is comprised of three diamond encrusted bombe center sections flanked by black onyx bombe shoulders. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.15ctw Fiery Brilliant Old Cut Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.90ctw (approx.) - Center (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pr...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring '1.03 Ct Diamonds' in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight: 1.03 ct Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Setting: Pave Set Width: 3.2 mm Finger Si...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond 3 Row Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 3.50 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond 5 Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Perlee diamond band ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Perlée Diamond 5-Row Band Ring is a luxurious statement piece.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
From $7,000 / item
14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the captivating allure of this stunning ring, expertly fashioned in 14K white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a triple-row scatter of 19 stun...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band Platinum JVS2 4.11mm
Located in New York, NY
Featuring an eternity design, the band is adorned with round-brilliant cut diamonds that sparkle endlessly, each meticulously prong-set to create a seamless row of brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Three-Row Curved Yellow Gold Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This modern and beautiful band is made of three rows of VS2, G color diamonds made up of 97 diamonds totaling 0.91 carats. The diamonds curve around the top and bottom of the band to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring 18K Gold & Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The stunning ring features a wide four-row rope style band in 18 karat yellow gold accented by 4 stations of X's in a polished platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Four-Row Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous ring features 1.95 carats of bright, icy white pave diamonds set in 4 rows in a highly polished 18 karat white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Three Row Vintage Stack Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.36 carat total I/J color with SI2 clarity and prong set - flanked by rows of baguette cut diamonds Weighing a...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75ct Channel-Set Diamond ( x 24 in Double Row) Ring/Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as an elegant diamond band, this ring is channel-set with 24 Sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, (approx. 0.035ct each), artfully set in double row exhibiting sun-lik...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero One Row Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI B.Zero 1 Row Diamond Band Ring in 18KT White Gold. 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.60 TCW F color, VVS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set along the top of the band, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experie...
Diamond, Rose Gold
4.67ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The custom platinum micropavé setting features a signature hidden halo detail beneath the center basket. Accented by a row of round brilliant cut diamonds on the shank, extending 3/4...
Diamond, Platinum
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Pave Flex 2-Row Diamond Band White Gold 18k Ring SZ6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $4400 Size: 6 Brand: David Yurman Collection: Sculpted Cable Design: Pave Flex 2-Row Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Double Row Wrap Cocktail Ring 3.32ct 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Multi Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 3.32 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Size - 4 x 3 mm Diamond Weight - 0.6 cts Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18k rose gold band has 4 central rows of natural white diamonds flanked by a row of treated black diamonds on either side.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi Row Wrap Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.15 Ct Mixed Shape Diamond
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A striking interpretation of modern fine jewelry, this multi-row wrap ring showcases an artistic arrangement of natural diamonds in a bold open design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Triple-Row Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9ct gold band holds three rows of diamonds. The middle row of diamonds measure 7pts each and the rows either side measure 5pts each. The sparkle is wonderful! Ring Siz...
Diamond, Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Pave Diamond 3 Row Chevron Style Zigzag Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.06ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 5.1 G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 1.12CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Eclipse Curve Diamond Ring '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant ring features two perfectly matched 1/3 of a carat each round brilliant diamonds four prongs set on each side of a wavey band. A row of 25 round melee diamonds is micro-...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Rose Gold 4.c00cttw Multirow Pave Set Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold. This exquisite ring features four rows of round-cut diamonds, meticulously set to create a stunning di...
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Multiple Row Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This spectacular vintage eternity band is fully set with five graduated rows of stunning round brilliant cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 2.20CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 2.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4.2 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston Tryst Single Row Pave Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in San Diego, CA
Harry Winston TRYST Single Row Pave Diamond Wedding Band Style: Band with Diamonds Ref. number: WBDPRD1RTST Metal: PLATINUM PT950 Size: 4 sizable Measurements: 3.3 MM at the wid...
Diamond, Platinum
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 1.12CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Triple Row 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Eternity Ring Triple Row Diamond Band is a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Channel Set Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted with the utmost precision, this stunning piece features a continuous row of brilliant round diamonds along the top half of the ring, securely nestled within a sleek platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Two Row Channel Band
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Two Row Channel Band, featuring 20 round brilliant cut channel set diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.60 carat, marked: "18K *K*". Measuring approx. US si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 4 Carat Aquamarine 14 Diamond Ring Palladium Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Aquamarines are each close to 1 Carat in size for a total of approximately 4 Carats. On either side of the Aquamarines are an exuberant curving row of sparkling white antique ro...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium
14K Yellow Gold Natural 0.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural 0.25 Carat Round Brilliant 4 Row Crossover Wide Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.25 carats of natural round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Statement Band 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Triple Row Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Statement Band 14K White Gold Triple Row Diamond Eternity Ring, a masterpiece of modern luxury.
14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Crossover Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Gold Karat: 14k Total Diamond Weight: 2.05 Carats Jewelry Setting: Pave Diamond Properties: Color Enhanced Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Product Features: Certified D...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Band Dual Diamond Rows 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gold Band Dual Diamond Rows 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring is a striking piece designed with natural full-cut diamonds set in a dome shape.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Forever Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 9 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.27 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Measurements: 2...
Diamond, Platinum
0.6 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, England
Studded along the Rose Gold Band is a row of Shoulder Diamonds which add Opulence to the Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
0.84 Carat Round Brilliant Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
This elegant ring features a Round Brilliant Aquamarine weighing approximately 0.84 Carats at its centre with a row of Round Brilliant diamonds on the 18K White Gold band.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Five Row Pave Diamond 6 Carat Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind elegant and artistically crafted pave set five row diamond 18K yellow gold diamond wedding/engagement/anniversary band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2 ¼ Carat Round and Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The wide band is crafted in 14 karat white gold and has four rows of round diamonds. It has a total diamonds weight of 2 1/4 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Cable Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.31 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold cable motif wedding band featuring one row of 27 round brilliants weighing 1.31 carats. Color G Clarity SI Size 5 3/4
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Scarselli Platinum Ring 4 Carat Radiant Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI this Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Radiant diamond of 4 carats, VVS1 clarity certified by GIA (see certificate picture for detailed stone information) mounted wit...
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Floral Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Multi Row Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Statement Band 14K White Gold Triple Row Diamond Eternity Ring, a masterpiece of modern luxury.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Square Emerald & Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: Sizes 4-10 available (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 1 Carat Cut: Princess Color: Green Qu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
4 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 0.41 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The sophisticated multi-row diamond design combines baguette and round diamonds, creating a glamorous cocktail ring with timeless elegance and modern luxury appeal.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000
Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cocktail Ring, 11 rows of round & baguette cut diamonds set in 18k white gold Approximately 11 carats of diamonds Ring Size: 4 Sizable to any size
Diamond
Platinum Band With Natural Yellow and Natural White Diamonds
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an elegant and classic 4 Row Band set with round natural yellow and natural white diamonds. The band has 14 Natural Round Yellow Diamonds of 1.05Ct Total Weight and 14 Round ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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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