5 carat Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS pear shape! GIA certified 5.12 carat Fancy Yellow, VS1 clarity pear shape center diamond. .85 carats of white colorless round brilliant cut diamonds set in a custom pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Crossover Ring with 5-Carat Pear-Shaped Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds This stunning crossover design ring features a 5-carat pear-shaped emerald, GRS certified with m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$680,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Pear D Color Internally Flawless Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of refinement and craftsmanship, this three-stone platinum engagement ring is a testament to perfection. At its center shines an extraordinary 5 carat pear-shaped brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 5 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning 5 carat certified natural, Burma Ruby, vivid red color and transparent. The center piece is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified FIY SI1
Located in New York, NY
Kendall 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified G SI2
Located in New York, NY
KYLA PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K WHITE GOLD BY MIKE NEKTA Center Diamond Carat Weight: 4.1 Carats Color : G Clarity: SI2 Style: PEAR BRILLIANT Measurements: 13.0 x 8.7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5-Carat Pear-Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring with 0.70ct White Diamonds
Located in Bucharest, Romania
This breathtaking 5-carat pear-shaped Paraiba Tourmaline is the centerpiece of a stunning ring, surrounded by a 0.70-carat diamond halo.
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba
Vintage 5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Crossover Double Split Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-inspired natural emerald and diamond ring in 14k solid gold. Gemstones are stationed on a stunning split shank ring setting that encapsulated the center stone, providing exc...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$136,114Sale Price|60% Off
GIA 5 Carat Pear Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly designed, this stunning diamond ring captivates with its remarkable features. At the heart of this piece lies a breathtaking p...
Diamond, White Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Ct. Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5 Ct. Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, elegantly set in luxurious platinum. This stunning piece features two beautiful tapered baguette diamonds, showcasing F color and...
Diamond, Platinum
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White Gold Refined Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White VS Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White VS Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / F color VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,750,000 / item
5 Carat Pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Pink. ...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$272,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certifed 5 Carat Royal Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
**Center Diamond:** The centerpiece of this ring is a breathtaking 5 -carat pear-shaped diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White SI 14K Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White VVS Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / J color SI Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Fancy Ye...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 1/5 Ctw, Pear Diamond Ring, East West Pear Diamond Band, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD278 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose gold. We also provide gold...
Diamond, Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy light pink 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White /F color VS Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / F color SI 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Type iia, approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Pear Treated Ruby & 0.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 0.25 ct Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meti...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Type iia, approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,130Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5, 89 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful and bright cocktail ring is set in the center with one large natural Pear Cabochon Cut Ruby with a vibrant and rich color, weight 5,89 ct. surrounded by 0,50 of colorl...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 ct Total Weight Oval Brilliant & Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
6.55 ct Total Weight Oval Brilliant & Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum Discover unparalleled luxury with this magnificent three-stone engagement ring, fea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White SI Timeless Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Brilliant Whit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / J color VS 14K Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Marquise Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Type iia, approximately 5 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Brilliant White / D color....
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Carat Pear Statement Fancy brownish pink Diamond Ring Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Natural Aquamarine & Morganite with Pink diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Art Nouveau-Inspired Cocktail ring features a stunning combination of gemstones and intricate design. The centerpiece is a 1.57 carat natural pear-shaped morganite with...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, 18k G...
Exquisite 7.30 Carat Heart-Shaped Green Diamond Ring with Pave White Diamonds (5
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this extraordinary 7.30 carat heart-shaped green diamond ring, a true masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship. The unique green diamond, with its ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Fantasy SPECIAL Cut 5 Carat, Natural Sky Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning Fantasy Cut ring features a 5 carat natural sky blue topaz stone set in a solid 14K yellow gold band. The ring is designed in an antique crown style, with white diamond...
Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 14k W Gold 5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6 14k W Gold 5 TCW Certified $4,250 304176 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more tha...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Unavailable|$156,560
GIA Certified 5 Carat G VS1 Pear Diamond Engagement Ring "Violet"
Located in New York, NY
Dive deep into the world of exquisite craftsmanship with the "Violet" diamond engagement ring, a beacon of refined elegance and luxury. Taking center stage is a GIA Certified 5 Carat...
Diamond
Unavailable|$9,250 / item
5 Pear Shape 2 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
If you're searching for something unique and beautiful in a wedding band, look no further than this 5 Pear Shape 2 Carat Diamond Band Ring! This ring features five stunning pear-sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,600
5 carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Aquamarine Arc – Where Light Meets Drama A stunning interplay of symmetry and shimmer, this cocktail ring centers on an elongated pear-shaped aquamarine—its rich, oceanic hue ri...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$342
5 Carat Lab Sapphire Ring 10 Karat While Gold Filled
Located in barnsley, GB
5 Carat Lab Sapphire Ring with accent stones set in 10 Karat White Gold Filled metal This really does stand out in this pear cut and will make a ideal gift.
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
5/8 ct. Sapphire and Diamond Accent Vine Pattern Shank Ring in 14K White Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Milgrain Shank Ring in 14K White Gold. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,871 / item
2#3#4#5 18 Karat White Gold Ring 1, 60 Carat White Emerald & Pear Cut Diamond
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
18 Karat White Gold Ring 1,60 Carat White Emerald & Pear Cut Diamond This stunning ring can be worn on different occasions, it can be a cocktail party piece, or you can wear it on a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarselli 5 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, this 5-carat Fancy Yellow Pear shape Cut Diamond is GIA certified (see certificate picture for detailed stone information).
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Let this 5 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring be a beacon of your unique and extraordinary love story.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.24 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold AD2021-5
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set with a beautiful pear-shape salt and pepper solitaire diamond. ♥ The diamond has a solid four prong setting. ♥ US Size 7 (Free resizing) ♥ Band ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$332,000
5 Carat Light Pink Pear Shape Diamond GIA VS2
Located in New York, NY
Five carat very light pink pear shape diamond in custom mounting with 1.27 carts of F color VS clarity white diamonds and 0.07 carats of fancy pink. Setting cast in 18 karat white ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 5 Carat White Diamond Pear Shape Ring in Black Rhodium & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.01 ct. J SI2 white diamond pear shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified 5 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Pear Cut Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exquisite ring handmade in Italy with a 5 carat GIA certified sapphire and pear cut diamonds platinum ring.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 5 Carat Pear Shape Morganite Ballerina Cocktail Ring 70s Hollywood Glam
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Rosie 5 carat pear shape morganite ballerina cocktail ring.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
"Eternity" Band Ring with Approximately 5 Carats Full Cut Round Brilliant & Pear
Located in Surfside, FL
Wide "Eternity"band ring with approximately 5 carats full cut round brilliant & pear shape diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
5 Carats Ethiopian Opal Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful yellow gold ring set with an amazing pear-cut Ethiopian opal and 3 brilliant-cut diamonds on each side. Opal weight: 4.81 carats. Total diamond weight: 0.66 carats Ring ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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