Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Show your love and celebrate your wedding or anniversary with this beautiful diamond band. 'Video Available Upon Request.' Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds D...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
5 Carat Fancy Brown & Yellow Diamond Pave 18K Gold Tilted Shield Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bold 5 carat total weight multi-diamond 18K two-tone white and yellow gold oval shield statement ring, featuring a fancy brown oval center diamond in a yellow gold prong basket surro...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$692Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Cushion Pink Diamond Ring Center, 4/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite rustic organic designed ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink elongated cushion shape sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Exper...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$744Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Round Yellow Sapphire Halo Vintage Diamond Ring Center-4/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite organic style halo ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural light yellow round sapphire, accented with milgrain and round brilliant diamonds. Experie...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a bezeled natural yellow round brilliant sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamond. Experience the diffe...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on top of a 1.7 MM band. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Cent...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on top of a 1.7 MM band. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Cent...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring 5 carat Sapphire & 2.35 Carat Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Stunning cluster ring in 18ct yellow gold and 18ct white gold classic elegance to adorn your hand. At the centre of this cluster a beautiful lively ceylon blue oval cut sapphire. Su...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$575Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring Center, 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural green oval shape emerald, accented with milgrain and round brilliant diamonds. Experience the differ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/5 Carat Round Diamond and Oval Blue Tanzanite Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
She will adore the color and shimmering splendor of this diamond and gemstone halo ring. Set at the center of this ring is a brilliant cut, oval blue tanzanite gemstone. A glimmering...
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond 5 Stone Ring 1.68 Carat set in 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Natural
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold 1.68 Carat Diamond 5 Stone Ring Carat 1x 0.66 - 2x 0.40 - 2x 0.11 Clarity I Colour H-J Size R 1/2 1.5mm Band Width 6mm x 22mm Head 3.60 Grams Full UK Assay Hallmark...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curve ring features sparkling micro - prong - set diamonds along the top of this delicate band. This ring is a match to our Noga ring and needs to be customized per the center g...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curve ring features sparkling micro - prong - set diamonds along the top of this delicate band. This ring is a match to our Noga ring and needs to be customized per the center g...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Eternity Diamond ring size 5 Canary diamond ring 0.65 carats
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fancy Yellow diamond ring in 18KT gold, eternity ring with natural yellow diamonds, 0.65 carats of diamonds size 5 and cant be resized.
Diamond
Yellow Gold Ring with 5 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
It is set with an impressive total of approximately 5 carats of natural diamonds, combining both baguette and brilliant cuts for maximum sparkle and sophistication.
Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Asiph Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Center, 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a bezeled natural blue round brilliant sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Experience the differ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5 ct Round I SI2 EX Cut Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, this...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,273Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Mens 2 Carat 5 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 6.36 mm Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Let her know you’d marry her all over again with this stylish diamond anniversary band. Crafted in warm 14k Yellow gold plated .925 Sterling Silver, this dazzling design features fiv...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
0.25 Carat 5 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Band G SI 14k Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Stone Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Bezel style, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat 4 Prong Set Round Cut Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add a timeless appeal to your look with this diamond fashion ring. Sleek and sophisticated, the ring is made using 18 karats yellow gold and is finely polished with grace. It feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural 2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural 2.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring Product: Natural Diamond 5 Stone Ring Material :18k Yellow Gold Diamond Detail: There are approximately 2.00 car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 5 Stone Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Product : Natural Diamond 5 Stone Bezel set Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are ap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco .5 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a spectacular approximately 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond with six accent diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
5 stone diamond band ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
5 stone diamond band features 1 carat of glittering diamonds set in a classic 14k yellow gold design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz 3 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Bespoke Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This design can be bespoke on request, size and gemstones. Ring in Platinum Main gemstone: 1 Oval Blue Topaz Diamond: Natural 0.24 Carat G-H - VS-SI1 Total Gem Weight is 3.25 Cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
5 Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Width: 10.2 mm Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI1-I...
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/5 Carat Round Diamond and 6x4mm Oval Blue Tanzanite Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
She will adore the color and shimmering splendor of this diamond and gemstone halo ring. Set at the center of this ring is a brilliant cut, oval blue tanzanite gemstone. A glimmering...
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Double Triangle Ring
Located in New York, NY
The larger triangle gracefully encases a smaller counterpart, each adorned with natural white diamonds that sparkle with a clarity of SI1-SI2 and a color rating of G-H, totaling 1/5 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.68 Carat (total) Centre Stone: 0.50 Carat Colour: G – H – Independent Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 5 mm (widest p...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
14K Yellow Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain. Petite diamonds set in between the metal leaves. Experience the difference! Product d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain. Petite diamonds set in between the metal leaves. Experience the difference! Product d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$854Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Margol Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered prong set. Nineteen (19) round diamond micro- prong-set along the two sides of the band. Experience the difference in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds interweave ribbons of marquise shape metal with a delicate touch of milgarin. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemsto...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds interweave ribbons of marquise shape metal with a delicate touch of milgarin. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemsto...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Apuliana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the center of it. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Sid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Kay Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 13 Round brilliant diamonds bead-set across the top half of the band. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gems...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Kay Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 13 Round brilliant diamonds bead-set across the top half of the band. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gems...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the deep connection between two soulmates. Experience the difference! Product details...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the deep connection between two soulmates. Experience the difference! Product details...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.18 Carat Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band - Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 3.1mm wide tapers to 2.2mm in the back, 2.4mm tall Marking: "18k" Ring size: 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.1 grams Repurposed French Cut Diamond: 1.18 carats, H-I ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Halo Cluster Designer Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K gold 1.0 carat diamonds petal design ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling 14 karat solid Yellow gold in high polish finish and set with 93 sparkling round white diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold 5-Stone Halo Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond halo cluster engagement ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. This engagement ring features 1.00 ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Stone Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond five stone ring in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring is beautifully designed and features 53 round diamond set in pave and prong setting. We only use 10...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold 5 Cluster Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond cluster Band. This ring is beautifully designed and prong set with 35 round diamonds. The total weight of diamonds 0.50 carat, H-I Color and I2 Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian emerald diamond 14k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring is a beautiful jewel from the 1890’s, combining rich color, antique sparkle, and timeless symmetry. The design features 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo 5 Cluster Designer Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Wide Wedding Band Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and features 89 Round cut White diamonds set in a beautiful design in pressure and prong setting, H-I color I2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carat (total) Centre Stone: 0.50 Carat Colour: G – H – Independent Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 5 mm (widest p...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted upper branch the mount total diamond weight is 0.18 carat, the centre ston...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Stylish 1 carat and 5 points Sapphire & Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This alluring 18k yellow gold ring features a captivating 0.35ct heart-shaped sapphire, showcasing a mesmerizing blue hue. The sapphire is elegantly complemented by shimmering nine r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring most incredible chunky sapphire stones with diamonds surrounding, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the...
18K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 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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