Dainty Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is accented by 0.15 carats of diamonds measuring approximately 2.2 mm, also set in matching pinion bezel settings for a refined and cohesive look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 3.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Three-Stone Engagment Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Art Deco estate diamond three-stone engagement ring. At the center is a 1930's 3.01ct cushion cut diamond in a 18k rose gold bezel mounting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
The piece showcases 5 old cut diamonds, gently graduating in size, each set in delicate white gold bezels with fine millgrain edging, reminiscent of classic antique craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features emerald cut diamond and oval cut diamond bezel set in the center of the ring and round cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.8 Carat Two Stone Emerald with Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with two emerald in center and halo of diamonds that makes...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamond of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire & Natural Diamond Halfway Band in 14K White Gold Bezel Setting
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant blue sapphire and diamond band features alternating marquise-cut Ceylon Blue sapphires and brilliant round diamonds in a delicate bezel setting. Crafted in 14k white gol...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band. Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band VS 4.65
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 5.10 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Wedding Band, Stock Band Color: Fancy Yellow Color Clarity: VS Clarity Metal: Yellow Gold Ring Si...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.84 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent antique three stone ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting displays three antique (circa 1890) French cut diamonds, set within millegrain ...
Diamond, Platinum
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 11 All 8 diamonds are scattered uniformly all around the band Very clean and shiny diamonds. 5 pointer d...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 18K Gold Bezel Solitaire Ring 4.70-carat Burma sapphire No Heat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an extraordinary piece of fine jewelry: the GIA Certified 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Solitaire Ring, showcasing a meticulously carved 4.70-carat Burma sapphire.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price|34% Off
Orloff of Denmark, Triple Bezel 6.12 ct Blue Zircon Ring set in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Ring Size: 6.25 US Ring Weight: 5 grams Stone Color: Ocean Blue Stone Dimensions: 9.30 x 7.70 x 8.60mm Stone Weight: 6.12 carats Stone Origin: Ratanakiri, Cambodia Stone Shape: Cush...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,320Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 3ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold W/Sapphire & Diamonds Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A perfect choice for those seeking a unique and elegant 5-stone ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Halo Ring. Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 5.43 Grams Carat: Approx. 1.60-Carats Stone: Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond Primary Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum S...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The emerald is flanked above by five modern brilliant round cut diamonds bezel set within the crossover design. The ring shoulders fully integrate into the twist arrangement and ble...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The centerpiece of the ornate ring are three Peruzzi cut bezel set diamonds—one is an elongated rectangular shape, while the diamonds on either side are truncated, cut specifically f...
Diamond, Platinum
$34,320Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring 2.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring with an Old Euro Cut center stone. There are small accent Diamonds and what looks to be blue spinel on the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring natural Green Jade solid 10K Yellow Gold Ø US 5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 10K Yellow Gold with divided shoulders, decorated with bezel set natural untreated oval cut Jade of Green color measuring 10.5 mm x 8.5 mm x 4.35 mm / ca 3.5 ct Not...
Jade, 10k Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Rubellite, and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The rubellite is embraced by a substantial 18k yellow gold mount, its smooth, architectural bezel framing the stone with signature Italian confidence.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Peridot Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
On each side the beginning of the ring band is beaded and bezel set with 5 baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2-Stone 0.92CT TW Round Cut Natural Emerald Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco inspired Colombian Emerald ring of 0.92 carats. The emerald carat is engraved on the inside of the ring setting. The Emeralds are half-bezel tension set in 18k solid white g...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight - 4.7 Grm 18K yellow Gold Size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond size - 1.7 mm Blue Sapphire - 1.5 ct Diamond weight - 0.2 cts Ring size - 6 US Shank width - 2.3 mm Setting...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 1.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card fo...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Size 5, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Cocktail Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Size: 5 (adjustable) Weight: 3.22 grams Ring Style: Diamond Halo Set...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian/ Art Deco 14k & Silver Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Antique Late Edwardian / Early Art Deco Diamond Dome Ring Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Ca. 1915–1925 Specifications: Metal: Silver & 14K yellow gold Stones: 5 single-cut diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Resizing is available to ensure a perfect fit. Ring Size: FR 50 / US 5 Period: Contemporary Style: Modern Cocktail Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Tourmaline, Diamond Metal ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k gold engagement ring. Oval cut diamond center stone bezel set and accented by pear shape blue sapphires on each side with extra fine quality round brilliant ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds are G in color and VS2 in clarity. Center stone is mounted in a handmade basket prong setting and side diamonds are mounted in bezel settings.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Handmade Platinum Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 99 Round Diamond F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.25 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
3.61 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Nigel Mansell · Some rings are purely decorative; this 3.61ct emerald cut diamond and diamond engagement three stone ring feels declarative—its emerald cut stance and emerald green e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Zobel 10.19ct Spessartite Garnet & Cognac Diamond 18K Ring
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Aspen, CO
As outlined below, fine Spessartite garnet is defined by gem labs as having a rich orange/red color! This gem quality bezel set center stone It is accented with 24 natural fancy d...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
0.15 Carat Round Diamond "XOX" Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A two-tone diamond solitaire band ring featuring a 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a mixed platinum and 24K gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Platinum
Engagement Emerald Ring w .92 ct Emerald & .75 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Set in 18 karat white gold, this ring has two accent diamonds making this design a modern twist of the traditional three stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morganite & Champagne Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Morganite & champagne diamond cocktail ring 18k rose gold. Ring contains 1 large checkerboard cut cushion shape morganite, 20.92ct.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.48 cts Stone Shape - Square Gemstone Pcs - 5 Stone Size - 2.7 mm Diamond Weight - 0.21 ct...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$425Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver by David Yurman
By David Yurman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver by David Yurman Crafted in sterling silver, this David Yurman ring from the Albion collection features a vivid 7.0 carat cushion-cut...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
5.02 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.02 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Lucky Charm 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds, each hand-selected and bezel-set, the ring exudes refined elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 1.16 Carat Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Double diamond engagement ring. 2 EGL certified Old European cut center stones totaling 1.16 carats set in a platinum handmade filigree setting, accented with 14 old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Ring. 1.60ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 5.43 Grams Carat: Approx. 1.60-Carats Stone: Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond Primary Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum S...
Aquamarine, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply gorgeous one of a kind wide cocktail ring with a pear shaped Diamond center. The center stone is a bezel set GIA certified 1.34ct. diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Emerald Content 0.30 carat Dimensions 4.05mm x 3.66mm x 2.33mm Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color F Clarity SI2 Cut Old European round Content 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$49,500 / item
3.2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Brown Diamond 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 5 mm round rose-cut brown diamond is set within an 18K gold bezel surrounded by 2 concentric gold wires in the center of a wide hammered matte-finish sterling silver shank, current...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Style GIA Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
Inspired by the geometric lines and bold colors of the Art Deco period, this band-style ring is one of our creations. It's anchored by a 0.95 carat bright green Brazilian emerald th...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Flower Citrine Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 14K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Citrine > Gemstone Weight - 0.78 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamo...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond Twist Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The center of the design is embellished with two individually bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The plain ring shoulders integrate with the twist design and blend seaml...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The stones are bezel set in a tulip bezel, with the exception of the diamonds, which are beadset into the band.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Diamond and Enameled 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The diamonds are bezel set in white gold to continue the cool, light shades of the stones.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
3 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 18K Gold (other gold co...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Diamond and Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage ring is embellished to the anterior surface with an impressive 0.35Ct and 0.34Ct individually bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.5 Carat Princess Statement Modern Nobility Modern Classic Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Trae Young · In sports, respect is earned, not given; this $142000 4.5 ct princess cut diamond bezel set ring earns it quietly through the honesty of its princess workmanship and the...
White Diamond, 18k 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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