Natural 2.01 cts pink sapphire & 0.28 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond bezel set big gypsy ring gold Natural pink sapphire flush set pinky ring gold Pink sapphire signet ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapph...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
All of the diamonds stones are bead set into the band while the other gems are bezel-set.
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
$1,369 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct moissanite delicate ring. Met...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,217 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct moissanite delicate ring. Met...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$756Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. Three 3 moissanite statement ring....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$705Sale Price / item|28% Off
0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Bezel set emerald cut moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite engagement ring. Solitaire moissanite ring. Vintage style moissanite ring. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,299 / item
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite engagement ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct oval moissanite delicate...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style Bezel set moissanite ring. Statement moissanite ring. Metal: 14k gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$823Sale Price / item|23% Off
1 ct Marquise moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Marquise moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold. 14K Gold Double Shank Marquise Solitaire Wedding Ring. 14k Gold Moissanite Half Eternity Ring. Stacked Moissanite Ring. Bezel se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.02 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire In Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: - Item Type: Art Deco Engagement Ring - Metal: Platinum 950 - Size: 5, Adjustable - Era: Art Deco - Period: Circa 1930 - Certification: Gubelin 25112027, AGL ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,952Sale Price|20% Off
Rotating 8.98 Carat Multi-Gemstone Blue Topaz Spinning Cocktail Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jewelry Details: Style number:RN862MULT Metal Type: 14K Gold Total Weight: 7.34 g Ring Size: 6.5 Place of Origin: India Gemstone Details: Color stone Details: Gemstone(s): Blue Topa...
Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Diamond, ...
$713Sale Price / item|23% Off
East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring. Channel Bezel Set Straight Baguette Cut Wedding Band. 4 Stone Bricks Baguette Cut Moissanite Wedding Band. Tiny...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat TW Pinkish Red Tourmaline with Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs 15.5 grams. This semi-precious ring from a bygone era is characterized by the bezel set 5-carat oval-cut pinkish-red tourmaline center stone.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Unisex Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7.5 (adjustable) Weight: 9.49 grams Setting: Half Bezel Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 5.2...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Along with the amethyst centerpiece, a carefully curated ensemble of gemstones also graces the ring, each uniquely bezel-set on varying levels; an alluring orange spessartite, a vibr...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Multi-gemston...
Vintage Inspired Handmade 18K Rose Gold Eternity Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 99 Round Diamond F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.25 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
House of RAVN, 18k Gold, Arpeggio Eternity Band, with Diamonds, 2ct
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold, Arpeggio Eternity Band, shown with 12 round diamonds in bezel setting, with milligrain detailing. From the House of RAVN Diamond Collection. Material: 18k yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Australian Opal Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- Engagement Ring Oval Opal 8 x 6 MM, 6 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.24 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Transformer Double Twist Ring Malachite Chalcedony solid 14K Gold ØUS5.5
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Chalcedony, Malachite, 14k Gold
Round and Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band. Eternity Band White Gold I-J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant and Princess Cut Primary Stone Color: I-J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity...
Diamond, White Gold
6 Flush Set Diamond Eternity Band in 950 Platinum, Two Tone, Size 10, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, Two Tone, Size 10, Unisex 950 Platinum / 18 Karat Yellow Gold ,Round Brilliant Bezel Set 6mm Comfort Fit Two Tone Diamond Band It is a...
Diamond, Platinum
1917 Ring natural 0.75ct Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 1 gr.
Located in SE
A Ring from the distant Art- Deco period, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a bezel set oval cut natural Green Sapphire of oval cut 6.5 mm x 5 mm x 2.8 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct.
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1956 Unisex Ring 7ct White Spinel solid 18K Gold Ø6.75 US/ 6gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set cut lab made White Spinel measuring 12 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep / about 7 ct.
Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful four - stones Ring, likely German, hand-made ca. 1920s -1930s.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of Carnelian stone with flat polished top and faceted edge with hand - engraved two letters...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Opal solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 4.83 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring decorated with bezel set oval cut cabochon of natural Opal stone Ø 12 x 10 mm x 5.25 mm deep, ca. 5 ct .
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Ring adorned with bezel set polished Red nipple of natural dark Red Carnelian stone Ø 10 mm x 7.7 mm deep mm / ca. 5 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring 0.85ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Emerald Ring, the carved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone of deep /strong Green color 6 mm x 5 mm x 3.75 mm deep / ca. 0.8...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 3.5ct Green Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 10gr
Located in SE
A Ring, period ca. 1920s -1930s with a wide band and neat crown being an openwork of filigree ornaments surrounding bezel set oval cabochon of natural vibrant Green Jade of the fines...
Jade, 18k Gold
1920 Anna's Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant Art- Deco period, engraved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set oval cut natural Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone, faceted baguette cut 18 mm x 9 mm / ca. 15 ct .
Jade, 18k Gold
$662 / item
H 0.08 in W 0.2 in L 0.2 in
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/5 carat round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$793 / item
H 0.12 in W 0.24 in L 0.87 in
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Set in a bezel setting, these natural diamonds gracefully cascade down in a stunning 3 stone drop design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$793 / item
H 0.12 in W 0.24 in L 0.87 in
10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Set in a bezel setting, these natural diamonds gracefully cascade down in a stunning 3 stone drop design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Round Diamond & Ruby Bezel Set Alternating Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
There are approximately 1.03 carats of natural, Ruby gemstones, bezel set. (5 stone) . Diamond Clarity: The diamonds are approximately SI in clarity Diamond Color: The diamonds are a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$662 / item
W 0.2 in L 0.2 in
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/5 carat round brilliant-cut di...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,650 / item
W 0.2 in
Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces, bezel settings, pave settings, three-stone rings, halo designs, and men’s j...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces, bezel settings, pave settings, three-stone rings, halo designs, and men’s j...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
Antique German Heart Locket Pendant solid 18K / 5 gr
Located in SE
Note: I will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in th...
18k Gold
Antique Necklace Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Silver/ 4.6gr
Located in SE
There are 18 natural Diamonds in this design, of which 5 bezel set Diamonds of old European cut.The largest is on very top Ø2.25 mm /ca 0.06ct and the smallest is rose cut Ø0.5 mm /...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Heart Charm Pendant Necklace with Genuine Diamond in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant Shape: Round Total Carat Weight: 0.24 ctw & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Chain, Charm, Choker, Lariat, Pendant, Station Base Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Typ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces, bezel settings, pave settings, three-stone rings, halo designs, and men’s j...
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
$8,985 / set
H 1.26 in W 0.91 in
ELIZABETH GAGE England Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Topaz & Pearls
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
Topaz: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 oval faceted cut (10 x 6 x 5 mm) of natural Brazilian blue topazes with an estimate total weight of 5.60 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
$3,293 / item
W 0.4 in L 1.7 in
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Made in Italy Grounding Empowerment Dangle Earrings
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The stud is soldered to the bezel of one diamond which is hinged to the body of the earring, leaving it free to dangle freely.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,000
W 0.36 in L 0.36 in
Art Deco Style Round Diamond & Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin bez...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.14 carats 18 Karats Yellow Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The bezel setting not only secures the diamonds in place but also enhances their sparkle by allowing light to reflect off each stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1959 Nordic Drop Dangle Earrings Diamonds Pearls 18K Gold Platinum / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of well crafted dangles with parts in 18K Orange Gold and Platinum with bezel set Diamonds and Pearls. Stoppers hallmarked with Stockholm's hallmarks and date code I9 / made...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,275
H 0.4 in W 0.34 in D 0.2 in
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
Fine used, no repairs, no missing stones. A tiny technological crack on the bezel of the pendant / can be noticed under magnification only
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The colored gemstones are set in yellow gold bezels and are approximately 2mm. There are 8 rubies, 5 emeralds and 6 sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$1,375
W 7.09 in L 12.21 in
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Vintage Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled
$1,275
W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 1.19 in
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Both stones set in Green Gold bezels with closed and likely foiled under backs in 10K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds.
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s 1.02 Carat Garnet and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This garnet and seed pearl pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds.
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200
W 1.7 in D 0.63 in L 3.47 in
Antique Box natural Sapphire Blue Guilloché Enamel Gilt Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold-filled
Antique Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 11 gr
Located in SE
Measures 45 mm long suspended including the hanger ring x 26 mm wide x 5 mm deep. Weight: 11 grams Used finest condition, no apparent dents, very minor scratches.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German ON / NO Pendant Locket solid 18K Gold / 5.6 gr
Located in SE
Note: I will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in th...
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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