.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified rectangle cut diamond center stone with 6 princess cut
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified rectangle cut diamond center stone with 6 princess cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Princess Cut Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0.62 carat princess cut diamond 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set, solitaire ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Yellow Diamond and Baguette White Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The gorgeous .75 carat princess cut bezel set yellow diamond sits at the very center of the piece
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Princess Cut Ruby Diamond Ring Stacking Stack 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
.75 Carats Diamonds 6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds The top of the ring is 10mm North to South. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Stackable Band with Round & Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Bloomington, MN
14K White Gold Stackable Band with Round & Princess Cut Diamonds This refined stackable band
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Engagement Emerald Ring w .92 ct Emerald & .75 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
) .74 carat total diamond weight 2 princess cut/square cut diamonds (.34 carats) 8 round diamonds on the
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Ring Set
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster, Halo Style Engagement Ring & wedding band. This
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.50 Carat Step Cut Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, approx. .50ct 75 round brilliant cut diamonds I-K SI-I, approx. .60ct 6 princess cut diamonds I-J SI
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess .75ctw Diamond Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut, single cut, transitional 1.6 - 4 mm approximately .75 total
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 15.70 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 15.70 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Engagement Old European Cut 2.05 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
cut diamond is .75 carat by calculation of VS1 clarity and K color. 12 princess cut diamonds total
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Cushion Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
in weight of 0.35 carat are channel set on 75% on the band. The princess cut diaomnd is F Color and
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,780Sale Price|61% Off
18kt Oval Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. The center Oval sapphire measures 6.20-5.02 x 2.55 weighing an estimated .75 carat. The color is blue
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,163Sale Price|42% Off
14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Composite Head with Halo and Side Stones Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
and baguette-cut diamonds on the band, and has a total carat weight of 2 c.t. The ring is crafted in
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
% platinum and 10% iridium using an XRF metals analyzer. The diamonds are princess cuts, .75 total carats, G
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage .75ctw Diamond Dinner Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut/ single cut/ transitional cut 1.6 - 4 mm approximately .75
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
Located in Venice, CA
colors. The ring contains ten diamonds that include princess cut, round, square, tapered baguette
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Diamond Floral Band Ring by Neil Lane
By Neil Lane
Located in beverly hills, CA
cut diamonds. Total diamond weight is approximately .75 carat. Ring size 6.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
0.85ct Natural Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
SIZA: US 6:75 - Resizable at no additional cost This elegant three-stone diamond ring for women
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold .75 Carat Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K White Gold .75ctw Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring You are viewing a
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round and Princess Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Naples, FL
We have this 18k white gold round and princess cut diamond ring. It has seventy (75) diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.1 Carat Three-Stone Princess and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Three-Stone Engagement Ring Features .75 ct Princess Cut Center Stone Color: Appx H
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Princess and Diamond Stone Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Contemporary
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 karat white gold diamond & sapphire ring. The center (6) princess cut sapphires have a total
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Wide Blue Sapphire and Diamond Modern Band
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and modern invisibly set princess cut blue sapphire and diamond wide band style ring with
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA 10.10 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
.. Pink Sapphires are much rarer than those in the Blue range. Princess Diana's Sapphire & Diamond ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
carats total - Sixteen .05 carat diamonds - Cut: Old mine - Clarity: SI2-I1 - Color: G-H CONDITION
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable
18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
invisibly set princess cut high quality diamonds at approximately 1.44 carats total weight flanked by 12
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Yellow Diamond Large Curved Cocktail Ring by Sasha Primak
By Sasha Primak
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold ring features expertly invisibly set white princess cut diamonds and a pavé set fancy yellow
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. NR109 Halo 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Passion Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds in the halo, beautifully set in rose gold and .75 carats of bright white princess and round
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
LEO Princess Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold and Platinum VVSI I .75 Carat
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Clarity: VVS1 Color: I Cut: Princess Carat: 0.75ct Peek-a-Boo Accent in Shank: Natural Diamond - Clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Princess Cut Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
channel set round diamonds of similar quality on each side. Princess cuts have the top to bottom and side
Diamond, Platinum
Princess Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond halo engagement ring fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The ring features a princess cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Men's Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring White Gold Wedding Anniversary
Located in Boca Raton, FL
princess cut diamonds weigh approximately .75 carat total weight and are graded G-H color and VS clarity
Diamond, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Halo Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Certified Princess Cut diamond weighing 2.04 carats, H color, VS1 clarity (GIA report # 15199124). The halo
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 1ct 14K White Gold Channel Set
Located in Dearborn, MI
Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1ct 14K White Gold Featuring a Stunning .50ct G/SI2
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold .75 ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
of invisible set princess cut diamonds in the center weighing approximately .18 total carats
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.43ctw Square Princess Diamond Channel Bar Set Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (75) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Channel Bar Set - G/H Color
Diamond, Platinum
3.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring a 3.22 Carat Sapphire Flanked by 2 Princess Cut Diamonds
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
15 princess cut yellow sapphires (total weight: approximately .75 ct.) and 38 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Coral and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold "Blush" White Coral Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds. Clean and bold, the coral
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 2.30ct 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone 2ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
1.16 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire Sapphire was Weighed MSRP $5,850 The Diamonds Offer Gorgeous
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.06 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Halo Ring GIA Certified VVS2/E
Located in Gainesville, FL
1.06ct. Princess Cut Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring GIA Certified VVS2/E You are viewing a
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum .75CTW Princess Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Engagement Ring Platinum .75 carat total diamond weight I/SI1 diamond grade Finger size 5.5 MSRP $2,500
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Princess Sapphire and Diamond Channel, 1.70 Carat, Wide Band Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
at .75 carat. Accenting either side of the ring are a total of 20 round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Princess Diamond Semi Bezel White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This beautiful diamond engagement ring features 1.15 carats total weight in sparkly princess cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Princess Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Columbia, MO
in sparkly diamonds. The center princess cut diamond weighs 1/2 carat & grades as I/I1 in quality
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White Gold Princess Diamond on Point Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This dazzling ring features a beautiful princess cut diamond center. This diamond weighs .75 carat
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold .75 Carat Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Ladies 18k White Gold .75ct Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring You are viewing a
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $574Sale Price / item|22% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,812Sale Price|25% Off
Simon G 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring Two-Tone 18K Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This incredible Simon G. 3.50 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring is an absolute masterpiece of jewelry design, merging classical elegance with contemporary charm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 6.1mm x 5.1mm Ring. Classic Double Halo Setting.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a classic double halo ring made with very colorful stones. This cocktail ring is set in 18k white gold. The center natural diamond (6.1mm x 5.1...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,408Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.22ct Cushion Cut Modified Brilliant Diamond with GIA Certificate (Another GIA diamond will be replaced if it is sold out) Center Diamond measu...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1930s , hallmarked 770. Openwork Crown : 12 mm wide x 11 mm high x 4 mm de...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum Art Deco style ring features a stunning E/C diamond weighing 0.82 carats certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity. Adorned with smaller round diamonds totaling 0.15 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cushion Shaped Pink Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiate elegance and grace with our Cushion Shaped Pink Diamond Halo Ring. Featuring a captivating a 0.26 carat square cut pink diamond at its center, this ring is a true showstopper...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Extremely rare and highly sought after, estate GIA Certified Type 2a or IIa large oval cut 6.00 carat natural pink diamond and white diamond three stone ring set in 18 karat white an...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.38ctt Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.38 carats total diamond weight. 0.96 carat cushion cut F...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Yellow Pear Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy pear shaped diamond engagement ring. GIA certified light soft yellow center stone in a 18k yellow gold setting with 20 round micro pave accent diamonds. Created in the Pe...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond with Two Princess Cut Diamonds & Double Halo
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind engagement ring is set in an 18kt white gold band and features a 0.45ctw fancy yellow cushion cut diamond center stone of VS1-VS2 quality. It is bordered by two .4...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond and Ruby Details Center Rubies: Natural, Red, Straight Baguet...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Oval Shape Yellow Diamond Ring made in 18K Gold and platinum
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made with Yellow diamond and white diamonds, set in gold and Platinum. The diamond's exceptional clarity and fire are complemented by a beautifully polished setting, offering both co...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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